John A. Burns School of Medicine University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
CONVOCATION CEREMONY Honoring the
CLASS OF 2022
Sunday, May 15th, 2022 9:30 am
RESTATEMENT OF THE OATH OF HIPPOCRATES
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swear by all I hold most sacred and before my family, my teachers, and my peers that to the best of my ability I will keep this Oath and Stipulation:
To honor all who have taught me this art and in the same spirit and dedication to impart a knowledge of medicine to others. I will continue with diligence to keep abreast of advances in medicine, and respect those who broaden our knowledge by research. I will treat without exception all who seek my ministrations and discriminate against no one, so long as the treatment of others is not compromised thereby, and I will seek the counsel of particularly skilled physicians where indicated for the benefit of my patient. I will remember that caring for the patient will be my primary concern and while doing so I will honor the autonomy of the sick. I will recognize that such caring requires my being available, giving my time generously, communicating honestly, and comforting as well as treating. Such care also involves offering my support to my patients’ loved ones.
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I will maintain all patient confidentiality and uphold the highest ethical, moral, and behavioral standards for myself and my peers. My behavior will always be honorable, thoughtful, and reflect justice toward all humanity. My fiduciary role will require protecting patients from all forms of malpractice, malfeasance, and unnecessary expenses, and I will try to prevent, as well as cure, disease. While I continue to keep this Oath inviolate, may it be granted to me to enjoy life and the practice of the art and science of medicine; respected by my peers and society. May my faith strengthen my resolve to attain the above.
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Program Master of Ceremonies Richard Kasuya, MD
Welcome Chant—Processional ”Oli” Dee-Ann Carpenter, MD, Martina Kamaka, MD, Kellen Bean, MD, Nanea Cavaco, MD, Jester Galiza, MD, MEd., Kalei Hosaka, MD, Garrett Kuwada, MD, Maggie Kwock, MD, Amandalin Rock, MD, Brittany Sato, Nicholas Simon, MD, Dillon Tacdol, MD, Maluikeau Tang, MD, MBA Opening Remarks Jill Omori, MD Presentation of the Class of 2022 Lawrence Burgess, MD, Kristen Teranishi, MD, Jerris R. Hedges, MD, MS, MMM, & Lee Ellen Buenconsejo-Lum, MD, FAAFP Keynote Address Elizabeth A. Char, MD Welcome from the Class of 2022 Jester Galiza, MD, MEd Class President Charge to the Class Jerris R. Hedges, MD, MS, MMM Oath of Hippocrates Kyra Len, MD Closing Remarks Ivy Nip Asano, MD Recessional ”Oli” Nanea Cavaco, MD
DOCTOR OF MEDICINE ~ Name Hometown Prior degree • Specialty Field • Residency Program Kagen Ikaika Aeby, MD Kāneʻohe, Hawai´i BS, 2017, Biology, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa • Emergency Medicine • Albert Einstein Healthcare Network East Norriton, PA Clare-Marie Anderson, MD Ω + >* Kaunakakai, Hawai´i BS, 2018, Biology, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa • Obstetrics-Gynecology • UC Irvine Medical Center Orange, CA Kaylene L.H. Au, MD Honolulu, Hawai‘i BA, 2016, Molecular Biology, Scripps College • Internal Medicine • Kaiser Permanente – Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA Paul Baker, MD St. Louis, Missouri BS, 2017, Physiology, Brigham Young University • Emergency Medicine • Wright State University – Wright Patterson AFB Dayton, OH
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Kellen Bean, MD Ω * Wai‘ehu, Maui, Hawai‘i BS, 2018, Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology, Yale University • Internal Medicine • Kaiser Permanente - Hawaii Honolulu, HI Samuel Bell, MD Kailua, Hawai´i BS, 2017, General Science, University of Oregon • Family Medicine • UC Irvine Medical Center Orange, CA Ilana Rachel Buffenstein, MD Honolulu, Hawai´i BA, 2018, English, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa • Family Medicine • University of Montana Missoula, MT Nanea Juliet Luuwai Cavaco, MD Paukukalo, Maui, Hawai‘i BS, 2013, Biology, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa • Pediatrics • University of Hawai‘i Residency Programs Honolulu, HI
Ω Member of Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society + Member of Gold Humanism Honor Society *Dean’s Certificate of Distinction (>* = multiple certificates)
