Mark Hiraoka

Dr. Mark Hiraoka is a Professor and Associate Chair of Academic Affairs at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa's John A. Burns School of Medicine, where he also directs the OB/GYN Residency Program. Board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, he specializes in women's health clinical practice and medical education administration.

Education background:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, John A. Burns School of Medicine (1997)
• OB/GYN Residency, University of Arizona College of Medicine (2001)
• Master of Science in Clinical Research (MSCR)

His research integrates clinical practice with evidence-based methodologies in Obstetrics and Gynecology, focusing on translational applications for improved patient outcomes. The MSCR degree underscores his commitment to rigorous clinical investigation within women's health.

As Residency Program Director, Dr. Hiraoka oversees comprehensive training for OB/GYN residents through clinical rotations, research opportunities, and academic mentorship. His leadership in academic affairs shapes departmental educational strategy and faculty development initiatives across the medical school.