Andie Conching is making history as the first Native Hawaiian woman to become a neurosurgeon—a huge step for both women and local representation in medicine. Growing up in Manoa, she saw firsthand how health disparities impact Native Hawaiians, which inspired her to pursue this demanding field. Even while training on the mainland, her heart remains in Hawaii, and she hopes her journey encourages more young Hawaiians, especially women, to aim high in their careers. With Hawaii facing a shortage of specialists, her story feels especially meaningful. What do you think it will take to inspire more local students to enter medicine? #Health #BodyHealth #Hawaii