ï... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ..

p4-0

30

Joseph S. Gonnella-- ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .

... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ........ ... ...

p9-0

Doric Little

Associate Professor)

p15-

[

]

J. Michael Kenney
Jerris R. Hedges
Satoru Izutsu

Dean and Professor of Medicine
Vice Dean... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...

p56-... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ..

p61-

Charles A. Pohl

Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

30... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ..

p25-.. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ..

î

í

p71-

30

30

G

Medical Staff
ER

Joseph S. Gonnella
39

1

40

6

Co-medical Staff

Para-medical Staff

NIH

Chair

Private Fund
®
95

1990
RT

24

365

MSW

17
39

40

71

!?
!?
Yoshi
CHOP
Needs

ì

ë

!?

ó

costs/benefits have been proven or at least considered.

the professional development of students in Japan.

The benefits of this approach are:Now it is time to celebrate and plan for the future.
Faculty and students will learn that the scientificmodel can be applied in education;
Joseph S. Gonnella, M.D.
The contribution of the physician will be placed inDistinguished Professor of Medicine

its proper perspective.

Director, Center for Research in
Medical Education and Health Care

Research on the question of how to select the best

Dean Emeritus

medical students should take into consideration manyfactors. It is insufficient to study only the relationship30

between admissions predictors and performance in30

References

the basic sciences. Although such research meets theneeds of faculty, it does not address the larger andmore important social concerns. Collegial creativity

1. G. Velazquez P.

and hard work are required to conduct longitudinal

Dr. Gonnella

in other Countries by Foreign Physicians withstudies of large groups of students to link pre-medical

24

factors with meaningful postgraduate long-term

Academic Values in International Medicine (ECFMG

outcomes.

1982, pp. 7-15).

The founders of the Noguchi Institute believed in

2. Gonnella, J.S. International Exchange: A Sharedthese concepts and committed their energy andApproach to the Identification and Solution ofmoney to foster new programs between Japan and

Problems in Medicine and Medical Education.

the U.S.A. We need to be particularly grateful to Drs.

Educational Commission for Foreign Medical

Asano, Amano and Ojima for having led us on thisGraduates 9-12, 1986

®
®

30

1991

journey.
As the celebration approaches I am taking time toreflect on the many accomplishments that Dr. Asano
has achieved as the founder of The Noguchi Medical
Research Institute (NMRI).
I still remember our first meeting in Philadelphia 30

17years ago. Much has happened since then.
Many relationships have been made with a number of
institutions in Japan. The NMRI has given opportunities
to countless young physicians and medical students to

1983

6

visit Jefferson Medical College to understand how
medical education works and to help us understand

2008

è

ç

ó

ó

ó

ó

Noguchi s Vision for Future and My DreamThe future belongs to those who believe inthe beauty of their dreams.

30

NMRI

(Eleanor Roosevelt)

Yoshi

LegendNMRI

JADECOM
NMRI

2013

30

NMRI
NKP

2008

Identity
2010

Past, Present

2011

FuturePresent

30

Honoring the past and building

2012

the future
1983

Yoshi

TJU

Hawaii2008
Yes, We Can
NMRI

VisionBackgroundThomas Jefferson
NKP

NMRI

CHANGE!!!

