International Exchange
International Exchange
Under the School policy ‘Live Locally, Grow Globally’, our Graduate School of Medicine, Division of Health Sciences/Faculty of Medicine, School of Allied Health Sciences promote international collaborative research and academic exchange.
So far we have concluded inter-faculty partnership agreements with the universities of 11 countries; England, Finland, Hungary, America, South Korea, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia. One of the international collaborative research projects examines the prevalence of behavioral psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD), in the East Asian countries where population aging has been increasingly accelerated. This project will further explore factors associated with BPSD, with cooperation of partner universities including Ewha Womans University (South Korea), Chiang Mai University (Thailand), Tzu Chi University of Science and Technology (Taiwan) and Southern Medical University (China). Meanwhile, more and more faculties and students from East Asian countries visit and stay at our School for study/research purposes.
As one of the main opportunities of student exchange, we have organized two-week Summer School since 2016, in July or August. Almost 20 partnership graduate students participate in this program which gives a variety of lectures and medical/welfare site visits. Recently, co-organized by one of the social welfare corporations, and with assistance of local hospitals/day service centers/community general support centers/library, this program enjoys a high reputation amongst the partner universities. During the program, the participants could also enjoy Japanese culture through ‘welcome party’, ‘tea ceremony’, ‘kimono’ experiences.
Summer Program 2023
Universiti Sains Malaysia visits OU
List of International Academic Exchange Agreements
| Country | Partner Schools | Date Concluded |
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Europe |
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| U.K | University of East Anglia, School of Health Sciences | 2019.3 |
| Finland | University of Oulu,Faculty of Medicine,Department of Nursing and Health Administration | 2007.8 |
| Hungary | Semmerweis University, Faculty of Health Sciences | 2020.3 |
North America |
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| America | Beckman Research Institute and City of Hope National Medical Center | 2020.5 |
Asia |
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| Korea | Ewha Womans University,Division of Nursing Science,College of Health Science | 2002.11 |
| Daegu Gyeongbuk institute of Science and Technology, Graduate School, Department of Robotics and Mechatronics Engineering | 2017.1 | |
| Chonnam University, Graduate School of Engineering, Department of Artificial Intelligence Convergence | 2019.3 | |
| China | Southern Medical University | 2010.11 |
| Ma'anshan University | 2016.8 | |
| Hong Kong | University of Hong Kong, School of Nursing | 2018.7 |
| Taiwan | Tzu Chi University of Science and Technology, College of Nursing | 2013.7 |
| Taipei Medical University,College of Nursing | 2013.11 | |
| Thailand | Mahidol University, Ramathibodi School of Nursing | 2022.4 |
| Indonesia | Health Polytec Ministry of Health of Jacarta III | 2019.1 |
| Universitas Andalas, Faculty of Medicine October | 2023.10 | |
| Malaysia | Universiti Sans Malaysia | 2023.3 |
(4/1/2024)
Foreign Students in our School
| Country | School/Faculties | Graduate School | Non-regular students | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master | Doctor | ||||
| China | 0 | 10 | 14 | 1 | 25 |
| Cameroon | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Laos | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Thailand | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 0 | 10 | 15 | 4 | 29 |
(as of April 12, 2024)
International Activities
- From the International Exchange Center2024/11/20New
- From the International Exchange Center2024/11/05
- From the International Exchange Center2024/10/02
- From the International Exchange Center2024/09/25
- From the International Exchange Center2024/09/25
- From the International Exchange Center2024/09/11
Overseas study report: Summer program at Mahidol University, Thailand 2024
- From the International Exchange Center2024/09/06
- From the International Exchange Center2024/08/28
- From the International Exchange Center2024/08/21
- From the International Exchange Center2024/08/21
- From the International Exchange Center2024/08/09
- From the International Exchange Center2024/08/09
- From the International Exchange Center2024/07/31
Academic Presentation Workshop with Researchers from University of California San Francisco, U.S.A.
- From the International Exchange Center2024/07/29
- From the International Exchange Center2024/07/29
- From the International Exchange Center2024/07/16
The 30th Global Seminar by Foreign Researcher in Takatsuki High school
- From the International Exchange Center2024/06/26
- From the International Exchange Center2024/06/03
City of Hope National Medical Center Beckman Institute Professor Hui Special Lecture
- From the International Exchange Center2024/05/28
Program report on a medical student of Mahidol University at Division of Health Sciences
- From the International Exchange Center2024/05/22
- From other laboratories2023/05/01
- Scoping Review Seminar : Understanding the Concept in Evidence Based Health Care
April 12, 2024 -
Dr Patraporn Bhatarasakoon, Professor at Chiang Mai University and Director of the JBI Excellence Center, Thailand, was invited by Dr. Yamakawa, Director of The Japan Centre for Evidence Based Practice, to give a basic seminar on understanding concepts in Evidence Based Health Care, entitled ‘Scoping Review Seminar’ and held in a hybrid format .
In the recent literature reviews, including scoping reviews, we often see incorrect methods being used, and this was an opportunity for the methodology to be explained in an easy-to-understand manner.
More than one hundred and thirty teachers and graduate students from inside and outside the country participated in this three-hour long, productive, large-scale seminar.
