How to Apply

Program Requirements & Eligibility

Applications are accepted through ERAS (Electronic Residency Application Service), sponsored by the Association of American Medical Colleges. After you have created your online application on ERAS, you will need to register for the match at NRMP (National Resident Matching Program) and look for the individual program(s) with which you would like to match.

Applicants are required to submit:

• ERAS Application
• Personal statement – In your ERAS Application Personal Statement section, we strongly encourage you to share what excites you most about our Kaiser Permanente Hawaii Internal Medicine Residency Program.
• Curriculum Vitae
• Medical school transcript
• Dean’s letter
• Letters of recommendations – three letters (clinical years), one highly recommended from the Internal Medicine Department Chair
• USMLE/ COMLEX scores

Interview Selection Process:

• Tiered Signals Utilized in Interview Selection: We will utilize the new AAMC-ERAS Tiered Program Signals system to help identify applicants with strong interest in our program. Applicants signaling strong interest through Gold Signals will be prioritized for interview invitations, followed by those utilizing Silver Signals. Signaling will only be used to prioritize invitations for interview, and is not directly used in determining the rank list; ranking will be based on holistic application review and the applicant’s virtual interview with us.
• All Applications Reviewed: We will comprehensively review all applications meeting our specified criteria (found on the FREIDA dashboard). We consider qualifications and alignment with our program’s mission and vision throughout the selection process when offering interviews.

Are you a good fit for Kaiser Permanente Hawaii Internal Medicine Residency Program?

Resident candidates who will be viewed most favorably during the application process will have a well-rounded profile that includes a strong interest in ambulatory primary care and excellent board scores. They should also support Kaiser Permanente’s mission to provide quality care and comprehensive medical services in an accessible, cost-effective manner. We also look for certain core professional and personal values in resident candidates that we know enhance individual and collective practice, including:

• Professionalism
• Integrity
• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Compassionate
• Commitment to excellence
• Collegiality
• Respectfulness
• Innovative problem-solving skills
• Efficient use of time and resources
• Exhibits a professional appearance
• Embraces and accepts cultural diversity
• Responsiveness to constructive criticism
• Quality with consistent standards
• A shared sense of responsibility
• An appreciation of the balance between a satisfying career and fulfilling personal life

Useful Links

• ERAS website
• Thalamus
• NRMP Match
• FREIDA Residency Program Database