2021.08.18
The Faculty of Nursing and Medical Care holds the Pinning Ceremony before students begin their full-scale clinical training. This event provides an opportunity for them to think about their future and become leaders in nursing and medical care with a broad perspective. The Pinning Ceremony, which began in 2014, marked its eighth year, with 112 second-year students participating.
In light of the spread of COVID-19, this year's Pinning Ceremony was held remotely, following the same format as last year.
On the day of the ceremony, following an address by Yuko Takeda, Dean of the Faculty of Nursing and Medical Care, distinguished guests offered words of encouragement. They included President Kohei Itoh, Vice-President Takehiko Kitagawa, Masayuki Amagai, Dean of the School of Medicine, and Hidemi Misawa, Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy. Congratulatory remarks were also given by Mika Chaen, President of the Keio Nursing Alumni Association (Kobai-kai), and Eriko Kato, Director of the Department of Nursing at Keio University Hospital.
During the ceremony, students declared their future goals in the form of a statement, and senior students offered words of encouragement to their juniors.
Many parents and guardians also watched the YouTube livestream to witness the students' commitment to their future. We are grateful to everyone who participated. 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.
Behind the Scenes of the Online Ceremony
Photography: Takeshi Kishi