Description

The University of Hawaii General Surgery Residency Program has an opening for a categorical PGY-4 General Surgery resident to begin July 1, 2026. Please note, we are only able to sponsor J-1 visas at this time. Applicant must have successfully completed PGY-1, PGY-2 and PGY-3 training in an accredited General Surgery residency program, and must be a current resident in good standing in an ACGME-accredited General Surgery residency program. Click here for more information regarding salary: Summary of Resident Salary & Benefits.

Requirements

Please submit the documents below in ONE PDF application packet, via email only to Naomi Gagabi at ngagabi@hawaiiresidency.org. NO FAXES and NO PHONE CALLS please. Applications will be accepted through April 5, 2026. Only complete applications will be considered. Applicants will be notified via email regarding selection for an interview.

1. ERAS Application (if available)
2. Curriculum Vitae (must be in chronological order with no unexplained gaps since medical school)
3. Brief personal statement
4. Medical School Diploma
5. Medical School Transcript
6. MSPE
7. USMLE Step 1-3 Scores - All Steps must be passed on the first attempt (minimum score 230 on Steps 1-2)
8. All ABSITE Scores
9. Three Letters of Recommendation - including 1 from current Program Director 
10. Summative Competency Based Evaluation
11. Milestone evaluation from current program
12. Current ACGME Operative Experience by Role report and General Surgery Defined Category and Minimum report
13. Detailed list of previously completed rotations (all training years)
14. ECFMG certificate, if applicable