Student Testimonials FY2023

Everyone should know about cancer, the leading cause of death for Japanese people. To that end, early detection and early treatment are important, but I learned that in addition to annual health checkups, it is also important to be aware of subjective symptoms and have regular examinations. I also felt that it is necessary to be interested in lifestyle habits, exercise, and diet from a young age for prevention as we age. Thank you for the valuable lecture. (50s, Pharmacist)

I was interested in preventive medicine and applied for the training session. I get a comprehensive medical checkup every year, but I was wondering how meaningful it was. However, Professor Takaishi's easy-to-understand lecture made me decide to continue to get regular checkups. I learned for the first time about 'proactive preventive medicine,' and was taught that daily exercise habits are important not only for prevention but also after illness, not just for getting checkups. I would like to share this with my family. Thank you very much. (50s, Homemaker)

Although it was a lot of information, it was easy to understand and very helpful. Health checkups are important, and I realized that I need to understand the results myself in order to undergo examinations that make use of them. (60s, Pharmacist)

It was easy to understand and I learned a lot. Thank you very much. The talk on rehabilitation was particularly hopeful. I was moved by the goal of 'realizing successful aging for all' and the words 'finding objective data that resonates with the patient's heart.' (40s, Civil servant/Organization staff/School faculty)

My understanding of patients with xerostomia has deepened. I was able to understand the observation of the oral cavity and the pain of dry mouth. I thought it would be good if we could collaborate with medical professionals by conducting a physical assessment of the oral cavity. (40s, Hospital Pharmacist)

It was a very good lecture, following the first one. I reaffirmed that the mouth is the entrance to the digestive tract and a very important place, and since everyone experiences dry mouth with age, I think it will be useful in the future, including for myself, to know the causes and countermeasures. (60s, Hospital Pharmacist)

I reaffirmed the need for collaboration between medical, dental, and pharmaceutical fields. Surprisingly, many patients who come to the pharmacy neglect their oral health, so I would like to use what I learned in today's lecture in my medication guidance. (50s, Pharmacy Pharmacist)

I have been studying for a long time to get the APACC certification, but I didn't know the details of the application process and was in a state of giving up, wondering if it was possible due to my company's circumstances. By showing me the actual acquisition experience, my desire to go for hospital training has become stronger, and my (personal) problem points until acquisition have become clear. I would like to organize the points to be resolved and take action. I am impressed that both speakers studied very hard in their spare time from work. On top of that, they have taken on a heavy responsibility, and are actively working on training junior staff and improving the pharmacy. I am grateful that they showed me a good role model in the lecture. (40s, Pharmacy Pharmacist)

By aiming to become a certified outpatient cancer therapy pharmacist and a specialist outpatient cancer pharmacist, I learned that I can gain a comprehensive understanding of cancer therapy, that summarizing supportive care medications leads to proposals corresponding to grade changes, and that telephone follow-ups allow for continuous follow-up of treatment rather than just point-in-time guidance at the hospital or pharmacy. I received a detailed presentation of the certification system and felt that pharmacists need to be involved in cancer therapy for patients with heart failure or diabetes and in outpatient cancer therapy from the stages of dispensing work and postgraduate training. In both areas, I was encouraged by the fact that they are focusing on information sharing with neighboring pharmacies, not just medical institutions and patients, and are aiming to build a medical system for the entire region. I am grateful for the detailed materials. (50s, Hospital Pharmacist)

I had the impression that the specialist pharmacist certification system is very demanding with many things to implement, but I recognized that continuing such a system is the minimum necessary to guarantee the quality of knowledge. In addition, I thought that one specialized medical institution in one area would be sufficient, but considering that it also functions as a consultation pharmacy for community pharmacies, I felt that more is better for improving the quality of medical care. (50s, Pharmacy Pharmacist)

