Educational Goals, Policy (3 Policies)

Educational Policy of the School of Medicine

Fundamental Educational Goals

The School of Medicine prioritizes the development of excellent clinicians and medical researchers as its most important mission. Building on the solid foundation of years of steady research achievements, the school cultivates students’ ability to actively acquire scientific thinking skills and advanced medical knowledge and techniques.

Through close dialogue and discussions among students and faculty, as well as lifelong learning, the school supports individuals in fully adhering to medical ethics and developing a rich humanity worthy of public trust.

In addition, the school provides an education aimed at nurturing individuals with high-level comprehensive abilities and character, enabling them to play central roles across a wide range of fields both domestically and internationally.

Profile of Graduates to Be Cultivated

The educational goals of the School of Medicine emphasize cultivating students’ ability to independently acquire scientific thinking, advanced medical knowledge and skills, a commitment to medical ethics, comprehensive abilities, and high moral character. These attributes are framed as Practical Skills, Inquiry Skills, Communication Skills, Expertise, and General Education Skills.

The program aims to develop pioneering practitioners in the medical field who protect the health and well-being of people by applying their specialized knowledge and skills with a high sense of ethics, continuously growing and adapting with resilience.

Pioneering practitioners in the medical field who protect people’s well-being by accurately applying specialized knowledge and skills under a strong ethical framework, while continuing to grow and adapt with resilience.

We aim to cultivate individuals with the following five competencies:

Practical Skills: The ability to connect with others and tackle challenges in medicine and healthcare.
Inquiry Skills: The ability to perceive life and phenomena as they are and identify issues in medicine and healthcare.
Communication Skills: The ability to connect with others and learn collaboratively in the field of medicine and healthcare.
Expertise: Fundamental and systematic knowledge and skills required in medicine and healthcare at both regional and global levels.
Lifelong Learning Skills: A keen interest in medicine, healthcare, and society, along with the ability to make learning a habitual practice.

Admission Policy

The School of Medicine seeks individuals who possess the following qualities and abilities:

Profile of Desired Candidates

We broadly seek individuals who have developed the following qualities:

Practical Skills: The ability to integrate acquired knowledge to address challenges.
Inquiry Skills: The ability to derive multifaceted perspectives on issues.
Expression Skills: The ability to clearly articulate questions, interests, and ideas through diverse methods.
Knowledge and Language Proficiency: Advanced knowledge of nature and society, as well as strong language skills.
Creative and Lifelong Learning Skills: A curiosity for learning itself, combined with the ability to innovate and create.

Desired Skills and Abilities

Practical Skills: The ability to integrate acquired knowledge to address and tackle challenges.
Inquiry Skills: The ability to derive multifaceted perspectives and ideas to solve problems.
Communication Skills: The ability to clearly express one’s questions, interests, and ideas through diverse methods.
Expertise: Advanced knowledge of nature and society, as well as strong language proficiency.
General Education Skills: A curiosity for learning itself, along with the ability to innovate and create.

Basic Policy and Selection Methods for Admission

Selection Policy for the School of Medicine

To secure a broad and diverse pool of candidates, multiple examinations and admission schedules are implemented.

Selection Methods for the School of Medicine

The selection process involves one or a combination of methods such as academic tests, interviews, document reviews, and written interviews. These assessments are designed to evaluate the academic proficiency or aptitude required for successful learning at the university.

Selection Policy and Specific Considerations for Each Selection Method

General Entrance Examination (First Round Schedule)

The General Entrance Examination evaluates candidates through the following:

1. National Common Test (6 Subjects, 8 Topics)
– Assesses fundamental academic proficiency at the high school graduation level across a broad range of subjects.

2. Individual Academic Tests
– Subjects: Mathematics, two Science subjects, and Foreign Language (English).
– Purpose: To evaluate the depth of understanding in subjects foundational to medical studies.

3. Interview
– Focus: A comprehensive assessment of the candidate’s aptitude and suitability as a future contributor to medicine and healthcare.

This multi-faceted evaluation ensures the selection of well-rounded individuals equipped with the knowledge and qualities required for medical education.

School Recommendation-Based Selection II (Including the National Common Test)

Recruitment and selection are conducted under the Regional Quota Course. Through document screening, including transcripts and statements of purpose, as well as interviews, candidates are evaluated to ensure they meet the application requirements of their desired prefecture. Their eligibility to receive scholarships provided by the prefecture and their strong intention to engage in healthcare within the prefecture are confirmed. A comprehensive judgment is made on their suitability as future contributors to medicine and healthcare.

For academic study after enrollment, candidates are required to take the National Common Test covering 6 subjects and 8 topics, and those scoring above the threshold are selected.

Selection of Privately Funded International Students

Applicants who meet the application qualifications set by the university are evaluated through document screening and the Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU), which assesses proficiency in Japanese, Mathematics (Course 2), Biology, and one additional science subject. This evaluates the applicant’s foundational academic abilities at the level of Japanese high school graduates.

In the individual academic examination, Mathematics, two science subjects, and a foreign language (English) are tested to assess understanding of fundamental subjects essential for medical studies. Additionally, an interview is conducted to comprehensively evaluate the applicant’s suitability as a future contributor to medicine and healthcare.

International Baccalaureate (IB) Selection

Applicants who hold an International Baccalaureate (IB) qualification with a final evaluation score of 39/45 or higher, have achieved a grade of 4 or higher in Japanese (Language A) or 6 or higher in Language B at Higher Level (HL), and have completed two science subjects and mathematics with the required grades will undergo document screening.

The screening evaluates the applicant’s foundational academic abilities equivalent to the Japanese high school graduation level and their understanding of subjects fundamental to studying medicine.