DOCTOR OF MEDICINE ~ Sean Kiyoshi Yu Ming Chan, MD Ω Honolulu, Hawai‘i BS, 2017, Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Northeastern University • Orthopaedic Surgery • University of Hawai‘i Residency Programs Honolulu, HI Nicole Bobe Chong, MD Mililani, Hawai‘i BS, 2016, Molecular Cell Biology, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa • Internal Medicine • University of Hawai‘i Residency Programs Honolulu, HI Lauren Dae Claypoole, MD + * Kapa‘a, Hawai‘i BA, 2016, Psychology/Neuroscience, Williams College • Obstetrics-Gynecology • Kaiser Permanente – Santa Clara Santa Clara, CA
Trenton J. Dawson, MD Honolulu, Hawai‘i BA, 2017, Biology, Washington University in St. Louis • Anesthesiology • University of Chicago Medical Center Chicago, IL Eric Minchau Do, MD Bellevue, Washington BS, 2013, Bioengineering, University of Washington • Anesthesiology • UC Irvine Medical Center Orange, CA
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Nicholas Fancher, MD Honolulu, Hawaiʻi BA, 2017, Biology, Vassar College • Internal Medicine • University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA Jester Paddayuman Galiza, MD, MEd + >* Ewa Beach, Hawaiʻi BA, 2011, Biology, Dartmouth College MEd, 2013, Mathematics, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa • Medicine-Pediatrics • UCLA Medical Center Los Angeles, CA Mariah Meleana Gosling, MD Honolulu, Hawaiʻi BA, 2018, Biology, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa • Anesthesiology • University of Miami – Jackson Health System Miami, FL Kalei Richard James Hosaka, MD Ω + >* Kāneʻohe, Hawaiʻi BA, 2016, Anthropology, Wheaton College • Medicine-Pediatrics • UCLA Medical Center Los Angeles, CA
Jason Thames Huynh, MD * Honolulu, Hawaiʻi BS, 2014, Nutritional Science, University of California, Berkeley BA, 2014, Public Health, University of California, Berkeley • Internal Medicine • UCLA Medical Center Los Angeles, CA
Kenneth Richard Kato, MD, MS Ω + Scarsdale, New York BA, 2011, Psychology, Yale University MS, 2015, Bioethics, Columbia University • Orthopaedic Surgery • University of Hawai‘i Residency Programs Honolulu, HI
Andy Hwang, MD Honolulu, Hawaiʻi BA, 2016, Biology, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa • Internal Medicine • Kaiser Permanente - Hawaii Honolulu, HI
Arlene Condaya Parubrub Kiyohara, MD, MS + Kalihi, Hawai‘i BA, 2010, Cellular and Molecular Biology, Occidental College MS, 2013, Molecular Biology and Bioengineering, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa • Pediatrics • University of Hawai‘i Residency Programs Honolulu, HI
Melissa Kaye Jackels, MD, MS Winona, Minnesota BS, 2017, Biology, University of Denver MS, 2018, Biomedical Sciences, University of Denver • Medicine – Preliminary • University of Maryland – Mercy Medical Center Baltimore, MD • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation • Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore, MD
Eden Siu Chung Koo, MD Honolulu, Hawai‘i BS, 2017, Biomolecular Science, University of Michigan • Internal Medicine • University of Texas – Southwestern Medical School Dallas, TX
‘Awa
Ω Member of Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society + Member of Gold Humanism Honor Society *Dean’s Certificate of Distinction (>* = multiple certificates)
DOCTOR OF MEDICINE ~ Sylvia Soo Jung Koo, MD Honolulu, Hawai‘i BS, 2017, Molecular Biology, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa • General Surgery • University of Hawai‘i Residency Programs Honolulu, HI Rohin Krishnan, MD, MS Lindsay, Ontario, Canada BS, 2014, Biology, Medical Science, University of Western Ontario MS, 2017, Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of Western Ontario • Emergency Medicine • Yale – New Haven Hospital New Haven, CT Garrett Kaimana Kuwada, MD Makakilo, Hawai‘i BS, 2016, Molecular Cellular and Developmental Biology, University of Washington • Pediatrics • University of Hawai‘i Residency Programs Honolulu, HI Maggie Mei Ling Kwock, MD + * Honolulu, Hawai‘i BS, 2016, Biochemistry, University of Southern California BA, 2016, East Asian Languages and Cultures, University of Southern California • Internal Medicine • UC Davis Medical Center Sacramento, CA
