STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3833

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: GOV. MSG. NO. 588

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirty-First State Legislature

Regular Session of 2022

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Higher Education, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 588, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of:

Hawai'i Medical Education Council

G.M. No. 588

COLLEEN INOUYE BAUM, for a term to expire 06-30-2025,

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by Colleen Inouye Baum for service on the Hawai‘i Medical Education Council.

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Colleen Inouye Baum from the University of Hawai‘i System.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Dr. Inouye Baum's experience, knowledge, and dedication qualify her for appointment to the Hawai‘i Medical Education Council. Dr. Inouye Baum holds a medical degree with a specialization in obstetrics and gynecology, and she has operated a solo private medical practice since 1985. In addition, Dr. Inouye Baum has been board certified since 1988, and she has also been certified for focused practice in pediatric and adolescent gynecology. Your Committee notes that Dr. Inouye Baum has been an active member of the medical community, serving as active staff in obstetrics and gynecology at Maui Memorial Medical Center for over thirty-five years and as an assistant clinical professor at the University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine. Your Committee further finds that Dr. Inouye Baum currently serves as a member of the American Association for Physician Leadership Board and has previously served on the Maui County Healthcare Partnership Leadership Committee for Hawaii Medical Service Association, Maui Memorial Medical Center Foundation Board of Directors, and Maui Childbirth Education Association Board of Directors. Your Committee additionally finds that Dr. Inouye Baum has extensive experience in medical education through her service as Co-Director of John A. Burns School of Medicine Maui Memorial Medical Center rotations and Director of Maui Memorial Medical Center's OB/GYN residencies. Your Committee notes that Dr. Inouye Baum's appointment would fulfill the requirement that a member of the Council be a representative of the health professions community, pursuant to section 304A-1703, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Your Committee therefore recommends that Colleen Inouye Baum be appointed to the Hawai‘i Medical Education Council based on her experience, knowledge, and commitment to public service.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Higher Education that is attached to this report, your Committee, after full consideration of the background, experience, and qualifications of the nominee, has found the nominee to be qualified for the position to which nominated and recommends that the Senate advise and consent to the nomination.

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Higher Education,

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DONNA MERCADO KIM, Chair