Aloha!

We would like to invite you to register for an exciting opportunity for international medical students to learn about American medical education.

Teaching methods include highly interactive problem-based learning, communication practice, simulated patient encounters and more!  In addition to the structured learning program, there will also be opportunities to interact with American medical students and faculty in a relaxed learning environment. 

All sessions will be conducted in English.

Information on this website will be updated periodically so please visit this again in the near future.

 

GENERAL OBJECTIVES

By the end of this workshop, participants should be able to: 

• Understand the basic principles of problem-based learning.
• Take a basic history using patient-centered communication techniques and medical English.
• Perform a basic and systematic physical examination, focused through use of clinical reasoning.

ELIGIBLE PARTICIPANTS

Medical students especially from the Asia-Pacific region from all grades are welcomed to participate. English fluency is not required; however a general command of the English language is recommended.  Knowledge of English medical terms is also helpful.

This workshop is limited to the first 35 registered participants. As space is limited, early registration is encouraged.

SCHEDULE

Sample Schedule Only This is a sample schedule from 2024 only. The final schedule will be uploaded once confirmed. Please check back here at a later date.

REGISTRATION

Please complete and submit the Registration Form by July 7, 2025 (Hawaii Time).

Email: kjkochi@hawaii.edu
Fax: +1-808-692-1252

 

PAYMENT

The fee of $1,000 USD includes tuition, workshop materials, welcome lunch, aloha (closing) lunch and transportation to and from the aloha lunch. Payment is due by July 11, 2025. (Hawaii Time).

Instructions for payment will be arranged with participants via email upon enrollment confirmation.

Please inform Ms. Kochi if you need a payment extension.

Group Discount: Schools that send 5 or more participants will be given a group discount. Please inquire about the group discount by emailing kjkochi@hawaii.edu

CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY

Cancellation of participation in the Learning Clinical Reasoning Workshop will be accepted until July 11, 2025 (Hawaii Time) for a full refund. Cancellations after this date will be eligible for a partial refund only.

IMPORTANT DATES

FLIGHT & LODGING

Participants are responsible for their own travel arrangements including flights and lodgings. We recommend staying in the Ala Moana/Waikiki areas, which are very accessible to the JABSOM campus. 

Past participants have stayed at the following lodgings:

A few helpful websites:

Participant countries in the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) to the United States must register and pay a fee through the Electronic System for Travel Authorization. This process can be completed online

To check if your country is a participant in the Visa Waiver Program and to complete the process, please visit the U.S. Department of State website.