Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 21, Number 12, 1 Kekemapa 2004 — Medical school prep [ARTICLE]

Medical school prep

The University of Hawai'i's John A. Burns School of Medicine is now seeking applicants for the 'Imi Ho'ōla Post-Baccalaureate Program, whieh prepares students from disadvantaged backgrounds for the challenges of medical school. Since its inception in 1973, the 'Imi Ho'ōla program has helped over 380 individuals from across the Pacific navigate through their medical degrees. The 12-month program offers seminars, lectures and workshops that help students develop critical thinking and leaming skills, while at the same time providing them with an opportunity to network with other students and faculty. The application deadline for the 20052006 class is Jan. 14, 2005. Candidates must be from a disadvantaged background and have demonstrated a commitment to serve in areas of need in Hawai'i and the Pacific. For more information, eall Ron Inouye at 956-3466. See BRIEFS on page 6

BRIEFS from page 3 PIC Scholarships

In October, Pacific Islanders in Communications (PIC) awarded $15,000 in scholarships to six students pursuing college degrees in media and communications. PIC is a Honolulu based nonprofit organization that was created to support the development of media programs that increase the understanding of Pacific Island history and culture. Primary funding for the organization is provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and the scholarships are supported by the PIC endowment fund. PIC Board President Peter Apo said that through these scholarships PIC is helping to grow the field of Pacific Islander media talent. "By supporting these students in their pursuit of higher education, we also contribute to the elevation of families and the communities in whieh they live," he said. Recipients of the $3,000 awards are: • Rylee Anuhea Jenkins of Chapman University • Shana Logan of Hawai'i Pacific University • Kapeli Sanico of the University of Southern California Recipients of the $2,000 awards are: • Kaliko Palmeira of the University of Hawai'i at Mānoa • Evel Pelep of the University of Hawai'i at Hilo • Nu'ulau Sailele of Union College For more information on PIC, eall 591-0059. ■