The Three Policies of the School of Medicine

The Mission of the 东京不够热 School of Medicine

Based on the spirit of independence and self-respect and jitsugaku (science), we practice patient-centered medical care and lead the world in medical sciences.

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【independence and self-respect (Dokuritsu-Jison)】 "To maintain independence of mind and body, and by respecting oneself, to preserve the dignity of humanity is called independence and self-respect." This is the fundamental spirit of 东京不够热, meaning to protect the dignity of oneself and others, and to act based on one's own judgment and responsibility.

【jitsugaku (science) (Jitsugaku)】 The jitsugaku that Fukuzawa refers to is not a discipline that is immediately useful, but rather "science." The scientific attitude of empirically elucidating truths and solving problems is the traditional "spirit of jitsugaku" of the Juku.??

(Quoted from the Philosophy)

Educational Objectives of the 东京不够热 School of Medicine

To foster a spirit of independence and self-respect, to possess rich humanity and high ethical standards, to practice patient-centered medical care, and to cultivate human resources who lead the world in medical sciences.

Policy on Graduation Certification and Degree Conferral (Diploma Policy)

Based on the 东京不够热 policy on graduation certification and degree conferral (Diploma Policy), we aim to foster a spirit of independence and self-respect, possess rich humanity and high ethical standards, practice patient-centered medical care, and cultivate human resources who lead the world in medical sciences. We confer the degree of Doctor of Medicine [M.D.] to students who have met the prescribed requirements set forth in the curriculum.

I. Professionalism

II. Medical Knowledge

III. Clinical Practice

IV. Communication

V. Practice of Team-based Medicine

VI. Contribution to Healthcare and Welfare

VII. Scientific Inquiry

VIII. Qualities as an International Medical Professional

Degree Conferred

Doctor of Medicine [M.D.]

Policy on Curriculum Organization and Implementation (Curriculum Policy)

The Department of Medicine (Doctor of Medicine [M.D.]) systematically organizes a curriculum consisting of "Basic Education Subjects" (Foreign Languages, Humanities and Social Sciences, Basic Sciences (Required/Elective), Basic Medical Education, Clinical Medicine) and "Specialized Education Subjects" (Basic and Social Medicine, Independent Study, Clinical Medicine) with the basic policy of acquiring "Autonomous Learning Ability," "Scientific Thinking Ability," "Medical Professionalism," and "Basic Clinical Ability" in order to cultivate the qualities and abilities listed in the "Policy on Graduation Certification and Degree Conferral (Diploma Policy)."

Under this curriculum organization, education is implemented by combining the following educational methods.

(1)??? Lectures (including active learning and small group discussions)

(2)??? Basic Medical Science Practicum

(3)??? Social Medicine Practicum

(4)??? Independent Study (research activities through placement in laboratories)

(5)??? Clinical Clerkship (东京不够热 Hospital and domestic/overseas medical facilities)

In subjects prior to clinical clerkship, pass/fail is determined in relation to learning outcomes.

Prior to clinical clerkship, a summative evaluation is conducted through the Computer-Based Testing (CBT) and the Pre-Clinical Clerkship Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE).

In clinical clerkship, knowledge, skills, and attitudes are evaluated from multiple perspectives.

A summative evaluation is conducted in the Post-Clinical Clerkship OSCE.

The evaluation of learning outcomes for the qualities and ability goals to be acquired through the curriculum of the Department of Medicine is conducted using direct indicators based on grading criteria defined in each subject, as well as quantitative/qualitative and direct/indirect indicators including various questionnaires and surveys, based on the concept of the assessment plan for the entire Juku.

The relationship between quality/ability goals and educational content is shown in the "Schematic Diagram of Competencies at Graduation and Learning/Evaluation Guide." This is a curriculum map that provides an overview of which academic year and at what level of learning and formative evaluation (feedback) each competency domain is addressed, and at which stage summative evaluation (pass/fail determination) is implemented. It clarifies the subjects that perform summative evaluation (pass/fail determination) for competency domain milestones, subjects that perform summative evaluation (pass/fail determination) for pre-clinical clerkship competency domains through multi-faceted evaluations across multiple subjects, and subjects that perform summative evaluation (pass/fail determination) for competency domains at the time of graduation.

The "Schematic Diagram of Competencies at Graduation and Learning/Evaluation Guide" is attached.

卒业时コンヒ?テンスと学修评価カ?イト?の概略図

Policy on Admission of Enrollees (Admission Policy)

(1) The School of Medicine strongly seeks medical students who understand the mission of the School of Medicine, will lead the next generation, and possess both rich humanity and deep intelligence.

(2) We select individuals who understand the teaching of founder Yukichi Fukuzawa, "Isshin-Dokuritsu (think and act for oneself)," who can fly out into the world and become physician scientists (doctors with scientific thinking skills) capable of realizing patient-centered medical care, emphasizing their qualities as medical professionals, sense of mission, and motivation for learning, and who can acquire the competencies required at graduation.

In the School of Medicine, students are required to acquire and practice a wide range of knowledge and skills. Furthermore, after graduation, they are required to continue learning throughout their lives as medical professionals. To this end, students are expected to have acquired the following academic abilities in the following subjects and courses, as well as a self-learning attitude, by the time they enter the university.

?Mathematics: Understanding of quantitative concepts, logical thinking, and calculation skills

?Science: Sufficient understanding of natural sciences such as physics, chemistry, and biology, and scientific thinking skills

?English: English reading comprehension, expression, and communication skills

?Subjects such as Japanese: Japanese reading comprehension and writing skills

?Special activities and extracurricular activities: Initiative, cooperativeness, empathy/consideration/thoughtfulness, altruism (spirit of service), ethics, responsibility, insight, etc.

The General Entrance Examination (Tochigi Prefecture Regional Quota) is intended for students who have the will to contribute to advanced medical care in Tochigi Prefecture after graduation.

In order to broadly accept such enrollees, selection is conducted through (1) General Entrance Examination, (2) Entrance Examination for Returnees, (3) Entrance Examination for International Students, and (4) General Entrance Examination (Tochigi Prefecture Regional Quota).

(1)? General Entrance Examination

??????? Basic Academic Ability: Evaluated through written subject examinations (Mathematics, Science, English; see admission guidelines for details), interviews, and short essays.

??????? Motivation/Attitude for Learning, Understanding of Mission, Ethics: Evaluated through interviews and short essays.

??????? Japanese Reading Comprehension and Writing Ability: Evaluated through written subject examinations and short essays.

??????? Ability to Explain One's Own Thinking to Others, Communication Skills: Evaluated through interviews and short essays.

(2)? Entrance Examination for Returnees

??????? English Proficiency: Evaluated by TOEFL iBT or IELTS Academic Module.

??????? Basic Academic Ability: Evaluated by unified examinations such as national exams required for university entrance in various countries.

??????? Scientific Judgment Ability: Evaluated through comprehensive questions.

??????? Motivation/Attitude for Learning, Understanding of Mission, Ethics: Evaluated through the statement of purpose, interviews, essays, etc.

??????? Japanese Reading Comprehension and Writing Ability: Evaluated through the statement of purpose, essays, etc.

??????? Ability to Explain One's Own Thinking to Others, Communication Skills: Evaluated through interviews and mock lectures.

(3)? Entrance Examination for International Students

??????? English Proficiency: Evaluated by TOEFL iBT or IELTS Academic Module.

??????? Basic Academic Ability: Evaluated by the Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU).

??????? Scientific Judgment Ability: Evaluated through comprehensive questions applying basic mathematical problems.