Student Resource Center

General Online Resources

Middle and High School Students

  • 2010 Ho'oulu - Harvard Scholarship Program

    • PA’I Foundation has been invited to select 7 students and two teacher/chaperones to participate in this summer’s program. The program will include a one week cultural educational program on O’ahu and three weeks study at Harvard. The curriculum includes intensive lectures and discussions held in Harvard Medical School (HMS) classrooms, as well as independent work on student-selected topics that become oral reports. The program includes visits to a variety of labs at HMS. Extracurricular activities enhance the group’s cohesion and provide rewards for hard work. Two Hawai‘i-based program coordinators will serve as student chaperones to support the students’ learning environment.
    • Students may complete an application form online at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/Hooulu_2010 or mail a printed version of the entire application packet to the address below. If you would like a hard copy application, please contact us at (808) 754-2301 or vtakamine@gmail.com. We look forward to receiving your application, essays, 3 letters of recommendation and high school transcripts postmarked by March 31, 2010. All Applicants will be notified by mail of the selection outcome by May 1, 2010.
      • If not completing an online applicaiton, you can download the complete form here.
      • Mail completed applications to:
        • Ho’oulu
          c/o PA‘I Foundation
          PO Box 235012
          Honolulu, HI 96823
      • If you have any questions, call email: vtakamine@gmail.com or call 808-754-2301.

  • Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA)

    • HOSA is a national student organization endorsed by the U.S. Department of Education and the Health Science Education Division of ACTE. HOSA's two-fold mission is to promote career opportunities in the health care industry and to enhance the delivery of quality health care to all people. HOSA's goal is to encourage all health occupations instructors and students to join and be actively involved in the HSE-HOSA Partnership.

  • Health Careers Opportunity Program (HCOP)

    • HCOP exposes high school students are exposed to various health career fields and introduced to academic requirements and campus life through a summer residential program. This program provides an educational pathway to health careers at the University of Hawaii at Manoa (UHM), Kapiolani Community College, and Leeward Community College. During their college years, College students receive assistance as they pursue and complete their health degree program.

  • Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP)

    • GEAR UP provides college visits, tutoring, advising, counseling, test preparation workshops, a student club, and other academic enrichment activities for students, teachers, and parents.
    • UH Mānoa GEAR UP programs are available to Farrington and Waipahu secondary students.

College Students

  • Pre-Health/Pre-Law Advising Center (PAC)

    • PAC is a walk-in resource center for students interested in law, medicine (allopathic, chiropractic, naturopathic, osteopathic, podiatric), or the health sciences (dentistry, optometry, pharmacy, physician assistant, occupational therapy, physical therapy, veterinary medicine, etc.). PAC is staffed by peer advisors trained to help you clarify your career goals, choose a major, plan appropriate coursework, research professional programs, find opportunities to gain experience, and apply to schools.

  • Pharmacy Intern Internship

    • Under immediate supervision of Pharmacist, interns will perform a variety of professional
      and technical duties to assist pharmacist to provide pharmaceutical patient-care (ensuring that medications are used safely, effectively, appropriately and cost consciously) and to obtain practical experience hours required for licensure as Registered Pharmacist within organization's policy and procedure, federal and state statutes, Board of Pharmacy rules and regulations, and professional standards.Basic Qualifications:• Enrolled in a college of pharmacy which has received candidate status with or has been accredited by the ACPE, and completion of one full year of education • Pharmacy Intern Permit from the Board of Pharmacy, Professional & Vocational Licensing Division, Hawaii State Department of Commerce & Consumer Affairs • Ability to safely handle and/or prepare compounds such as chemotheraputic agents, biologicals or other medications • Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in oral communication, written communication, adaptability, customer service, interpersonal relations, and teamwork • Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in word processing, spreadsheet, and database PC application(s) • Talking to co-workers, customers, outside vendors, and on the telephone • Reading, writing, speaking and understanding English • Training/giving and receiving instructions • Mathematical ability, attention to detail (e.g., organization, prioritization, proofing), concentration, and alertness Primary Location: Hawaii-Honolulu-Hospital/Medical Offices 3288 Moanalua Rd. Apply here!

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Medical Students