In principle, doctors who wish to receive late-stage training at a hospital affiliated with the Department of Gastroenterology of Osaka University are required to submit the following documentsAdmission up to the second year of initial residencyWe ask that you please contact us at the following address. If you are interested in joining the Bureau, please inquire through the "Inquiries about Joining the Bureau or Visiting" link at the bottom of this page.
The Department of Gastroenterology at Osaka University has more than 900 alumni members, making it one of the largest organizations in Japan, and more than 20 doctors join the department every year. The Department of Gastroenterology and its affiliated hospitals work together to provide medical care, research, and education in the field of gastroenterology, but the number of patients with gastrointestinal diseases is increasing and the need for gastroenterologists is high.
It does not matter what university the applicant has attended, nor does it matter at all which hospital he or she received their initial training at. The hospital at which you will receive your late-stage training is decided fairly, respecting the wishes of each individual who joins our department. We look forward to the participation of young physicians who are willing to make daily efforts to improve their medical care and research for the benefit of patients suffering from illnesses.
To Medical Students and Residents
The Department of Gastroenterology at Osaka University is committed to training young physicians who will lead the future of medicine. Our goal is to nurture first-rate physicians with solid skills as clinicians and scientific perspectives in an environment with an abundant number of cases and cutting-edge research.
We welcome doctors who have various dreams, such as "I want to be active at the forefront of clinical practice" or "I want to conduct world-class research. We invite you to join us and dive into the fascinating world of gastroenterology.
The Department of Gastroenterology, Osaka University offers training programs, including two years of clinical training after graduation from the School of Medicine, for obtaining a specialist in internal medicine, gastroenterology, or other specialty fields. This page introduces those training programs and the admission system to the Department of Gastroenterology.
training program
initial clinical training
The two-year initial training will be conducted either at Osaka University Hospital (Osaka University Hospital) or at an Osaka University affiliated hospital. There is also the option of “sabbatical” training for one year at a time. The hospital for training is determined by the matching system for clinical training of physicians.
Major training (late-stage training and specialized training)
Trainees enter the Osaka University Internal Medicine Program and receive specialized training in internal medicine and gastroenterology. The first three years of training will be conducted at affiliated hospitals as the second stage of training (in principle, two years at the core hospital and one year at an affiliated hospital). The training hospital will be adjusted to meet the applicant's request as much as possible.
After completing the second semester of training, there will be one year of specialty training at Osaka University Hospital. Although this specialty training at Osaka University Hospital is not mandatory, it is a year in which you will learn many skills and knowledge from each other and from doctors who have returned from various facilities, and you will also be able to teach new residents, thus completing your specialty training.
After completion of major training
After completion of your training, you are free to decide whether you wish to enter graduate school (gastroenterology) or continue your clinical practice as a full-time staff member of the Department of Gastroenterology of an affiliated hospital. Graduate school is entered after completion of specialized training, and the four-year graduate school is a precious time in your life as a physician when you can use your time most freely and with your own ideas. It is also during this period that your ability to think logically is cultivated in a privileged environment. In order to be in a leadership position in the future, we strongly recommend that you go on to graduate school. After obtaining your degree, you have the option of continuing your research (or studying abroad), education, and practice at Osaka University, or joining the clinical staff of an affiliated hospital.
In addition, both basic and clinical research is highly welcome for graduate or subsequent research. Recently, research using biological samples and multicenter collaborative research using data from a large number of patients have been progressing. Even if you do not go on to graduate school but continue clinical practice at an affiliated hospital after completing specialized training, you can obtain a degree through the doctoral thesis system if your research results are compiled.
initial clinical training
Osaka University Hospital, 2nd year
Affiliated Hospital 2 years
1 year at Osaka University Hospital + 1 year at an affiliated hospital
Major Training
(Late stage training and specialized training)
Osaka University Internal Medicine Specialty Training Program
latter-stage training
2 years at a core hospital + 1 year at an affiliated hospital
Specialized training (upon request)
Osaka University Hospital, 1st year
Graduate and Clinical Training
The path to becoming a research physician or an advanced specialist
Graduate School (4-year doctoral program)
Affiliated Hospital Staff
Doctor of Philosophy
Study Abroad
Initial clinical training at Osaka University Hospital
Abundant number of cases and hospital beds
The department has a fixed number of 49 beds and handles approximately 1,500 inpatients per year.
The program provides experience in advanced and diverse cases such as gastrointestinal cancer, chronic liver disease, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and rare diseases such as genetic disorders, etc., which only a university hospital can provide.
Generous guidance system
Ward care is provided under the supervision of ward physicians who are 6-8 years post-graduates, supervisors (ward chiefs and deputy chiefs) of each medical group, and ward managers (ward medical directors), allowing residents to focus on their medical care with peace of mind.
Through the conference, you will learn diagnostic skills and the process of deciding on a treatment plan.
Admission to the Bureau
Recommendations for Graduate School
Those of you who have completed five years of clinical training have already laid a solid foundation as a clinician. Continuing on the path of clinical practice is, of course, one option. On the other hand, how about taking this milestone as a chance to change your perspective and consider going on to graduate school?
The four years you spend in graduate school is a precious time in your long career as a physician when you can use your time freely and with your own ideas. The logical thinking and problem-solving skills cultivated through research are not limited to the writing of research papers, but will surely be useful in daily clinical decision making, team medicine, and future management. In addition, while engaging in research, you may unexpectedly become fascinated with research itself and open up new career possibilities.
In the long life of a physician, it is never a waste to stop and take a detour for a while. This experience will surely become an invaluable asset that will support your future practice and career. If you are at all interested, please consider entering graduate school.
Extensive case studies
The program provides experience in a wide range of cases, from intractable diseases to highly specialized treatments that only a university hospital can provide.
studying abroad (usu. at university level)
We actively encourage and support students to study abroad at leading research institutions.
Inquiry about admission and visit
We welcome initial residents, residents, and medical students to visit our hospital and consult with us about joining our department at any time.
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