Educational Policy of the Medical School（Bachelor's Degree Courses）
Fundamental Educational Goals
The Medical School's primary mission is to develop excellent healthcare professionals and medical researchers. Drawing from our established research foundation, students' abilities are fostered to actively acquire scientific reasoning and advanced medical knowledge and skills. Through close dialogue and discussions with fellow students and faculty, the faculty supports the development of a true sense of humanity, ensuring each individual adheres to medical ethics. Additionally, the faculty aims to cultivate individuals with high comprehensive abilities and character who can play a central role in various medical fields both domestically and internationally.
Exemplary Students
The Medical School identifies the following five core abilities of our exemplary students:
〇 Implementation Ability: active acquisition of scientific thinking methods and advanced medical knowledge
〇 Inquiry Ability: commitment to medical ethics
〇 Communication Ability: effective collaboration and dialogue
〇 Specialized Ability: comprehensive medical expertise
〇 Liberal Arts Ability: rich humanity and character
Exemplary students aim to become pioneering practitioners in medicine and health sciences who can continuously grow and flexibly apply their specialized knowledge and skills with a high sense of ethics to protect and promote human well-being.
Pioneering practitioners in the field of medicine who can flexibly and continuously grow, applying their specialized knowledge and skills accurately with a high sense of ethics to protect and promote the well-being of people.
Based on the above “Educational Policy” of the Medical School, the educational policy of the Faculty of Medicine is as follows.
Educational Policy of the Faculty of Medicine, Medical School
Fundamental Educational Goals
The Medical School’s Faculty of Medicine’s primary mission is to develop excellent clinicians and medical researchers. Building on our established research foundation, students' ability is fostered to master scientific thinking and acquire advanced medical knowledge and skills. Ethical and compassionate medical professionals who earn society's trust are developed through close dialogue and discussions with fellow students and faculty and through lifelong learning. Additionally, the faculty aims to cultivate individuals with outstanding abilities and character who can serve as leaders in various fields both domestically and internationally.
Exemplary Students
Under the fundamental educational goals of the Medical School, the Faculty of Medicine identifies the following five core abilities of our exemplary students:
〇 Implementation Ability: actively connecting with others and addressing medical and healthcare challenges
〇 Inquiry Ability: perceiving life and phenomena objectively and identifying medical and healthcare issues
〇 Communication Ability: collaborating and learning together with others in medicine and healthcare
〇 Specialized Ability: acquiring fundamental and systematic expertise needed for regional and global healthcare
〇 Liberal Arts Ability: maintaining active interest in medicine, healthcare, and society while developing lifelong learning habits
Through these abilities, the faculty aims to cultivate pioneering medical practitioners who can continuously grow and flexibly apply their specialized knowledge and skills with a high sense of ethics to protect and promote human well-being.
Pioneering practitioners in the field of medicine who can flexibly and continuously grow, applying their specialized knowledge and skills accurately with a high sense of ethics to protect and promote the well-being of people.
The faculty will foster individuals to develop the following five abilities:
〇 The implementation ability to connect with others and tackle medical and healthcare challenges.
〇 Inquiry ability to observe biological processes and clinical phenomena objectively and identify medical and healthcare issues.
〇 The communication ability to connect with others and learn together in the field of medicine and healthcare.
〇 The specialized ability to acquire the fundamental and systematic medical expertise required by regional and global healthcare.
〇 The ability to maintain an interest in medicine, healthcare, and society, and to make learning a habit.
Policy for Graduation Certification and Degree Awarding (Degree Policy)
In order to develop exemplary students, the Faculty of Medicine awards degrees to students who have studied for the prescribed period of time, earned the credits required for graduation. and acquired the following competences.
Abilities acquired: Implementation Ability, Inquiry Ability, Communication Ability, Specialized Ability, Liberal Arts Ability
【Implementation Ability】The implementation ability to connect with others and tackle medical and healthcare challenges
The ability to act proactively with a high sense of ethics to address diverse medical challenges as healthcare professionals and medical researchers, both locally and internationally.
