A Pathway to Healing

Chålan Åmte, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, is a community comprised of medical students, resident doctors, fellows, attendings, and pre-medical students with Pacific Island ties united to improve healthcare education and workforce capacity in the Pacific, starting in Guam, through local partnership, community-building, and respect.

View fullsize Congrats on your Match, Doctors!! 🎉💙 Your hard work has paid off and we are so proud to celebrate you. Wishing you all success in residency and beyond! 🥼🩺
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View fullsize The 2027 AMCAS is now open! 📢🩺 Applying to medical school this cycle? Chålan Åmte is here to support you every step of the way. Fill out the mentee intake form, or reach out to your advisor if you haven’t already!
View fullsize Super Typhoon Sinlaku has deeply impacted the Mariana Islands. Our communities are now facing a long road to recovery. We are partnering with trusted, community-led organizations on the ground to support immediate relief and long-term rebuilding eff
View fullsize Join us on April 11 at Harvest Gym for a community health and wellness outreach hosted by Chålan Åmte in collaboration with @hbbcguam! 👥 🏝️ This event is all about creating a welcoming space for the Micronesian community to connect, st
View fullsize Taking the MCAT soon? We’ve got you covered. Join us for an MCAT Workshop with Ryan Benavente, as he shares tips, strategies, and advice for tackling the MCAT. Whether you’re just starting to think about the exam or already studying, thi
View fullsize Chålan Åmte’s impact is made possible by the work of our incredible teams! 👥 Each team has a unique mission: from advocating for community health, to mentoring future physicians, to creating opportunities for students interested i
View fullsize Connecting Communities to Care! 🤝 From screenings to Medicaid enrollment support, we were proud to serve alongside @guam.chc and @dphssguam in Dededo for a Community Outreach. “As Guam continues to address healthcare access disparities, even
View fullsize Our Q&A Series is back! 💬✨ We’re so excited to spotlight Megan Gimmen, MS4 at Harvard Medical School, as she shares what she loves most about being a mentor: walking alongside students in their journey, offering encouragement, and being i
View fullsize Chålan Åmte: A Pathway to Healing We’ve grown so much since our beginnings! Expanding our reach, strengthening our mentorship, and deepening our commitment to our island community— we thank you all for your unwavering support
View fullsize Sutures and Students: Kai, Ryan, Megan, Ed, and Vern hosted a suture workshop over winter break for high school students from Tiyan, Harvest, JFK, and Academy, who learned the purpose of suturing and how to suture. Thank you to all who joined us.
View fullsize Wondering how to take the first step with Chålan Åmte? 🌺 Filling out our Mentee Intake Form is the best way to get involved and start your journey with our community. This opportunity is open to pre-meds at any stage, and we’re he
View fullsize The journey of Joselle Garcia and Nicole Pineda shows what’s possible through hard work, community, and resilience. As UOG Class of 2025 valedictorians, they continue inspiring the next generation of aspiring doctors from Guam! ⭐️🎓 Read more
View fullsize Coffee & Chat Recap ☕️ A little caffeine, a lot of inspiration! Pre-med students joined Chålan Åmte med students on Dec 20 & Jan 7 for meaningful conversations, MCAT strategies, personal statement guidance, and updates on their
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View fullsize Introducing our Chålan Åmte Executive Board 🤍 Our new Executive Board is stepping in with purpose! Learn more about where they are on their journey, what drives them, and their goals for growing our Chålan Åmte community.
View fullsize Chålan Åmte has been so fortunate to work with many partners, including the Area Health Education Center at GRMC. Through the mentorship and collaboration with Dr. Edison Manaloto, Mrs. Jennifer Cruz, and Mrs. Britney Babauta, our group h
View fullsize Advocating for the future of medicine on Guam! 🏛️ Chålan Åmte members Kai, Mason, Ed, Josh, and Ethan provided legislative testimony to support Bill No. 169-38 introduced by sen. Terlaje, grants autonomy to the Guam Community Health Cen