Study abroad
There are several programs at the Faculty of Medicine that allow students to study abroad without taking a leave of absence: study abroad language programs, medical research internships (research program), international clinical training programs (observation in the lower grades and participatory training as a member of a clinical team in the higher grades).
Click here for information on study abroad programs at Okayama University Medical School, Faculty of Medicine.
【Study abroad language programs】
（１）Language training: Summer school (university-wide program)
The language schools affiliated with Okayama University offer intensive daily English classes (18 courses). Students can also have the opportunity to use English in their daily lives while experiencing local culture by participating in a variety of extracurricular activities ranging from visits to cultural facilities and sightseeing spots, to fieldwork, to exchange events with other students.
Program start dates: March and August
（２）Short-Term Medical Study Abroad Program in New Zealand (Offered by the Faculty of Medicine)
In addition to studying English at the Otago Language School on the University of Otago campus, students can learn about the New Zealand medical system through lectures and interaction with local students.
Program start dates: March and August
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Features of the program
In addition to studying English at the Otago Language School on the University of Otago campus, you can learn about the New Zealand medical system through lectures and interaction with local students.
Lectures on the NZ medical system by doctors and nurses
Attend lectures given by practicing doctors and nurses about the medical system in New Zealand, including the work environment and the differences between private and national hospitals.
Interaction with local students
Exchange ideas and opinions with your peers on everything from academic to private life as you interact with local medical students training to be doctors and nurses.
Visit to a NZ Ecosanctuary
Pay a visit to a conservation center protecting local biodiversity, including endemic birds at risk of extinction due to invasive species.
Scheduled visit to Orokonui Ecosancturary, which protects local biodiversity, including endemic bird species
【Medical Research Internships】
Third-year medical students have the opportunity to participate in research internships at laboratories working at the forefront of medical research for a period of three months from May to July. Apart from on-campus laboratories, students also have the option of completing their internships at leading national or international laboratories. As of this year, 327 students have completed medical research internships overseas (2001-2021).
【Participatory Clinical Training Opportunities Abroad】
The Faculty of Medicines actively promotes participatory clinical training. Since 2014, we have supported students who wish to take part in clinical training opportunities at all stages of their studies. Students are encouraged to become medical volunteers (first to third year) and participate in clinical training courses (fourth and fifth year). Sixth-year students can participate in elective clinical training, where they learn to work as members of a clinical team. As of 2020, 4 students have participated in clinical training opportunities abroad (2014-2020)
