Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 1, Number 2, 1 March 1984 — Imi Hoʻola Helps Medical Careers [ARTICLE]

Imi Hoʻola Helps Medical Careers

Men and women from Hawaii and the Pacific Basin seeking careers in the health profession but lacking financial means might consider enrolling in the Imi Ho'ola Program at the University of Hawaii's John A. Burns School of Medieine. The program is designed to open careers in the heahh field for those men and women from ethnic groups underrepresented in medicine, mainly Hawaiians, Samoans, Filipinos and Micronesians. UH has participated in this federally funded program since 1970 and Imi Ho'ola, whieh means "Those Who Seek to Heal," help prepare young people to

become doctors. Students participate in an intensive one year, pre-professional training program whieh concentrates on the basic sciences, mathematics and English. Supportive services include tutoring, study skills assistance, counseling and help in locating financial aid. At the John A. Burns School of Medieine, 32 men and women have become physicians as a result of the special program and another 33 are currently enrolled in training. Complete details about the program may be obtained by contacting Nanette Judd or Marilyn Nishika at telephone 948-7412. Application deadline is May 1.