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Anthony Kupono Kwon, MD, MS Ω+* Kāneʻohe, Hawai´i BS, 2015, Kinesiology, San Jose State University MS, 2017, Neurophysiology, San Jose State University • Family Medicine • University of Hawai‘i Residency Programs ʻAiea, HI Kelsey Marissa Kwong, MD + * La Habra Heights, California BA, 2015, Chemistry, Whittier, College • Internal Medicine • University of Hawai‘i Residency Programs Honolulu, HI Gunnar Austin Lee, MD Ω * Hilo, Hawai‘i BA, 2017, Biochemistry and Japanese Studies, Willamette University • Neurological Surgery • UC Davis Medical Center Sacramento, CA Anthony Robert Lim, MD Ω * Danville, California BS, 2017, Biology, University of California Los Angeles • General Surgery • University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA Keke Liu, MD Ω * Honolulu, Hawai‘i BS, 2017, Biomedical Engineering, University of Miami • Ophthalmology • Duke University Durham, NC
Morgan Sachiko Liu, MD Ω * Mililani, Hawai‘i BS, 2016, Biological Sciences and Psychology, Carnegie Mellon University • Psychiatry • University of Washington Affiliated Hospitals Seattle, WA Shani Choi Yen Ma, MD * Honolulu, Hawai‘i BS, 2016, Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior, University of California, Davis • Obstetrics-Gynecology • University of Hawai‘i Residency Programs Honolulu, HI Stephen Macaspac, MD Kapolei, Hawai‘i BA, 2018, Biology, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa • Emergency Medicine • Harbor UCLA Medical Center Torrance, CA Leilani Vicente Manglicmot, MD, MHS Waipahu, Hawai‘i BS, 2010, Biology, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa MHS, 2013, Molecular Microbiology & Immunology, Johns Hopkins University • Child Neurology • Indiana University School of Medicine Indianapolis, IN
Kevin Malonzo Martinez, MD Dededo, Guam BS, 2016, Biology, University of Guam • Emergency Medicine • UCLA Medical Center Los Angeles, CA Sara McAllaster, MD Ω + >* Kailua, Hawai‘i BS, 2016, Biological Sciences, Chapman University • Obstetrics-Gynecology • University of Utah Health Salt Lake City, UT Kayne Michael McCarthy, MD, MPH Kailua, Hawai‘i BA, 2014, English, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa BA, 2014, Biology, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa MPH, 2015, Epidemiology, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa • Medicine – Preliminary • California Pacific Medical Center San Francisco, CA • Ophthalmology • California Pacific Medical Center San Francisco, CA
Ω Member of Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society + Member of Gold Humanism Honor Society *Dean’s Certificate of Distinction (>* = multiple certificates)
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DOCTOR OF MEDICINE ~ Weston McCue, MD + * Cody, Wyoming BS, 2015, Cell Biology and Neuroscience, Montana State University • Emergency Medicine • UC San Diego Medical Center San Diego, CA
Mari Miyoshi, MD * Honolulu, Hawai´i BA, 2012, International Relations, Brown University • Psychiatry • UC San Diego Medical Center San Diego, CA Aiko Yukini Murakami, MD * Honolulu, Hawai‘i BS, 2018, Molecular Cell Biology, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa • Internal Medicine • University of Hawai‘i Residency Programs Honolulu, HI Marc Nakashima, MD Honolulu, Hawai´i BA, 2012, Biotechnology, Santa Clara University BS, 2012, Biology, Chemistry, Santa Clara University • Pathology • University of Hawai‘i Residency Programs Honolulu, HI
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Steven Hideo Namiki, MD Kailua, Hawai´i BS, 2013, Biology, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa • Internal Medicine • University of Hawai‘i Residency Programs Honolulu, HI Donnell Nguyen, MD, MS Rach Gia, Vietnam BS, 2000, Electrical Engineering, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa MS, 2006, Electrical Engineering, University of Southern California • Internal Medicine • Sutter Health Roseville, CA Billie Ryman Pensader Ocampo, MD Saipan, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands BS, 2016, Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology, University of Washington • Transitional • Oregon Health & Science University Hillsboro, OR • Radiology • Oregon Health & Science University Hillsboro, OR
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Ω Member of Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society + Member of Gold Humanism Honor Society *Dean’s Certificate of Distinction (>* = multiple certificates)
Christian Ogasawara, MD Mililani, Hawai´i BS, 2016, Biology, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa • Neurological Surgery • University of Texas Medical Branch - Galveston Galveston, TX
Bibek Saha, MD Ω * Toronto, Canada BMSc, 2017, Physiology, Western University • Internal Medicine • Mayo Clinic School of Grad Medical Education Rochester, MN
