2017.12.18
On Monday, December 11, 2017, Dr. Azita Emami, Dean of the University of Washington School of Nursing, visited Keio University.
The Faculty of Nursing and Medical Care and the Graduate School of Health Management have a comprehensive agreement with the University of Washington School of Nursing. While there have been exchanges in the past, such as graduate students receiving guidance from visiting professors from the University of Washington or participating in short-term study abroad programs there, this was the first time the Dean of the University of Washington School of Nursing had visited.
At the Shinanomachi Campus, Dean Hiroko Komatsu of the Faculty of Nursing and Medical Care, Dean Toru Takebayashi of the Graduate School of Health Management, and Chair Mitsuhiro Kamakura of the International Exchange Committee introduced the international education programs of the Faculty of Nursing and Medical Care and the Graduate School of Health Management. Additionally, the Deputy Director of Education of the hospital's Department of Nursing, graduate students, and undergraduate students gave a tour of Keio University Hospital, where the dean observed the practical aspects of nursing education at the university hospital.
Regarding research, studies being conducted at the Faculty of Nursing and Medical Care in the areas of cancer nursing, geriatric nursing, home care nursing, and health literacy were presented. Discussions were held on the potential for future joint research with the University of Washington.
The dean also visited Mita Campus, where the International Center provided an overview of international education across Keio University and university-wide exchanges with the University of Washington. Furthermore, Vice-President Jiro Kokuryo, who is responsible for international education, joined a discussion to exchange views on the challenges of international education and opportunities for further collaboration.
With the Deputy Director of Education of the hospital's Department of Nursing, graduate students, and undergraduate students who gave the hospital tour.