2018.08.17
At the Faculty of Nursing and Medical Care, the "Pinning Ceremony" is held before full-scale clinical training begins. It serves as an opportunity for students to think about their future and become leaders in nursing and medical care with a broad perspective. The Pinning Ceremony, which started in 2014, celebrated its fifth anniversary this year, with 102 second-year students taking part.
The ceremony was originally scheduled for July 28 but was postponed due to an approaching typhoon and was held on July 30.
On the day of the ceremony, following an address by Hiroko Komatsu, Dean of the Faculty of Nursing and Medical Care, words of encouragement were given by distinguished guests Jiro Kokuryo, Vice-President; Hideko Kanazawa, Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy; and Ardith Doorenbos, Professor at the University of Washington School of Nursing. Miki Yamazawa, Deputy Director of Nursing at Keio University Hospital, also offered her congratulatory remarks.
During the ceremony, students declared their future goals in a personal statement, and Dean Komatsu of the Faculty of Nursing and Medical Care presented a pin to each student. Upper-year students also offered words of encouragement to their juniors.
Despite the sudden change in schedule, many parents and guardians attended to witness the students' commitment to their future. We are grateful to everyone who attended. With the inspiration of the "Pinning Ceremony" in their hearts, the students have taken a new step forward into the world of nursing and medical care.