Sidra Parveen, MD Honolulu, Hawai´i BA, 2016, Biology, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa • Psychiatry • RFUMS/Chicago Medical School North Chicago, IL
Sean Saito, MD Honolulu, Hawai´i BS, 2017, Mechanical Engineering, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa • Pathology • University of Hawai‘i Residency Programs Honolulu, HI
Darin Makoto Poei, MD * Kāneʻohe, Hawai´i BS, 2018, Human Biology, University of Southern California • Internal Medicine • University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA Amandalin Chelsea Rose Rock, MD >* Haiku, Hawai´i BSN, 2014, Nursing, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa • Emergency Medicine • Oregon Health & Science University Portland, OR Julia Ruggieri, MD Ω Honolulu, Hawai´i BS, 2016, Public Health & Spanish Studies, Santa Clara University • Emergency Medicine • University of Utah Health Salt Lake City, UT
Brandan I. Sakka, MD Kāneʻohe, Hawai´i BS, 2018, Human Biology, University of Southern California • Orthopaedic Surgery • University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA Carmen Say, MD Honolulu, Hawai´i BA, 2011, Biochemistry, Smith College • Internal Medicine • University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA Nicholas Enoka Siulepa Simon, MD Waimea, Hawaiʻi BS, 2017, Biology, Boston College • Emergency Medicine • UC San Diego Medical Center San Diego, CA
DOCTOR OF MEDICINE ~ Maiya Jacqueline Smith, MD * Honolulu, Hawai´i BS, 2017, Anthropology and Human Biology, Emory University • Emergency Medicine • University of Utah Health Salt Lake City, UT Andrew Ken Stridiron, MD, MPH + >* Kapolei, Hawai´i BS, 2013, Microbiology, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa MPH, 2017, Social Behavioral Health Sciences, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa • Pediatrics • UC Davis Medical Center Sacramento, CA Dillon Kapena Tacdol, MD Wailuku, Hawai´i BS, 2016, Cell and Molecular Biology, University of Hawai‘i at Hilo • Internal Medicine • University of Hawai‘i Residency Programs Honolulu, HI
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Jarren Kainoa Takuya Takaki, MD * Honolulu, Hawai´i BS, 2018, Mechanical Engineering, University of Portland • Interventional Radiology (Integrated) • Rush University Medical Center Chicago, IL Maluikeau Tang, MD, MBA * Honolulu, Hawai´i BS, 2016, Cell and Molecular Biology, Seattle University MBA, 2017, Business Administration, Seattle University • Internal Medicine • University of Hawai‘i Residency Programs Honolulu, HI Emily Jane Taylor, MD, MS * Ottawa, Michigan BS, 2013, Biomedical Materials Science & Engineering, Michigan State University MS, 2015, Biological Engineering, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa • Internal Medicine • NY Grossman School of Medicine New York, NY
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Ω Member of Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society Ω Member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society + Member of Gold Humanism Honor Society *Dean’s Certificate = multiple certificates) *Dean’s Certificateof of Distinction Distinction (>*(>* = multiple certificates) + Member of the Gold Humanism Honor Society
Kimberly Teehera, MD Waipahu, Hawai´i BS, 2017, Biochemistry, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa • Pathology • University of Colorado School of Medicine - Denver Aurora, CO Kara Gonzales Termulo, MD * Wailuku, Hawai´i BS, 2017, Biology, University of Portland • Obstetrics-Gynecology • Kaiser Permanente – San Francisco San Francisco, CA Michaela Mayumi Tsuha, MD Ω Honolulu, Hawai´i BA, 2016, Biology, Occidental College • Child Neurology • UC San Diego Medical Center San Diego, CA Kristine Basto Vo, MD * Barrigada Heights, Guam BS, 2014, General Science, Seattle University • Internal Medicine • University of Hawai‘i Residency Programs Honolulu, HI
Cindy Thuy-Vi Vuong, MD Pearl City, Hawai´i BS, 2018, Molecular Cell Biology, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa • Internal Medicine • Kaiser Permanente - Hawaii Honolulu, HI Grant Yoneoka, MD * Honolulu, Hawai´i BS, 2017, Neuroscience, University of Southern California • Transitional • Santa Clara Valley Medical Center San Jose, CA • Radiology • Barnes-Jewish Hospital St. Louis, MO Jenna Akemi Yoshisato, MD * Vallejo, CA BS, 2013, Psychology, University of California at Davis • Pediatrics • Loma Linda University Loma Linda, CA
