University of Hawaii Program
About This Program
Our program serves unique Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander populations of patients, including rural patients who live on remote neighbor island communities across the Hawaiian Archipelago. Vibrant translational and clinical research opportunities are offered.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Men-Jean Lee, MD
Kapiolani Med Ctr for Women & Children
Primary Program Contact
Lisa Kellett
Kapiolani Med Ctr for Women & Children
Locations
Kapiolani Med Ctr for Women & Children
Ste 824
1319 Punahou St
Honolulu, HI 96826
1356 Lusitana St
Honolulu, HI 96813
1319 Punahou St
Honolulu, HI 96826-1032
1301 Punchbowl St
Honolulu, HI 96813-1234
677 Ala Moana Blvd
Honolulu, HI 96813
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
- Letter from a department chair
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 4 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Clinical experience in the US
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
Jun 2, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Jul 1, 2025 - Aug 4, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Apr 27, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Jul 1, 2026 - Aug 10, 2026
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
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
Salary Compensation
PGY-5 through PGY-7
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.