JADECOM-NKP
Noguchi Hideyo Memorial International Hospital

12

5

UH

60

Medical education never ending, ever evolving.
NMRI

JADECOM-NKP
NMRI

1,000

ECFMG

2009
NKP Noguchi Kenshu Program
2012

LCME

4

70
NMRI
2012

ACGME-I

10

ACGME-International

Toshi
2013

ïð

11

2023

USMLE

NPO

ïï

ó

ó

ó

ó

JCI

VisionJoint

Commission International

NMRI

TPP Trans-Pacific Partnership

Asset

NMRI

TJU,UH
Unique Value

Medical Tourism

NMRI

2020

JCI,
Strategy

Visitors

Mission

ACGME-I

24

LCME

I am who I am because of you all.
NPO/

Methods

5-10

Twitter

Background
NMRI

MissionNMRINew Generation

Positive-Negative

Yoshi

Active Activities

Background

Visionnot Passive Activities

MissionNMRI

TJU,UH
Mission

Noguchi Medical School

Homepage

Positive

USA

UH Medical

school Noguchi Branch in Tokyo

NMRI Mission:
OutcomeMission

NKP

ACGME

Positive

Best Patient Care

NMRI NKP

OutcomeRole Model

7
12

ACGME-INMRI

NKPBest Patient Care
NMRI

ACGME
XXX
Positive

ïî

ïí

ó

ó

ó

30

The great danger for most of us is not that
our aim is too high and we miss it, but that it is
too low and we reach it.

30

Michelangelo

30

Joseph Gonnella

NMRI

30
I never see what has been done; I only see what
remains to be done.

Marie Curie

NMRI

The best way to predict the future is to createit.

Peter Drucker
NMRI

NMRI

2013

12

ïì

ïë

30

30

30

25

30

700

2012

30
5,000
30
5

ïê

ïé

programs

Greetings & Congratulations

30

J. Michael Kenney30

On the occasion of its 30th Anniversary, it is myprograms and activities in Japan and the United States

pleasure to warmly congratulate theleaders,

and maintain its Tokyo office and professional staff.

professional staff, and alumni of the Noguchi Medical

Without such contributions, NMRI would not havebeen able to carry out its mission.

partner institutions for their numerous achievements

15
30
AIG

and substantial contributions to international medical

NMRI owes an extraordinary debt of gratitude to Drs.

education exchange over the last thirty (30) years.

Ojima, Gonnella and Asano for their contributions
over the last thirty (30) years.

The efforts of NMRI and its partners have had asignificant impact on enhancing the dialogue on***********************

medical education between medical leaders in bothThomas Jefferson

Japan and the United States along with providing

1,000

Oncology Division2013

In addition to strong leadership and financial stability,

educational and training opportunities in international

Joseph S. Gonnella
J. Michael Kenneyclinical settings for numerous medical students, extern

been its commitment to collaborative efforts andand observer doctors, dentists, nurses and OT/PT

on-going communications with its partner institutions

students.

abroad led by Drs. Ojima, Gonnella and Asano.

The central reason that NMRI and its partners have

Effective collaboration and clear communications have

Hasumi

Professorship of Medical Oncology

been able to make consistent and meaningful
contributions to Japanese society over the last thirty

successful international medical education exchange(30) years is that the foundation has been mostprograms.

fortunate to have the vision, leadership, and energyofDrs. Akitsugu Ojima, Joseph S. Gonnella andSuch strengths have taken decades to patiently

Yoshihisa Asano.

develop and nurture among senior leadership at
partner institutions and at NMRI. And on-going

Since its inception, Dr. Asano has also been the source

collaboration and communication will be mostof the major financial resources for NMRI. These

important factors for future program development.

contributions have enabled the organization to plan,develop, implement, maintain and improve itsïè***********************

ïçCongratulations on the 30th Anniversary of
the Noguchi Medical Research Institute

Dean and Professor of Medicine
Jerris R. Hedges

Fundamental and rapid changes in current and future***********************

clinical care are being driven by Nanomedicine.
As NMRI moves forward in this fast-paced, global

Vice Dean

Continued success in Nanomedicine will be based onhealthcare environment, we can expect that theSatoru Izutsu

collaboration between and communications among

foundation will continue to make significant contributions

interdisciplinary teams of researchers, engineers andto society.

clinicians involving partnerships between health careinstitutions and corporations.

For thirty (30) years, the leadership of NMRI has

On behalf of the University of Hawai'i, John A. Burns

Today, the Noguchi Medical Research Instituteunderstood the importance of maintaining a clear

School of Medicine (JABSOM), we extend our heartiest

through Dr. Asano continues to support annually 10

The need for effective collaboration and communication

focus on mission and programs. This will be mostcongratulations on the 30th anniversary of theor more young physicians to attend the University ofamong professionals and institutions will only increaseimportant in the future.

