10 things to know about Hawaiʻi’s physician artists who are redefining what it means to heal

HONOLULU (KHON2) — At the John A. Burns School of Medicine (JABSOM), there is a new addition to the great lawn. It’s an art space unlike any other.

The Ko Iki Mini Museum was created by Dr. Kathryn Ko, a nationally renowned neurosurgeon who is the Chief of Metro Neurosurgery in New York City. She is also artist. Dr. Ko brings a fresh perspective to how art can intersect with the world of medicine.

Dr. Ko is a JABSOM alumna; and she founded the museum to make art more accessible to everyone, especially those in the medical field.

What is the Ko Iki Mini Museum?

The Ko Iki Mini Museum is a small, accessible art space located on the JABSOM campus in Kakaʻako. Created by Dr. Ko, the museum brings art directly to the community. It’s been especially healing for those in the medical field…

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