Dean’s Certificate of Distinction The Dean’s Certificate of Distinction is awarded to students who have demonstrated outstanding achievement and an exceptional commitment in a specialized area of interest and expertise. By completing a predetermined set of curricular and co-curricula activities, medical students can be nominated for this special recognition. This year’s recipients are being recognized for their achievements in the areas of Medical Education, Medical Innovation and Design, Native Hawaiian Health, Nutrition, Patient Safety and Quality Improvement, Research, Rural Health, and Social Justice,
GRADUATE AND UNDERGRADUATE TRAINING Academic Year 2021-2022 In addition to training students for the MD degree, the John A. Burns School of Medicine offers the MS, Graduate Certification, and/or the PhD degrees in biomedical sciences with concentration in several disciplines such as clinical research, epidemiology, and developmental and reproductive biology, and tropical medicine, as well as through an interdisciplinary program in cell and molecular biology; an MS degree in communication sciences and disorders; and training in an undergraduate program leading to a BS degree in medical technology.
Doctor of Philosophy Carmen E. Campbell Ary, Kentucky BA from the University of Colorado in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology (1992); MSc from Tel-Aviv University in Biotechnology with a focus on Environmental Quality and Ecology. Thesis work was on development of an embedded enzyme based biosensor to detect formaldehyde. (1998) • Mentor: Dr. William Boisvert • Dissertation: Evaluation of Sepsis-Related Cytokines on Endothelial Cell Permeability Trevor Torigoe Honolulu, HI BS 2010, Carnegie Mellon University MS 2016, University of Hawaii, Manoa PhD 2022, University of Hawaii, Manoa • Adviser: Richard Allsopp, PhD • Dissertation: "The Effects of the FOXO3 Longevity Associated Variant on Biomarkers of Aging and Stress"
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Ross Villager
Kailua, Hawaiʻi BS, 2016, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa PhD, 2022, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa • Adviser: Ben Fogelgren, Ph.D. • Dissertation: " Exocyst Inactivation in Urothelial Cells Leads to Fn14 Upregulation and Cell Death in a Mouse Model of Prenatal Ureter Obstructions"
GRADUATE AND UNDERGRADUATE TRAINING Master of Science Biomedical Sciences Munirih Rose Taafaki
Cell and Molecular Biology David Araki
Kendra Ormsbee
Communication Sciences and Disorders Sidney Ayakawa Samuel Hanish Erin Kiyuna Haynes Anna Longhi McKenna Nishimoto Jenny Rooks Samantha Sonnier Christin Tesoro
Kodi Bonner Janna Ishikawa Kailey Kurashige Keller McNairy Dani Reyes-Torres Emily Sewell Cathryn (Caylee) Spragis Ashley Thompson
Developmental and Reproductive Biology Marissa Miyagi
Tropical Medicine, Medical Microbiology and Pharmacology Logan Dean Samantha Gabrielle Morgan
Eduardo Gamez
Master of Science Quantitative Health & Clinical Research Victoria Pui Lai Mak Maya Kishie Nishida Meliza Tabadero Roman Lauren Kumiko Takasato
Kyle Masato Ishikawa Michelle Oshiro Nagata Devashri Prabhudesai
Bachelor of Science Medical Technology Garrett Cho Washington DeCarvalho Stacey Ikehara Rebecca Kagami Michael Kamei
Andrew Lee Kim TN Pham Leina Uemura
Graduate Certificates Clinical Research Vanessa Irene Rubel
Tropical Medicine Cade Akamu Sarah Kim Amber Popovich Jolene Siu
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Jeffrey Baza Rachel Mazur Quinci Salvador Natalie Subia
Convocation 2022 Keynote Speaker: Elizabeth A. Char, MD
Elizabeth A Char, MD took over leadership of the Hawai’i Department of Health on September 16, 2020 after being appointed by Gov. David Ige. Dr. Char is an Emergency Physician and a proud graduate of the UH Mānoa John A. Burns School of Medicine. After completing residency training in California, she returned to Hawai‘i to the clinical practice of Emergency Medicine at the Queen’s Medical Center. She
has a wealth of clinical and administrative experience, previously serving as the State of Hawai‘i EMS District Medical Director for Oahu. She provided administrative oversight for the City and County of Honolulu EMS system for many years and has expertise in the practice of pre-hospital medicine relating to EMS providers in the state of Hawai‘i. She maintains current teaching certifications for various EMS, Disaster
