Tripler Army Medical Center
The Tripler Army Medical Center Family Medicine residency in Tripler AMC, HI is listed by AAMC with ERAS status “Unregistered” for the 2027 cycle. Use the official program page for curriculum, training sites, eligibility, and current contacts.
About the program
Army family medicine residency at Tripler Army Medical Center in Honolulu, training since 1991. Three years, 21 approved residents, 7 per year. The academic year has 13 four-week rotations, Wednesday-afternoon protected didactics on an 18-month topic cycle, longitudinal point-of-care ultrasound and a longitudinal houseless clinic. Third-year residents complete a Military month. Three scholarly projects are required.
Summarized from the program’s official website. Confirm details with the program.
Program highlights
- Mission is full-scope military family physicians for operational forces: tie your interest to Army service and readiness, and ask how the Military month and Schofield Barracks operational shadowing work.
- Longitudinal POCUS curriculum (eFAST, echo, aorta, renal, OB, MSK, DVT) and a longitudinal houseless clinic: say how you would use both.
- Three required scholarly projects, a Research Coordinator and a resident Research Chief; propose a case report or PI/QI project, and ask about the annual Hawaii Family Medicine PI conference.
- Unusual electives (operational, wilderness, tropical, obesity, lifestyle medicine); ask which fit your goals.
- Call is Friday and Saturday nights 5 p.m. to 7 a.m., shared equally and set by chief residents; ask how chiefs build the schedule and about the 13-block year.
- HPSP and USUHS students get priority for rotations; civilians can rotate January through May, so ask about visiting rotations and an interview.
PGY salaries
PGY salaries have not been verified for this program.
Program leadership and contact
- Address
- Tripler Army Medical Center, 1st Floor, D Wing, Family Medicine, Honolulu, HI
- Phone
- 808-433-3313
Program and application links
Review the official program page for training sites, curriculum, eligibility, required documents, deadlines, interview policy, visa sponsorship, and current openings.
About Family Medicine residency training
Family Medicine residency training typically lasts 3 years.
Training covers care across ages, including obstetrics, pediatrics and outpatient continuity of care.
General information about the specialty, not a statement about this program. Confirm details with the program.
How to apply to this residency
- Register with ERAS, the application service of the AAMC, and with the NRMP Main Residency Match.
- Apply to this program through ERAS during the application season, with the documents it asks for.
- If you interview here, rank the program on your NRMP rank order list by the deadline; Match results are released in March.
Deadlines, required documents, interview policy and visa sponsorship differ between programs and years. The program’s own website is the authority.
Prepare your application
- The NRMP Residency Match, explained
- Residency interview preparation: a four-week plan and question bank
- Residency interview strategies for USMLE candidates
- How to create a resume or CV for residency
- The Dean's letter (MSPE): what it is and how to get it from your medical school
- After the interview: highlight your strengths and send thank-you letters
- NRMP ranking algorithm & rank-list strategy
- Save money on USMLE and interview travel
- Study books by exam
- International medical graduates: ECFMG and visas
Questions to ask this program
Strong applicants use the interview to learn how a program trains its residents. Questions worth asking:
- How much autonomy do residents have at each training level, and how is supervision handled?
- Where do graduates go next: practice, fellowship or academic positions? Ask for recent examples.
- What are the call and night-float schedules, and how many hours do residents typically work?
- How are residents supported in preparing for board exams, and what is the program’s recent pass rate?
- What research, quality improvement or teaching opportunities are protected with time?
- What benefits, parental leave and wellness support does the program provide?
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Frequently asked questions
How do I apply to the Tripler Army Medical Center Family Medicine residency?
This directory lists the program in the NRMP Main Residency Match. Use the program and application links on this page for the current instructions, deadlines and required documents.
How long is the Tripler Army Medical Center Family Medicine residency?
The program length recorded for this entry is 3 years. Confirm it with the program.
How many positions does the Tripler Army Medical Center Family Medicine residency offer?
The directory records 7 position(s) per year. Positions can change from year to year, so confirm for the cycle you are applying to.
What does the Tripler Army Medical Center Family Medicine residency pay?
Salaries have not been verified for this program. Many institutions publish a resident and fellow salary schedule on their graduate medical education office page.