‘Imi Ho‘ōla Post Baccalaureate Program

Although ʻImi Hoʻōla is not limited to persons of Hawaiian, Filipino, Samoan, Chamorro, and Micronesian descent, a large number of these students have been able to demonstrate that they are from a disadvantaged socioeconomic and/or educational background and have demonstrated a commitment to serve areas of need in Hawaiʻi and the Pacific. ʻImi Hoʻōla has expanded its outreach efforts and developed partnerships with local high schools, colleges, and community-based health organizations.

For more information go to the ʻImi Hoʻōla JABSOM site.

Requirements

Up to 12 students are selected each academic year. Upon successful completion of the program, students matriculate into the John A. Burns School of Medicine as first year medical students. Eligible applicants must meet the following admissions requirements:

• Kama‘āina Screening: Individuals with strong ties to the State of Hawaiʻi
• Academic Requirements: Individuals must fulfill all academic requirements
• Disadvantaged Status: Individuals who come from educationally, economically, and/or socially disadvantaged backgrounds and have a strong commitment to serve in Hawaiʻi and/or the Pacific

Program Phases/Courses

• Phase 1 – Orientation and Assessment
• Phase 2 – Medical Biology, Medical Biochemistry, Humanities in Medicine
• Phase 3 – Prematriculation

The Queen’s Health Systems generously provides funding support to promising students who enter the ʻImi Hoʻōla Post Baccalaureate Program each year.
More information regarding our program, application process, and admissions criteria (i.e.
academic Requirements) can be found in our application booklet which is located on the JABSOM website http://jabsom.hawaii.edu/ed-programs/imi/admissions/