Noguchi Medical Research Institute (NMRI).

Hawaii for short periods. In addition, more than 10

NMRI remains firmly committed to staying sharply

Thirty years ago, Dr. Yoshihisa Asano, Founder andsupport from the Noguchi Medical Research Institutefocused on its central mission of improving the quality

Chairman Emeritus of NMRI first introduced the NMRI

travel to Japan for reciprocal exchanges to learn aboutof patient care through enhancing medical education.

to Hawaii. His goal was to seek programs in Hawaii

medical care and become acquainted with thethat would promote continuing medical education forJapanese language and culture. The ultimate objective

young Japanese physicians. Dr. Asano's aim was toof the program is to have future Japanese andhave some of these physicians continue their

American physicians experience the delivery of healthIn closing, I would like to again share my warm

education in the U.S. as medical residents to foster ancare in their respective host countries and to develop

congratulations to NMRI on this important anniversary.

international medical education exchange. Thus thea sense of serving in a global community. In addition,

I wish NMRI continued success in the future.

plan included directing these physicians to return tofor some of the Japanese physicians, these exchanges

programs and activities to encompass such future

Japan so that they might have a positive influence on

provide the opportunity for a postgraduate medical

innovations in medical training and education based

the total well-being of the Japanese people. Dr. Asano

training in the United States. Many of these physicians

both on its existing relationships with leaders inprojected that a few of these physicians would remain

have returned to Japan with the motivation to

medical education and graduate medical training andin the U.S. to provide medical care to the thousands

contribute to the total improvement of health of theof non-English speaking Japanese who were migrating

Japanese people.

as innovation provides greater opportunities insenior University of Hawai'i medical students with thepersonalized medicine and personalized diagnostics.
In turn, innovations in science, engineering andclinical care will no doubt call for innovation in
medical school curricula and graduate medical***********************

education to help clinicians take advantage of new
tools and techniques to diagnose and treat patients.
NMRI will be well-positioned to fine-tune its

and communication.

to the United States under the auspices of large
Japanese businesses.

We applaud Noguchi Medical Research Instituteunder the leadership of Dr. Yoshihisa Asano, Dr. JunjiîðîïResearch

Noguchi Medical Research Institute30th Anniversary Remarks

Charles A. Pohl

Relationships are at the core of medicine. During the

Research Institute (NMRI), under the leadership of Dr.

basic science courses, a medical student explores in

Yoshihisa Asano, opened its doors in Japan to enrichdepth the relationships between organs, blood

medical education and clinical care. It has successfully

vessels, nerves and muscles as well as physiologic

accomplished this mission by partnering with medical

interactions. By learning these associations, ainstitutions and physician leaders in Japan and byphysi

collaborating with other esteemed medical teaching

scalp during a Caesarean section, puncturing a lungcenters and world leaders, such as the esteemed Dr.

Machi, and the entire Board and staff for seeking toduring a procedure or missing the diagnosis ofJoseph Gonnella at JMC. These relationship haveblend educational and research knowledge bridging

Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) tear. In the clinicaltouched many lives numerous physicians around thethe U.S. and Japan. The John A. Burns School ofsetting, the healthcare team must work together andworld including myself and those patients for whom

Medicine is proud and honored to be selected as aperform in unison like an accomplished orchestra tothey care. I therefore want to personally congratulate

partner. Together we will achieve better health careproduce harmonious results. And, most importantly,

and thank NMRI on this wonderful achievement andfor all in Japan, U.S., and the entire world.

the patient/physician relationship, which includes

momentous milestone. I applaud Dr. Asano and thetrust, compassion, empathy and communication skills,

NMRI for their vision, their ability to improve medical

We look forward to many more years of working withis at the core of doctoring and is critical to a pati

education and patient care, their contribution to the

all at the Noguchi Medical Research Institute.

healing.

healthcare worldwide and the relationships that we

Sincerely,

A collegial relation between Jefferson Medical College

have personally shared through the years.
(JMC) in the Unites States and Japan began in the
mid-1800s and has been critical for enhancing

1

medical education and patient care1. Dr. Samuel D.

