University of Hawaii Program
About This Program
The University of Hawaii GI Fellowship Program is located in one of the most ethnically diverse states in the US and the only state to have once been a kingdom. The population of Hawaii is predominantly comprised of Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Filipino, Whites and other ethnicities thus providing a rich multicultural training experience. Hawaii's population is on 7 main islands but the
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Scott K Kuwada, MD
University of Hawaii Program
Primary Program Contact
Kari Kim, MD
UH Tower 7th Floor
Locations
University of Hawaii Program
UH Department of Medicine, UHT 7th Floor
1356 Lusitana St
Honolulu, HI 96813-2409
1301 Punchbowl St
Honolulu, HI 96813-1234
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
No cap on the number of years.
Gap Experience Requirement
Data not provided by program
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Jul 31, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Jul 16, 2025 - Sep 30, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Jul 31, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Jul 16, 2025 - Aug 31, 2025
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Major medical for residents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
Salary Compensation
PGY-4 through PGY-6
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 21 Vacation Days and 12 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.