Special Programs
Clinical Exchange Program with Japanese Medical Institutions
Japanese medical institutions are showing a renewed interest in general medicine. To promote and develop peer interactions between our two countries, Stanford is initiating a 1 week exchange program with hospitals in Japan. The program is led by clinical associate professor, Haruko Akatsu, MD, MS.
Akatsu directed a similar program for 6 years at the University of Pittsburgh, prior to coming to Stanford in September, 2008. She sent more than 30 residents, fellows, and faculty to Japan as teaching professors and invited more than 100 Japanese medical students, residents and faculty to the workshops in the U.S.
Key Aspects of the Stanford-Japan Exchange
Objective
- Promote clinical medicine exchange and experience the standards, methods, and practice styles that maintain the highest level of clinical quality
Expectation
- Discuss clinical cases under management, make bedside rounds and conduct teaching rounds and morning report
- Build on Japanese institutions interest in general medicine teaching
Details
- Length of Stay: Typically one week
- Expenses: Air, hotel, and meals are covered by the host institutions
Available Opportunities in 2010
- Yao Tokushukai Hospital, Osaka (Nov. 2009)
- Muribushi Residency Program, Okinawa (after June 2009)
- University of Tokushima (October 2009)
- Wakayama Medical University (dates tbd)
Contact:
Haruko Akatsu, MD, MS (click to email)
Clinical Associate Professor
Division of Endocrinology, Gerontology and Metabolism
Office: 650-721-2136
Page: 23357