Since 1965, when the Hawaii State Legislature funded a two-year medical sciences program at the University of Hawaii-Manoa, the John A. Burns School of Medicine has evolved into one of the leading medical education institutions in the U.S.-- a world-class, four-year school with its own state-of-the-art campus adjoining Kakaako Waterfront Park near downtown Honolulu. The John A. Burns School of Medicine: 50 Years of Healing in Hawaii is a story of exploration, innovation and excellence in education and healthcare delivery, both in Hawaii and throughout the pacific.