Click here for the Seminar handout
- Scoping Review Seminar : Understanding the Concept in Evidence Based Health Care
- From the International Exchange CenterFrom other laboratories2024/04/19
Geant4 Tour 2024
March 21 -April 2, 2024 - From the International Exchange Center2024/04/17
- From the International Exchange Center2024/04/16
Visit from the National Union of Midwives Association and Taiwan Midwives Association
- From the International Exchange Center2024/04/16
Academic exchange report：A student visiting from Semmelweis University
- From the International Exchange Center2024/04/16
- From the International Exchange Center2024/04/16
Study abroad report: A UOsaka student to Semmelweis University
- From the International Exchange Center2024/03/25
Special Lecture by Prof. Sungha Park, Internal Medicine of Yonsei University
- From the International Exchange Center2024/03/25
- From the International Exchange Center2024/03/05
Dr. Mak gave a Special Lecture entitled “Young researchers, studying and working abroad! ”
- From the International Exchange Center2024/03/05
- From the International Exchange Center2024/03/05
Students from Yonsei University, Korea, visited as part of the CAMPUS Asia Program
- From the International Exchange Center2024/03/05
- From the International Exchange Center2023/11/17
- From the International Exchange Center2023/10/25
- From other laboratories 2023/9/28－10/9
- Two graduate students visit professors at the University of California for the ongoing collaborative study
September 28 - October 9, 2023 -
With the support of OU Cross-Boundary Innovation Program, two graduates from our Community Nursing Unit visited University of California, School of Public Health and School of Nursing.
The following is a brief report of what they have learned about the realities of the medical and long-term care field in the United States.- Many university officials were friendly. Relationships between students and faculties were more frank than in Japan, yet they respected each other, and their relationship seemed very good.
- In the aspect of medical care and welfare for the elderly, lifestyles differed depending on their economic situation. As the population was not aging as rapidly as in Japan, the social security system for the elderly, such as day care services and home-visit bathing, was not as extensive. On the other hand, we found some good points such as senior centers where people can go even before they need nursing care, and can experience various activities free of charge (donations are acceptable). It was also found that volunteer workers are much more numerous than in Japan, providing opportunities for social participation even after retirement.
- At the senior center specialized for Japanese-Americans (JSEI), they were able to experience the culture (i.e. Japanese songs, language, and cooking), and enjoy activities with people who share the same roots.
Practice for research presentation at UCSF, School of Nursing
Visit to JSEI, with Ms. Youk (JSEI staff, 2nd from left)
and Prof. Tseng
(UC Berkeley, School of Public Health, 3rd from left)
With the faculties of UC Berkeley/UCSF
from left, Prof. Mock (UCSF), Ms. Ohata (OU),
Assis. Prof. Yeh (UCSF), Prof. Tseng (UC Berkeley),
Ms. Morioka (OU), Prof. Maus (UC Berkeley), and Ms. Fujita (UCSF)
At the interview with a Japanese nurse, Ms. Kawai (center)
- Two graduate students visit professors at the University of California for the ongoing collaborative study
- From the International Exchange Center2023/9/28
- From other laboratories2023/9/19－21
- Our Gerontological Nursing Unit researchers visited University of Oulu
- As part of the OU Cross-Boundary Innovation Program, Dr. Yamakawa and one graduate student from the Gerontological Nursing Unit visited the University of Oulu, one of the partner universities with our Division of Health Sciences. On the first day, at the Research Unit and GNC (Gero Nursing Center), they were introduced to local digital technology education, and also had discussions about building big data using AI. On the second day, they toured the various facilities, including the ‘BUSINESSOULU Company’, which supports the business commencement in Oulu, the ‘Mittlab (Medical Imaging Teaching and Test Laboratory’ equipped inside the hospital for the students working with X-rays and MRIs, and the ‘stomach ward’ specialized only for student education on gastroenterology.
Comments from Dr. Yamakawa:
The University of Oulu, together with the City of Oulu and other stakeholders, is working citywide to bring digital solutions to social issues, and is also achieving substantial results. The same trend is taking place in Japan, but I believe that the graduate was able to have a more concrete image of the project after being exposed to the efforts of the City of Oulu.
- From the International Exchange Center2023/9/8
Onsite Summer Program (organized by Gerontological Nursing) is back after 4 years!
- From the International Exchange Center2023/9/6
- From the International Exchange Center2023/8/18
Delegation including the Vice-Chancellor visits from Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)
- From the International Exchange Center2023/8/9
- From the International Exchange Center2023/8/4
Study visit of master students from Mahidol University, Thailand
- From the International Exchange Center2023/8/4
- From the International Exchange Center2023/7/12
- From the International Exchange Center2023/6/7
- From the International Exchange Center2023/5/10
- From the International Exchange Center2023/4/21
Click here for past international exchange activities
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- 2020 school year
- 2019 school year
- 2018 school year
- 2017-2007 school year
History of academic exchange
Division of Health Sciences, Center for International Academic Programs
Center for International Academic Programs was established in 2009 to promote global academic exchange. The center willingly assists in conducting inter-faculty academic exchange agreements with overseas universities, to realize globalization of students and faculty members. There are variety of short-term programs (2 weeks) for students, hosted by partner universities including Tzu Chi University of Science and Technology, Taipei Medical University and the University of Hong Kong. The Summer School for long-term care for the elderly, organized by a geriatric nursing office, has enjoyed high reputation from partner universities in Asia since 2016. In addition, a new project 'Digital Health Module in postgraduate higher education' was launched in 2018, collaborated with Oulu University, Finland.
The center also supports special lectures given by overseas guest speakers and Japanese researchers of foreign base several times a year.
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