This award is awarded to a JABSOM Department of Medicine faculty member who emulates the passion, grace, leadership, and dedication of Dr. Elizabeth “Liz” Keali‘ikua’āina Tam, who fostered lifelong learning in clinical care, research, and teaching while advocating for cultural humility and equity in medicine in addition to advancing lung health in Hawaii.
Elizabeth "Liz" Keali'ikua'aina Tam, M.D. Memorial Award
Inaugural Awardee - Reid Ikeda, M.D.
Award Presented Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Pictured from left to right: Scott Kuwada, MD, AGAF, FACP - Department Chair
Kaeo Tam - Dr. Tam's Brother
Reid Ikeda, MD, FACP - Awardee
Dee-Ann Carpenter, MD - Elizabeth Tam Committee Chair
Elizabeth "Liz" Keali'ikua'aina Tam, M.D. Memorial Award
Second Awardee - Dominic Chow, M.D.
Award Presented Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Pictured from left to right: Scott Kuwada, MD, AGAF, FACP - Department Chair
Kaeo Tam - Dr. Tam's Brother
Dominic Chow, MD, PhD, MPH - Awardee
Dee-Ann Carpenter, MD - Elizabeth Tam Committee Chair