Native Hawaiian Center of Excellence (NHCOE)
Accepting New Applications for our
Native Hawaiian Student Pathway to Medicine (NHSPM) program
Inspiring Native Hawaiian Students to be Our Future Physicians and Health Professionals
FOR APPLICATION
- We prefer that you use the Google form application on NHCOE website (under student section) at http://www.hawaii.edu/nhcoe/students/native-hawaiian-student-pathway-to-medicine/ If you have problems with the Google Form, please use PDF application form.
- Native Hawaiians (in Hawaii or Mainland college students) are encouraged to apply.
- NEIGHBOR ISLAND APPLICANTS are welcomed to apply. We may have travel stipends for Neighbor Island students to come to Oahu for NHSPM workshops.
APPLICATION DEADLINES
- To be considered for early acceptance, email application by AUGUST 10, 2017.
- FINAL DEADLINE to email application is AUGUST 20, 2017.
- Check NHCOE website (student section) to see if we extend deadline.
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ELIGIBILITY
- Preference given to Native Hawaiian applicants
- Pre-med Student: Applying to University of Hawai‘i John A. Burns School of Medicine (UH-JABSOM) hoping to enter medical school in July 2018, 2019, or 2020.
- College Junior or Senior by Spring 2018. College graduates from any institution (with Bachelor’s degree or higher) are welcome to apply.
- Completed (or started) at least 3 of the following pre-requisite subjects for taking the MCAT. We strongly recommend re-taking any of these classes if you received less than a C- grade.
Biology
General Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
Physics
Biochemistry
Cell and Molecular Bio
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The Native Hawaiian Student Pathway to Medicine (NHSPM) is a program of the Native Hawaiian Center of Excellence (NHCOE) at Department of Native Hawaiian Health, University of Hawai‘i John A. Burns School of Medicine (UH-JABSOM). The NHSPM program guides Native Hawaiian students on their path to becoming future physicians and health professionals. The curriculum consists of workshops and individualized advising/career counseling for selected individuals who demonstrate potential to be competitive medical school or pre-health applicants. There will be opportunities to do community health work and to apply for funding for Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) prep.
NHSPM Scholars Receive:
Workshop Series
Topics include
- Learning from Native Hawaiian health professionals and med students
- Navigating the medical school application process
- Interview skills / Mock interview practice
- Learning skills & strategies
- Community health work: Inspiring Native Hawaiian youth to live healthy
Individualized Advising / Career Counseling
- Discuss diverse options in the health professions and your career path
- Discuss your medical school application strategy
- Review your personal statement, application, grades, and MCAT scores
- Receive assistance with clinical shadowing opportunities
Opportunity to apply for NHCOE funding for MCAT Prep
- Test taking strategies & Course materials
- Full length MCAT practice exams
NHCOE Website www.hawaii.edu/nhcoe