【Inquiry Ability】The inquiry ability to objectively observe biological phenomena and identify challenges in medicine and healthcare
As healthcare professionals and medical researchers, the ability to constantly examine and address issues from academic and multifaceted perspectives to continuously improve the quality of healthcare.
【Communication Ability】 The ability to connect and learn collaboratively with others in medicine and healthcare
As healthcare providers and medical researchers, the ability to enhance mutual understanding across differences through empathetic dialogue, active listening, and other varied communication methods.
【Specialized Ability】The fundamental and systematic expertise required for regional and global medicine and healthcare
The ability to acquire and flexibly apply foundational knowledge and skills in their specialized field at a high level and to apply them as necessary as healthcare professionals and medical researchers.
【Liberal Arts Ability】The ability to maintain an interest in medicine, healthcare, and society, and to make learning a habit
As healthcare providers and medical researchers, the ability to maintain curiosity about diverse healthcare issues both locally and globally, continuously learning to develop rich humanity and deep cultural understanding.
Policy for Curriculum Planning and Implementation (Curriculum Policy)
In order to develop individuals who have mastered the abilities set out in the Policy for Graduation Certification and Degree Awarding (Degree Policy), the Faculty of Medicine organizes and implements curricula based on the following educational policies and principles.
Education Implementation Policy
The faculty provides education that develops students' ability to engage in lifelong, self-directed learning for the practice of medicine and healthcare in a sustainable society.
Education Principles
An educational approach is utilized which emphasizes student competency development over content delivery, offering the following curriculum through active and collaborative learning in medicine and healthcare.
【General Education】
General education aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary for dialogue and collaboration with people who hold different perspectives, providing a practical curriculum that encourages students to learn from one another, grow together, and create together.
【Specialized Education】
The faculty provides systematic medical education that enables students to gain deep understanding while offering opportunities to integrate knowledge across specialties and engage in collaborative creation.
Through collaborative peer learning, the curriculum enables students to acquire both interdisciplinary knowledge and skills that broaden their perspective, and systematic, fundamental medical knowledge that builds their expertise.
【Language Education】
Education is provided to develop English language skills necessary for living in a global society as healthcare professionals and medical researchers.
In addition to foundational foreign language courses that develop comprehensive English skills—integrating listening, reading, speaking, and writing—and cultural understanding, our curriculum offers opportunities to study specialized medical subjects in English. Furthermore, opportunities are created to learn medical English not only through regular coursework but also through extracurricular activities.
Educational Methods
The aforementioned educational content is provided in the following ways.
(1) Educational methods that proactively expand students’ potential are used.
General, specialized, and language education enhances students’ potential by utilizing collaborative methods which increase understanding.
(2) An educational system is offered that takes full advantage of the unique features of the university.
Across all courses in the Faculty of Medicine, an educational framework is implemented where students focus on their own specializations while engaging with various other disciplines—thinking, working, creating, and growing together.
(3) Practical educational programs tailored to student growth are provided.
Throughout the undergraduate program, students are offered practical learning experiences connected to our region and the world, such as internships, practicums, and research opportunities in medical settings both domestically and internationally.
Academic Performance Evaluation Policy
The academic performance of each student is strictly evaluated.
In the Faculty of Medicine, the standards and methods for evaluating course performance are clearly specified in the syllabus in advance, and academic achievements are assessed based on these criteria.
Extracurricular Education Policy
Students are provided with extracurricular activities to enable them to understand their personal development beyond classroom learning.
Policy for Acceptance of Students (Admission Policy)
Medical SchoolEducational Policy of the Faculty of Health Sciences, Medical School
Fundamental Educational Goals
The most important mission of the Faculty of Health Sciences, Medical School, is to provide enhanced training for highly skilled healthcare professionals and researchers. Building on our established research foundation, students' ability is fostered to master scientific thinking and acquire advanced medical knowledge and skills. Ethical and compassionate medical professionals who earn society's trust are developed through close dialogue and discussions with fellow students and faculty and through lifelong learning. Additionally, the faculty aims to cultivate individuals with outstanding abilities and character who can serve as leaders in various fields both domestically and internationally.
