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MD · Honolulu, HI · public · applies through AMCAS

University of Hawaii, John A. Burns School of Medicine

Known as Hawaii (JABSOM)

LCME: FullWebsiteAdmissions pageClass profile[email protected](808) 692-0892
513MCAT mean · 2026
3.79GPA mean
77Class size
79%In-state matriculants (AAMC 2025)
$150Secondary fee
See belowSecondary deadline
$37,444Tuition + fees, in state
$72,100Tuition + fees, out of state

Prerequisite coursework

Verify with the school
AP credit: Case-by-caseCommunity college: YesOnline courses: YesPass/fail: Yes
CourseStatusHoursLabPass/failAP creditOnlineCommunity collegeNotes from the school
Biochemistry
CHEM
Required—NoYesCase-by-case
AP coursework may only be used to satisfy this requirement if the course is listed on the official undergraduate university/coll ege transcript.
YesYesOne course in biochemistry coursework (no lab required): Function and composition of biological substances and their metabolic transformation in animals, plants, microorganisms. Molecular basis of living processes in bacteria, plants, and animals; emphasis on metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.
Biology
BIOL
Required—YesYesCase-by-case
AP coursework may only be used to satisfy this requirement if the course is listed on the official undergraduate university/coll ege transcript.
YesYesOne academic year of biology coursework with lab: Introductory biology for all life science majors. Cell structure and chemistry; growth, reproduction, genetics, evolution, viruses, bacteria, and simple eukaryotes. Must also include Anatomy, physiology, and systematics of plants and animals; behavior; ecosystems, populations, and communities.
Chemistry
CHEM
Required—YesYesCase-by-case
AP coursework may only be used to satisfy this requirement if the course is listed on the official undergraduate university/coll ege transcript.
YesYesOne academic year of general chemistry coursework with lab: Basic principles of chemistry, including stoichiometry. Introduction to solution phase chemistry. Gas phase chemistry. Thermodynamics, including enthalpies of formation and reaction. Atomic structure, periodic trends, chemical bonding, molecular structure. One academic year of organic chemistry coursework with lab: Molecular structure, stereochemistry, spectroscopy, mechanisms, reactions, and synthesis of organic compounds
Physics
PHYS
Required—YesYesCase-by-case
An AP course can only be used to satisfy this requirement if the course is listed on the official undergraduate college/univer sity transcript.
YesYesOne academic year of physics with lab: Noncalculus physics. Mechanics, wave motion, heat. Introduction to experimental analysis, physical observation and measurement, experiments on conservation laws, fluid friction, oscillations. Must also include electricity, magnetism, optics, modern physics, electric and magnetic fields, DC and AC circuitry.

Community-college pathways

Upward transfer: YesAccelerated: YesSupplemental: Yes

Community college coursework from an accredited US or Canadian school may be used to meet JABSOM’s prerequisite requirements. Review is required.

Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13).

Source: MSAR Report for Applicants and Advisors: Premed Course Requirements 2027 (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13). Verify with the school.

Admission policies, in the school's words

admissions. jabsom.hawaii.edu

Source: MSAR Report for Applicants and Advisors: Admission Policies and Information 2027 (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13). Verify with the school.

Who can apply

Out-of-state applicants
Yes See JABSOM admissions webpages for more details.
Canadian applicants
Yes See JABSOM admissions webpages for more details.
International applicants
Yes See JABSOM admissions webpages for more details.
DACA applicants
Yes See JABSOM admissions webpages for more details.
DACA details
See JABSOM admissions webpages for more details.
Residency preference (school's page)
JABSOM's first priority is to admit resident applicants with strong ties to Hawaiʻi or the Pacific Islands; applicants are scored on five residency criteria (legal residence, parents' legal residence, birthplace, high school location, college location) and need at least two to be treated as a 'resident' for application purposes.

Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13). Verify with the school.

Interview

Traditional / one-on-oneVirtual
Format
One-on-one format
Invitations sent
Invitations to interview may be sent as early as August 1.
Typical interview day
Interviews are scheduled individually.
Regional interviews
Regional interviews are not available.
Video interviews
All interviews will be conducted online.
School's admissions page says
All interviews conducted virtually; three interviews: two assigned interviews (clinical or basic-science faculty, physician, alumni, community member or fourth-year student) plus a final interview with the Director of Admissions.

