Showa Medical University, Private medical university in Tokyo, Japan.
This private institution for health sciences trains doctors, dentists, pharmacists, and nurses across several sites in Tokyo, Yamanashi, and Kanagawa Prefectures. Each site includes lecture halls, laboratories, and facilities for hands-on student training.
Dr. Shunsuke Kamijo established Showa Medical School in 1928, which transformed into Showa Medical University in 1946 and finally became Showa University in 1964.
First-year students live together for a full year on a campus in Fujiyoshida, meeting peers from medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, and nursing. This shared year creates a foundation for later collaboration across health professions.
Eight affiliated hospitals in Tokyo and Yokohama offer visitors a view of clinical education and healthcare delivery. Campus tours are available by prior arrangement and show the teaching and research facilities.
The number of students per teacher is among the lowest worldwide, allowing for close guidance. Small groups encourage direct contact between learners and instructors during lessons.
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