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Department of Health Care Medicine

Department of Health Care Medicine

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Department of Health Care Medicine

In Japan, population aging and decline in birth rate are rapidly progressing. This not only impacts the social system but also places a significant burden on the aging population because of disease. To address these societal changes, it is crucial to have an active aging society where older adults can contribute to the society throughout their lives and extend their healthy lifespan. Furthermore, managing the health of the working-age population benefits not only the employees but also the employing organizations and companies, ultimately contributing to the maintenance of the next generation's social infrastructure. Therefore, carrying out health management studies is essential.

Medical School Education: For students in medical schools, the education is not only about acquiring medical knowledge but also about recognizing their roles as future physicians in the society. The latter is a crucial process during which students learn the fundamental qualities necessary to become doctors, and cultivate the mindset to develop in the future. In courses related to health management, preventive medicine, and epidemiology, students cover various topics in health management. The learning goal for medical students is to integrate diverse medical knowledge, including clinical medicine, on the basis of foundational medical principles with health management, and develop strong problem-solving abilities.

Graduate School Education: The significance of graduate education lies in fostering the acquisition of scientific methodologies, critical thinking, deep knowledge, and strong ethical values. Therefore, graduate students aim to excel in cutting-edge medical research within their specialized fields, ultimately assuming leadership roles.

Research Themes:

  1. Studies on lifestyle-related diseases
  2. Research utilizing large data on chronic kidney disease
  3. Investigation of autoimmune gastritis
  4. Research on Helicobacter pylori infection