Kanazawa Medical UniversityIndex■ Kanazawa Medical University

2■ School of Medicine

3■ Graduate School of Medical Science

4■ School of Nursing

5■ Graduate School of Nursing

6■ Medical Research Institute6■ Kanazawa Medical University Hospital,KMU Himi Municipal Hospital andNorthern Noto Institute for Community Medicine

7■ Campus Map

8■ International Exchange Overview

9■ Cultural Points of Interest inKanazawa and its Vicinity

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Organization

Kanazawa
MedicalUniversity

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School of Medicine●

Graduate School of Medical Science●School of Nursing●

Graduate School of Nursing●Division of General Education●

Kanazawa Medical University Hospital●KMU Himi Municipal Hospital●Northern Noto Institute for Community Medicine●Medical Research InstituteKanazawa Medical University
Kanazawa Medical University (KMU) iscollaborations directly linked to clinical medicine.

located in the central part of Japan, facing theThe KMU School of Nursing was opened in 2007,

Sea of Japan. It is in the Kanazawa City area,

and was then expanded to include the KMU

which is known as a cultural and academic city

Graduate School of Nursing in 2015.

with a rich history.

Since its foundation, KMU’s mission has been

In the 1970s, Japan experienced rapidto educate and develop medical professionals

economic growth, which led to an increase in thewith high ethical standards and knowledge andneed for medical doctors, especially in thetechnique, who can contribute to the healthcare

medically under-served areas. To fill this need for

and wellbeing of all people through a respect for

educating future doctors, within a ten-year period

life, dignity and compassion. In recent times,

the Japanese government decided to establish

there has been a rapidly increasing need for

34 new medical schools in addition to the existing

medical professionals in medical care, research,

46. KMU was founded during that expansion, inand education. In response to these

1972. The KMU Graduate School of Medical

circumstances, KMU has been focusing on

Science was established in 1982. And in 1989,

developing well-educated professionals who havethe Medical Research Institute was established toadvanced knowledge and practical skills and whoconduct cutting-edge research and to strengthen

can meet the current needs of the world.

and promote project research and research2

School of Medicine
Term of Study: 6 years
Degree Granted: Doctor of Medicine
Admission Capacity per Year: 110

Basic Medical Science Departments● Anatomy I● Anatomy II● Physiology I

The School of Medicine aims to build the foundation for
medical professionalism through providing quality educationand training. Students work hard to acquire the latest
knowledge and skills required in the field of medicine andmedical sciences over the six-year curriculum.
Throughout their studies, we help students develop respect
for life and dignity, and compassion for patients.
Our education focuses on developing problem-solving skills
and participating in experiential learning (work at welfare
facilities, nursing practicum, ambulance experience, andclinical clerkship as student doctors). These activities aredesigned to prepare students for clinical medicine.
Students have an excellent study environment and facilities,
which include a Student Doctor Learning Commons (open 24
hours for 6th-year students), Clinical Simulation Center, andAnatomy Center.

● Physiology II● Biochemistry I● Biochemistry II● Pharmacology● Pathology I● Pathology II● Microbiology● Immunology● Medical Zoology● Pathology and Laboratory Medicine● Social and Environmental Medicine● Epidemiology and Public Health● Legal Medicine● Medical Education

Diploma Policy
In order to graduate, students are expected to have attained the following abilities and attitudes, and tohave completed the required academic courses.
I. Patient-centered Medical Care and Communication, and Team-based Medical CareII. Medical Knowledge and Skills
III. Sense of Humanity and High Ethical Standards
IV. Autonomous Lifelong Learning
V. Contribution to Community Medicine and Society
VI. Scientific Attitude and Spirit of Inquiry

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Clinical Medicine Departments● Cardiology● Orthopaedic Surgery● Respiratory Medicine● Neurosurgery● Gastroenterology● Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery● Hepatology● Pediatric Surgery● Nephrology● Ophthalmology● Diabetology and Endocrinology● Otorhinolaryngology● Hematology and Immunology● Head and Neck Surgery● Neurology● Dermatology● Medical Oncology● Urology● Infectious Diseases● Obstetrics and Gynecology● General Internal Medicine● Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine● Geriatric Medicine● Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine● Pediatrics● Emergency Medicine● Neuropsychiatry● Community Medicine● Radiology● Gastroenterological Endoscopy● Cardiovascular Surgery● Trans-catheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics● Thoracic Surgery● Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery● General and Digestive Surgery● Regenerative Medicine

