Margaret Perez Hattori-Uchima School of Health
Margaret Perez Hattori-Uchima School of Health
Margaret Perez Hattori-Uchima School of Health
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Mission
The Margaret Perez Hattori-Uchima School of Health is committed to improving the health, fitness, personal and social well-being of the people of Guam and the Western Pacific. To realize this mission the Margaret Perez Hattori-Uchima School of Health:
- Delivers programs designed to prepare graduates for their professions: nursing, social work, exercise science and health promotion, public health, and pre-physical therapy. The school provides ongoing educational development for members of the respective professions. The School fosters collaboration among the disciplines and facilitates inter-professional education.
- Engages in collaborative research and creative endeavors focused on the needs of the people of Guam and the Western Pacific.
- Promotes the advancement of social and economic justice, and the empowerment of the community. Promotes community service of students and faculty.
ACCREDITATION
Nursing Program Manual Student Policies
Nursing Student Achievement Outcome DataFor students completing the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program in the following academic years: |
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| '15-'16 | '16-'17 | '17-'18 | '18-'19 | '19-'20 | '20-'21 | '21-'22 | '22-'23 | '23-'24 | |
| First-time pass rate on National Council Licensure Exam for Nurses (NCLEX) by calendar year | 95.7% | 100% | 100% | 96.8% | 96.2% | 96.7% | 96.8% | 95.2% | 96.9% |
| First-time pass rate on National Council Licensure Exam for Nurses (NCLEX) by cohort/date of program completion (May) | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 96.2% | 93% | 96.7% | 100% | 96.8% |
| Graduates obtaining jobs within 6-9 months of graduation | 95.5% | 100% | 97% | 87% | 100% | 90% | 90% | 100% | 100% |
| Students completing the program in no more than 150% of program length (in no more than 7.5 semesters) | 67.7% 2014* |
63% 2015* |
85.2% 2016* |
88.6% 2017* |
85.2% 2018* |
77.8% 2019* |
71.4% 2020* |
73.9% 2021* |
91.4% 2022* |
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*Admission year Last updated: July 1, 2025 |
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Nursing Video
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Amy Yasuhiro Aguigui
Amy Aguigui is Vice President of Cash Management and Merchant Services at Bank of
Hawai‘i, overseeing operations in Guam, Saipan, and Palau. Since joining the bank
in 2004, Amy has held leadership roles in branch operations and business banking.
A proud University of Guam alumna with a Bachelor of Business Administration, Amy
is committed to advancing health and financial literacy in the community. As a member
of the Margaret Perez Hattori-Uchima School of Health Advisory Council, Amy brings
expertise in strategic planning and community engagement to support health education
and workforce development initiatives. |
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J. Peter RobertoJ. Peter Roberto is a seasoned social work professional with over three decades of experience across clinical practice, higher education, and public service. A graduate of Washington University’s George Warren Brown School of Social Work, he has served as faculty at both the University of Guam and Guam Community College, where he currently works as a Program Specialist. His leadership includes directing Guam’s Behavioral Health and Public Health agencies, co-founding the NASW Guam Chapter, and advancing human services education. He remains dedicated to strengthening workforce pathways that foster student success and professional growth. |
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Isabel Flores Ilao, BSN, RN, CCRNJ. Peter Roberto is a seasoned social work professional with over three decades of experience across clinical practice, higher education, and public service. A graduate of Washington University’s George Warren Brown School of Social Work, he has served as faculty at both the University of Guam and Guam Community College, where he currently works as a Program Specialist. His leadership includes directing Guam’s Behavioral Health and Public Health agencies, co-founding the NASW Guam Chapter, and advancing human services education. He remains dedicated to strengthening workforce pathways that foster student success and professional growth. |
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Annette M. David, MD, MOH, FACOEM, FPCPDr. Annette M. David is an internist and board certified Occupational and Environmental Medicine specialist who has chaired the Guam State Epidemiological Outcomes Workgroup (SEOW) under the Guam Behavioral Health and Wellness Center (GBHWC) since 2003. She is adjunct faculty at both the University of Guam’s Cancer Research Center and the University of Hawaii Cancer Research Center, and guest faculty for the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health’s Institute for Global Tobacco Control. Dr. David sits on the Board of the American Cancer Society Hawai’i Pacific and is a founding member of the Guam NCD Consortium and the Guam Comprehensive Cancer Control Coalition. She is also currently a member of the World Health Organization (WHO) Small Islands Developing States (SIDS) High-level Policy Expert Group, and co-chairs the Asia-Pacific Advisory Group of the British Medical Journal. Her research areas include tobacco control, noncommunicable disease prevention and control, environmental health, substance abuse prevention and suicide prevention. |
Augusto SablanAugusto Sablan is the founding member of both The Learning Institute (TLI) and iLearn Academy Charter School, helping shape Guam’s charter school movement and guiding the development and financing of the school facility. His work with TLI centers on educational access, financial stewardship, and community partnerships. Augusto also brings more than 15 years of senior leadership experience in Guam’s healthcare and health insurance sectors, including oversight of clinics, collaboration with hospitals, and advancing member care within an HMO environment. His background in compliance, audit review, and program development strengthens patient access. He is committed to improving community outcomes through sound governance. |
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Giorgio Meneses |
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Leevin T. Camacho |
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News & Announcements
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The University of Guam wishes to announce that it will host a site visit for continuing accreditation of its Bachelor of Science in Nursing program by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
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The University of Guam wishes to announce that it will host a site visit for continuing accreditation of its Bachelor of Science in Nursing program by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
Calendar
Accreditation Review Visit By The ACEN
Thursday, 02/12/2026, 11:00 AM
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Wednesday, 02/18/2026, 5:00 PM
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