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Source: MSAR Report for Applicants and Advisors: Interview Procedures 2027 (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13). Verify with the school.

Situational-judgment tests and MCAT dates

Casper
Not on official list source
AAMC PREview
Required "We are requiring applicants to submit PREview scores" source
Latest MCAT considered
September 30, 2026
Oldest MCAT considered
January 2024

Casper status comes from the school's own admissions page where it states one, otherwise from published requirement lists; PREview from the school's page or the AAMC PREview policies report. Both change between cycles. Verify with the school.

Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13).

Secondary application

Required
Yes
Fee
$150
Fee waiver available
Not stated
Deadline
Based on individual application timeline.
Who receives it
A secondary application will be sent to applicants who submit a complete AMCAS application and pay the $150 secondary application fee.

Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13). Verify with the school.

Letters of evaluation

Committee letter
Accepted
Letter packet
Accepted
Individual letters
Accepted

Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13). Verify with the school.

Waitlist and deposit

Typical waitlist positions
Varies from year-to-year
Offers made from the waitlist
—
Procedure
The JABSOM waitlist shall remain open from the date that decision letter are sent until the first day of school.
Deposit required
No

Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13).

Cost of attendance and debt

In stateOut of state
Tuition and fees$37,444$72,100
Health insurance$5,733$5,733
Total cost of attendance, year 1$79,683$114,339

93% of students receive aid. Average indebtedness of indebted graduates: $147,702.

Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13).

Official AAMC counts, 2025-2026

Applications
2,369 (8.5% in-state)
Matriculants
77 (79.2% in-state, 20.8% out-of-state; 67.5% women)
Applications per seat
31

Source: AAMC FACTS Table A-1: Applications and Matriculants by School, State of Legal Residence, and Gender, 2025-2026 (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13).

Entering class 2026

Applicants
2,658
Interviewed
297
Matriculated
77
MCAT (mean)
513
GPA (mean)
3.79 · science 3.73
In-state
91%
Women
69%

Source: the school's published class profile (page), retrieved 2026-10-13. Statistics describe one entering class and are not cutoffs.

Transfer applications

case-by-case Contact Name: Ivy Nip Asano, MD, MAT/Ed Phone Number: 8086920892 Email Address: [email protected] Website: https://admissions.jabsom.hawaii.edu/index.html

Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13).

Mission statement

JABSOM, as part of the fabric of Hawai‘i, is a diverse learning community committed to excellence and leadership in: - Educating current and future healthcare professionals and leaders - Delivering high-quality healthcare - Conducting research and translating discoveries into practice - Establishing community partnerships and fostering multidisciplinary collaboration - Pursuing alliances unique to Hawaiʻi and the Asia-Pacific region - Acting with forethought regarding right relationships, respect, and moral action. Each JABSOM student is placed into a Learning Community that provides longitudinal mentorship, support and education as they progress through our curriculum. Curricular and co-curricular activities echo the school's mission statement and students participate in a variety of educational programs the support our communities including those across the State of Hawai'i and the Pacific Basin. Students who are interested in rural health may opt to participate in our Rural Health Track. Global Health experiences are offered to allow students the opportunity to learn in Asia and the Pacific Basin. Our graduates pursue a variety of specialties and many choose primary care specialties. More than half of all physicians practicing in Hawai'i have trained at JABSOM as a medical student, resident or fellow. Members of our JABSOM community engage in outreach efforts to encourage, mentor and provide opportunities to students interested in pursuing careers in healthcare. These outreach efforts emphasize the JABSOM mission. The JABSOM admissions committee members and interviewers participate in annual training workshops that focus on the selection of applicants who are mission-aligned and who are committed to improving the healthcare of our communities.

Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13).

Notes

2026 Admitted Class Profile: 2,658 applicants (298 in-state / 2,360 out-of-state), 297 interviewed (198 / 99), 77 new entrants (70 Hawaiʻi residents / 7 out-of-state; 53 women / 24 men; age range 21-29); average cumulative GPA 3.79, science GPA 3.73, MCAT total 513 (CPBS 129, CARS 127, BBFL 129, PSBB 129), average PREview score 7 (pct_in_state and pct_women derived from counts). No minimum GPA or MCAT; most recent MCAT used for screening. AAMC PREview is a listed admission requirement. The $150 secondary fee is assessed to all applicants and is not waived (AAMC FAP not accepted).

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