Graduate School of Medical Science
Medical Life Sciences CourseStandard Term of Study: 4 years
Degree Granted: Ph.D. in Medical Science
Total Admission Capacity: 140
The aim of the Graduate School of Medical
Science is to develop medical professionals who cancontribute to the development and progress of
medicine and medical sciences with an advanced
level of knowledge and research capabilities.
There are three fields:
1. Field of Biodynamics: The study, analysis andresearch of the form and functions of livingorganisms
2. Field of Biocontrol: The study, analysis andresearch of the sophisticated systems thatcontrol human life
3. Field of Health Ecology: The study, analysis andresearch of the relationship between humans andenvironmental and social factors; infection andimmunity; ontogenesis, development, growth andreproduction of an individual organism
Both domestic and international students areenrolled in the graduate school and are involved in
cutting-edge research under the supervision of
approximately 100 faculty members.

4School of Nursing

Term of Study: 4 yearsDegree Granted: Bachelor of Arts in Nursing ScienceAdmission Capacity per Year: 70

Nursing Science Subjects● Fundamental Nursing● Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing● Maternity Nursing・Midwifery● Pediatric Nursing● Adult Nursing

Students study to become nursing professionals with arich sense of humanity and high ethical standards.
In addition to the Nurse course, we offer two elective
course streams to meet the eligibility requirements of national
examinations for Public Health Nurse and Midwife.
Students receive extensive support from faculty
members, both academically and in their college life.
The nursing practicum is mostly done at the university
hospital located in the same campus. Medical doctors fromthe School of Medicine also teach nursing students somecourses.

● Gerontological Nursing● Public Health Nursing● Home Care Nursing

Medical Science Subjects● Geriatric Medicine and Cardiology● Pathology● Epidemiology and Public Health● Ophthalmology

Diploma Policy

5In order to graduate, students are expected to have attained the following abilities and attitudes, and tohave completed the required academic courses.
Ⅰ. Rich Sense of Humanity and High Ethical Standards
Ⅱ. Knowledge, Techniques and Practical Skills in Nursing
Ⅲ. Nursing Professionalism incorporating Regionally Based Nursing
Ⅳ. Lifelong Learning Abilities
Ⅴ. International Perspective

Graduate School of NursingStandard Term of Study: 2 years
Degree Granted: Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
Total Admission Capacity: 12

The Graduate School of Nursing aims to develop
nursing experts and educators with advanced levels ofknowledge and capabilities, who can contribute to thedevelopment and promotion of healthcare and humanwelfare, as well as progress in nursing, both in local andglobal communities.
There are three departments of study:
1. Nursing Education
2. Community Life Support Nursing
3. Advanced Practical Nursing

Medical Research Institute

The KMU Medical Research Institute develops and supports research activities in various fields
including collaborative clinical research. It seeks to provide optimal facilities for training health professionals
in clinical and patient-oriented research and for applying new scientific knowledge to better understand andtreat human illnesses.
The Institute consists of the Department of Life Science, Department of Advanced Medicine, Project
Research Center, and Core Facility Center.

6Kanazawa Medical University HospitalKanazawa Medical University Hospital opened in 1974. In 1994, it was designated as a Special Function
Hospital by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare. The hospital provides medical training to achieve thefollowing aims: (1) Provision of a high level of medical services; (2) Development and assessment of advanced
medical techniques; (3) Educating good doctors.
To meet the variety of medical needs of modern society, Kanazawa Medical University Hospital has expandedto include a central radiology department, an emergency medical center, and a health management center. The
most recent addition is a regenerative medicine center, which promotes research and treatments in cutting-edge
areas such as autologous bone marrow cell infusion therapy for liver cirrhosis, cancer immunotherapy, andregenerative medicine using iPS cells.
The hospital is continuing to establish its function as one of the largest medical centers in Japan. The complex
includes a 12-story main building, two annexes, and a new Hospital Central Building. In addition to clinicaldepartments, this new building has one of the largest rehabilitation centers in the area and utilizes a motion
analysis system with 10 cameras and an ADL (activities of daily living) Room. There are 40 clinical departments
and 835 beds staffed by 360 doctors, 825 nurses, and 305 medical technicians. The number of inpatientsaverages 630, and the number of outpatients is about 1,200 per day.
Based on the philosophy of developing skilled medical professionals with high ethical standards andcompassion, the hospital focuses on providing patient-centered medicine. It is also improving the educational
environment for students and graduates to deepen their experience in clinical medicine through a wide range ofclinical case studies and interactions with patients.