Medical College Alumni Bulletin. Volume 31(winter),Jerris R. Hedges, MD, MS, MMM

Gross (JMC) and Drs. Ritsugen Miyazaki, Hakugen

1982.

Dean and Professor of Medicine

Murayama and Domin Kawasaki (Japan) shared

Barry & Virginia Weimann Endowed Chairclinical expertise, medical instruments and fellowship
during a visit in Philadelphia. Dr. John Berry (JMC)
reciprocated by visiting the International Hospital in
Kobe in the 1870s. This transpacific synergistic

Satoru Izutsu, Ph.D.

relationship crystallized and strengthened over theVice Dean

past 30 years ago when the Noguchi Medicalîîîís Legacy to Japan. The Jefferson

íð

30

30

30

®

40
®

39
10
30
22
80

ASA

2001

9

11

ASA

®

îì

îë

íð

íð

30

6,100

30

2002

®

1

Englewood Cliffs, NJ.
4

3

15

Philadelphia, PA.
Philadelphia

2003
26

NJ.

Edgewater, NJ.

Edgewater Family Care Center

10
®

30
Philadelphia
2011

3

IML

30

30

11
30

21,000

IML
NKP
®
2002

OEM

20

2001

3
®
2013 / 12 / 7
®

îê

îé

30

íð

íð

1983

Profession

Decision making

Reasoning

Professional

Science

Art

Noguchi Kenshu Program (NKP)
NKP

Esprit
NKP

îè

îç

íð

íð

CTC

NPO

T

30
30

NPO
CTC Circulating Tumor Cells
NPO

NPO
1,000
NPO

JADECOM

3. DC-BAK

NPO

3

2.
1.

re-staging

CTC

FDA

CTC

Cell Search-T
BAK

Re-staging

PET/CT

-T

MRI

íð

íï

íð

íð

30

1991

27
TV

1994
®
2

®

Empathic

20
JADECOM

íî

íí

Dr. G

íð

íð

15
Kaga Visiting Professorship in Medical Education

30

30

1999

2

Kimitaka

30

Penn

Maryland30
15
20
impression material
2001

6
Inui

4

16

Linda

20

15

Snell
Kimitaka Kaga Visiting
Professorship in Medical Education

1
2008

5

2013

2013-2014 Kimitaka Kaga Visiting Professor in
Medical Education

1990

3

Finland Turku

Joyce Pickering MD, FRCPC, FACP
10
1991

10

1

7
3
30
1
Inui
10

5,000

íì

íë

16

2013

íð

íð

30

30

30

30
20

3 4
10
30

15

20

30

1

20
1

300
30

1,000
"

"
10

6

3

19
47
2
Operations ResearchíêíéReturn oníðíðinvestment

A Noguchi Legacy
Mentorships

Associate Professor
Doric Little

Mentorless

Investment1

goodfortuneof sharing an office withan

Academically, I had satisfied my goals by 1987. I

advisor/mentor for 30 years at Honolulu Community

had received my doctorate, was a full professor at aCollege. Terrence Haney was a philosopher who

community college and was very pleased with myencouraged me to think about what I wanted to study,

students. I now had the time to reflect on the fact

where my career path would take me and to weighthat I did not have a mentor. Since the ninth grade, I

my thoughts carefully. I was blessed to have had thehad single handedly pursued my goal of becoming a

support of this intelligent man.

good speech teacher. To discover what I had been
missing, I decided to check the definition of mentor in

For three years in the mid-

the Wikipedia. I found the following quotation, which30
honestlargely echoes my views. I would only emphasize that

