Vision & Mission Statement

OME Vision:

To inspire students and develop highly competent and compassionate physicians for the people of Hawaiʻi and the Pacific.

OME Mission Statement:

OME is committed to medical education, professional development, scholarship and community engagement to produce equitable, quality medical care for the residents of Hawai’i and the Pacific.

• Student Education (medical, international, pathway)
  • Be leaders in medical education
  • Institute best educational practices and utilize sound pedagogical approaches
  • Serve as student advocates
  • Be inspiring and innovative teachers
  • Create supportive learning environments
  • Develop resilient, adaptable, critical thinkers
• Professional Development in Medical Education
  • Increase and enhance knowledge, competence, and performance to optimize student outcomes
  • Assess and provide opportunities to address the educational needs of JABSOM faculty
• Scholarship
  • Promote and disseminate educational innovations and research
  • Approach teaching and evaluation in an ethical and scholarly manner
• Community engagement
  • Be sensitive and responsive to the needs of the community
  • Collaborate with health care systems, community organizations, other health professions and JABSOM ohana/other parts of JABSOM
  • Provide/coordinate opportunities for service learning