The expenses listed below are factored into the student budget allocations and students must use existing financial aid/own resources to pay these expenses.
For a detailed list of costs students have incurred (both mandatory and optional), please visit the Expenses Survey page.
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- Medical Equipment
- iPad
- Optional study tools - cost varies, but students report spending over $600 for such subscriptions
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- Smart Phone & Required Software
- USMLE Step 1 - $670 (as of 2024)
- Optional study tools - cost varies, but students report spending over $600 for such subscriptions
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- Smart Phone & Required Software
- USMLE Step 2 Exam - $670 (as of 2024). This is taken after your third-year rotations/beginning of 4th year
- Parking at hospitals during rotations
- Neighbor island rotations
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- Optional Away Rotations - $2,000 - $5,000/each
- Hospital Parking
- Residency Applications ($400 - $3,000)
- Matching/Graduation Expenses/Moving Costs
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Additional financial aid loans may be available for:
- A one-time computer purchase
- Must be purchased during the academic year
- Incoming first-year students can only request this loan increase for computer purchases made on/after the first day of Orientation.
- Health Insurance
- Medical Expenses
- Away Rotations
- Residency Applications and Interview Travel Expenses
- Childcare Costs
- Emergency Expenses
Please reach out to medfas@hawaii.edu to discuss your situation.
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