Harold Masumoto, as the Employee Relations

the mentor does far more than give advice. In fact,

Administrator. Harold qualifies as an advisor/mentor

there is often a very positive camaraderie between

because of the confidence he had in me. I learned a

the two, which can last a lifetime. In my own case,multitude of facts and techniques about theadministration of a system-wide group of campuses. It

fair

Definitionpresident of the University of Hawaii to work with his

Mentorship is a personal developmental relationshipassistant, Dr. Satoru Izutsu, in the hiring process of ain which a more experienced or more knowledgeable

new chancellor of community colleges.

person helps to guide a less experienced or less
20

MENTORSknowledgeable person. However, true mentoring ismore than just answering occasional questions orThus began a more than 20-year relationship thatproviding ad hoc help. It is about an ongoing

ultimately turned my academic interest from law torelationship of learning, dialogue and challenge.

medicine. Dr. Izutsu was responsible for my move tothe medical school and changed the direction of my

2,700

Advisor/Mentors

íè

academic pursuits. He was clearly my real mentor. I

I believe a good mentor offers the direction,

had not taken sufficient advantage of any advisor

protection and advice that facilitate the academic

before him. His wisdom taught me the importance ofjourney. Upon reflection, I realized that I did have thea mentor. Dr. Izutsu, now the Vice Dean of JABSOM

íç

íð

íð

(John A. Burns School of Medicine) continues torecommended outstanding former students to Dr.

support my activities and provide answers to my

Machi. He assigned one per section and oversaw thequestions. I am blessed and grateful for our ongoingten translations. It was a great amount of work and,relationship.

although I cannot read it, those who can are highly

During my second year at the medical school, Dr.

complimentary. My only assignment was to caution

Izutsu introduced me to my second important Mentor,

each translator of the importance of maintaining my

Dr. Takami Sato who represented the Noguchi Medical

sense of humor.

Research Institute. Although Dr. Sato works in

NOGUCHI PRODUCES MENTORS

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, his influence on me waspowerful. He was always positive about my work andIn this essay, I have discussed my experiences with

I left him after each visit feeling confident in mymentors varying from none to outstanding. One very

abilities and talent.

interesting and perhaps not so surprising finding

A Noguchi Legacy

I acquired another Mentor when I met with theindicates the changing times. I began my graduate

Mentorships

President of Osaka Gakuin University, Dr. Yoshiyasu

study in 1961 and throughout my career I acquired six

Shirai. With his support and guidance, I taught

mentors

five are of Japanese heritage, one wasown experiences with mentors, and the role Noguchi

communication skills for five years at OGU via the

Caucasian and all are male. The Noguchi Institute ismembers played in my use and appreciation ofinternet. It was a crash course in working withchanging the picture. I can assert the capabilities ofmentorships. We have been intertwined academicallyJapanese college students and with the internet.

the young women and men emerging from Noguchi

for 20 years. During these years, I have learned theDuring this period, I decided to become morestudies. The efforts of Noguchi have greatly improved

knowledgeable about Medical Presentations. My

the ethnic and gender opportunities.

weekly meetings (Thursdays from 5:00 till 7:30) with

The title of this paper was chosen to encompass mylearned that mentors are important and traditionallymale. I have learned Noguchi is already creating a

JABSOM students, Residents, International students

I have arrived at some conclusions, which I will share.

and physicians resulted in my commitment to Medical

legacy of outstanding mentors with more diversity andmore opportunities. I am personally and professionally

Academia. My happiness with teaching was at its

A congenial mentorship is useful at any level ofheight when I was working with professionals inhigher education.

Medicine, mostly from Japan.