I was able to gain a basic understanding of the models and principles of chromatography, and learned that the development and application of analysis contribute to medicine. I am also impressed by the flow of development that has greatly advanced beyond analysis to application through the development of temperature-responsive chromatography. In the field for pharmacists, it is necessary to conduct prescription audits based on knowledge of the flow and mechanisms of theory, analysis, and application, not just drug information. I am grateful for the detailed and easy-to-understand lecture on principles, mechanisms, advantages, disadvantages, and applications. By separating cells, the accuracy of regeneration is improved, and tissue transplantation without immune rejection, and cell sheet transplantation after ulcer site removal can avoid digestive tract stenosis. All the case studies were very educational. The regeneration of the heart and liver tissue, which is said to be difficult, is also achieving results by focusing on angiogenesis in the heart and sugar chains in the liver tissue. I was able to learn that this is an accumulation of problem analysis and a wide range of technologies and knowledge. As a pharmacist who has many opportunities to interact with patients, I want to fully understand the technologies that support regenerative medicine, the diseases for which it is used, the reactions that can occur, and the observation items, and connect them to patient treatment. There was a lot of material for the entire lecture, and I was worried if I could understand the physical sciences as my knowledge is limited, but the principles of chromatography were fun for me, a chemistry lover, for the first time in 30 years. I also enjoyed the survey function and videos, and I am grateful to the professor for summarizing it in a short time. (50s, Hospital Pharmacist)

It was very meaningful to learn that analytical chemistry is contributing to regenerative medicine technology, which is the current cutting-edge medical care. (60s, Pharmacy Pharmacist)

It was a valuable opportunity to learn about the perspectives of pharmacies, hospitals, and universities. Also, there were many common issues, and I was able to learn about initiatives that are not in my own facility. (30s, Hospital Pharmacist)

I wanted to tell my students what Professor Nakajima said about taking your time and being thorough even with things you don't like or aren't good at. (40s, Pharmacy Pharmacist)

In the SGD, hearing stories from the perspectives of a university professor, a hospital pharmacist, and a pharmacy pharmacist was very helpful for guiding students in future practical training. It was a workshop where I could think about how to make the training attractive to students while recalling Professor Hiroaki Nakajima's lecture and the discussions in the SGD. (50s, Pharmacy Pharmacist)

It was very educational to hear about how other facilities approach practical training and how they guide trainees. I want to apply the methods I learned today for motivating trainees to my guidance starting tomorrow. (40s, Pharmacy Pharmacist)

Although pancreatic cancer treatment is advancing daily, the prognosis is poor and there are many complications, so I felt that pharmaceutical intervention will continue to be an essential part of this disease. It was a very meaningful time to learn many things, from the current state of pancreatic cancer treatment and the latest standard treatments for pancreatic cancer to future promising treatment methods and points of pharmaceutical intervention. Also, in the small discussion, I learned that other professors see patients from different perspectives, that intervention methods can be completely different even for the same patient, and that I should not construct my pharmaceutical knowledge based on my own knowledge and assumptions. It was a very short day with a lot to learn. (20s, Hospital Pharmacist)

There were many learning points, such as the patient's comorbidities, concomitant medications, and treatment progress, and I'm glad I was able to participate. I think the content was immediately useful. The opportunity to talk with hospital pharmacists is also valuable. (30s, Pharmacy Pharmacist)

Since I started working as a hospital pharmacist this fiscal year, I was able to grasp the content of the lecture on pancreatic cancer and what kind of treatment to start for it, as it was explained in detail. Also, as a case study, I was able to think about what points I can intervene in as a pharmacist by presenting various problems from the patient's current problems. In the small group discussion, I was able to exchange opinions with pharmacy and hospital pharmacists and learn how to approach cases from an actual pharmacist's perspective. (20s, Hospital Pharmacist)

It is difficult to notice the need for stress management in pharmacist duties. I learned that in Kampo medicine, there are situations where you can feel the effects immediately, and I became very interested in stress management. I want to learn more about the profound world of Kampo medicine. (40s, Hospital Pharmacist)

I was worried about the expansion of duties by family pharmacies and family pharmacists. From things to people, through Kampo medicine, the use of AI and ChatGPT allows for multifaceted and rapid responses, which I think will be useful in future work. (50s, Pharmacy Pharmacist)

It was a very easy-to-understand lecture, and what is required of pharmacies and pharmacists in the future has become clear. I was surprised that with the introduction of AI, more accurate information can be obtained in a short time. I would like to register and use it immediately. (60s, Pharmacy Pharmacist)

First of all, my impression is that it was interesting. I think I have updated my understanding of heart failure along with new drugs, but recently, I often wondered why SGLT2 inhibitors are indicated for it. It was a great opportunity to have a lecture on heart failure, and I was very grateful to be able to attend. (50s, Pharmacy Pharmacist)

Both lectures were very helpful as I was able to update my knowledge while organizing my previous understanding. Since the number of heart failure patients is expected to increase significantly in the future, I reaffirmed that the role of pharmacists will become increasingly important. The two-way communication between the lecturer and the audience using a smartphone app was also very interesting. (60s, Currently unemployed (with pharmacist license))

