Kaua’i Family Medicine Residency

Wilcox Medical Center
Wilcox Medical Center, founded in 1938 in Līhu‘e, Kaua‘i, is the island’s oldest and largest hospital, originally established through the vision of George Norton Wilcox and Dora Isenberg. Over the years, it has expanded its services and pioneered healthcare innovations, including Hawai‘i’s first tuberculosis X-ray program and a nationally recognized pharmacy system. Now part of Hawai‘i Pacific Health, it serves as Kaua‘i’s only Level III Trauma Center and Primary Stroke Center, offering care across more than 30 specialties. Wilcox continues its legacy of accessible, high-quality care deeply rooted in the island community. Wilcox – About Us

Kaua’i Medical Clinic
Kaua‘i Medical Clinic, established in 1967, is the island’s largest multispecialty medical group, offering comprehensive primary and specialty care across multiple locations, including Līhu‘e, Kapa‘a, Kōloa, and ‘Ele‘ele. Operating as part of Wilcox Health under Hawai‘i Pacific Health, the clinic has expanded its services over the decades to meet the growing healthcare needs of Kaua‘i’s residents. Notably, in 2016, the Bone & Joint Center at the Līhu‘e clinic was expanded to provide advanced orthopedic care. In 2019, a new clinic opened in Kapa‘a, significantly increasing access to family medicine services. The ‘Ele‘ele location has also been recognized nationally for excellence in blood pressure management. With a team of over 90 physicians and providers, Kaua‘i Medical Clinic continues to play a vital role in delivering accessible, high-quality healthcare throughout the island.

Kaua’i Veterans Memorial Hospital
Kaua‘i Veterans Memorial Hospital (KVMH), located in Waimea on the west side of Kaua‘i, was established in 1957 to honor veterans of the Korean War. Today, it operates as a full-service Critical Access Hospital under the Hawai‘i Health Systems Corporation (HHSC), providing a comprehensive range of medical services to the community. These services include 24-hour emergency care, general and specialty surgeries, intensive care, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, skilled and intermediate nursing care, radiology (including CT scans, ultrasounds, mammography, and limb MRI), laboratory services, pharmacy, physical and occupational therapy, respiratory therapy, and social services. Adjacent to the hospital is the Kawaiola Medical Office Building, which houses a dialysis center, outpatient clinics, and other healthcare services. KVMH’s hospitalist program ensures continuous, on-site physician care, enhancing patient outcomes and reducing hospital stays. Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital (KVMH) – About Us

Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital
Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital (SMMH), located in Kapa‘a, Kaua‘i, was founded in 1917 by Albert and Emma Wilcox in memory of Emma’s son, Samuel Mahelona, who died of tuberculosis at age 28. Originally established as a tuberculosis sanatorium, the hospital operated as a self-sustaining community with its own gardens, dairy, and workshops, and was managed by Mabel Wilcox, a trailblazing nurse and public health leader. As tuberculosis cases declined in the 1960s, SMMH evolved into a Critical Access Hospital, expanding its services to include behavioral health, skilled nursing, and long-term care. Today, it remains a vital part of the Hawai‘i Health Systems Corporation Kaua‘i Region. In 2023, the hospital was nationally recognized as one of the Top 20 Critical Access Hospitals in the country. Looking ahead, a comprehensive master plan will reshape the SMMH campus over the next two to three decades, including expanded medical facilities, a new library, police substation, and hundreds of housing units to better serve the island’s growing healthcare and community needs. Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital (SMMH) – About Us

Ho‘ola Lāhui Hawai‘i
Ho‘ola Lāhui Hawai‘i, established in 1986 on Kaua‘i’s west side, is a nonprofit community health center dedicated to improving the health and well-being of Native Hawaiians and underserved populations across Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau. Designated as the Native Hawaiian Health Care System for Kaua‘i County by Papa Ola Lōkahi and recognized as a Federally Qualified Health Center by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Ho‘ola Lāhui Hawai‘i offers integrated services including primary medical care, dental services, behavioral health counseling, substance abuse treatment, health education, chronic disease management, nutritional counseling, fitness programs, pharmacy services, and traditional Hawaiian healing practices. The organization began with a mobile clinic and expanded to permanent facilities in Waimea (2001) and Kapa‘a (2004), along with a pharmacy and fitness center in Līhu‘e. Serving approximately 7,500 patients annually, Ho‘ola Lāhui Hawai‘i continues to provide culturally grounded, holistic healthcare, emphasizing the integration of mind, body, and spirit in its approach. About Us

Kaua‘i District Health Office
The Kaua‘i District Health Office (KDHO), located in Līhu‘e, is the local branch of the Hawai‘i State Department of Health, serving the islands of Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau. While its exact founding date is unclear, KDHO has long played a vital role in public health, offering services such as emergency preparedness, environmental health, public health nursing, and family health programs. In recent years, KDHO has led initiatives like the annual CASPER surveys to assess community readiness and health needs, and regularly hosts outreach events during National Public Health Week. Through its programs, KDHO continues to promote and protect the health of Kaua‘i’s residents. About Us

Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children
Queen Kapiolani founded the Kapiolani Maternity Home in 1890 to improve maternal and child health in Hawaii, a mission that has evolved into the Kapiolani Medical Center for Women & Children (KMCWC), a leading provider of exceptional care for Hawaii’s families for over 130 years. Located in Honolulu, KMCWC hosts Family Medicine residents’ obstetrics and gynecology rotations, where they deliver obstetric continuity patients and provide newborn nursery care. It also supports inpatient and community pediatric rotations as well as the pediatric emergency medicine rotation. Family medicine residents work alongside OB/GYN and pediatric residents, enhancing the learning environment through interdisciplinary collaboration and comprehensive care training. Kapiolani – About Us

Pali Momi Medical Center
Pali Momi Medical Center, also located in ʻAiea, is the primary hospital site where our residents train and serves as the other main foundation of our residency program. We are the only residency program based at this hospital and maintain our own Family Medicine Inpatient Service staffed by our residents and faculty. Pali Momi serves as a healthcare leader for Central and West Oahu and is recognized annually for outstanding quality and patient experience. For more information, please see the following website: Pali Momi Medical Center – About Us 

Queen’s Punchbowl
Founded in 1859 by Queen Emma and King Kamehameha IV to address health care needs during epidemics, The Queen’s Hospital has evolved into The Queen’s Health System, now a leading provider of whole-person care in Hawai‘i and the Pacific Basin. Located in the heart of Honolulu, the Punchbowl location hosts Family Medicine residents for their Medical ICU rotations, where they work alongside Internal Medicine residents under the guidance of skilled critical care attending physicians. Additionally, Family Medicine residents  train alongside OB/GYN residents and attending physicians during their gynecology rotation, fostering a well-rounded educational environment.