Exemplary Students
Under the fundamental educational goals of the Medical School, the Faculty of Health Sciences, identifies the following five core abilities of our exemplary students:
〇 Implementation Ability: actively connecting with others and addressing medical and healthcare challenges
〇 Inquiry Ability: perceiving life and phenomena objectively and identifying medical and healthcare issues
〇 Communication Ability: collaborating and learning together with others in medicine and healthcare
〇 Specialized Ability: acquiring fundamental and systematic expertise needed for regional and global healthcare
〇 Liberal Arts Ability: maintaining active interest in medicine, healthcare, and society while developing lifelong learning habits
Through these abilities, the faculty aims to cultivate pioneering practitioners in the fields of healthcare and public health who can continuously grow and flexibly apply their specialized knowledge and skills with a high sense of ethics to protect and promote human well-being.
Pioneering practitioners in the fields of healthcare and public health who can flexibly and continuously grow, applying their specialized knowledge and skills accurately with a high sense of ethics to protect and promote the well-being of people.
The faculty will foster individuals to develop the following five abilities:
〇 Implementation ability to tackle challenges as leaders in healthcare and public health.
〇 Inquiry ability to observe biological processes and clinical phenomena objectively and identify healthcare and public health issues.
〇 Communication ability to connect with others and learn together in the field of healthcare and public health.
〇 Specialized ability to meet the foundational and systematic demands of healthcare and public health in the local and global contexts.
〇 Liberal arts ability to maintain continuous curiosity and learning for the realization of humane healthcare.
Policy for Graduation Certification and Degree Awarding (Degree Policy)
In order to develop exemplary students, the Faculty of Health Sciences awards degrees to students who have studied for the prescribed period of time, earned the credits required for graduation. and acquired the following competences.
Abilities acquired: Implementation Ability, Inquiry Ability, Communication Ability, Specialized Ability, Liberal Arts Ability
【Implementation Ability】Implementation ability to tackle problem-solving challenges as leaders in healthcare and public health
As an individual and as a member of a healthcare team, the ability to act proactively with a high sense of ethics, leading the times and society, to solve diverse medical challenges in the region and the world.
【Inquiry Ability】The inquiry ability to objectively observe biological phenomena and identify healthcare and public health issues
As a highly skilled healthcare professional and researcher, the ability to constantly identify issues from an academic and multifaceted perspective to continuously improve the quality and enhancement of healthcare.
【Communication Ability】Communication ability to connect with others and learn together in the field of healthcare and public health
As a highly skilled healthcare professional and researcher, the ability to enhance mutual understanding across differences through empathetic dialogue, active listening, and other varied communication methods.
【Specialized Ability】Specialized ability to meet the foundational and systematic demands of healthcare and public health in the local and global contexts
As a highly skilled healthcare professional and researcher, the ability to acquire and flexibly apply foundational knowledge and skills in their specialized field at a high level and to apply them as necessary in healthcare.
【Liberal Arts Ability】Liberal arts ability to maintain continuous curiosity and learning for the realization of humane healthcare
As a highly skilled healthcare professional and researcher, the ability to maintain continuous curiosity and learning, with a focus on diverse healthcare and public health issues in the region and the world, and to develop a rich cultural foundation for humane healthcare.
Policy for Curriculum Planning and Implementation (Curriculum Policy)
In order to develop individuals who have mastered the abilities set out in the Policy for Graduation Certification and Degree Awarding (Degree Policy), the Faculty of Health Sciences organizes and implements curricula based on the following educational policies and principles.
Education Implementation Policy
The faculty provides education that develops students' ability to engage in lifelong, self-directed learning in order to implement healthcare and medical practices in a sustainable society.
