University of Hawaii Program
About This Program
Unique training opportunity for treating those with substance use disorders in variety of cultural / economical settings. Training occurs in hospitals, outpatient clinics, and community sites. Based on trainees background, the program can be modified to address specific interests. History of ample employment opportunities for graduates of this program.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Miki Kiyokawa, MD, MS, PhD
Univ of Hawaii John A Burns Sch of Med
Primary Program Contact
Sarah Burns, BA
Univ of Hawaii John A Burns Sch of Med
Locations
Univ of Hawaii John A Burns Sch of Med
Dept of Psychiatry 4th Fl
1356 Lusitana St
Honolulu, HI 96813
1356 Lusitana St
Honolulu, HI 96813
1130 N Nimitz Hwy
Honolulu, HI 96817
4374 Kukui Grove St
Lihue, HI 96766
1240 Sand Island Pkwy
Honolulu, HI 96819
1319 Punahou St
Honolulu, HI 96826-1032
95-390 Kauhelani Ave
Mililani, HI 96789
45-845 Po'Okela St
Kaneohe, HI 96744
2500 Campus Rd
Honolulu, HI 96822
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- 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
Data not provided by program
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 5 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: Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
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
Oct 31, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Aug 26, 2025 - Nov 4, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Oct 30, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Aug 25, 2026 - Nov 2, 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 residents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
Salary Compensation
PGY-4 through PGY-5
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 15 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.