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Kaimana Chow, M.D.

Kaimana Chow, M.D.

Kaimana Chow, M.D.

from Molokai

‘Imi Ho‘ōla graduate 2011

JABSOM, MD, 2015


General Surgeon, Resident 

Parkland Hospital, Dallas, Texas


Plastic Surgery, Resident, 2022

Harvard Medical School


1973 - 2023

Kaimana Chow, M.D.

Kaimana Chow, M.D.

‘Imi Ho‘ōla - 50 years of creating Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander physicians and giving opportunities to disadvantaged medical students.


‘Imi Ho‘ōla is a program for those seeking to heal. Since 1973, ‘Imi Ho‘ōla has provided educational opportunities to students from underrepresented populations in medicine.  It is a pathway for Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders into the University of Hawai‘i John A. Burns School of Medicine. 

Akolea Ioane, M.D.

Kaimana Chow, M.D.

Akolea Ioane, M.D.


‘Imi Ho‘ōla graduate 2010

JABSOM, MD, 2014


Family Medicine

Straub Medical Center, Honolulu



‘Imi Ho‘ōla

"Those who seek to heal"

E Komo Mai

We've discovered many compelling stories from ‘Imi Ho'ōla graduates. 

Many came from disadvantaged backgrounds. Hearing how they finally achieved their childhood dream of becoming a doctor makes for a chicken-skin moment.  

class of 2022

Post Baccalaureate pre-Medical program for underrepresented students

Beginning Years

Windsor Cutting, M.D.

Windsor Cutting, M.D.

Windsor Cutting, M.D.

(1907-1972)

Created School of Medicine at University of Hawai‘i.

Dean 1965-1971

Terry Rogers, PhD

Windsor Cutting, M.D.

Windsor Cutting, M.D.

(1925-2008)

JABSCOM Dean 1972-1988

Ben Young, M.D.

Windsor Cutting, M.D.

Ben Young, M.D.

First Native Hawaiian trained Psychiatrist. 

Founder ‘Imi Ho‘ōla program. 

Dean of Students (1972-1986)

Growth years

Nanette Judd, PhD, MPH, RN

Nanette Judd, PhD, MPH, RN

Nanette Judd, PhD, MPH, RN

Director of ‘Imi Ho‘ōla 

from 1987-2010.

Secured permanent State funding for the program.

Winona Lee, M.D.

Nanette Judd, PhD, MPH, RN

Nanette Judd, PhD, MPH, RN

Current Director of ‘Imi Ho‘ōla.

2010 - present. 

Secured full medical school scholarships for graduates committed to practicing in Hawai‘i.

About the Film

Synopsis

Produced by We Talk Story, Inc.

Produced by We Talk Story, Inc.

In 1973, ‘Imi Ho‘ōla became the first post-baccalaureate program for indigenous medical students in the United States. 


This documentary looks at the people who created the ‘Imi Ho‘ōla program. 

  

Produced by We Talk Story, Inc.

Produced by We Talk Story, Inc.

Produced by We Talk Story, Inc.

We Talk Story, Inc. is an educational 

non-profit with a mission to tell untold stories from Hawai'i.

www.WeTalkStory.me


501 (c) (3)contributions 

are tax-deductible.



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Produced by We Talk Story, Inc.

MAHALO Supporters

Angela Pratt, M.D.

Benjamin Young, M.D.

Damien Tavares, M.D.

Seang Seng, M.D.

Felizardo Camilon, M.D.

Althea Molarte, M.D.

Robert Lipske 

Robert Young, M.D.

Winona Lee, M.D.

Kimberly Yamauchi

Kit Shan Lee, M.D.

Terry Lee, M.D.

Gary Ahn, M.D.

Joey Kohatsu, M.D.

Carol Hiilani Titcomb, M.D.

Sharlene Teefey, M.D.

Cheryl Leialoha, M.D.


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