Graduate School Doctoral Programs Course (Applied Medicine Program)

In the Doctoral Programs, students select and conduct clinical research themes under the guidance of their supervising professors, while attending lectures on fundamental knowledge of cancer care and a wide range of cancer diagnosis and treatment. In addition, by rotating through multiple clinical departments (chemotherapy/molecular targeted therapy, radiotherapy, minimally invasive surgery, palliative care, rehabilitation, etc.), students receive hands-on training in the latest cancer care in each department and acquire the multidisciplinary treatment and team medicine essential for cancer care. Over the four-year period, the program aims to train experts who will lead the development of advanced cancer care.

Course Guide

【 Clinical Oncology Field 】

Refining expertise and skills through training in planning and executing treatment plans for cancer patients as a leader

・Advanced Cancer Medical Research Course (Regular Course)

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・Internal Medicine Clinical Oncologist Training Course (Regular Course)

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・Surgical Clinical Oncologist Training Course (Regular Course)

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・Radiation Oncologist Training Course (Regular Course)

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・Palliative Care Specialist Training Course (Regular Course)

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・Rehabilitation Specialist Training Course (Regular Course)

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・Clinical Medical Physics Training and Research Course (Regular Course)

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Course Overview for Cancer Professional Graduate Students (Doctoral Programs) (Example)

Year 1

Select and conduct a research theme under the guidance of a supervising professor

Take lectures on fundamental knowledge of cancer care and a wide range of cancer diagnosis

Take lectures on treatment

Year 2

Clinical department rotation (individually plan and implement an 11-month rotation) → Rotate through multiple clinical departments for hands-on training in chemotherapy, molecular targeted therapy, radiotherapy, minimally invasive surgery, palliative care, rehabilitation, etc., for various types of cancer

Year 3

Conduct clinical research within Keio University Hospital

If desired, undergo training at affiliated advanced cancer specialized medical institutions

Year 4

Degree application

【Clinical Research Field】

Clinical Research Professional Training Program

In the Applied Medicine Program Doctoral Programs, in addition to the Cancer Professional Training Program, we offer programs to train professionals who will lead clinical and epidemiological research involving human subjects. Specifically, this applies to those who wish to conduct research on the following themes.

Clinical trials and clinical epidemiological research in clinical medical fields
Medical technology assessment research across all medical sciences
Epidemiological research in the field of preventive medicine

The implementation of high-quality clinical research requires a wide range of human resources, including not only physicians but also nurses, pharmacists, research coordinators, data managers, and biostatisticians. Therefore, this program seeks a wide range of talented individuals, not limited to physicians. However, as a prerequisite, applicants must have a certain level of experience and specialized knowledge required for clinical research, so those interested should consult with their prospective supervising faculty member before the application period. Furthermore, it is possible to conduct the aforementioned research and obtain a Ph.D. in Medicine [Ph.D. (Medicine)] in both the Medical Science Program and the Applied Medicine Program. Please consult with your prospective supervising faculty member regarding this point in advance as well.