Introduction to Problem-Based Learning Workshop Dec. 14
Date: February 03, 2012

Medical students in our Sim Tiki Center simulation lab The John A. Burns School of Medicine (JABSOM) utilizes innovative learning methods including standardized patients, "manikin" simulations, and a tutorial-based, student-centered system called Problem-Based Learning (PBL).

An orientation to the JABSOM curriculum will be held on Friday, December 14, 2012 from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. in the Medical Education Building Auditorium, at 651 Ilalo Street.

The orientation will include an explanation of PBL and the opportunity to take part in a PBL exercise. A description of the educational program and a tour of the Medical Education Building will also be provided. This session is strongly recommended for those applying or planning to apply to JABSOM.



Registration will take place at the Medical Education Building of the John A. Burns School of Medicine at Kaka’ako (651 Ilalo Street) in the 3rd floor Auditorium.

Parking is available in University of Hawai’i-operated Lot C adjacent to the Research Building (enter from Ilalo Street and Forrest Avenue). The charge for parking is a $5.00 flat rate. Those with the following valid UH Manoa parking permits may utilize their permits in Lot C: lower campus parking structure, upper campus lots, dorm lots, Astronomy lot and Dole Street structure. Please DO NOT park in the Kaka‘ako Park parking lot for this event as your car will likely be towed.

Please complete and submit a registration form if you would like to attend. Please be sure to indicate which date you plan to attend.

Click here for PBL Demo Reg Form

E-MAIL, FAX, or MAIL form to:

Office of Medical Education, MEB 307
John A. Burns School of Medicine
University of Hawaii at Manoa
651 Ilalo Street
Honolulu, HI 96813-5534
E-mail: kjkochi@hawaii.edu