Masahiro Kami, M.D., Ph.D. President, Medical Governance Research Institute, Tokyo, Japan However, this incident occurred in Fukushima, Mr. Munakata's home prefecture. Perhaps he had an interest due to it being about his hometown. He said, "Since a junior asked," and introduced me to an excellent female staff member. She came to the medical research lab at Tokyo University and spent about two hours listening to the situation. After hearing my explanation, she said, "It's not

Masahiro Kami, M.D., Ph.D. President, Medical Governance Research Institute, Tokyo, Japan I recently had the opportunity to revisit the 2006 arrest incident of an obstetrician at Fukushima Prefectural Ohno Hospital. This was due to assisting Yuria Iyano, a student from Yokohama City University Medical School, with her report. Ms. Iyano chose to study under Professor Suzuki at the Graduate School of Public Policy, University of Tokyo, as part of her external training curriculu

Accessible Rail Medical Services Tetsuikai, Navitas Clinic Kawasaki Tetsuya Tanimoto, MD Terumo’s regenerative medicine product for heart failure treatment, "HeartSheet," achieved the world’s first practical application and received manufacturing and marketing approval in Japan in September 2015. However, on July 19th, it was confirmed at the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare’s Pharmaceutical Affairs Council Subcommittee on Regenerative Medicine Products and Biological T

Akiko Fujii, Psychotherapist, Japan Air Self-Defense Force Akiko Fujii, clinical psychologist, certified psychologist, and PhD in Education, has worked in city welfare and as an emergency dispatch counselor in Fukushima Prefecture before her current position. In addition to counseling, she is dedicated to resilience education and harassment prevention training. The Unique Aspect of Martial Arts One distinguishing element of traditional Japanese martial arts, such as Kendo, se

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Masahiro Kami, M.D., Ph.D. President, Medical Governance Research Institute, Tokyo, Japan The Biggest Problem: “20 Years of Low Growth Since Incorporation” On a global scale, the University of Tokyo’s biggest problem is its lack of growth since its incorporation as a national university corporation in 2004. According to materials prepared for the “Special Research University Survey Committee of the Council for Science, Technology and Innovation,” excluding hospital revenue

Masahiro Kami, M.D., Ph.D. President, Medical Governance Research Institute, Tokyo, Japan Enhancing international competitiveness requires funding. However, the ongoing debate about the University of Tokyo’s “tuition fee hike” is ignoring a crucial issue. It is true that the financial situation of the University of Tokyo is weak, and that its fund management is inferior. Yet, in recent years, the university has lagged behind the trend where top Western universities have sign

Makoto Kosaka, Orange Home-care Clinic I am a third-year medical resident, working at the Orange Home Care Clinic in Fukui City, Fukui...

Masahiro Kami, M.D., Ph.D. President, Medical Governance Research Institute, Tokyo, Japan The collective strike by medical residents in South Korea has become a topic of global discussion. Not only has it been covered by our national media, but on April 4th, the "New York Times" in the United States also published an extensive explanatory article. Why has such a situation arisen in South Korea? This paper aims to discuss the background. Increasing Medical Demand in South Kore

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Tetsuya Tanimoto, M.D. Physician, Medical Governance Research Institute On April 13th, our institute hosted its second public symposium on the Pharmaceutical Money Database (DB), a continuation from last year's inaugural event. Approximately 40 participants, both on-site and online, engaged in spirited discussions. The symposium was opened by Dr. Masahiro Kami, Chairman of our institute, followed by Dr. Hiroaki Saito, who moderated the event. Coinciding with the release of th

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