2025 Hawaii Chapter Annual Scientific Meeting

Saturday, March 8, 2025
Honolulu Country Club | Honolulu, HI

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2025 Hawaii Chapter Annual Scientific Meeting

Fostering Excellence in Internal Medicine

Live events are changing, and American College of Physicians is helping lead the way with the ability to learn, network, and engage like never before!

  • Presented both live and virtually March 8, 2025, ACP's HI Chapter is pleased to offer a meeting space to earn CME/MOC, recharge, and engage with one another. Sessions will be held live at the Honolulu Country Club, Honolulu Hi as well as through exclusive virtual keynote and education sessions.
  • Learn, Connect, and Engage in Person or from Home or Office Attend or tune in to exclusive live, interactive sessions with your local Chapter colleagues. Regardless of location, you can engage with each other to discuss topics important to you and your community, both professionally and socially.
  • These flexible options provide access to top-notch education, help you connect with each other, and learn about ways to get involved with your Chapter. This Meeting will help you meet your needs as a physician and help you provide the best care for your patients using the latest knowledge.
Samuel J. Evans, MD, MS, FACP, FCCP
ACP Governor, Hawaii Chapter

Meeting Highlights
  • Climate Change on Health
  • IM Updates 2025
  • Schatz Lecture
  • Doctor's Dilemma
Program Committee
  • MaryAnn Antonelli, MD, FACP
  • Kevin Benavente, MD
  • Lisa Camara, MD, FACP
  • Nickolaus Crump, MD
  • James Epure, MD, FACP
  • Samuel Evans, MD, FACP
  • Alvin Furuike, MD, MACP
  • Robert Gluckman, MD, MACP
  • Jonathan Hu
  • Florence Kan, MD
  • Jennifer Katada, MD, FACP
  • Stephen Kembel, MD
  • Diana Kim, MD
  • Courtney Kolberg, MD
  • Landon Kozai, MD
  • Kuo Lian, MD, FACP
  • Ryon Nakasone, MD, FACP
  • Janet Onopa, MD, FACP
  • Abby Pandula, MD
  • Rita Paulis, MD
  • David Spinks, MD, FACP
  • Arvin Tan, MD
  • Luke Taylor,
  • Philip Verhoef, MD, FACP
  • Helen Victor,
  • William Wazinski, MD
  • Amanda Wasko, MD
  • James Yess, MD

6 CME & MOC Available

Release Date: March 8, 2025
Termination Date: March 8, 2026

The American College of Physicians is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The American College of Physicians designates this other activity (live component and enduring component) for a maximum of 6 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 6 medical knowledge MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine's (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credit claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.

Agenda

Saturday, March 8

Time Session
7:30-7:55 AM Registration and Continental Breakfast Governor’s Welcome
Samuel J. Evans, MD, FACP
Program Chair - Kuo-Chiang Lian, MD, FACP
8:00-8:45 AM Colorectal Cancer Screening
Scott K. Kuwada, MD, AGAF, FACP
8:45-9:30 AM Waves of Concern: Navigating the Tides of Chronic Kidney Disease in Hawaii
Christie Izutsu, MD, FACP
9:20-9:45 AM Break/Visit Exhibits/Networking
9:45-10:45 AM *Poster Session 1 – 10 posters (Diamond Head Ballroom) *Podium Presentations – 4 (Main Ballroom) *Poster Session 2 – 10 posters (Ewa Ballroom)
10:45-11:00 AM Break/Visit Exhibits/Networking
11:00-11:45 AM Climate Change in Health (Panel)
Marcus Iwane, MD 
Elizabeth Kiefer, MD 
Daniel Nguyen, PhD, MSPH 
11:45-12:30 PM Lunch/Business Mtg/Break/Visit Exhibits/Networking/Wellness Massages
12:30-1:30 PM Schatz Lecture - DEI
Tui Lauilefue, MD 
Kahealani Rivera, MD 
1:30-2:00 PM Break/Visit Exhibits/Networking/Wellness Massages
2:00-3:00 PM *Poster Session 1 – 10 posters (Diamond Head Ballroom) *Podium Presentations – 4 (Main Ballroom) *Poster Session 2 – 10 posters (Ewa Ballroom)
3:00-3:30 PM Break/Visit Exhibits/Networking/Wellness Massages
3:30-4:15 PM Updates in Outpatient Medicine
Robert Gluckmam, MD, MACP
4:15-4:30 PM Break/Visit Exhibits/Networking/Wellness Massages
4:30-4:45 PM Abstract Winners/Award Presentations/Networking
4:30-5:00 PM Break/Networking/Wellness Massages
5:00-6:15 PM Doctor's Dilemma Chief Medical Residents
Chief Medical Resident Kaiser-Nicholaus Crump
Chief Medical Resident Tripler-Courtney Kolberg/Rita Paulis
Chief Medical Resident University of Hawaii-Kevin Benavente/Landon Kozai/Amanda Wasko

Hawaii Chapter Registration

Categories Registration Rates
ACP Member $175
ACP Resident/Fellow Member $0
ACP Medical Student Member $0
ACP Affiliate Member $175
Nonmember Physician $225
Nonmember Resident $100
Nonmember Medical Student $0
Nonmember Allied Health Professional $100
Retired Physician $100

Questions? If you have trouble registering online, please contact Member and Product Support at 800-ACP-1915 or direct at 215-351-2600 (M-F, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. ET).

FAQ

For other questions about the chapter meeting, contact Helen Victor at 808-223-9433 or Hvictoracp@gmail.com.

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