WELCOME EXCHANGE STUDENTS
From China Medical University, Taiwan

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Chien-Hung Liao (middle)
受入教室：循環器・呼吸器外科学教室、消化器外科学教室IIDepartment of Cardiovascular andThoracic Surgery, Department ofGastroenterological Surgery IIn exchange project of our school

did I receive CT interpreting lessons, but Iwith Hokkaido University Hospitalalso took suture training and laparoscopic

brought me to this beautiful city covered inoperation lessons. While in operation room, Isnow.

even got the chance to experience the 3D

My first week was at cardiovascular

view of Da Vinci Surgery in person! Wesurgery, the whole surgical team cooperated

often have classes together, and thein a fluent and professional manner, which

students would explain to me in English

made me feel as if I were at the scene ofwhen I couldn' t understand the exact mean­some famous Japanese medical dramas.

ing in Japanese.

During my stay, I got to see a heart transplan­

During my exchange, I felt grateful thattation case in person, the whole procedure

my hospital colleagues cared much about

was handled with great discretion. Theme. I would like to show my deepest grati­

touching moment when the transplanted

tude toward Hokkaido University Hospital

heart started pumping again was way

for offering me the chance to explore thebeyond word description.

medical environment of a different country,

The International Relations Division of the Faculty of Medicine issues VIS to send out the live messages from International Students

and I really experienced much more than Iof Graduate School of Medicine, Graduate School of Biomedical Science and School of Medicine, and to promote the exchange of

had expected in the beginning.

intercultural information. We hope VIS helps to cultivate intercultural communications and boost international exchanges.

The teaching program of gastroenterologi­
cal surgery II was well designed, not onlyMVISの発行の目的は、 医学院・医理工学院・医学部医学科の学生の生の声を発信することと、 異文化間の情報交換を促進することです。
VISが異文化間のコミュニケ ー ションを養い、 国際交流を実行していくうえで役立つことを望みます。
y elective program consisted of 4

受入教室：乳腺外科学教室、循環器·呼吸器外科学教室
Department of Breast Surgery,
Department of Cardiovascular andThoracic Surgery

I enjoyed at cardiovascular and thoracic

weeks'duration. I was attached tosurgery in the last 2 week as well. I wasbreast surgery department for the first two

given opportunities to scrub in and join theweeks, I am really glad to do elective insurgeries. The doctors were all very nice andHokkaido University Hospital because」apan

had great enthusiasm toward teaching. Theyis a country that I have always wanted to doalways explained the procedures in English

my elective placement, as it is known for its

to me. I was very grateful to learn from them.

beautiful scenery, high technology and good

My off-duty hours were also amazing

medical services.

Punyaseen Soomyotin Cleft)

What is VIS?

WELCOME TO HOKKAIDO UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINEClinical/ Research Electives at Hokkaido University

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thanks to friendly doctors, medical students

okkaido University School of Medicine accepts medical students around theworld for clinical or medical electives during each academic year. Students

In breast surgery, there were many interest­in Hokkaido University Hospital. Doing

would take clinical electives at Hokkaido University Hospital which is located next toing things in the department, for example,

elective in winter gave me a new life experi­

the School of Medicine.

3D mammography, breast sonography, biop­

ence. I really loved my elective in Hokkaido

sy, out-patient clinic、participating in ward

University Hospital and highly recommend

round, morning conference. All the doctors

anyone to come here, which made me feel

were friendly and teaching. They allowed me

part of the team from the very beginning.

to follow them and participated in their work.

Voice of the International Students医学研究院国際連携部門だより

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ssued by the International Relations Division、 Faculty of Medicine, Hokkaido University

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We Support Your Elective
ur division is dedicated to support student
exchange, starting from application process to thecompletion of the electives, and providing helping hand

Correspondence to : relation@med.hokudai.ac.jp
Website URL: https://kokusai.med.hokudai.ac.jp
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regarding housing、visa, etc. To our delight, many students
say it's one of their most memorable experiences.

Four seasons of Hokkaido University Campus

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