Episode 8 - Ask Me Anything with Dr. Marcus Iwane

In this episode, Dr. Marcus Iwane shares his path to becoming a physician in Hawaii and his deep commitment to Native Hawaiian health. He discusses health disparities in the Pacific Islander community, the impact of cultural identity on medical care, and the importance of environmental sustainability in healthcare. Tune in to hear his insights on building trust with patients, community-based initiatives, and balancing medicine with personal well-being.

TIMESTAMPS

(00:00) Introduction to White Coats & Rice: An APAMSA Podcast

(00:58) Introduction to Dr. Marcus Iwane 1:48 Professional Background and Native Hawaiian Health

(04:17) The Role of Cultural Identity in Career Choice

(10:50) Health Disparities in the Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Community

(18:01) Addressing Generational Trauma and Healthcare Mistrust

(23:21) Building Trust & Cultural Humility in Medicine

(29:58) Community-Based Healthcare Initiatives in Hawaii

(32:29) Climate Change35:20 Healthcare Sustainability

(35:20) Work-Life Balance & Personal Life

(46:53) Closing Remarks

(48:00) AMA Outro

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This episode was produced by Annie Nguyen and Ashley Tam, hosted by Amber Chan, and graphic by Callista Wu and Claire Sun.