Hawaii Medical College

You do not have to have everything figured out. You just have to take the first step. HMC is here to help students build confidence and work toward a future in healthcare. Learn more at hmi.edu.

Our students are part of the solution. 🌺

Hawaii Medical College is proud to be featured in this week’s Pacific Business News cover story, “The Race to Fill Healthcare,” examining how schools, employers and community partners are responding to Hawaii’s healthcare workforce shortage.

PBN reports that approximately 4,700 non-physician healthcare positions in Hawaii are currently unfilled.
At HMC, we are helping shorten the distance between education and employment through career-focused instruction, hands-on training and externship opportunities.

As I shared with PBN:
“They want to be employable. They want a job when they graduate.”

Every student who gains the skills, experience and confidence to begin a healthcare career brings Hawaii one step closer to a stronger healthcare workforce.
Mahalo to Cathy Cruz-George and Pacific Business News for highlighting this important issue, and to our students, faculty, staff and employer partners who make this work possible.

Sometimes we’re asking the wrong question.

Last week, I had the opportunity to visit one of our employer partners, Physicians Billing Solutions, LLC, and reconnect with Jordan, the manager, and Ariana, one of Hawaii Medical College’s graduates.

Seeing Ariana thriving in her career reminded me that education is about so much more than earning a certificate.

It’s about creating opportunities.
It’s about building confidence.
It’s about providing for your family.
It’s about making a difference in the lives of others.

A certificate may open the door, but what comes next is what truly matters.

That’s why we believe education should be measured not only by what students learn, but by what they’re able to become because of it.

Ariana’s journey is a wonderful reminder of what’s possible when education leads to opportunity.
What do you think is the best measure of a college’s success?

💙 Congratulations, Ariana! We’re proud to be part of your journey.

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It is never too late to start fresh. Whether you are changing careers or finally pursuing a long-time goal, Hawai‘i Medical College offers programs designed to help you move forward. Learn more at hmi.edu.

What do you want from your next career? Stability, purpose, opportunity, and meaningful work may all be possible in healthcare. Find your path at hmi.edu.

🤝 Great healthcare professionals aren’t just taught in the classroom—they’re mentored in the real world.
Today, our Hawaii Medical College team had the privilege of visiting The Queen’s Health System to personally thank the incredible managers, supervisors, and healthcare professionals who mentor our students during their externships.

These experiences are where confidence grows, skills are refined, and classroom learning becomes real patient care.

We are so grateful to The Queen’s Health System and Queen’s University Medical Group for investing in our students and helping prepare the next generation of healthcare professionals for Hawaii.

Strong partnerships don’t just create successful students—they strengthen our entire healthcare community. ❤️

Mahalo for believing in our students and being such an important part of their journey.

📸 Left to right: Shelley Fernandez (HMC Career Services Coordinator), Nathan Fong (Talent Development Professional, The Queen’s Health System), Annette Waiau (Provider Recruiter, Queen’s University Medical Group), and Cheryl Char (Vice President, Hawaii Medical College).

🌺 Today is a day to celebrate!

We’re incredibly honored that Hawaii Medical College has been recognized by USA TODAY as one of America’s Top Vocational Schools for 2026.

Even more humbling, we’re the only school in Hawaii included in this year’s recognition.
But this isn’t our award.

It belongs to every student who believed in themselves.

Every graduate who never gave up.
Every instructor who inspired.
Every staff member who cared.

And every healthcare partner who opened their doors to mentor the next generation of healthcare professionals.

We’re proud of this recognition because it reflects something we’ve believed from the very beginning:
Education changes lives.

Mahalo to our students, alumni, faculty, staff, employer partners, and our Hawaii community for trusting us to be part of your journey.

Here’s to celebrating this milestone—and to creating many more success stories together. ❤️

Thinking about a career in healthcare? 🩺

Many students assume every entry-level healthcare job is the same—but each career offers different responsibilities, training paths, and opportunities for growth. Understanding the differences can help you choose a path that aligns with your goals and gets you into the workforce with confidence.

Our latest blog clears up common misconceptions about entry-level healthcare careers and explains what to consider before taking the next step.

📖 Read more: https://hmi.edu/healthcare-careers/

Medical assisting has evolved. Medical assistants support providers with important patient care tasks, clinical workflows, and office operations. With an education from HMC, you can meet the moment for this essential career. Learn how at hmi.edu.

A certificate alone is not the same as confidence. HMC focuses on hands-on training so students can understand not only what to do, but how to do it in real healthcare environments. Learn more at hmi.edu.