University of Hawaii Program
About This Program
The University of Hawaii Pathology Residency Program offers rigorous, community-based AP/CP training with diverse cases, subspecialties, and unique exposure to tropical medicine and Pacific Rim referrals. Residents gain experience across multiple institutions and practice models, engage in scholarly projects, and receive strong mentorship. Graduates secure competitive fellowships and excel in both academic and community settings.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Karen Thompson, MD, PhD
Univ of Hawaii John A Burns Sch of Med
Primary Program Contact
Todd Hammon
Univ of Hawaii John A Burns Sch of Med
Locations
Univ of Hawaii John A Burns Sch of Med
Pathology Pgm #511
1356 Lusitana St
Honolulu, HI 96813
1356 Lusitana St
Honolulu, HI 96813
1319 Punahou St
Honolulu, HI 96826-1032
3288 Moanalua N Frontage Rd
Honolulu, HI 96819
835 Iwilei Rd
Honolulu, HI 96817
2043 Dillingham Blvd
Honolulu, HI 96819
3181 Sw Sam Jackson Park Rd
Portland, OR 97201-3098
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Does not offer open house or second look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- 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 10 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 or outside 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
PGY-1 Position Type(s) Offered:
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Specialty Universal Dates
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for residents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
Salary Compensation
Year 1 through Year 4
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 16 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.