John A. Burns School of Medicine University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
WHITE COAT CEREMONY For the
CLASS OF 2024
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Saturday, August 29, 2020 at 9:30 am
The White Coat Ceremony for the Class of 2024
T
he White Coat Ceremony creates an important focus for students entering medical school. In the presence of family, friends, and faculty, students are welcomed into the medical community by Alumni of the John A. Burns School of Medicine.
Through involvement in this meaningful ritual at the beginning of medical school, students become more aware of their professional responsibilities. The ceremony impresses the primacy of the doctor-patient relationship. It also encourages acceptance of the obligations inherent in the practice of medicine: to be excellent in science; compassionate; and lead lives of uprightness and honor. It emphasizes for students a physician’s responsibility to take care of patients and also to care for patients. The message conveyed is that physicians should care as well as cure. A student’s first white coat, also called “cloaks of compassion,” will display an embroidered emblem of the John A. Burns School of Medicine logo. This logo was commissioned by the Alumni Association for the School’s 25th anniversary. The class members and physicians present will also stand to recite a modified version of the Hippocratic Oath, which is again sworn during graduation at the convocation ceremony. Adapted from THE ARNOLD P. GOLD FOUNDATION The White Coat Ceremony was conceived by the Arnold P. Gold Foundation, a public foundation dedicated to fostering humanism in medicine. Students will receive, as a gift from the Foundation, a lapel pin, a golden Mobius loop—which symbolizes the continuous bond of trust, respect and communication that connects healthcare professionals with their patients when humanism is at the core of medical practice. The pins serve as a visual reminder to students that in order to deliver the best care to their patients, compassion and empathy must be the hallmark of their clinical practice. http://www.gold-foundation.org/
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
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Delivering high-quality healthcare
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Conducting research and translating discoveries into practice
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Establishing community partnerships and fostering multidisciplinary collaboration
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Pursuing alliances unique to Hawai`i and the Asia-Pacific region
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Acting with forethought regarding right relationships, respect, and moral action. Pono
PROGRAM PRESIDING Dr. Karen Thompson, Professor and Chair, Department of Pathology OLI LEAD BY Dr. Kalani R. P. K. Brady, Associate Professor, Department of Native Hawaiian Health
JABSOM WELCOME Dr. Jerris R. Hedges, Dean and Professor of Medicine JOHN A. BURNS SCHOOL OF MEDICINE KEYNOTE ADDRESS Dr. Royce Shimamoto, Associate Clinical Professor, Department of Medicine Recipient of the 2020 Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award, presented by the Arnold P. Gold Foundation AAMC KEYNOTE ADDRESS Dr. Vivek H. Murthy, 19th U.S. Surgeon General. Recipient of the 2020 Vilcek-Gold Award, for Humanism in Healthcare, presented by the Vilcek Foundation and the Arnold P. Gold Foundation. FRIENDS OF THE MEDICAL SCHOOL GIFT “Quotable Osler” a gift from the Friends of the Medical School Dr. Lucy Wong, President PRESENTATION OF THE CLASS OF 2024 ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF HIPPOCRATES Dr. Lee Buenconsejo-Lum, Assoc. Dean for Academic Affairs
JAMES S. BURNS COMMUNITY AWARD Dr. Lucy Wong and Ms. Emme Tomimbang Burns CHARGE TO THE CLASS Mr. Brendan Burns
Class of 2024 Jonathan N. Abe
Caleb Ko
Dylan Singh
Maveric K. Abella
Kelli A.K. Kokame
Nicholas J. Siu-Li
Sarah K. Albrecht
Emily R. Leibovitch
Michelle V. Stafford
Chloe B. Asato
Rachel J. Lew
Peggy S.N. Su
Daniel Bender
Collin G. Z. Liang
Melia N. Takakusagi
Glelynn P. Casil
Kayti L. Luu
Kaitlyn Takata
Connie S.N. Chang
Piueti T. Maka
Charissa H. Tan
Shirley H. Cheng
Maya Y. Matsumoto
Tori R. Teramae
Joo Won Choi
Makoa K.K.T. Mau
Melanie H. Teruya
Kiersten M.Y. Chong
Hannah M. Mettias
John N. Thibault
Elise L. Chong
Lauren R. Mooney
Bradley J. Thomas
Ian K. Chun
Landon H. Morikawa
Trevor H. Torigoe
Austin D. Corpuz
Max M. Nakamoto
Amity Tran
Shannon H. Diep
Edward T. Nguyen
Amanda E. Tsuhako
Angelique A.K. Fontaine
Keith T. Nishihara
Nathaniel C. Villanueva
Alyssa S.N. Fujiwara
Brachelle A.K. Nueku
Gina M. Watanabe
Connor J. Goo
Vera P. Ong
Davis J. Wong
Kellie N. Goya
Elissa C. Ota
Jennifer M. Wong
Melissa Malia N. Gozun
Daniel A. Ota
Jennifer A. Yokoyama
Anna K. Gragas
Michelle Y. Pang
Anna S. Young
Richard Ho
Nataliya Panova
Ruixue Zhang
Brianna-Marie A.K. Hollister
Anna-Kaelle K.J. Ramos
Angeline Y. Zhou
Joshua A. Ilustre
Keni H. Reid
Samantha Zuro
Megan N. Ishii
Danielle T. Sato
Blake H. Kadomoto
Brendan K. Seto
Kassidy Y. Kanja
Erica Y. Shin
Jaimee Y. Kato
Ashely S. Shirriff
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 abilities 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, discriminating 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. 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. JOHN A. BURNS SCHOOL OF MEDICINE August 9, 1996 rev. 8/98
JABSOM gratefully acknowledges the following donors for their generous support of White Coat 2024.
