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I Paʻa Ke Kahua: Building your Path

Root your journey in purpose, kuleana, and ʻike

Pillars

🩺 ʻImi Hoʻōla – Shadowing

“To observe with insight.”

Shadowing provides insight into patient care and clinical culture. Reflect on specialties, communication, and compassion.

🔬 ʻImi Naʻauao – Research

“To seek knowledge and wisdom.”

Engage in research to develop curiosity and critical thinking. Reflect on the questions you explore and their impact.

🩻 Lapaʻau – Clinical Experience

“To practice healing.”

Participate in patient care roles like medical assistant, hospice caretaking, or EMT. Learn teamwork and patient communication.

🌱 Mālama – Community Service

“To serve skillfully and meaningfully.”

Contribute to the health of your community. Reflect on who you serve and how the work supports health equity.

👐 Kōkua – Volunteering

“A helping hand.”

Give back through selfless contribution, inside or outside healthcare. Volunteerism reflects empathy and initiative.

🧭 Alakaʻi – Leadership

“The responsibility to guide.”

Step into roles that shape others and demonstrate initiative. Reflect on your impact and how you empowered your team.

📘 Additional Tools for Undergraduates

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