I was able to learn about the entire pharmacotherapy for heart failure in a short time. I would like to apply this to future collaboration with nearby medical institutions, confirmation of medication compliance, and follow-up. (40s, Pharmacy Pharmacist)

The first half was an easy-to-understand lecture on the situation since the beginning of the COVID-19 infection, the response since it became a Class 5 disease, vaccination, treatment methods, and infection control measures. The second half was also a meaningful lecture from the perspective of travel medicine on various infectious diseases that require caution in advance as people are moving not only within Japan but also from overseas and to overseas as COVID-19 is subsiding. (60s, Hospital Pharmacist)

I was taught how to deal with the new coronavirus from now on, and I thought I could apply it to my daily work from tomorrow. Travel medicine was also very timely content. (50s, Pharmacy Pharmacist)

I was able to review tests and drugs by comparing the transition from a pandemic to a Class 5 disease and what's to come. Since my pharmacy did not handle them, I felt that patient explanations would be easier if I could learn about the drug characteristics and future prospects of Xocova and Lagevrio. Today, I was able to learn from the basics, and from a vague anxiety, I learned the necessity of preparing for travel considering each disease and regional characteristics, and that preventive vaccines are becoming necessary even in Japan due to changes in the situation. I was able to review adult vaccines. (50s, Hospital Pharmacist)

My impression is that the era of understanding infectious disease research after a long time has passed is over. I was just impressed by the mechanism that allows us to understand immediately what happened in these three years from the vast data of various researchers who have been conducting research, and have it summarized and presented. Also, I thought that the role of pharmacies will change further when I think that exchanges with foreign countries will become more active in the future. Thank you for the interesting lecture today. (50s, Pharmacy Pharmacist)

The role of pharmacists around the world was explained in an easy-to-understand manner, and I was able to study with ease and enjoyment. (60s, Pharmacy Pharmacist)

I learned a lot. Since there are few opportunities to learn about the work of pharmacists overseas, it was very educational. (60s)

My impression of both lectures this time is that I have come to know my own job anew. More than 25 years have passed since I obtained my pharmacist license, and I was able to learn well that the existence of pharmacies has changed greatly. The changes during this time were also connected to a slight feeling of anxiety, so I felt that I could regain my confidence. (50s, Pharmacy Pharmacist)

It was a very fulfilling time as I was able to practice kneading and applying ointment. (60s, Pharmacy Pharmacist)

Since I had never encountered a situation where I had to treat a patient with pressure ulcers, learning the techniques in a practical format was a valuable training that I can use in my future home care work. (40s, Pharmacy Pharmacist)

I was quite nervous to participate in an on-site lecture and practical training for the first time in a while, but it was really great. You don't know how to handle gauze or apply film unless you actually try it. Most importantly, I was able to ask the professor questions right away and get answers, which deepened my understanding. It seems there are still many techniques to learn, so I would like to continue taking on-site lectures and practical training. (50s, Pharmacy Pharmacist)

I attended Professor Furuta's lecture at your university about 10 years ago, but some of the drugs have been discontinued and the content has changed. I was able to reconfirm what I had forgotten and gain new knowledge, which was great. (60s, Pharmacy Pharmacist)

Thank you for the very helpful lecture. Since there are cases where patients consult pharmacists but not doctors, I would like to continue my self-study in the field of health foods and drug interactions. (30s, Hospital Pharmacist)

Many patients think of health foods as supplements and take them lightly, and I was often perplexed by the variety of types they were taking. By attending today's lecture, I received guidance on how to approach this in the field. I would like to use it in my work starting tomorrow. Thank you very much. (60s, Pharmacy Pharmacist)

It wasn't a general talk about health foods, but a talk about health foods from a pharmacist's perspective. It was a practical lecture that took into account real-world problems, so it was very easy to understand, and it was great to hear a talk that was closely related to my work. It was also very helpful for responding to patients and for learning how to research. (60s, Pharmacy Pharmacist)

I was able to confirm the areas I'm not good at that I was starting to forget. I also studied at a health support lecture, but I keenly felt that if pharmacists don't have the right discernment, they can't give correct explanations and it won't lead to risk avoidance. The media shows a lot of 'good things,' which is true for the entire nation, and I thought that it is also necessary for pharmacy pharmacists to build a relationship where it is easy to talk before it causes health damage. It was very easy to understand and helpful. (60s, Pharmacy Pharmacist)