Nippon Medical School, Private medical university in Sendagi district, Tokyo, Japan
Nippon Medical School is a private medical university in the Sendagi district of Tokyo, Japan, dedicated to training doctors and healthcare professionals. Four affiliated hospitals across the city serve as training sites where students develop clinical skills under real working conditions.
Tai Hasegawa opened the institution in 1876 as Saisei Gakusha, creating the first private medical school in Japan aside from the University of Tokyo. The institution founded Japan's first medical emergency center in 1977, which later gained recognition as an Advanced Critical Care Center.
The school sits in the Sendagi district and carries a name meaning 'Japanese Medical School,' a direct reference to its national identity. Students and teachers now work closely with the affiliated clinics, blending theory and everyday medical practice throughout the campus.
Visitors should keep in mind this is an active medical teaching institution where study and clinical work take place daily. The main campus is located in Sendagi district, while the four affiliated clinics are distributed across other locations in Tokyo.
Seventeen dormitory rooms are available for international students joining the four-week programs, easing stays and exchanges. These facilities allow participants to live near campus while completing practical training in the clinics.
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