Columbia University "International Collaboration and Exchange Program" (ICE Program)

The Keio University School of Medicine has been participating in Columbia University's international exchange program since 2021. Only students from prestigious medical and dental schools worldwide registered as partner institutions can participate, with the goal of fostering global leaders in international healthcare. Activities include spontaneous interaction among students, networking, group discussions, presentations, and exchange programs during long vacations. The program covers a wide range of fields in international healthcare and basic science, allowing participation from lower-grade students who may not yet have high levels of medical expertise. At our university, students participate as a team (Student Chapter) and engage proactively in activities such as discussions and exchanges with students from around the world.

International Collaboration and Exchange Program

Participating Universities (32 schools as of March 2026)

【North America】

Columbia University

Harvard Medical School

McGill University

Stanford University

University of California San Francisco

Yale University

【UK】

University of Cambridge

King’s College London

【Europe】

Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin

Ludwig Maximilians University

Martin Luther University

Medical University of Vienna

University of Barcelona

University of Copenhagen

University of Helsinki

University of Milan

University of Pecs

Ruhr University Bochum

Semmelweis University

Sorbonne University

Technical University of Dresden

【Australia/Pacific】

The University of Sydney

【East Asia】

Keio University

Kyoto University

Tokyo Women’s Medical University

National Taiwan University

Chinese University of Hongkong

Seoul National University

National University of Singapore

【Central Asia】

Nazarbayev University

【Middle East】

Istanbul University

【East Africa】

University of Nairobi

Student Voices

Research Study Abroad at Columbia University (3rd Year, School of Medicine)

I engaged in research at the Columbia University Center for Infection and Immunity (CII) for four months, from July to October. Being able to work on research in a world-class environment was an irreplaceable experience.

Additionally, through participating in the New York Sanshikai and contacting local professors, I was able to see doctors and researchers active on the world's front lines, which helped me form a concrete image of who I want to become in the future.

Being able to concretely envision my future at the early stage of my third year in the School of Medicine is a great asset. These four months have been the most enjoyable and fulfilling time of my life. Moving forward, I intend to use this experience as a foundation to strive toward becoming a doctor and researcher who can succeed globally.