Vision & Mission

The John A. Burns School of Medicine (JABSOM) at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa is one of the leading medical education institutions in the United States.

JABSOM ranked #24 in the country in Primary Care in the 2021 “Best U.S. Medical Schools” list by U.S. News & World Report.

For the last three years, JABSOM has ranked #1 in National Institutes of Health research awards among community-based public medical schools (i.e., public medical schools without a university hospital) and ranked #1 in the nation by the Association of American Medical Colleges in retention of combined MD and Resident alumni practicing in-state.

Our Vision: A.L.O.H.A.

Aloha is a cherished tradition in Hawai‘i, comprised of many layers which guide our way of life. At JABSOM, aloha embraces diversity. Aloha is also spelled out in our school‘s vision: Attaining Lasting Optimal Health for All — ALOHA.

Our Mission: JABSOM, as part of the fabric of Hawai‘i, is a diverse learning community committed to excellence and leadership in:

• Educating current and future healthcare professionals and leaders • Delivering high-quality healthcare • Conducting research and translatingdiscoveriesinto 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