Visiting International Student Elective Program

Welcome to Toho University Faculty of Medicine Visiting International Student Elective Program webpage. We run an Elective Program offering 2-12 week clinical elective placements for international students who are in their final year of medical school. Anyone who is not a Japanese Citizen or Japanese Permanent Resident is considered an International Student.

We value diversity and inclusion and this program has a clear aim to add value to elective clerkships by exposing students to an international perspective on medicine.

BEFORE YOU APPLY

The program is observation-style training with no hands-on component.
Students must be in their final year of the MD program or clinical study at their medical school at the time of participation in the program.
All electives are two (2) weeks in length per clinical elective rotation, and we do not offer four (4) week elective rotations for visiting international medical students. Students may apply for a maximum of six (6) two (2) week electives, but these electives must be in different specialties.
All elective placements commence on Monday. Students are required to attend an orientation at Omori Campus on the first Monday of their program. Students will not be permitted to participate in the program without attending this orientation.
There are certain months or periods in which we do not place international visiting students. Please review the calendar.
The application documents should be submitted six months prior to the first date of your anticipated training period.
It is each student’s responsibility to prepare and apply for an appropriate visa to enter Japan.
International students must purchase overseas travel health insurance, which is enough to cover medical expenses for accidents and sickness, on their own before they come to Japan.
No financial aid is available for international students.
TFMU will not issue a certificate of completion if students miss any scheduled training unless there is a valid reason.

TEACHING HOSPITAL

Placements are undertaken at one of our teaching hospitals – Toho University Medical Center Omori Hospital. The hospital is located right next to Omori campus, Home of the Faculty of Medicine, and easy access to downtown Tokyo and Tokyo International Airport. Please note that currently, we are not offering this elective program at Ohashi Hospital and Sakura Hospital.

Toho University Medical Center - Omori Hospital

HOUSING

TUFM dormitory locates within a walking distance of Omori Hospital; however, only a limited number of rooms is available for international students. If there is no vacancy, students need to make arrangements for accommodation by themselves. Please note that Toho University is unable to provide recommendations for any particular private housing facility around the campus and is not responsible for the contents of external websites linked to these facilities. Students are advised to examine the terms and conditions of a contract carefully before making reservations.

HOW TO APPLY

Please complete and submit the Application Form, application fee, and other required documents six months prior to the first date of your desired training period. Please note that incomplete applications will not be processed. If you participate in the program under the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between your institution and Toho University Faculty of Medicine, you are considered a MOU student.

APPLY / MOU

APPLY / Non-MOU

Required Documents
Fees
Calendar 2024
Subjects

Application Form (MOU student)
Application Form (Non-MOU student)
Medical School Dean Applicant Evaluation
Certificate of enrolment issued by the university with the official seal and university stamp (Non-MOU student) and copy of transcripts
Required Supporting Documentation
Immunization Record
Assessment of chest X-ray
Image of chest X-ray taken within the last six months
Copy of passport
Proof of English or Japanese proficiency (if English is not an applicant’s first language) the only score of TOEFL, IELTS, or CEFR accepted. This cannot be waived.
Face photo: taken within 6 months of application date, no hat (*except for religious reasons), no background, face should be in front of the applicant and clear image quality

Application fee — 10,000 JPY (Non-refundable and will be taken as part of the application process. )
Program fee – 20,000 JPY per week
Accommodation fee (only for those who are confirmed to stay in the university dormitory) *20,000 JPY per room per week + 5,000 JPY for room cleaning and bed linen, utilities included.

TUFM will consider the application submission incomplete and will not begin to review your application until the application fee is paid in full, unless otherwise stipulated in an official document such as an MOU. Applicants will receive online payment information after submitting the application form.

NO ELECTIVE PROGRAMS ON FOLLOWING HOLIDAYS (AY2024-2025)

April 1-5, April 29, May3-6, July 15, August 12, September 16, September 23, October 14, November 4, December 23-January 5, 2025, January 13, February 11, February 24, March 20

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