and homeland security courses to share her unique perspective on training and clinical practice issues. Dr. Char interests focus on developing systems of care, training, protocols and emergency response utilizing best practices in the pre-hospital environment.
AWARDS ACP Award for Excellence in Internal Medicine: Recognizes the most outstanding senior entering an Internal Medicine program. The Hawai`i Chapter of the American College of Physicians sponsors this award. Awarded to Bibek Saha, MD
ACP Bernard Yim, MD Award: Awarded to the student who best exemplified excellence in their third year internal medicine clerkship. Awarded to: Kellen Bean, MD and Kenneth Kato, MD, MS Aloha Award: Given by the Office of Student Affairs to recognize the senior student who, over the course of their tenure at the medical school, most personified the Aloha Spirit. Awarded to Jester Galiza, MD, MEd E.E. Black Community Service Award: Recognizes achievement in medical school as well as commitment to the school and community service through extracurricular work. Awarded to: Jester Galiza, MD, MEd Kalei Hosaka, MD and Anthony Kwon, MD, MS Maurice Brodsky Memorial Award: Established in 1983 in memory of Dr. Brodsky, an authority on the treatment of tuberculosis and a key figure in the establishment of the John A. Burns School of Medicine. The award recognizes a student displaying excellence in pulmonary medicine. Awarded to Maluikeau Tang, MD, MBA Walter F. Char, MD Prize in Psychiatry: Established in honor of Dr. Char, Founder and first Chair of the Department of Psychiatry. This award recognizes the senior with the best clinical clerkship in psychiatry. Awarded to Morgan Liu, MD
Dr. Albert C. K. Chun-Hoon Award for Community Service: Established in memory of Dr. Albert C. K. Chun-Hoon. This award honors a medical student who has demonstrated an outstanding commitment to community service and who shows future potential to lead, by example, in assisting underserved members of the Hawai`i community. Awarded to Amandalin Rock, MD College of American Pathologists Distinguished Medical Student Award: Given to a medical student, who is in any year of training, for outstanding achievement, great aptitude, or great interest in pathology. Awarded to Kimberly Teehera, MD Windsor and Mary Cutting Excellence in The Basic Medical Sciences Award: Dr. Windsor Cutting was an internationally renowned academician, a basic medicine scientist, and a clinician. He held many positions in academia during his distinguished career, including Dean of the Stanford School of Medicine and Founding Dean of the John A. Burns School of Medicine. Mary Cutting founded and served as President of the Friends of the Medical School. This award honors a member of the graduating class for scholarly excellence in the basic biomedical sciences. Awarded to Kenneth Kato, MD, MS The Drs. Diane L Ching and Andrew K Feng Pediatric Award (Be a H.E.R.O. Award): Established to assist JABSOM Medical student who demonstrates humility, enthusiasm, reliable and optimistic qualities especially suited for a career in Pediatrics. Awarded to A. Ken Stridiron, MD, MPH
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AWARDS Hawai`i Academy of Family Physicians Outstanding Student Award: Established in 1995 to recognize excellence in family medicine. Awarded to Anthony Kwon, MD, MS Hawai`i Lions Foundation Ophthalmology Award: Established in 2003, it is presented to a student in recognition of outstanding scholastic achievement and an interest in ophthalmology. Awarded to Keke Liu, MD and Kayne McCarthy, MD Hawaii Medical Association Alliance (HMAA) Endowment Award: Established in 1998 to recognize community service and academic achievement. Awarded to: Maggie Kwock, MD, and A. Ken Stridiron, MD, MPH Dr. Laura Weldon Hoque Award: Established in 2010 in memory of Dr. Laura Weldon Hoque, an outstanding breast surgeon, whose compassion and leadership helped raise the standard for women’s cancer care in Hawai`i. This award honors a future surgeon who exemplifies Dr. Hoque’s combination of clinical excellence, compassionate care and tireless leadership. Awarded to Sylvia Koo, MD The Glenn M. Kokame, MD Endowed Memorial Award for Surgery: Recognizes an outstanding 4th year student pursuing a career in surgery or a surgical subspecialty, who demonstrates academic excellence, potential for outstanding surgical skills, and a caring and warm touch in patient care. Awarded to Brandon Sakka, MD Dr. Frank and Mary McDowell Award: Established in 1983 in memory of Dr. McDowell, a surgeon, who was involved in the Hawai`i Medical Library and its affiliation with the medical school. The award recognizes excellence in surgery. Awarded to Anthony Lim, MD, MS
