Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 8, Number 1, 1 January 1991 — Apply by April to UH pre-med program [ARTICLE]

Apply by April to UH pre-med program

The University of Hawai'i John A. Burns School of Medicine is seeking applicants for the 1991-1992 Imi Ho'ola intensive pre-medical program. Deadline to apply is April 1. According to program director Nanette Kapulani Mossman 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, 70 men and women have become physicians as a result of the Imi Ho'ola program, and another 38 are currently enrolled. Imi Ho'ola, whieh means "those who seek to heal," makes a special effort to attract Hawaiians into its program. Students participate in an intensive one year, pre-professional training program whieh concentrates on biology, chemistry, English, and study skills. To ensure academic success, 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 Agnes or Nanette at (808) 956-7412 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 B104; Honolulu, Hawai'i 96822.