Supporting Doctor-in-Training on the Big Island
We support dedicated Internists who consider practice opportunities on the Island of Hawaii as primary care providers, or sub-specialists. Internal Medicine residents from the mainland and international programs may also take the elective through UHIMRP sponsorship.
Addressing the primary care physician shortage on the Big Island of Hawaii, and offering the Rural Health Elective in the County of Hawaii for the University of Hawaii Internal Medicine Residency Program (UHIMRP) and the University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine (JABSOM)
“Please know that the County of Hawaii stands ready to support this initiative with funding, and any other means appropriate to mitigate this doctor-shortage crisis.”
DISCOVER
Learn what the practice experience is like here. The Rural Health Elective is established to offer University of Hawaii Internal Medicine Residents a one month rotation in Hilo. This opportunity will give you a clear view of the private practice experience, and how you can succeed.
COMMIT
Consider that private practice could be the definitive venue for you. There are advantages unique to this business model which do not apply to hospital based medicine. The elective in Hilo gives you an opportunity to discover this experience first hand.
EXECUTION
The four week rotation is available to JABSOM MS-4 and PGY 1-3 residents in the UHIMRP. Hui Kahu Malama will defray costs for travel and housing in Hilo.
EXPERIENCE
With the support of Hui Kahu Malama you will grow both professionally and personally. This priceless experience will give you a solid foundation for your medical career.
The Rural Health Elective is offered for JABSOM MS-4 and UHIMRP PGY 1-3.
We support dedicated Internists who consider practice opportunities on the Island of Hawaii as primary care providers, or sub-specialists. Internal Medicine residents from the mainland and international programs may also take the elective through UHIMRP sponsorship.