Laying the (Foundation): Incorporating Elements of Attitude and Purpose for Underrepresented Student Success at the University of Hawai'i John A. Burns School of Medicine 'Imi Ho'ōla Post-Baccalaureate Program.

The 'Imi Ho'ōla Post-Baccalaureate Program is a proven pathway to medicine that has significantly increased the number of underrepresented and disadvantaged students that complete medical school in Hawai'i. A recent program evaluation indicated a relationship between student success and the significance of attitude and purpose from the Learning and Study Strategies Inventory. Curricular innovations in a 5-week introductory course during Phase 1, lay the foundation to promote a healthy attitude with purpose-led activities, such as personalized journal vision covers, weekly journal reflections, a multimedia autobiography, and projects focusing on medical specialties, well-being, and resiliency.

'Imi Ho'ola: Creating Pathways to Success for Indigenous Students in Medicine at the University of Hawai'i John A. Burns School of Medicine.

'Imi Ho'ola is a program for those seeking to heal. Since 1973, 'Imi Ho'ola has provided educational opportunities to students from underrepresented populations in medicine and has demonstrated its success as a pathway for Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders into the University of Hawai'i John A. Burns School of Medicine (JABSOM).