Hawaii/Pacific Basin Area Health Education Center2024-03-12T10:22:51-10:00
103, 2024

CANOE – Pre-Health Academy ’24

The CANOE – Pre-Health Academy is a four-week statewide intensive program designed to provide skills and resources to help students excel in academia and later graduate from a health professions program. Rising rising high school seniors, graduating high school seniors, and college students in Hawaii interested in health careers coming from an economically disadvantaged background, first generation college student, or underrepresented minority group are encouraged to apply.

Learn More and Apply for 2024 Cohort!
501, 2024

Barry Taniguchi Health Professions Subsidy

Barry Taniguchi Health Professions Subsidy – Maui County Cohort Funding Opportunity

The Hawaiʻi State Rural Health Association is excited to share this funding opportunity.
 
The Barry Taniguchi Health Professions Subsidy is a legacy program that was established to improve access to high-quality healthcare on the islands where patients reside. The subsidy program was designed to recruit and retain Hawaii-born residents to return home and practice in Hawai’i with the hope of expanding the program across our island-wide State. The community-supported subsidy program funding will be available to all health professions in rural areas across Hawai’i.
 
Hawaiʻi State Rural Health Association will award five subsidies for this Maui County cohort:  (1) Lanai, (1) Molokai, (3) Maui
 
Barry Taniguchi Health Professions Subsidy Application:  https://forms.gle/caBQVk4wAogGVMui9
Application Period Close:  March 31, 2024
2911, 2023

Ada Toyama Scholarship 2024

Ada was beloved by thousands of HOSA students. In her loving memory, we are continuing a health professions scholarship for HOSA students pursuing a career in healthcare. Hawaii Pacific Basin AHEC will provide up to $500 to 3-5 students every year.

Qualifications:

  • Applicants must be accepted into or enrolled in a healthcare certificate or degree-granting program.
  • Participated in at least two years of HOSA activities and maintained an active membership.
  • Maintained a GPA of 3.0 or above for the last school year.
  • Submit a personal statement (300 words minimum).
  • One Letter of Recommendation from a Local HOSA Representative
  • Factors in the selection process will include but not limited to: Participation in HOSA Leadership at the local, state, and international level, involvement in HOSA’s national service project, and other student leadership affairs.
Apply for the Ada Toyama Memorial Scholarship

To donate to this annual scholarship program go to:

https://giving.uhfoundation.org/funds/13008804

Donate to the Ada Toyama Memorial Scholarship
1909, 2023

Apply for an NIH Loan Repayment Programs (LRP) Award!

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September 19, 2023

Apply for an NIH Loan Repayment Programs (LRP) Award!

 

We are excited to announce that the NIH is accepting applications for the Extramural LRP until November 16, 2023.  By applying for this two-year LRP award, you have the opportunity to get up to $100,000 of your qualified educational loan debt repaid by the NIH.

 

To help you learn more about this incredible program, we invite you to join us for the LRP Technical Assistance Webinar on October 2, 2023 (click the link to register).  This webinar will provide valuable information on the LRP application process, our eligibility requirements, and the numerous benefits of receiving an LRP award.

 

If you are unable to attend the webinar, don’t worry!  You can still register for the webinar, so that you will receive a link to view a recording at a later time.  You can also visit the LRP website and watch our informative overview video.

 

Remember, the deadline to submit an Extramural LRP application this year is November 16, 2023.

 

Best Regards,

 

Matthew R. Lockhart, MBA

Director, NIH Division of Loan Repayment

www.lrp.nih.gov

 

Visit the LRP Website
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2305, 2023

Free Webinar: Calling All Medical Professionals! How to Select the Best Mortgage & Home Loan

Wed Jun 14, 2023 6pm – 7pm (HST)

Register for FREE Webinar Here

Want to learn how to prepare to buy a home? What are the steps to take in owning a home? What are the options for a Home Loan? So many questions! We are here to equip you with knowledge before you take the first step in buying a home. This will be worth your time. Come and learn from us!

Who Should Attend?
• Anyone unsure of how to prepare in buying a home
• Anyone who wants to learn about Home Loan options
• Anyone interested in learning about the first steps to owning your first home

What You Will Learn:
• Fixed and Arm options
• 3-5% down payment available
• 100% financing up to $750,000
• 100% gift from a family member
• Student loan debts can be used to qualify
• 5% down payment no mortgage insurance program available

We will record this webinar and send the link of the recording to all registrants after the webinar.

Presented by:
Cynthia Machida
Mortgage Loan Originator at Hawaii State Federal Credit Union
NMLS #: 1468404

Cynthia brings 15 years of experience as a Mortgage Loan Officer and Realtor. She is committed to finding the very best loan programs whether you are refinancing, doing a home renovation, bill consolidation, building wealth through real estate, or a first-time home buyer. She will support you through the entire process. Cynthia is passionate in helping clients fulfill their dream of being a homeowner!

2701, 2023

Apply to become a Telehealth Provider with Hawaii UTelehealth

(**CLOSED**)

The Hawaii Pacific Basin AHEC is looking for new providers for its Hawaii UTelehealth project, which provides free tele-psychiatric services for Hawaii’s underserved populations. Providers shall provide telehealth services to patients in Hawaii to the level of service of their provider license. If you would like to become a provider for Hawaii UTelehealth, please review the Entire Request For Proposal PDF and send appropriate documents to Claudine Chan-Naruse at ccnaruse@hawaii.edu by February 22, 2023.

Decisions will be made in March and providers will be contacted. Services are expected to commence in early April, 2023.
Read Entire Request For Proposals
901, 2023

Pacific Experience 2023

The Pacific Basin Experience allows second year medical students to live in one of the four US Affiliated Pacific Island communities or on neighboring islands of Hawai’i for 4 weeks to gain cultural awareness and understanding as part of an inter-professional team, as well as shadow medical providers and learn the many challenges and rewards of rural health care.
Locations include: American Samoa, Guam, Hilo, Kauai, Maui, Palau, and Pohnpei. AHEC is actively assisting medical students, residents, and their respective departments with rural rotations. Opportunities and financial assistance are available on a first come, first served basis and is limited. Travel expenses, housing, and shared car rental are reimbursed.

More Information on Pacific Experience
111, 2022

Searching for Undergraduate Volunteers for 2023 Teen Health Camp

AHEC’s Teen Health Camp is back and live at the John A. Burns School of Medicine! Attendance is free and open to all high school students on Oahu.

We are in need of undergraduate volunteers to assist in the logistics of the event. We are expecting over 150 attendees at this year’s THC, and need your help to deliver the best experience possible. If you had attended Teen Health Camp in the past, this is a great opportunity to pass along the great experience to the next generation.

Teen Health Camp JABSOM 2023 will be held on Saturday, February 18, 2023, from 7:00am till 3:30pm. Shifts are available. If you would like to volunteer for this event, please sign up using the Google Form linked below.

Sign up to Volunteer

 

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