APPLAUSE: Plethora of praise from recent MD grads back to UH medical school

Dr. Nohea Leatherman-Arkus and her infant son. She has an older son as well.

Thank you for helping our mama become a doctor.
-The children of Nohea Leatherman-Arkus of Mililani

Subodh Mishra hugs his mother on Match Day. Vina Cristobal photo.

Thank you so much for putting your faith in me, a guy from across the country, and welcoming me into this island state and community. The experience was profound and a memorable part of my life.
-Subodh Mishra of Sarasota, Florida

Stephanie Barayuga at Convocation. D Manog Dimaya photo.

Thanks for taking a chance on this Kalihi girl, and for all the love and support.
-Stephanie Barayuga, Kalihi

Trent Tamate hugs his mother at Convocation. Vina Cristobal photo.

-Best four years of my life with the greatest faculty and classmates I could ever hope for!
If JABSOM was a lady, I would’ve put a ring on that three-and-a-half years ago!
Trent Tamate of Mililani

Michele Kanemori walks with her mother at Convocation. D Manog Dimaya photo.

Thank you for an amazing four years. JABSOM is a beautiful community and I’m so thankful to have been a member of this ʻohana.
-Michele Kanemori of Wahiawā

Jared Hara with his father at Convocation. D Manog Dimaya photo.

I am so thankful for all the knowledge and support! More importantly,
I’m thankful that you imparted in me the reminder to treat everyone like family.
-Jared Hara of Waipahu

Dean Hedges congratulates Tyler Ellis at Convocation. D Manog Dimaya photo.

Thank you for taking me into your ʻohana! Best four years!
-Tyler Ellis of Havre, Montana

Tiffany Nguyen with her mother at Convocation. D Manog Dimaya photo.

Thank you for accepting me and allowing me to become a doctor.
Couldn’t have asked for a better place to learn.
-Tiffany Nguyen of West Covina, California

Harry.Wynn-Williams shares a moment with his mother at Convocation. D Manog Dimaya photo.

Everybody here at JABSOM made this place feel like a a home away from home.
So proud and stoked to have spent the last four years here. Will miss all of you!
-Harry Wynn-Williams of Kailua

Katharine Wong onstage at Convocation. D Manog Dimaya photo.

This has been a great four years. Thanks for everything. I owe so much of who I am to JABSOM.
-Katharine Wong of Hong Kong

Elizabeth Ferreira (L) with Joy Piotrowski (R) at UH Mānoa Graduation. D Manog Dimaya photo.

For all the memories, relationships and critical thinking you have allowed me to build,
you have made me a better person and thus, a better physician. Mahalo nui loa, JABSOM.
-Elizabeth Ferreira of Makiki

Shannon Kogachi congratulates her classmate on Match Day. D Manog Dimaya photo.

Thank you to JABSOM and all the amazing faculty for the past four years!
I truly appreciate all the love and support, and am honored to be a part of the JABSOM community.
-Shannon Kogachi of Honolulu

Michael Murayama (L) with his classmates on Match Day. D Manog Dimaya photo.

I can’t express the gratitude I have for the opportunity you folks gave me.
Hopefully, we make you folks proud in the years to come.
-Michael Murayama of Kaimuki

Sagar Shah with his mother and Dean Hedges at Convocation. D Manog Dimaya photo.

Thank you for the privilege of a lifetime. My life has changed for the better because of you!
-Sagar Shah of Texas

Chloe Yuan proudly holds her UH Mānoa diploma up high. D Manog Dimaya photo.

Thank you, JABSOM, for accepting me and believing in me. You made my dreams come true.
-Chloe Yuan of Richmond, Virginia

Trevor Ideta (L) with classmates at Convocation. D Manog Dimaya photo.

Thank you for an unforgettable journey!
I’m proud to have graduated from the best med school in the country!
-Trevor Ideta of Fresno, California