Education Principles
An educational approach is utilized which emphasizes student competency development over content delivery, offering the following curriculum through active and collaborative learning in healthcare and medicine.
【General Education】
General education aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary for dialogue and collaboration with people who hold different perspectives, providing a practical curriculum that encourages students to learn from one another, grow together, and create together.
【Specialized Education】
The faculty provides a curriculum where students develop their skills and knowledge through mutual learning and competition with their peers. This includes interdisciplinary knowledge and skills that enrich their own thinking, as well as systematic and standardized knowledge and skills in medical and healthcare fields that help build their expertise.
【Language Education】
Education is provided to develop English language skills necessary for living in a global society as advanced healthcare professionals and researchers. In addition to introductory foreign language courses that focus on integrated skills (listening, reading, speaking, and writing) and cross-cultural understanding, opportunities are offered to study specialized medical and healthcare subjects in English. Furthermore, opportunities are created to learn medical English not only through regular coursework but also through extracurricular activities.
〔Specific Course Progression〕
The following outlines the specific approach to the “Educational Principles” for General Education, Specialized Education, and Language Education.
1st Year
In addition to general education courses covering foreign languages, research skills, information and mathematical data science, and liberal arts, students learn fundamental knowledge and skills common to each medical specialization through basic specialized courses within the professional curriculum. Furthermore, students study introductions to their respective specializations through specialized courses. Practical training through faculty guidance on understanding both the philosophy and practice of “team-based healthcare,” which is crucial for healthcare professionals, is also a required course. Moreover, throughout the four years starting from the first year, students engage in numerous interprofessional lectures and practical training sessions alongside students from other faculties departments, including Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmaceutical Sciences.
2nd Year
While continuing to study liberal arts courses, students take more courses in their major, including lectures, seminars, and laboratory work, to acquire foundational knowledge and skills in their respective majors. From the second year onward, lectures, seminars, and laboratory work increasingly incorporate learner-centered approaches, with more emphasis on Inquiry-based Learning.
3rd Year
Students begin taking more advanced courses in their major, and in many majors, clinical training at university hospitals and other institutions begins in earnest. Additionally, in several majors, seminars where students learn the basics of research under the guidance of a supervising professor start in the latter half of the third year. Moreover, during the 2nd to 4th years, opportunities are provided to take on long-term off-campus activities such as study abroad and internships, utilizing the four-term system.
4th Year
In parallel with practical training, students complete their graduation thesis in research labs assigned to them, working under the guidance of their supervising professors. Furthermore, in the common courses offered across medical-related faculties, students are provided with opportunities to learn about the latest developments and practices in healthcare from different perspectives than those encountered during clinical training, further enhancing their expertise. In the latter half of the fourth year, national examinations for the professional qualifications targeted by each major (such as nurses, public health nurses, radiologic technologists, clinical laboratory technologists, etc.) are held, and most students take the exams for the professions they aim to enter. The curriculum is designed to ensure that students are well-prepared to pass these national exams, reflecting the success of the university education provided.
Educational Methods
The aforementioned educational content is provided in the following ways.
(1) Educational methods are used to help students proactively expand their potential.
General education, specialized education, and language education are provided in ways that enable students to expand their potential by understanding others and learning from one another.
(2) An educational system is offered that takes full advantage of the unique features of the university.
For all courses in the Faculty of Health Sciences, an educational framework is implemented where students focus on their own specializations while engaging with various other disciplines—thinking, working, creating, and growing together.
(3) Practical educational programs tailored to the development of the students are provided.
Students are offered practical learning experiences such as internships, practicums, and research opportunities, both domestically and internationally, in medical settings connected to their region and the world.
Academic Performance Evaluation Policy
The academic performance of each student is strictly evaluated.
In the Faculty of Health Sciences, the standards and methods for evaluating course performance are clearly specified in the syllabus in advance, and academic achievements are assessed based on these criteria.
Extracurricular Education Policy
Students are provided with extracurricular activities to enable them to understand their personal development beyond classroom learning.