Visiting Residents and Fellows - Rotations - Multiple Departments

Visiting Residents and Fellows

The University of Hawaii’s John A. Burns School of Medicine (JABSOM) and Hawaii Residency Programs, Inc. (HRP) are pleased to welcome visiting rotators (residents & fellows) from graduate medical training programs accredited by:

 ACGME (Accreditation Council on Graduate Medical Education)

 RCPSC (Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada)

 CFPC (College of Family Physicians of Canada)

Please contact the Program Administrator for the Program you wish to rotate with. If the Program is able to accommodate the request, you will be provided with access to the Visiting Resident Application Form from the Central Administrative Office via an electronic checklist. The completed application, application fee ($300) and supporting documents are due no less than 2 months prior to the requested start date. Visiting rotations will not be considered for the months of June and July due to the processing of incoming and outgoing residents at the transition of the academic year. It is the applicant’s responsibility to periodically inquire of the status of their application.

Status/Eligibility

Visiting residents/fellows must be enrolled in properly accredited programs in the United States or Canada. Only residents and fellows from programs accredited by the following entities in the United States and Canada will be considered.

• Accreditation Council on Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)
• Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC)
• College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC)

Visiting residents/fellows must be in good standing with their program and must not be on any type of probationary or warning status, nor any type of remediation during the time of application or for the duration of the requested rotation.

Required Documents

Visiting Resident Application

• Completed application form.
• Current CV, proof of SSN, Medical Diploma, and Appointment Agreement for current training period.

Health Clearance

• Documentation of immunizations.
• Documentation of influenza vaccine for current season (September or later).
• Documentation of full vaccination against COVID-19.
• Documentation of Tuberculin skin test taken within 12 months of the start date of rotation.
• Documentation of occupational drug screen.

Medical License or Training Permits

• Copy of medical license to practice in the State of Hawaii.
• Authorization of Temporary Duty (for military employees)
• Proof of registration with Hawaii PDMP.

Program Letter of Agreement (PLA)

• Signed PLA (processed after initial approval of rotation).

Malpractice insurance

• Proof of professional liability coverage (MUST have coverage amount no less than $1,000,000/claim and $3,000,000/aggregate).

Current ACLS/PALS provider certification & other certifications

• Copy of current BLS/ACLS/PALS provider certification card by American Heart Association.
• HIPAA Training Certificate

Criminal background check

• Signed consent form for HRP to conduct background check.