Pū Paʻakai supports Native Hawaiian students on their path to becoming physicians by connecting undergraduates with medical student mentors across the country. Rooted in cultural values and collective strength, we provide long-term mentorship and community to increase indigenous representation in medicine and build a future of care led by our own.
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Native Hawaiian Pre-medical Student Advising
Join Pū Paʻakai’s pre-medical student advising program—where Native Hawaiian pre-med students are guided by medical student mentors through every step of the journey into medicine.
WHO We are
About Pū Paʻakai
Rooted in the tradition of offering salt as a sign of hospitality and trust, Pū Paʻakai creates a space where Native Hawaiian students feel seen, supported, and connected.
Our vision is to cultivate a strong, nationwide network of indigenous students and mentors who lead, heal, and transform healthcare. By strengthening identity, academic readiness, and access to medicine, we aim to increase the number of indigenous physicians serving our communities.
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Resources for Your Journey
We’ve compiled key resources to help pre-medical students navigate the path to medicine—from test prep and applications to financial and academic support.