University of Hawaii Program
About This Program
We have a unique learning environment as Kapi`olani Medical Center for Women and Children is the only tertiary care pediatric referral center in the Pacific Basin. Our residents see patients with a wide variety of common pediatric diagnoses, patients with rare diseases including tropical medicine problems and patients presenting in all stages of illness. Our individualized curriculum allows each resident to tailor their educational experience according to their own educational and career goals.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Jennifer Robin Di Rocco, DO, MEd, PhD
Kapiolani Med Ctr for Women and Children
Primary Program Contact
Dawn M Dural, MBA, MAE
Kapiolani Med Ctr for Women and Children
Locations
Kapiolani Med Ctr for Women and Children
7th Fl
1319 Punahou St
Honolulu, HI 96826-1080
1356 Lusitana St
Honolulu, HI 96813
1319 Punahou St
Honolulu, HI 96826-1032
1310 Punahou St
Honolulu, HI 96826-1099
1 Jarrett White Rd
Honolulu, HI 96859-5000
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of 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(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
Dec 1, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Nov 10, 2025 - Jan 27, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Dec 1, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Nov 1, 2026 - Jan 31, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
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
PGY-1 through PGY-3
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 18 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.