University of Hawaii (Oahu)
The University of Hawaii (Oahu) Family Medicine residency in Aiea, 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
The University of Hawaii Oahu Family Medicine Residency is a community-based 7-7-7 program sponsored by UH John A. Burns School of Medicine, with Pali Momi Medical Center as hospital sponsor and a continuity clinic at the Pali Momi Outpatient Center in Aiea. Established in 1994 in Wahiawa and relocated to Pali Momi in 2017, it has trained over 170 residents, over 80% of whom stay in Hawaii and the Pacific. It runs its own Family Medicine Inpatient Service, is a RHEDI program with comprehensive reproductive health training, and has rotation sites at Kapiolani, Queen's, Queen's Wahiawa, VA Pacific Islands and rural/public health sites on Kauai or Oahu. Weekly Wednesday didactics include POCUS.
Summarized from the program’s official website. Confirm details with the program.
Program highlights
- Mission is serving Hawaii and the Pacific, over 80% of graduates stay; the program values applicants committed to the region, so explain your ties
- RHEDI program with comprehensive reproductive health training plus OB at Kapiolani; ask about procedures and abortion/family planning training
- Own resident-run Family Medicine Inpatient Service at Pali Momi, the only residency based there
- Continuity clinic has integrated clinical pharmacy, behavioral health and a community health navigator; ask about panel growth
- PGY3 rural and public health selective (Kauai FQHC and district health office, or Honolulu with Waimanalo Health Center) and VA rotations across Pacific sites including Guam and American Samoa
- Community engagement: street rounds, Native Hawaiian service learning, youth diabetes coaching, sports sideline coverage; bring a service interest
PGY salaries
PGY salaries have not been verified for this program.
Program leadership and contact
- Address
- 98-1005 Moanalua Rd, Ste. 3030, Aiea, Hawaii 96701
- fmrpaa@hawaii.edu
- Phone
- (808) 649-1782
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 University of Hawaii (Oahu) 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 University of Hawaii (Oahu) Family Medicine residency?
The program length recorded for this entry is 3 years (PGY1-PGY3). Confirm it with the program.
How many positions does the University of Hawaii (Oahu) 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 University of Hawaii (Oahu) 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.