Mentorships are particularly useful in the study ofPerhaps the individual who has had the greatest

grateful to the Noguchi Medical Research Institute.
A very special thanks and acknowledgement go to

medicine.

the Founder and Chairman Emeritus of NMRI,

Mentors are invaluable sources of information,

Yoshihisa Asano, Ph.D., D.P.H. On a personal note, I

impact on my career both in terms of content andguidance, and campus politics.

am honored to have worked with Dr. Asano and mydirection is Dr. Junji Machi. Prior to meeting with him,

Noguchi members serve as mentors to many

six mentors. This essay is not a Thank you to family,

I had authored numerous articles but had no thoughtscholars, researchers and students.

friends or other supporters. That comes later.

of writing a book. In 2011, when Dr. Machi met with

Noguchi graduates quickly become mentors.

me to talk about publishing articles, he saw what I

Noguchi mentors are increasing every year.

had written and he decided a book would be more

Noguchi members serve as role models.

appropriate. He told me he would be happy to findNoguchi members strive to uphold ethical standards

the publisher and correct the translation of the text.

Noguchi graduates are having a very positive

The translation of the text was a challenge. I do not

impact on Japanese medical education

read Japanese but Yodosha Publishing Company
wanted it in Japanese. Dr. Machi came up with theanswer. The book was divided into 10 sections. I

ìð

ìï

íð

íð

30

22

Squeaky wheel gets the grease.

8
30
3

9
1

2

40

ìî

ìí

íð

íð

30

30

30
1991

95

30
New York University

Medical Center

CHOP
24

1989

15

25

PC
30
role model

ìì

ìë

íð

íð

(

)

DC
MAXIO
2012

20

OMEGA SEIKO IWC CALVIN KLEIN
Noguchi Doctor s Watch
12
JANAMEF
Doctor
Fellow Doctor
The
Amazons

(

)

S

M

®
7
(
K

ìê

ìé

)

Noguchi

íð

íð

K

24
8

80

K
8

TPP

T
( )

12
100

?
( )

30

2
( )

7
1

1

2
10%

ìè

ìç

íð

íð

30

7
30

18

1.
2.

®

3.
®

?
11
30
30

30

T-PEC

ëð

ëï

íð

íð

30

JADECOM-NKP

[

]

5

13
1997

2000

Gregory Kane
9Interim Chairman
1997

2013
5

10

20
10

6
20

2012

2013

12-3

2009
3
JADECOM-NKP
JADECOMNKP
JADECOM-NKP
3
60

6

30

1
DVD
JADECOM-NKP

30

ëî

ëí

íð

íð

30

NMRI

30
JADECOM

50

Joseph S.

1,000

7,000

Gonnella
,

30
2017

19

JADECOM

JADECOM-NKP

JADECOM
JADECOM-NKP
JADECOM-

3NMRI

JADECOMNMRINMRIJADECOMNMRI

JADECOM-NKP
2

JADECOM
200

60

JADECOM
JADECOM
NMRI

1Japan Center
100

ëì

ëë

Lonely

Alone

St. Joseph Mercy Hospital

Pontiac,

Michigan30
5
4Berkley
Holy Grail
Board Certified

5

ECFMG
ECFMG

ECFMG

Certificate

30
Greenbook300

Application form
Application form
20
Interview

Appointment

Resident, Fellow

Internet

Attending

10

Residency

êî

êí

30
2005

2

LonelyAlone

2007
Thomas Jefferson University
Alone

2
Mr. Michael Kenney
3

2012
2009

7

1

1

êì

êë

2

USMLEECFMG certificate

1

IMG
1996

invitation regret (1

4)
ECFMG certificate

applicantexternExtern2003
extern30

Liability
Insurance
2004

4

3

2
overcome

USMLE
7

IMG
4

êê

êé

externextern

TJU
2005

12
externextern1extern4

2001

Dr. Tokeshi

rotation 1

faculty
You are ready to match
this year.
ERAS

30

Dr. Tokeshi

Virginia Mason
Medical Center

extern

2013

10

24
USMLE

365

on call
USMLE
1step 1,2
HIPPA
12
Associate Professor

supervise
dictation
co-signêèêç