Hawai'i Pacific University Physician Assistant Program

King Kamehameha Day celebrates the leader who united the Hawaiian Islands and whose legacy continues to influence Hawaiʻi today.

As students in Hawaiʻi’s first homegrown PA program, we are inspired by the values of leadership, service, and dedication to community. We are proud to train in Hawaiʻi and prepare to serve the people who call these islands home.

For our next student introduction post, we have our Anatomy Queen Brinley Barber! 🌟🌟

Brinley brings experience as both a phlebotomist and medical assistant in endocrinology and dermatology.

Known for her intelligence and passionate outlook, she balances PA school while raising her family and embraces every opportunity to learn and grow.

With interests in dermatology and women’s health, she is excited to expand her clinical knowledge through rotations and experiences with diverse patient populations.

Interested in learning more about the HPU PA Program admissions process? Join us for a LIVE Admissions Q&A + Student Panel on June 29, 2026!

This is your chance to connect with current students, alongside our admissions team, ask questions about the application process, and learn more about what makes the HPU PA Program unique.

Use the link below or in our bio to register today. We can’t wait to meet you!

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/dA-d2tARRi2hqOU3Jv7Isg #/registration

Happy Throwback Thursday!

Back in February, the HPU PA Class of 2027 spent part of their very first immersion volunteering at Kākoʻo Ōiwi, connecting with the culture and community that helps shape the future of Hawaiʻi.

At the HPU PA Program, learning extends far beyond the classroom. Through service and community engagement, our students and faculty strive to embody the program’s core values of aloha, pono, kuleana, mālama, and lōkahi in all that we do.

Experiences like these remind us that caring for our communities begins with understanding, connection, and working together.

For our next student introduction post, we have our ray of sweet ray of sunshine Kylee Takanishi ☀️

Kylee is easily known as very optimistic, gentle, and kind. She has previous patient care experience in a multitude of clinical settings and has even gone overseas for a medical mission!

She’s looking forward to the opportunity to travel off island during clinical rotations because of the knowledge she’ll gain working with such diverse populations and the chance to explore new places ✈️🌎

As the admission process commences for the upcoming CASPA 2026 cycle, we would like to take the time to introduce you to the HPU Class of 2027. 🩺📝

We’ll start with Athena, our Discord queen and class secretary! Our class knows her to be kind, humble, sweet, and intelligent (and that’s just a few!). 🌿🤍

She’s grateful for the program’s hybrid format and the flexibility it provides, allowing her to remain home in Hawaiʻi while pursuing her education, contributing to the growth of PA education on the islands, and continuing to serve her community.

Interested in learning more about the HPU PA Program admissions process? Join us for a LIVE Admissions Q&A session on May 28, 2026!

This is your chance to connect with our team, ask questions about the application process, and learn more about what makes the HPU PA Program unique.

Use the link below or in our bio to register today. We can’t wait to meet you!

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/3cSz-Sa5QY-Z3aZRu263Qg

Your future in healthcare starts here 🩺
The 2026-27 application cycle to the Hawaiʻi Pacific University PA Program is officially OPEN!

Our Class of 2026 is out completing their clinical rotations 🩺 in addition to serving the local Hawai‘i communities, our students have the opportunity to learn from practicioners across the nation ✈️ We love seeing them explore new sites in between seeing patients and studying for end of rotation exams!!