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University of Hawaii Program

Honolulu, Hawaii

Psychiatry

Specialty

Program Overview

Summary of Residency Program

The Psychiatry Residency at the University of Hawaii, John A. Burns School of Medicine, offers a comprehensive four-year training program accredited by the ACGME. The curriculum incorporates a diverse range of therapeutic approaches tailored to the multiethnic population of Hawaii, with a focus on addressing healthcare disparities. Residents gain broad clinical exposure through various rotations in psychiatry, internal medicine, and pediatrics, ensuring a well-rounded educational experience.

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Program Details

Specialty

Psychiatry

IMG Friendly (Y/N)

Yes

IMG Friendly (detail)

The program accepts International Medical Graduates (IMGs) who must hold the ECFMG certification. Additionally, non-U.S. citizens applying must hold a J-1 visa. Therefore, the program is considered IMG-friendly.

Categorical Positions

8

Categorical Positions (detail)

The program generally has six (6) to eight (8) PGY-1 positions each year.

Program Website

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University of Hawaii Psychiatry Residency Programs, 1356 Lusitana Street, 4th Floor, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813

Program Director

Anthony Guerrero M.D., Psychiatry Program Director

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Current Residents

Overview

As of the current year, there are 8 PGY-1 MD residents, 1 PGY-1 DO resident, with 2 being International Medical Graduates. The residency class represents a variety of medical schools and backgrounds, contributing to a rich learning environment.

PGY-1 MD

8

PGY-1 DO

1

PGY-1 IMG

2

Curriculum & Education

Overview

The first year focuses on a combination of psychiatry, neurology, and internal medicine, followed by three years of concentrated psychiatric training. Residents receive a broad supervised clinical experience in contemporary psychiatric practice, structured teaching through individual supervision, didactic seminars, and case conferences.

Application

Applications for the University of Hawai’i Psychiatry Residency Training Program must be submitted through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). The program typically has six to eight PGY-1 positions available each year. Interviews are conducted virtually by invitation only through ERAS, and invites are released around October. Required documents include the ERAS application form, personal statement, letters of recommendation, Dean’s letter, official medical school transcript, and USMLE/COMLEX transcripts. IMGs must hold ECFMG certification.

# of Locations

Inpatient care occurs at sites like Queen's Medical Center and other local community centers.

Fellowship

The Psychiatry Residency program at the University of Hawaii offers fellowship opportunities in various specialties including Addiction Medicine, Addiction Psychiatry, Cardiovascular Disease, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, Geriatric Medicine, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, Sports Medicine, and Surgical Critical Care. These fellowships are associated with institutions like Queen’s Medical Center and Kapiolani Medical Center.

Resident Life

Overview

The University of Hawaiʻi, John A. Burns School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry (DoP) offers a four-year psychiatry residency training program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). The program provides a balanced, diverse, theoretical orientation and offers training in a variety of therapeutic approaches, emphasizing the recognition and analysis of disparities in healthcare including mental health and addressing these inequalities.

On Call Schedule

Residents are on-call for no longer than 12 hours per shift, with calls distributed through a night float system and scattered weekend calls. All call is in-house, with a call room provided.

# of Years of Program

4 years

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Alumni

The document does not provide specific information regarding alumni outcomes for the Hawaii Psychiatry Residency Program. Alumni paths may include fellowships in various specialties within psychiatry, but this was not detailed in the text.

Salary & Benefits

Benefits Overview

The program offers a rich educational experience, with training in diverse clinical settings and exposure to a variety of therapeutic approaches.

PGY-1 Salary

Vacation

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