University of Hawaii John A Burns School of Medicine Campuses

The Kakaʻako Campus of the John A. Burns School of Medicine (JABSOM) serves as the primary hub for medical education and biomedical research, uniquely positioned to address the health challenges of Hawaiʻi, the Pacific Basin, and Asia-Pacific regions. This modern facility emphasizes innovative teaching methods, simulation-based training, and translational research in areas like tropical medicine, cancer, cardiovascular health, and Native Hawaiian health disparities.

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) Program: Comprehensive four-year curriculum with pre-clerkship basic sciences and clerkships in core clinical disciplines including internal medicine, surgery, pediatrics, family medicine, psychiatry, and obstetrics/gynecology.
• Department of Anatomy, Biochemistry & Physiology (ABP): Foundational courses in human anatomy, histology, embryology, biochemistry, physiology, and neuroscience for medical and graduate students.
• Department of Cell & Molecular Biology (CMB): PhD and MS programs focusing on molecular mechanisms of disease, cancer biology, virology, and genetics.
• Department of Medicine: Advanced training in 15 divisions such as cardiology, oncology, pulmonology, and geriatrics, supporting residency and fellowship programs.
• Department of Native Hawaiian Health (DNHH): Specialized courses in cultural competency, community health, epidemiology, and traditional healing practices.
• Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Women's Health: Reproductive medicine, high-risk obstetrics, gynecologic surgery, and women's health services.
• Department of Pathology: Anatomic pathology, clinical pathology, and molecular diagnostics training.
• Department of Pediatrics: Pediatric primary care, subspecialties including neonatology, infectious diseases, and adolescent medicine.
• Department of Psychiatry: Neuropsychiatry, child psychiatry, addiction medicine, and culturally informed mental health care.
• Department of Surgery: General surgery, trauma, vascular surgery, orthopedics, and minimally invasive techniques.
• Department of Tropical Medicine, Medical Microbiology & Pharmacology: Courses on infectious diseases, parasitology, vaccines, and pharmacology tailored to tropical and emerging pathogens.

The campus also houses key research centers like the UH Cancer Center, fostering interdisciplinary graduate training and clinical trials.