2015.09.15
The Faculty of Nursing and Medical Care has been holding the Pinning Ceremony since 2014 for 105 second-year students before they begin their full-scale clinical training. This year marks the second time the ceremony has been held. It is an opportunity for students to think about their future and to become leaders in nursing and medical care with a broad perspective.
The ceremony began with an address by Dean Ota of the Faculty of Nursing and Medical Care. This was followed by words of encouragement from distinguished guests: Vice-President Yoshiaki Toyama; Michito Hirakata, Director of the Center for Medical Education; and Mayumi Mochizuki, Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy. Miyoko Shizume, Director of the Department of Nursing at Keio University Hospital, also delivered a special message to the students.
During the ceremony, Dean Ota of the Faculty of Nursing and Medical Care presented a pin to each student. Each student's statement of their future goals was also introduced, and upperclassmen offered words of encouragement to their junior classmates.
In addition, a video and photos created by the second-year students were shown to introduce their daily student life. First-year student volunteers also helped run the event, and these proactive student activities enlivened the Ceremony.
Many parents and guardians also attended to watch the students declare their commitment to their future. We are grateful to everyone who participated. We hope that the Pinning Ceremony will serve as a catalyst, and we will continue to encourage and support the students as they take their first steps toward their future goals.