Kanazawa Medical University
Himi Municipal Hospital

Kanazawa Medical University is the designated administrator ofHimi Municipal Hospital, as of 2008. In 2011, the hospital wascompletely rebuilt and now serves as a core hospital in the area. The
hospital provides high quality local medical services as part of theKMU medical network, with 26 departments and 250 beds. There are
42 full-time doctors, and approximately 530 outpatients visit per day.

Northern Noto Institute forCommunity Medicine

7The Northern Noto Institute for Community Medicine was set up in2010 by KMU as a hub for clinical research and education and toprovide comprehensive care for the local community. Its specialist
medical program, the Specialist Training Program for General InternalMedicine, is certified by the Japan Primary Care Association.

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1Campus Map
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Administration Building

Student Lounge(food and drinks, stationary)

Courtyard and school-badge-shaped
fountain

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6Gym, Sports Ground, and Tennis
Courts

University Library

Clinical Research Building

789Anatomy Center

School of Nursing Building

101112Kanazawa MedicalUniversity (KMU) HospitalKMU Hospital Central Building

Regenerative Medicine Center(reception, offices, meeting rooms,lecture rooms, auditorium)(offices, labs)

MedicalEducation
Building(offices, meetingrooms, lecturerooms, group-study
rooms, Student
Doctor Learning
Commons, Clinical
Simulation Center)(Entrance Hall, General Information andreception, shops, outpatient clinics,
Rehabilitation Center, offices)(offices, lounge, meeting rooms, lecturerooms, labs)

8International Exchange Overview
We have established relationships with institutions in Asia, Europe, and the United States. We provide
opportunities for students, doctors, nurses and faculty to experience overseas education and research
activities.

● U.S.A
・Mercer University School of Medicine
Macon, Georgia (since 1998)● China・China Medical University
Shenyang (since 1985)

・University of Hawaii
John A.Burns School of Medicine
Honolulu, Hawaii (since 2004)

・China-Japan
Friendship hospital
Beijing (since 1985)

・The University of Vermont
College of Medicine
Burlington, Vermont (since 2006)

・Huazhong University ofScience & Technology,
Tongji Medical College
Wuhan (since 1985)

・Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, California (since 2009)● Germany・Otto-von-Guericke University ofMagdeburg Faculty of Medicine
Magdeburg, Saxony-Anhalt (since 2009)9● Russia・Yaroslavl State Medical Academy
Yaroslavl (since 2009)● Vietnam・Vietnam Military
Medical University
Hanoi (since 2008)

Cultural Points of Interest in
Kanazawa and its Vicinity

Kanazawa is known for well-preserved Edo-era districts, art museums and original
handcrafts. It is a city in which the traditions of old Japan and modern culture meet.

Kenrokuen Garden

Kanazawa Castle (Kanazawa-jo)

21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art

Higashi Chaya District (Higashi Chayagai)

Nagamachi Samurai District(Nagamachi Buke Yashiki)

Kanazawa Station Tsuzumi Gate(Tsuzumi-mon)

Kutani Ceramics (Kutani-yaki)

Gold Leaf (Kinpaku)

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Kanazawa Medical University
Uchinada, Ishikawa 920-0293, JAPAN
Phone:+81-76-286-2211
http://www.kanazawa-med.ac.jp/Access
By Air▶Tokyo → Komatsu (1 hour by plane)
Komatsu Airport → Kanazawa Station(40 minutes by Airport Limousine Bus)
Kanazawa Station → Kanazawa MedicalUniversity (20 minutes by taxi)

SapporoBy Train▶Tokyo → Kanazawa Station (2 hours 30
minutes by Hokuriku Shinkansen)▶Osaka → Kanazawa Station (2 hours 40minutes by Thunderbird)▶Kanazawa Station → Kanazawa Medical
University (20 minutes by taxi)

Kanazawa Medical
UniversitySendai

Komatsu Airport
NaritaOsakaFukuoka

Tokyo(Haneda)

NNaha

Noto Airport
Northern Noto Institutefor Community Medicine

Ishikawa Prefecture
Noto Satoyama Kaido
Expressway

Kanazawa Medical
University
Komatsu Airport

KMU Himi Municipal Hospital

Hokuriku Shinkansen

Kanazawa Station
NApril, 2018