Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 13, Number 11, 1 November 1996 — Become a physician in the Pacific region [ARTICLE]

Become a physician in the Pacific region

Are you interested in becoming a physician and serving in Hawai~i or the broader Pacific region? Since 1973, the Imi Ho ola Post-Baccalaureate Program, at the University of HawaPi's John A. Burns

School of Medicine, has provided this opportunity to 109 individuals, from HawaPi, Guam, Micronesia and American Samoa. The program is now recruiting candidates for the upcoming 1997-98 school year. Imi Ho ola is a twelve-month program whieh offers a wide range of educational experiences that prepares participants for the challenges of medical school. The curriculum integrates concepts in the sciences and humanities,and further develops eommunieation and problem-solving skills. Through seminars, lectures, and workshops, participants develop critieal thinking and learning skills, interact with medieal students and faculty and meet health-care professionals from other fields.

The application deadline for the 1997-98 class is December 16,1996. EIigible candidates are those from a disadvantaged background who have strong potential and are highly motivated, but have been unsuccessful in gaining entry into medical school. Candidates must also have demonstrated a commitment to serve areas of need in HawaEi and the Pacif-

ie. If you want to be a part of a tradition of excellenee and have a desire to serve the community, eall Agnes Malate or Nanette Judd at 956-3466, or write to: University of HawaEi; John A. Burns School of Medicine; Imi Ho'ola Post-Baccalaureate Program; 1960 East-West Road, Biomed C-203; Honolulu, HI 96822.