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THEME:
Artwork should reflect JABSOM, Hawaiʻi and the holiday season.
WHO MAY ENTER:
All undergraduate and graduate students currently enrolled at the John A. Burns School of Medicine in good academic and judicial standing. Multiple entries from the same artist are allowed.
HOW TO ENTER:
Submit entries by 5:00pm on Thursday, October 2, 2025 via the online entry form.
DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS:
-Original digital illustration, fine art of photography accepted.
-File types: outlined .eps/vectors, .tiffs, .png
-Winners must provide a high-resolution file (at least 6000px wide, 300 dpi)
-Must be original work, free from copyright infringement
NOTE: Artwork files may be edited to reflect final language, messaging and JABSOM-brand standards. JABSOM also reserves the right to alter the submitted artwork to ensure it meets accessibikity and other parameters.
REPRODUCTION RIGHTS:
JABSOM will retain all reproduction rights to submitted artwork with credit given to the artist. JABSOM agrees not to sell any of the artwork or any reproduction of the artwork. Artists warrant that they are the sole proprietor of the artwork and agree to assign all copyright and other intellectual property rights in the artwork to JABSOM. Entries must be original concept and constitute an original work and must not infringe on the protected rights of other artists or violate any applicable copyright laws.
AWARDS:
Sponsored by Dr. Ko and the Ko'Iki Museum at JABSOM, finalists will be selected by an internal panel of judges and announced in mid-October. The winners will receive a prize of their choice from Target:
-1st Place: Gift valued at $500
-2nd Place: Gift valued at $250
-3rd Place: Gift valued at $100
FAQ:
-Does my design need to fit certain dimensions?
No, the dimensions don’t matter as our graphic designer is able to lay out the design. What does matter is that a “high resolution image of at least 6000 pixels wide and 300dpi will be requested of the winning submission” to be printed on our 5x7 holiday card.
-Can I use the JABSOM logo in my design?
Sure, be as creative as you'd like but know that including the logo is not necessary as we usually add the logo to the back of the card.
-How will the winner be determined?
All entries will be reviewed by a panel of judges from JABSOM. Artwork will be judged on creativity, artistic merit, and how it applies to the contest theme. The winner will be notified by email and/or phone.
Let's make this season merry & bright! Questions?
Contact Christie Leidholm, Director of Donor & Alumni Relations at Christie.leidholm@uhfoundation.org or 692-1222.
ABOUT DR. KO:
Dr. Ko graduated from JABSOM in 1983 and completed training at Mt. Sinai Medical Center. She also earned a Master’s of Fine Art in 2012. Her neurosurgery practice and art studio are located in New York City. She is the Artist in Residence at the Living Museum and served as the inaugural Artist in Residence for the American Medical Women's Association. Her paintings, drawings, cartoons and videos can be viewed on TikTok and Instagram (@doc_ambidexter). In 2024, she brought the Ko Iki Mini-Museum to JABSOM, which is an interactive art display curated by JABSOM 'Ohana.
Read more about Dr. Ko and her amazing art: UH News