Awards

ACP Award for Excellence in Internal Medicine: Recognizes the most outstanding senior entering an Internal Medicine program. The Hawaiʻi Chapter of the American College of Physicians sponsors this award.

Awarded to Jason Lee, MD

ACP Bernard Yim, MD Award: Awarded to the student who best exemplified excellence in their third year internal medicine clerkship.

Awarded to Jessica Shiosaki, MD

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 Brock Santi, 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 Cori Sutton, MD

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 Jared Kim, 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 Sarah Armstrong, MD

Hawaiʻi Academy of Family Physicians Outstanding Student Award: Established in 1995 to recognize excellence in family medicine.

Awarded to Alyssandra Baniqued, MD

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 Bree Kāneakua, MD

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 Jessica Shiosaki, MD

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 Hawaiʻi. This award honors a future surgeon who exemplifies Dr. Hoque’s combination of clinical excellence, compassionate care and tireless leadership.

Awarded to Kasey Tamamoto, 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 Tyler Thorne, MD

Dr. Frank and Mary McDowell Award: Established in 1983 in memory of Dr. McDowell, a surgeon, who was involved in the Hawaiʻi Medical Library and its affiliation with the medical school. The award recognizes excellence in surgery.

Awarded to Shelby Yee, MD

Hawaiʻi 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 Jeremy Liu, MD and Erin NaPier, MD

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 Kristen Hori, MD

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 Sarah Murayama, 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 Brittany Sato, MD, PhD

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 Jeremy Liu, MD, and Jessica Shiosaki, MD

Office of Medical Education Kakoʻo 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 Alyssa Peric, MD

Poʻokela Noʻeau 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 Amelia Hummel, MD

Poʻokela Noiʻi Award: Established in 1997 by the Friends of the Medical School to recognize outstanding research. Recipient selected by a faculty panel.

Awarded to Kyle Obana, MD

Poʻokela 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 Eun Young Park, 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 Tyler Thorne, MD

Philippine Medical Association of Hawaii Foundation Award: Recognizes outstanding medical student who volunteer and mentor other students of Filipino ancestry.

Awarded to Alyssandra Baniqued, 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 Jeremy Liu, MD

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 Elliott Koshi, MD

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. David Na‘ai (faculty) and Alyssa Peric, MD (student)

Elizabeth “Liz” Kealiikuaaina Tam, MD Memorial Award: Presented to a faculty member who emulates the passion, grace, leadership and the dedication of Dr. Tam.

Awarded to Reid Ikeda, MD

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 Teresa Schiff-Elfalan, MD (Pre-Clinical) and Royce Shimamoto, 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 Richard Kasuya, MD

Wo Family Faculty Excellence Award: Presented to the clinical faculty demonstrating exemplary qualities as named by the 4th year class. In addition to the award, a donation will be made towards medical school scholarships on behalf of the recipient.

Awarded to Emilie Stickley, MD

JABSOM gratefully acknowledges the following donors for their generous support of Convocation 2023.

JABSOM gratefully acknowledges the following donors for their generous support of Convocation 2023.

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

Maikaʻi 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

Land Acknowledgement

A land acknowledgment is a step towards the conscious recognition of the place we are in and its indigenous roots. Land acknowledgments are often shared at the beginning of conferences, events, and meetings, and can be included in program descriptions, course syllabi, and email signatures.

I (We) offer this Land Acknowledgement, acknowledging Hawaiʻi as an indigenous place whose original people are today identified as Kanaka ʻŌiwi - Native Hawaiians. The ʻāina of Puahia in Mānoa Valley on which we gather is located in the ahupuaʻa of Mānoa, in the moku of Kona, on the mokupuni of Oʻahu, in the paeʻāina of Hawaiʻi. I (We) recognize that her majesty Queen Liliʻuokalani yielded the Hawaiian Kingdom and these territories under duress and protest to the United States to avoid the bloodshed of her people. I (We) further recognize that generations of indigenous Hawaiians and their knowledge systems shaped Hawaiʻi in a sustainable way that allows me and us to enjoy her gifts today. For this, I am grateful. We are grateful. The John A. Burns School of Medicine at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa recognizes our kuleana to care for this ‘āina for the many generations yet to come.

Mahalo nui loa to our JABSOM Department of Native Hawaiian Health for their gift of this land acknowledgement.