Philip I. McNamee, MD Endowed Award: This award supports 4th year medical students who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in Obstetrics and Gynecology and are interested in pursuing a career in gynecologic surgery. Awarded to Clare-Marie Anderson, MD
Merck Award for Academic Excellence: This award is given to two graduating students who excelled at the highest level in their 3rd year clerkships. Awarded to Kellen Bean, MD, and Kenneth Kato, MD, MS Office of Medical Education Kako`o Award: This award is given to the senior that has best helped to promote the mission and activities of the Office of Medication Education and medical education in general at JABSOM. Awarded to Kenneth Kato, MD, MS John M. Ohtani, MD Award: Established in 1983 in memory of Dr. Ohtani, Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology. It recognizes scholastic achievement, enthusiasm, dedication and willingness to learn. Awarded to Sara McAllaster, MD Pacific Anesthesia Endowed Award: Established in 2013 by Physicians` Anesthesia to recognize a student who demonstrates a high level of professionalism, who will be entering into an accredited anesthesiology residency program, and who intends to return to practice in Hawai`i upon completion of his or her training. Awarded to Trenton J. Dawson, MD
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AWARDS Po`okela No`eau Award: Established in 1997 by the Friends of the Medical School to recognize the student with characteristics which best exemplify the qualities of the ideal physician. Recipient selected by class vote. Awarded to Kellen Bean, MD and Jester Galiza, MD, MEd Po`okela Noi`i Award: Established in 1997 by the Friends of the Medical School to recognize outstanding research. Recipient selected by a faculty panel. Awarded to Kalei Hosaka, MD Po’okela Pono Award: Established in 2013 by the Friends of the Medical School to recognize the student who best demonstrates imperturbability in all situations and responds quickly, calmly and accurately in providing medical assistance. Awarded to Jester Galiza, MD, MEd Reddy Award in Pediatrics: Established by Drs. Venu and Vijaya Reddy to recognize a graduating senior for academic merit and outstanding achievement in pediatrics. Awarded to Michaela Tsuha, MD
Society of Academic Emergency Medicine Award: Presented in recognition of excellence in emergency medicine. SAEM represents academic and research pursuits of the American College of Emergency Physicians. Awarded to Rohin Krishnan, MD, MS Dr. Volt H. Tom Excellence in Geriatric Medicine Award: Awarded to the student who has shown the most commitment to geriatric medicine. Awarded to Nicole B. Chong, MD The Terry C. Y. Wong, MD Memorial Award: Established in 2004 in memory of Dr. Wong, Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine, to recognize the student who demonstrates a spirit of patient advocacy with academic excellence in internal medicine. Awarded to Kellen Bean, MD
Yazawa Family Endowed Award: Established by Dr. Keijiro Yazawa and Mrs. Kayoko Yazawa in 2000. The award is presented to the student who is a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society and demonstrates financial need. Awarded to Anthony Kwon, MD, MS
Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award presented by The Arnold P. Gold Foundation: Recognizes a student and faculty of exemplary compassion, competence and respect in the delivery of care. Awarded to Dr. Clyner Antalan (faculty) and Kalei R. Hosaka, MD (student) Kaiser-Permanente Excellence in Teaching Awards: Presented to two outstanding teachers: One from the pre-clinical curriculum directly chosen by student poll, and the other from the clinical disciplines, selected from nominations submitted by the clinical departments, reflective of teaching excellence in the third and fourth year clinical curriculum. In addition to these awards, Kaiser Permanente also supports the ongoing training and development of JABSOM faculty. Awarded to Richard Kasuya, MD (Pre-Clinical) and Chrisina Wai, MD (Clinical) John M. Hardman, MD Award for Mentoring in Teaching: Presented to a faculty member selected by students, who best emulates Dr. Hardman’s passion, grace and devotion to foster their intellectual, professional and personal growth. Awarded to Kyra Len, MD
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Messages of aloha to the Class of 2022!
