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.
GENERAL OBJECTIVES
By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
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 from 2025.
REGISTRATION
Please complete the Registration Form by July 10, 2026 (Hawaii Time).
Email: kjkochi@hawaii.edu
Fax: +1-808-692-1252
PAYMENT
The fee of $1,000 USD includes tuition, workshop materials, welcome dinner, closing dinner and transportation to and from the closing dinner. Payment is due by July 24, 2026 (Hawaii Time).
Instructions for payment will be arranged with participants via email upon enrollment confirmation.
Please inform Ms. Kori-Jo 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 Summer Medical Education Institute will be accepted until July 24, 2026 (Hawaii Time) for a full refund. Cancellations after this date will be eligible for a partial refund only.
IMPORTANT DATES – All Hawai Time
July 10, 2026: Registration form due
July 24, 2026: Registration payment due
July 24, 2026: Last day to cancel registration in order to receive a full refund
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:
Past participants have stayed at the following lodgings:
| Ala Moana Hotel | Hilton Garden Inn | Pagoda Hotel |
| Ambassador Hotel | Waikiki Beach | Ramada Plaza |
| Aqua Aloha Surf | Hyatt Centric Waikiki Beach | Royal Grove Hotel |
| Aqua Waikiki Pearl | Ilima Hotel | White Sands Hotel |
| Castle Hokele Suites | Island Colony Hotel | Waikiki Gateway Hotel |
| Coconut Waikiki Hotel | Maile Sky Court Hotel | Waikiki Sand Villa Hotel |
| Equus Hotel | Ohana Waikiki Malia | Lincoln Hall at UH East-West Center |
| Hawaiian Monarch Hotel |
Information for Visa Waiver Program Country Participants
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: https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/esta/
To check if your country is a participant in the Visa Waiver Program, please click on this link to visit the U.S. Department of State website https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/tourism-visit/visa-waiver-program.html
Questions? Please email kjkochi@hawaii.edu.
Aloha, greetings from Hawai‘i!
We would like to invite your medical students to register for an exciting opportunity to learn about American-style clinical reasoning and doctor-patient communication techniques.
This intensive, hands-on workshop will introduce students to teaching methods used to train students in clinical reasoning: the ability to gather information about a patient and determine the patient’s diagnosis. Some of the unique training methods will include interviews with simulated patients, manikin simulations, small group clinical reasoning exercises and case discussion, physical examination skills, communication skills training sessions and more.
All sessions will be conducted in English.
GENERAL OBJECTIVES
By the end of this workshop, participants should be able to:
METHODS
ELIGIBLE PARTICIPANTS
This workshop is appropriate for upper-level, international medical students in years 3-6 (based on a 6-year medical school program) or years 3-4 (based on a 4-year medical school program). English fluency is not required however, the ability to carry basic English conversation is strongly 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. This is a sample schedule from 2025 only. The final schedule will be emailed to confirmed workshop participants.
REGISTRATION IS CLOSED