International Exchange | 国際教育研究センター

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About the International Exchange Division

The International Exchange Division provides support in preparing our students to study abroad at our partner institutions. We also provide full support for international students from partner institutions to make their experience here as welcoming and comfortable as possible. Furthermore, to promote the internationalization of Tokyo Medical University (TMU), we have collaboration agreements regarding academic and student exchange with educational and research medical institutions worldwide.

Clinical Clerkship at Tokyo Medical University

Tokyo Medical University accepts overseas students from universities with which we have formal student exchange agreements. The International Exchange Division provides our overseas students with comprehensive support and assistance, starting with application procedures to student life while studying in Japan. We hope our overseas students can deepen their understanding of Japanese culture and people, and enrich their educational experiences while at Tokyo Medical University.

Training Institution

Tokyo Medical University Hospital
Located in Shinjuku, a skyscraper-lined central area of Tokyo, this medical institution provides cutting-edge medical care as a designated advanced treatment hospital. We offer a training program in which students from overseas can spend approximately 2-4 weeks at each hospital department of their choice.
List of clinical electives available at TMU

Eligible Students

Students who are enrolled at a sister school or school with which our university has a student exchange agreement, and who have undergone basic experiences in clinical training.

Training Period

1 – 2 months
Rotation starts on a Monday and ends on a Friday.

Expenses

There are no fees required for the clerkship, and accommodation will be provided at no extra cost.

Application Documents

Please submit the following documents in English to the appropriate department of your university. Please contact the international office at your institution first and have them contact us directly.

Deadline for applications: Please submit relevant documents at least 5 months prior to the requested elective start day.

List of Required Documents

Application Form Application form
Curriculum Vitae
Motivation Letter (Length: 1 A4 page)
Official Academic Transcript
Immunization Form Immunization form
Copy of Passport
Proof of Health Insurance
Proof of Professional Liability Insurance
Digital ID Photograph

Accommodation

Students will stay at the “Cosmo House”, which is located close to Tokyo Medical University Hospital.

Remarks

Please make sure to purchase travel insurance before leaving for Japan. If you need to see a doctor during your stay at TMU, you will first have to pay for the entire cost yourself. Your insurance company will reimburse you in your home country.
Exchange students may borrow the following items from TMU:

-White coats

-IP phone (for hospital use only)

Outline of Clinical Clerkship at TMU

First day of clerkship

Morning: Short orientation and hospital tour.
Afternoon: Clerkship starts in selected rotation department.