‘Imi Ho‘ōla Post-Baccalaureate Program
‘Imi Ho‘ōla (Hawaiian for “those who seek to heal”) has played a major role in accomplishing JABSOM’s mission to improve healthcare in Hawai‘i and the Pacific by increasing the number of physicians through a 12-month educational program that addresses students’ academic and professional needs. ‘Imi Ho‘ōla’s goal is to increase the physician workforce and produce physicians who demonstrate a strong commitment to practice in Hawai‘i and the Pacific.
About the Program
The ‘Imi Ho‘ōla, a Program located within the Department of Native Hawaiian Health, is designed to provide educational opportunities to students who are deemed capable of succeeding in medical school. Each school year, up to 12 students are selected to participate in this Program. Applicants to the ‘Imi Ho‘ōla Program have demonstrated leadership skills, humanism, motivation, and a commitment to serve communities in Hawai‘i and the Pacific.
Possible Career Outcome
Upon successful completion of the program, they will matriculate into the JABSOM MD program as first-year medical students.
Learning Outcomes
The ‘Imi Ho‘ōla curriculum emphasizes the integration of concepts and principles in the sciences and humanities and enhances students’ communication and critical-thinking skills. Students will gain a stronger foundation in the basic sciences, become familiar with the Problem-Based Learning (PBL) process, and be able to apply specific learning and test-taking strategies to support their academic success in medical school.
Course Listing
Required (19 credits)
Medical Biology (11 credits)
Medical Biochemistry (6 credits)
Humanities in Medicine (2 credits)