We are seeking a cohort of 16 Hawaiʻi-based long-term trainees who desire to increase their leadership capacity to improve the care, support, and services for infants, children, and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities and their family members in Hawai’i.
We welcome applicants from all disciplines including, but not limited to: Audiology, Genetic Counseling, Health Administration, Self-Advocacy, Family Advocacy, Medicine, Nursing, Nutrition, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Psychology, Public Health, Social Work, Special Education, and Speech-Language Pathology.
Applicants from ALL disciplines are encouraged to apply.
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must meet or exceed the following criteria by August 1, 2025:
• United States Citizen or Non-Citizen National of the United States or Individual with Permanent Resident Visa Status
• Graduate or Post-Graduate Student, Community Professional, Self-Advocate or Family Advocate
| Graduate & Post-Graduate Students | Community Professionals | Self-Advocates & Family Advocates |
|---|---|---|
| Master’s or doctoral degree candidates and post-master’s or post-doctoral fellows | Practicing professionals in Hawaiʻi with graduate degrees or commensurate work or leadership experience | Individuals who have lived experience with disabilities, either personally (self-advocates) and as family members (family advocates) |
• Completed basic academic and clinical training as required by discipline
• Demonstrated excellence in foundation courses within discipline
Desirable Qualifications
• Experience with infants, children, youth, and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other developmental disabilities and their family members.
• Demonstration of career goals to work in the area of maternal and child health with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other developmental disabilities and their family members
Health Requirements
Health clearance is required for trainees to participate in clinical and in-person components of the program. Once admitted, trainees will be required to submit copies of medical documentation to meet the Program’s immunization requirements for:
| COVID-19 | German Measles (Rubella) | Hepatitis B |
| Tuberculosis (TB) | Measles (Rubeola) | Seasonal Flu Vaccine |
| Varicella Zoster | Mumps | Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis (Tdap) |
| Polio |
Apply Today!
• We are currently accepting applications for our Fall 2025 to Spring 2026 Trainee Cohort!
• Apply today at https://hilopaa.wufoo.com/forms/qspxvqc17cjfh5/
• With rolling admissions and acceptance, submitting your application early is highly encouraged.
• The application deadline is Friday, May 16, 2025.
Training Schedule Overview
• Our schedule will generally follow the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Academic Calendar
• Training sessions are scheduled weekly on Fridays during the Fall 2025 to Spring 2026 academic year (August 2025 to May 2026), except on State Holidays and during Winter and Spring Break
• Some training activities may also be scheduled on other weekdays or weekends
• Most in-person sessions are 9:00am to 4:00pm and most virtual sessions are 8:30am to 1:30pm.
• Attendance is required at all training sessions.
• All accepted applicants will receive the program schedule after admission.
Mailing Address
Hawaiʻi MCH LEND Program
1319 Punahou St, Rm 745
Honolulu, Hawaii, 96826
Contact Information
If you have any questions about our program, please give us a call or send us an email at:
Phone: (808) 369-1240
Email: mchlend@hawaii.edu