University of Hawaii John a Burns School of Medicine
The University of Hawaii John a Burns School of Medicine Neurology residency in Honolulu, HI is listed by AAMC with ERAS status “Participating” for the 2027 cycle. Use the official program page for curriculum, training sites, eligibility, and current contacts.
About the program
University of Hawaii neurology residency, which received initial ACGME accreditation in February 2026 and will welcome its first cohort of four residents per year in July 2027. The four-year curriculum begins with a PGY-1 year in the UH Internal Medicine program and centers on The Queen's Medical Center, the state's only Level 1 trauma center, plus Kapiolani for child neurology.
Summarized from the program’s official website. Confirm details with the program.
Program highlights
- Residents complete a scholarly project over three years with research funds available; PGY-3 residents supervise PGY-2s on the wards and take part in the medical school neuroanatomy course.
- Interviews are virtual on Fridays from October to December, applications are due December 1 through ERAS, and only J-1 visas are sponsored.
PGY salaries
PGY salaries have not been verified for this program.
Sources and verification
Research last checked October 30, 2026. Missing information is not an estimate.
- Address (verified, 2026-10-30): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3
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- Other leadership contacts (verified, 2026-10-30): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3
- Program length (verified, 2026-10-30): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3
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- Official program website (verified, 2026-10-30): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3
Program leadership and contact
- Program director
- J. Douglas Miles, MD, PhD, FAAN
- Associate Program Director
- Fay Gao, MD
- Associate Program Director
- Keith Abe, MD
- Associate Program Director
- Lindsey Carvahlo, MD
- Address
- 1356 Lusitana Street, 7th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813
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 Neurology residency training
Neurology residency training typically lasts 4 years, including a clinical base year.
Many neurology programs begin in the second year, so applicants also arrange a preliminary or transitional year; some programs include it. Ask which applies.
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 University of Hawaii John a Burns School of Medicine Neurology 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 University of Hawaii John a Burns School of Medicine Neurology residency?
The program length recorded for this entry is 4 years. Confirm it with the program.
How many positions does the University of Hawaii John a Burns School of Medicine Neurology residency offer?
The directory records 4 position(s) per year. Positions can change from year to year, so confirm for the cycle you are applying to.
What does the University of Hawaii John a Burns School of Medicine Neurology 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.