The Three Policies of the School of Medicine

  Notes

【independence and self-respect (Dokuritsu-Jison)】 "To maintain one's physical and mental independence, to respect oneself, and to not disgrace the dignity of a human being is what is called a person of independence and self-respect." This is the fundamental spirit of Keio University, meaning to protect the dignity of oneself and others, and to do everything under one's own judgment and responsibility.

【jitsugaku (science)】 The jitsugaku Fukuzawa refers to is not a discipline that is immediately useful, but rather refers to "science." The scientific attitude of empirically elucidating truths and solving problems is the traditional "spirit of jitsugaku" of the Juku.  

(Quoted from the Philosophy)

Based on the mission and educational objectives of the School of Medicine, the degree of Doctor of Medicine [M.D.] will be conferred upon students who have completed all subjects in accordance with the curriculum policy ("General Education Subjects" consisting of foreign language subjects, humanities/social science subjects, required basic science subjects, and basic medical education subjects; and "Professional Education Subjects" consisting of basic/social medicine subjects, independent study, and clinical medicine subjects), met the graduation requirements stipulated in the University Regulations, and acquired the eight graduation competencies defined below.

I. Professionalism

II. Medical Knowledge

III. Clinical Practice

IV. Communication

V. Practice of Team-based Medical Care

VI. Contribution to Healthcare and Welfare

VII. Scientific Inquiry

VIII. Qualities as a Global Medical Professional

* "Independent Study" is an educational program where students are assigned to a laboratory and conduct research activities one-on-one with a faculty member.

Degree Conferred

Doctor of Medicine [M.D.]

Based on the mission and educational objectives of the School of Medicine, with the basic policy of acquiring "autonomous learning ability," "scientific thinking ability," "medical professionalism," and "basic clinical ability," we organize and implement an undergraduate curriculum to achieve organic coordination between general education subjects and professional education subjects (basic/social medicine subjects, independent study, clinical medicine subjects) and to acquire the eight graduation competencies.

I. Professionalism

II. Medical Knowledge

III. Clinical Practice

IV. Communication

V. Practice of Team-based Medical Care

VI. Contribution to Healthcare and Welfare

VII. Scientific Inquiry

VIII. Qualities as a Global Medical Professional

The School of Medicine has cultivated human resources under the philosophy of "realizing integrated basic and clinical medical sciences and medical care," based on the university's mission to "practice patient-centered medical care and lead the world in medical sciences based on the spirit of independence and self-respect and jitsugaku (science)."

The School of Medicine strongly seeks medical students who understand this mission and the founding spirit, who will lead the next generation, and who possess both rich humanity and deep intelligence. To this end, we select individuals who understand the teaching of founder Yukichi Fukuzawa, "Isshin-Dokuritsu (think and practice for oneself)," and who possess the qualities, sense of mission, and motivation for learning to become physician scientists (doctors with scientific thinking skills) capable of soaring into the world and realizing patient-centered medical care, and who can acquire the graduation competencies.

Evaluation in the entrance examination is conducted as follows:

Basic Academic Ability: Evaluated through subject-specific written examinations (Mathematics, Science, English; see entrance examination guidelines for details), interviews, and short essays.

Motivation and Attitude toward Learning, Understanding of the Mission, Ethical Sense: Evaluated through school reports, interviews, and short essays.

Reading Comprehension and Writing Ability: Evaluated through subject-specific written examinations and short essays.

Ability to Explain One's Own Thinking to Others, Communication Skills: Evaluated through interviews and short essays.

【Things to be acquired before admission】

In the School of Medicine, students are required to acquire and practice a wide range of knowledge and skills. Furthermore, after graduation, they are required to continue learning throughout their lives as medical professionals. Therefore, by the time of admission to the university, students are expected to have acquired academic ability in the following subjects and courses, as well as a learning attitude to study on their own.

Mathematics: Understanding of quantitative concepts, logical thinking ability, calculation skills. Science: Sufficient understanding of natural sciences such as physics, chemistry, and biology, and scientific thinking ability.

English: English reading comprehension, expression, and communication skills.

Special Activities and Extracurricular Activities: Initiative, cooperativeness, empathy/consideration/thoughtfulness, altruism (spirit of service), ethical sense, sense of responsibility, insight, etc.