University of Hawaii Program
About This Program
The program utilizes the facilities of five Honolulu hospitals. Clinical material is expansive and case numbers are high. Interaction with medical students enhance the educational milieu. Graduates are successful in competing for prestigious fellowships.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Chad Michael Townsend Cryer, MD
University of Hawaii John A Burns Schoo
Primary Program Contact
Lori M Bland, BA
Univ of Hawaii John A Burns Sch of Med
Locations
University of Hawaii John A Burns Schoo
Dept of Surgery 6th Floor
1356 Lusitana St
Honolulu, HI 96813-2409
1356 Lusitana St
Honolulu, HI 96813
1319 Punahou St
Honolulu, HI 96826-1032
347 N Kuakini St
Honolulu, HI 96817-9980
3288 Moanalua N Frontage Rd
Honolulu, HI 96819
888 S King St
Honolulu, HI 96813
1401 S Beretania St
Honolulu, HI 96814
67-1125 Mamalahoa Hwy
Waimea, HI 96743
91-2141 Fort Weaver Rd
Ewa Beach, HI 96706
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
- Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
- 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 1 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
Dec 1, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Nov 1, 2025 - Feb 15, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Dec 1, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Nov 1, 2026 - Feb 15, 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-5
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.