UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
Join us at our upcoming events below!
S.Y. 2026-2027
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PPMAH x PMSAH Welcome Picnic
Join us at our Annual PPMAH x PMSAH Welcome Picnic!
A great opportunity to connect with med students, physicians, and other pre-meds as we enter a new academic year. Feel free to bring your own picnic blanket or chair.
Date: Saturday, August 29, 2026
Time: 11 AM - 2 PM HST
Location: Neal S. Blaisdell Park 98-319 Kamehameha Hwy, Aiea, HI 96701
Scan the QR Code or click the URL below to sign-up!
Registration Form: https://forms.gle/wSVQ8WdNcRJ6ZLBTA
~APPLICATIONS OPEN~
‘IMI HO‘ŌLA POST-BACCALAUREATE PROGRAM
Applications for the 2027-2028 ‘Imi Ho‘ōla post-baccalaureate program are now open! Upon successful program completion, students matriculate into the JABSOM MD Program as First-Year Medical Students. Learn more about eligibility, requirements, and how to apply at: https://jabsom.hawaii.edu/apply/imi-hoola
The deadline to submit applications is November 2, 2026.
Questions? Contact:
Email address: imihoola@hawaii.edu
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Problem-Based Learning (PBL) Demonstration
“The John A. Burns School of Medicine (JABSOM) utilizes innovative learning methods including standardized patients, "manikin" simulations, and a tutorial-based, student-centered system called Problem-Based Learning (PBL). An orientation to the JABSOM curriculum will be held which includes an explanation of PBL and the opportunity to take part in a PBL exercise.”
PBL Contact:
Program Director: JABSOM Office of Admissions
Email address: medadmin@hawaii.edu
Date: Friday, August 14, 2026
Time: 8:30 am - 12:00 pm HST
Check-in starts at 8:00 am HST
Location: In-Person Session at JABSOM
Registration: https://forms.gle/GiSwBLyHeyb4ZZg6A
Registration Deadline: Friday, August 7, 2026
PMAH Pre-Med Workshop
Come and join us for our third annual PMAH Pre-Med Workshop!!
Saturday, November 8 at JABSOM
Free Admission!
MCAT Talk
Thinking about taking the MCAT or currently studying for it?
Join us for All About the MCAT to hear from pre-med and medical students about their study tips, personal experiences, and advice for success!
Where: Via Zoom
Register Here: https://forms.gle/CPB98CSYKEciRUqD8
Medical School Application Preparation Talk with Dr. Ganitano
Dr. Ganitano will present an in-depth timeline of the medical school application process and give a rundown of important application materials and deadlines
Attendees will have their application questions answered during the Q&A portion
Shadowing Opportunity with Seafarers Medical Clinic
Kamusta PPMAH,
This month’s SMC x PPMAH Shadowing will be on September 19, 2025 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm. Join us to see how the Seafarers Medical Clinic functions and have the opportunity to shadow an SMC volunteer in pharmacy, vitals, or scribe.
Sign-ups are now OPEN. Please check your email for the sign up link!
Register to be a PPMAH member to get our emails regarding opportunities and resources.
PPMAH General Meeting #1
We’re excited to announce that our first general meeting of the semester will be all about clinical and volunteer experience opportunities!
We're grateful to have representatives from the Queen's Volunteer Program, the Seafarer's Medical Clinic, the Hawai'i HOME Project, and more joining us to share about their programs and how you can get involved!
Register for this meeting here: Form
Please check your email for the zoom information.
Spill Da' Tea (About MCAT)
Purpose: Learn about the MCAT, get some materials and tips on how to get started, and find support or accountability buddies!
Pre-Med Workshop
Sign up here
Space is limited! Open to high school students, university students, and gap years!
We are thrilled to announce that the 2024 PMAH Pre-Med Workshop registration is now OPEN! Sign-ups will remain open until Sunday, September 22, 2024, 11:59 pm HST or until all open slots are filled! We encourage you to sign up ASAP if you want to attend the workshop, as spots are limited.
This event will be on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at the John A. Burns School of Medicine. Pre-med students, JABSOM medical students, and PMAH Foundation physicians will attend, making this the perfect opportunity to network with other healthcare professionals and aspiring physicians. The workshop will cover various topics that will give pre-med students an in-depth understanding of what it takes to pursue a career in medicine and what is needed when applying to medical school. These topics include the Road to Medicine, How to Study for the MCAT, Applying to JABSOM, and more you won't want to miss!
