Jun U. Elegino, D.O.

Biography

I was a former registered nurse and physician assistant prior to medical school. I served 20 years with the Army Guard/Army Reserves as a medical officer. I initially was an Army bandsman and still play with a local community band.

Care Philosophy

It takes a team to manage trauma patients. Every person has an important role.

Area of Interest

My areas of interests are the care and management of inured patients, care of critically ill surgical patients, surgical ethics and interdisciplinary care.

Teaching and Professional Positions

• 2013-2014: Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Cardiothoracic ICU, Physician Assistant
• 2010-2013: Tripler Army Medical Center, Honolulu, Department of Medicine, Chief Hospitalist Physician Assistant
• 2010-2011: Medical Corner, Honolulu, Physician Assistant
• 2007-2008: University of Missouri-Columbia, Cardiothoracic ICU, Staff Nurse II2005-2007: Straub Clinic and Hospitals, Honolulu, ICU Critical Care Technician

Military: Army National Guard

• 2021-Present: Major, Field Surgeon
• 2017-2021: Captain, Field Surgeon
• 2015-2017: 1st Lieutenant, Medical Student Program
• 2010-2014: Captain, Platoon Leader and Battalion Physician Assistant
• 2008-2014: 1st Lieutenant, Army Medical Student Recruiter
• 2007-2008: 2nd Lieutenant, Army Nurse, Case Manager
• 2004-2007: Sergeant, Senior Musician Soloist

Military: Assignments

• 2019-Present: Colorado National Guard, 928th Area Support Medical Co. (ASMC), Field Surgeon
• 2014-2017: Pennsylvania National Guard, 1/110th Infantry, Field Surgeon
• 2010-2014: Hawaii National Guard, 1/299th Cavalry Regiment, Physician Assistant
• 2010-2010: Missouri National Guard, Joint Force Headquarters, Army Nurse, Active Duty Operational Support
• 2008-2010: North Dakota National Guard, Joint Force Headquarters, Army Nurse, Active Duty Operational Support
• 2007-2008: Army Reserve, 7228th Medical Support Unit, Army Nurse
• 2003-2007: Hawaii National Guard, 111th Army Band, Army Musician
• 2003: Enlistment

Military: Army Medical Missions

• 2014: Medical Support Mission, Zagreb, Croatia: Medical Officer in Charge
• 2013: Medical Subject Matter Exchange Program, Fort Magsaysay, Philippines
• 2012: Medical Support Mission Officer Candidate School, Fort Meade, SD: Medical Officer in Charge
• 2012: Medical Support Mission National Training Center Rotation, Fort Irwin, CA, Battalion PA
• 2011: Medical Support Mission, Rockhampton, Australia: MOIC
• 2006: Medical Support Mission Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps, Fort Nevada, MO: Army Nurse

Honors, Awards etc.

• 2014: Sigma Sigma Phi (honorary osteopathic service fraternity)
• 2010: University of North Dakota, Graduated Summa Cum Laude
• 2007: Hawaii Pacific University, Graduated Cum Laude
• 2007: Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society
• 2005: Beta Beta Beta Biological Honor Society, Golden Key International Honor Society and Phi Gamma Mu International Honor Society in Social Sciences

Military

• South Dakota Distinguished Service Award
• Hawaii State Active Duty Award
• Army Service Ribbon
• Army Good Conduct Ribbon
• Army Overseas Training Ribbon x2
• Non-Commissioned Officer Education Ribbon
• Global War on Terrorism Award
• Army Achievement Medal
• Army Commendation Medal