Additionally, an interview will be conducted to comprehensively assess their aptitude as a future contributor to medicine and healthcare.

Second-Year Transfer Admission (Bachelor’s Degree Holders)

Applicants who meet the application qualifications set by the university and hold a bachelor’s degree will undergo document screening, including the submission of a TOEFL-iBT score report.

Candidates who pass the document screening will take an academic test in biology to evaluate their understanding of foundational subjects essential for studying medicine.

Additionally, a written essay will assess their problem-solving abilities, intellectual curiosity, and creativity. An interview will be conducted to comprehensively evaluate their aptitude as future contributors to medicine and healthcare.

Relationship Between Admissions Selection and the Three Elements of Academic Ability

Content Expected to Be Learned Before Admission

In high school, it is essential to develop **logical thinking skills**, the ability to write well-structured essays, and to acquire foundational knowledge and methods of thinking in the natural sciences.

In high school, it is essential to develop logical thinking skills, the ability to write well-structured essays, and to acquire foundational knowledge and methods of thinking in the natural sciences.

To prepare for post-admission studies, the following subjects are recommended for mastery during high school:

Japanese Language
Foreign Languages
Geography and History
Civics
Mathematics
Science
Information Technology

Policy for Curriculum Design and Implementation (Curriculum Policy)

To develop individuals who have acquired the competencies outlined in the Graduation Certification and Degree Conferment Policy (Degree Policy), the School of Medicine organizes and implements its curriculum based on the following principles and concepts:

Policy for the Implementation of Education

We will implement education that fosters students’ ability to actively continue learning towards the practice of medicine and healthcare in a sustainable society.

Approach to the Educational Content

From the perspective of active, dialogical, and deep learning, the focus is on what students can do as a result of their education, rather than simply what has been taught. The following educational content is provided:

【General Education】

Objective: To foster transferable skills that are required for all students, promoting practical activities where students learn together, grow together, and create together.
A curriculum is provided to help students acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to engage in dialogue and collaboration with individuals who have differing viewpoints, fostering mutual understanding and cooperation.

【Specialized Education】

Objective: To offer a comprehensive and systematic range of educational content in the medical field, providing opportunities for deep understanding and for integrating knowledge from different specialized fields.
The curriculum is designed to help students enrich their thinking by gaining knowledge and skills from interdisciplinary fields, while also developing the standard, systematic knowledge and skills within their medical specialty. Through peer collaboration and competition, students will acquire these competencies.

【Language Education】

Objective: To enhance the English proficiency needed for healthcare professionals and medical researchers to thrive in a global society.
A curriculum is provided to improve comprehensive skills in listening, reading, speaking, and writing. In addition to courses on introductory foreign languages and intercultural understanding, students will have the opportunity to study specialized medical subjects in English.
Furthermore, opportunities to learn medical English will be created not only within the formal curriculum but also through extracurricular activities.

Approach to Educational Methods

The aforementioned educational content will be delivered through the following methods:

（１）Developing educational methods that actively expand one’s potential.

Through common education where people interact, specialized education where knowledge intersects, and language education where languages converge, we implement educational methods that expand one’s potential by understanding others and fostering mutual growth through collaboration and competition.

（２）We provide an educational system that utilizes the characteristics of a comprehensive university.

While respecting one’s own specialty, we develop an educational system across all subjects in the School of Medicine that encourages students to think together, act together, create together, and grow together through encounters with various other specialties.

（３）We provide practical educational programs according to the growth of students.

In the undergraduate program, we offer practical learning connected to local and global communities, including internships, clinical practice, and research opportunities both inside and outside the university, as well as in medical settings domestically and internationally.

Approach to Learning Assessment

A strict learning assessment will be implemented.
For the evaluation of course grades in the School of Medicine, the criteria and methods will be clearly outlined in advance, and student achievements will be assessed based on these established standards.

Approach to Extracurricular Education

We provide extracurricular opportunities that allow students to experience personal growth beyond what they learn in the classroom. These opportunities are designed to help students expand their skills, engage with real-world challenges, and develop leadership qualities, fostering a deeper sense of self-awareness and accomplishment.

Graduation Certification and Degree Conferment Policy (Degree Policy)

The School of Medicine grants a degree to students who have enrolled for the prescribed period, acquired the following competencies, and completed the required credits, in order to cultivate the individuals described earlier.

Competencies that can be acquired: Practical skills, Inquiry skills, Communication skills, Expertise, and General education.

【Practical skills】Practical skills to connect with others and tackle challenges in medicine and healthcare.

As healthcare professionals and medical researchers, they can take initiative with a strong sense of ethics to address diverse healthcare challenges at both regional and global levels.

【Inquiry skills】Inquiry skills to perceive life and phenomena as they are and identify challenges in medicine and healthcare.

As healthcare professionals and medical researchers, they can continuously approach and address challenges from academic and multifaceted perspectives to ensure the constant improvement of healthcare quality.

【Communication skills】Communication skills to connect with others and learn collaboratively in the field of medicine and healthcare.

As healthcare professionals and medical researchers, they can enhance mutual understanding and growth beyond differences through empathetic dialogue and active listening, appropriately utilizing diverse methods.

【Expertise】Fundamental and systematic expertise required by medicine and healthcare at regional and global levels.

As healthcare professionals and medical researchers, they can acquire foundational knowledge and skills in their specialized fields at a high level, flexibly expand them as needed, and accurately apply them in practice.

【General education】The ability to cultivate an interest in medicine, healthcare, and society, and to make learning a habitual practice.

As healthcare professionals and medical researchers, they can maintain a continuous curiosity to learn, cultivating a deep interest in diverse healthcare challenges both regionally and globally, while developing rich humanity and profound cultural knowledge.