{"id":201713,"date":"2024-08-13T10:20:26","date_gmt":"2024-08-13T20:20:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/?p=201713"},"modified":"2024-08-13T10:20:26","modified_gmt":"2024-08-13T20:20:26","slug":"all-wahine-imi-hoola-class","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/2024\/08\/13\/all-wahine-imi-hoola-class\/","title":{"rendered":"All-wahine \u02bbImi Ho\u02bbola class welcomed at JABSOM<\/abbr>"},"content":{"rendered":"Reading time: <\/span> 2<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span>
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JABSOM<\/abbr>‘s 2024-25 ʻImi<\/span> Hoʻola<\/span> class.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The University of Â鶹´«Ã½<\/span> at M\u0101noa John A. Burns School of Medicine <\/a> (JABSOM<\/abbr>) welcomed an all-wahine class of 10 to its ʻImi<\/span> Hoʻola<\/span> Post-Baccalaureate Program (ʻImi<\/span>) for the second time in the last four years. <\/p>\n

The one-year program, which supports students from underserved communities with ties to Â鶹´«Ã½<\/span> and the Pacific on a path to medical school, gathered for an Open House in August.<\/p>\n

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Former ʻImi<\/span> students spoke to the current class.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

“The Open House is an opportunity for family and friends of our students to get a chance to learn more about the program and understand what their learner will be doing for the next year,” said Kimberly Yamauchi, interim director of the ʻImi<\/span> Hoʻola<\/span> program.<\/p>\n

The students received an inspirational message from and were formally introduced to JABSOM<\/abbr> leaders. Previous ʻImi<\/span> students answered questions from current students and their families.<\/p>\n

Students gain inspiration, support <\/h2>\n

Last year, Kai Hirayama sat in the auditorium, listening and learning from past ʻImi<\/span> students. This year, as one of the nine who completed the program, he gave advice and shared insights on navigating the program, which many affectionately refer to as “medical school boot camp.”<\/p>\n

“The amount of support I’ve gained and how much family I’ve gained throughout the journey was also special, so hopefully, I could give that little insight to the current ʻImi<\/span> students as well,” Hirayama said.<\/p>\n

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Diane Huynh (center) attended the Open House with her boyfriend and best friend.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Diana Huynh is beginning her journey in ʻImi<\/span> this year. She attended Roosevelt High School and grew up in Kalihi, and is committed to serving the state. The Open House gave her inspiration to get through the program.<\/p>\n

“In the beginning, as I was looking over the syllabus and what was expected, it seemed impossible,” Huynh said. “We have this amazing team behind us, from our friends, families, cohorts, teachers and physicians; they’re all very supportive.”<\/p>\n

The unfiltered discussion revealed the realities of ʻImi<\/span> to the students’ families and friends. Graduates from the class of 2024 reflected on the dedication required during their studies which included making adjustments in their personal lives.<\/p>\n

Those who complete ʻImi<\/span> Hoʻola<\/span> receive automatic admission to JABSOM<\/abbr>. <\/p>\n

“The Â鶹´«Ã½<\/span> community raised me—not just my family, but the whole community here, and I just want to give back to them,” Huynh said. “I really want to practice in Â鶹´«Ã½<\/span>, particularly in primary care with specialties in endocrinology, so that’s my end goal: to serve my communities here.”<\/p>\n

Read more at JABSOM<\/abbr><\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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