School of Medicine
The School of Medicine produces graduates who have basic clinical skills and who will ultimately become quality doctors capable of treating their patients holistically. Students who are interested in medical research may participate from an early stage in medical research situations by taking the new Medical Scientist Course. In addition, we offer students the opportunity to study abroad and thus broaden their world view. It is our expectation that all of our graduate students will excel in whatever their chosen field, be it the clinical field (generalist or specialist), medical research, administration, medical care, public health, or welfare, and that they will, through medicine, contribute not only to the people of our country but also to all the peoples of the world.
It is widely held that the purpose of medical science and care in the twenty-first century will be "improvement in quality of life" and "pursuit of fulfillment in life." With that in mind, we expect our students to build the foundation of their medical vocation by experiencing for themselves diverse medical science and medical care situations, by thinking for themselves, and by pursuing their own personal dreams. In the medical school we respect each student's autonomy, and to that end we have introduced into the curriculum a wide variety of elective courses in advanced medical science, in clinical practice, and in research lab study. It is our aim that students will, by their own initiative, take advantage of the chance to study for themselves and develop their capabilities to the fullest. As school policy, instruction is carried out in small groups. We sincerely look forward to welcoming to our school those of you who are eager to embrace the challenge of a new field - the field of medical science.
