ʻImi Hoʻōla (Hawaiian for “those who seek to heal”) is a 12-month educational program that addresses students’ academic and professional needs. Each school year, up to 12 students are selected to participate in this Program. Applicants to the ʻImi Hoʻōla Program have demonstrated strong leadership skills, humanism, motivation, and a commitment to serve communities in Hawaiʻi and the Pacific.
The Department of Native Hawaiian Health (DNHH) is concerned with the healthcare of Native Hawaiians. Through research and education, this department helps to develop a comprehensive program that addresses the healthcare status of Native Hawaiians. The John A. Burns School of Medicine provides assistance in educating the community on health issues of Native Hawaiians. This department also houses two divisions related to Native Hawaiian health and welfare – the ʻImi Hoʻōla Program and the Native Hawaiian Center of Excellence.