University of Hawai'i Kaua'i Family Medicine Residency Program
Family Medicine • Hanalei, HI • Since 1982 • 1 (Kaua‘i) or multiple sites on Kaua‘i referenced (Kaua‘i-based faculty, Wilcox Medical Center, etc.) locations
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About
Kauai Family Medicine Residency at Hawaii Residency Programs: HRP administers 17 ACGME‑accredited residency/fellowship programs in Hawaiʻi, primarily on Oʻahu with some neighbor island clinical rotations. The organization, founded in 1982 and based in Honolulu, operates as a nonprofit with programs spanning family medicine, internal medicine, obstetrics/gynecology, pediatrics, psychiatry, orthopaedics, pathology, and more. While HRP’s core offices are in Oʻahu, it partners with Hawaiʻi health facilities to offer clinical experiences, including rotation opportunities that may extend to Kauaʻi. For current availability, contact HRP directly at 808-586-2890 or visit hawaiiresidency.org.
Services Offered
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Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What is the application method for residency?
Candidates for residency may apply through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS)
Are there visa sponsorship details?
J1 VISA sponsorship is the only visa sponsorship available
How will interviews be conducted?
Interviews will be offered through ERAS email on a rolling basis
What are the required application materials?
Personal Statement—please share a personal statement regarding your commitment to rural Family Medicine serving Hawaii or the Pacific; Curriculum Vitae (CV) including list of scholarly work; Medical school transcript (unofficial accepted); USMLE/COMLEX Scores; 2 Letters of Recommendation addressing academic readiness and fit for rural medicine in Hawaii (at least one from a family medicine physician) emailed kauaifm@hawaii.edu
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
Patients praise
- Expansion of rural health care access on Kauai
- Community-focused training curriculum
- Collaborative partnership between JABSOM, Wilcox Medical Center, and other local health systems
Common complaints
- General complaints regarding understaffing and undercompensation at Hawaii Residency Programs (organizational level, not specific to Kauai residency clinic)
"Having a Family Medicine residency in Kapaʻa means training physicians who truly understand and are part of the island — it's a powerful way to strengthen health care from within."
- Rui Morimoto, MD, UH Oʻahu Family Medicine graduateSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 - sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Historic first cohort graduates from Kauaʻi Medical Training Track | University of Hawaiʻi System News - Jun 29, 2026
- Kauaʻi medical program builds pipeline to address physician shortage | University of Hawaiʻi System News - Sep 8, 2025
- Hawaiʻi medical school's Kauaʻi program aims to combat physician shortage on the island | Hawai'i Public Radio - Sep 11, 2025
- Kauai Medical Training Track graduates first cohort - The Garden Island - Jul 1, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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