Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 6, Number 4, 1 ʻApelila 1989 — UH Pre-Med Program Recruits Hawaiians [ARTICLE]

UH Pre-Med Program Recruits Hawaiians

The University of Hawai'i John A. Burns School of Medicine is seeking applicants for the 1989-1990 Imi Ho'ola intensive pre-medical program. Deadline to apply is April 30. According to program director Nanette Judd, Imi Ho'ola is designed to increase the enrollment in medical school of men and women from ethnic groups underrepresented in the field, mainly Hawaiians, Samoans, Filipinos and Micronesians. To date, 62 men and women

have become physicians as a result of the Imi Ho'ola program, and another 35 are currently enrolled. Imi Ho'ola, whieh means "those who seek to heal," make a special effort to attract Hawaiians into its special program. Students participate in an intensive one year, pre-professional training program whieh concentrates on biology, chemistry, English, and study skills. To ensure academic suc-

cess, the school offers staff support in tutoring, financial aid counseling, and counseling for psychological and cultural adjustments. For detailed information and to obtain an application form, contact Marilyn or Nanette Judd at (808) 948-7423 or write to: University of Hawai'i John A. Burns School of Medicine, Program Director Imi Ho'ola Program, 1960 East-West Road, Biomedical Building B-104, Honolulu, HI 96822.