Congratulations, Class of 2024
Serving Hawaii since 1856, the Hawaii Medical Association (HMA) is a voluntary, professional membership organization for physicians, resident physicians, and medical students in the state of Hawaii. HMA is dedicated to serving physicians, their patients, and the community through representation, advocacy, and public service. HMA is part of the American Medical Association (AMA) and is the parent organization for Hawaii's five component medical societies that operate independently, but in a network with the HMA. Michael Champion, MD--President Angela Pratt, MD--President Elect Jerry Van Meter, MD--Immediate Past President Thomas Kosasa, MD--Secretary Elizabeth Ignacio, MD--Treasurer Christopher Flanders, DO--Executive Director
Hawaii Medical Foundation is particularly focused on physician education, such as Continuing Medical Education for practicing physicians, and the education of the medical students, residents and fellows in training. Myron Shirasu, MD, President Alvin Fuse, MD, Vice-President Patricia Blanchete, MD, Secretary Robert Kagawa, MD, Treasurer Cynthia Goto, MD, Board Member Hingson Chun, MD, Board Member
For the past 21 years, the Hawaii Medical Association and the Hawaii Medical Foundation have been participants in the JABSOM White Coat Ceremony, and again this year, on behalf of our organizations, please accept your stethoscope to help you in your goal of becoming a member of the very best profession. Again, congratulations on being accepted into JABSOM, and a personal shout out to my patient Melanie.
Myron Shirasu, M.D. President of BOD, Hawaii Medical Foundation.
Best wishes, Hawaii Medical Association and Honolulu Medical Foundation
Friends of the Medical School A Non-Profit Organization Supporting the John A. Burns School of Medicine University of Hawaii
Officers: President-Lucy Wong, MD Secretary-Lila Johnson, MPH
Vice President-Norma Murayama Treasurer-Liz Tom Directors:
Brendan Burns Jason Fleming, MD Stuart Pang, MD Charles Sakamoto, MD Sabrina Toma Royce Shimamoto, MD
Suzanne Chun Oakland F. Don Parsa, MD Gail Grief Tina Semenza Angela Pratt, MD
The Friends of The Medical School exists to support the John A. Burns School of Medicine, the Dean of the Medical School, and the students of JABSOM. The JABSOM Convocation, White Coat Ceremony, and Ohana Day are just a few of the projects that we undertake each year. Every year the Friends create and prints “He alo ā he alo: Aloha Aku, Aloha Mai” or “Face to Face: Care and Compassion From Our Heats”. This booklet is a gift from the Friends of The Medical School to you as you embark on your wonderful journey of becoming a physician. This light booklet is to be carried as a vademecum in the pockets of your white coat. It contains beautiful and inspiring reflections from Sir William Osler, the Father of Modern Medicine, and will keep you company as a faithful and caring friend.
The Friends would like to extend a warm welcome to the newest members of our Hawai`i medical community tonight as they receive their white coats. We hope as you embark on this exciting journey of medical education, you feel the warmth of true friendship supporting you and cheering you ever onward.
Jim S. Burns Community Service Award
The Friends of the Medical School has established The Hon. James S. Burns Award in his name. Awardees will, in the image of Judge Burns, having demonstrated an out-standing and undying dedication to the betterment of the medical school over
their lives. Awardees may be alumni, faculty, or community members whose contributions are of such a magnitude that we have no choice but to bestow upon them this highest award. The Friends chose the White Coat Ceremony to present the awards because Jim Burns, son of the late Governor John A. Burns, for whom the medical school is named, attended virtually every White Coat event to give the ‘Charge’ to the incoming class.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Mahalo to all the hard working volunteers and the White Coat
Ceremony Planning Committee Thank you to the following individuals and organizations for their support of tonight’s ceremony: The Friends of the Medical School
Hawai`i Medical Foundation University Health Partners, Inc.