Messages of aloha to the Class of 2022!
Messages of aloha to the Class of 2022!
DEANS MESSAGE: Aloha, As Dean, I want to give a special mahalo to the students, faculty and staff who have helped the University of Hawaii - John A. Burns School of Medicine once again achieve the rank of #24 in Primary Care education in America for 2021. This is the second year in a row and third year in the last six years that JABSOM has been in the top quartile of US medical schools. Because national rankings highly correlate with the size of the medical school and national visibility, it is truly an honor for this small school in the middle of the Pacific to be recognized highly by the US News & World Report out of over 180 medical schools nationally. We also received a solid ranking as a Research medical school (#74 nationally). The consistently strong performance of our graduates during their residency training has helped build this reputation. We expect no less from this year's graduates. We also wish to note our appreciation for the support provided by our students' 'ohana. The pandemic has been a challenging time for the faculty/staff, students and their 'ohana. We are blessed to have so much support from family and community donors for these students. Much of my time as dean is spent working with alumni, community leaders, and business leaders to help raise funds for JABSOM so that we can offset the high cost of tuition. We have a ways to go, but we are deeply appreciative of all who have joined us and continue to support our quest to build a tuition-free medical school experience.
Congratulations to this impressive group of students and mahalo nui loa for your contributions. Jerris Hedges, MD, MS, MMM Professor & Dean Barry & Virginia Weinman - Endowed Chair John A. Burns School of Medicine University of Hawaii - Manoa
JABSOM gratefully acknowledges the following donors for their generous support of Convocation 2022.
JABSOM gratefully acknowledges the following donors for their generous support of Convocation 2022.
Shared, Core Values •
Collaboration - Shared accomplishments in the spirit of partnership • Diversity and Inclusion - Respect for the entire spectrum of human experience • Excellence - Guiding all of our efforts in research, education, and service • Innovation and Discovery - The generation, application, and transmission of new knowledge • Pono - Integrity, morality, and equity, taking action to eliminate health disparities in the spirit of social justice
Vision
Maika’i Loa: Attain Lasting Optimal Health for All (ALOHA).
Mission JABSOM, as part of the fabric of Hawai‘i, is a diverse learning community committed to excellence and leadership in its mission: • • • • • •
Educating current and future healthcare professionals and leaders Delivering high-quality healthcare Conducting research and translating discoveries into practice Establishing community partnerships and fostering multidisciplinary collaboration Pursuing alliances unique to Hawai`i and the Asia-Pacific region Acting with forethought regarding right relationships, respect, and moral action. Pono
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Acknowledgements Mahalo to all the hard working volunteers, the Convocation Ceremony Planning Committee, and Class of 2022. Thank you to the following individuals and organizations for their volunteers support of today’s ceremony: The Friends of the Medical School Hawai`i Pacific Basin Area Health Education Center Honolulu County Medical Association JABSOM Medical Student Volunteers JABSOM Staff and Faculty Members Navy Recruiting Hawaii
A recording of this event will be available to view at Youtube.com/UHMedJABSOM