UH Med Weekly
Rising above obstacles: Jon Yap, PhD's inspirational story
After 12 years as Director of the Office of Communications, Media & Government Affairs at JABSOM, Tina Shelton is retiring from what she calls "the best job in the world!" In this Q&A conducted by Kathleen Connolly, PhD, read about Tina's most memorable moment at the medical school and what she will miss most about JABSOM. See UH Med Now.
Assisting “hands” allow quadriplegic scientist to flourish at UH medical school
Quadriplegic scientist flourishes at JABSOM with helping hands
Despite a horrible bodysurfing accident during high school that left him without the use of his limbs, Jonathan Yap was determined to attain his dream of becoming a scientist. See our story at UH Med Now and below, watch the video by Hawaii News Now.
Insights on PBS Hawaiʻi': The Physician Shortage
Drs. Kelly Withy & MD student Clare-Marie from Molokaʻi were part of the panel discussion on Hawaiʻi's physician shortage. Rewatch it ONLINE.
JABSOM alum chosen for Hawaii Business Magazine's "20 for the Next 20"
Dr. Aimee Grace, Director of Health Science Policy for the University of Hawaiʻi, is among Hawaiʻi Business Magazine's selection of community leaders who have proven themselves by their accomplishments, intelligence and charisma. Read about her at the link HERE.
Teen Health Camp Lānaʻi 2020
The John A. Burns School of Medicine (JABSOM) packed up its Teen Health Camp and took it over to the island of Lānaʻi, where thirty high school students– approximately 10% of the island’s population, spent their holiday engaged in learning. This weekend, they are taking Teen Health Camp to Maui! Read more at UH Med Now.
Dr. Joseph Keawe‘aimoku Kaholokula, JABSOM Professor and Chair, is one of the panel speakers who will be discussing topics that include key developments in: 1) Breaking down ethnic health care disparities; 2) Treating mental illness, especially among the young; 3) Fighting back against the diabetes epidemic; 4) Making wellness a priority.
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