Introduction to Wakayama Medical University

Overview

Established in 1945, university education started in 1948.

Type: Public university in Japan

Abbreviated as: "和医大" (わいだい)

Location: Located in Wakayama City, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan, the specific address is: 〒641-8509 2-11-1, Hisaya, Wakayama City, Wakayama Prefecture.

Number of students: About 1,000 (as of the latest data).

Educational philosophy

Wakayama Medical University takes "cultivating medical talents with high professionalism and humanistic care" as its educational philosophy, emphasizing that students should not only master solid medical professional knowledge, but also have good moral qualities and social responsibility. The school is committed to cultivating doctors and nurses with good moral qualities and high professionalism for society through education and research.

Disciplines and Faculties

Faculty of Medicine:

Department of Medicine

Faculty of Health Care and Nursing:

Department of Health Care and Nursing

Graduate School

Graduate School of Medicine:

Master's Course: Major in Medicine

Doctoral Course: Major in Medicine

Graduate School of Health Care and Nursing:

Master's Course: Major in Health Care and Nursing

Doctoral Course: Major in Health Care and Nursing

Specialized Courses

Faculty of Medicine: Teach basic medical theory and clinical practice, and cultivate professional doctors with clinical diagnosis and treatment capabilities.

Department of Health Care and Nursing: Teach nursing theory and practice, and cultivate nurses with professional nursing capabilities.

Teaching Facilities

Classrooms: Equipped with advanced teaching equipment and multimedia facilities.

Laboratories: Provide special laboratories for students to conduct experiments and practical exercises.

Library: Rich in book collections, providing various professional books and journals.

Affiliated Hospital: Wakayama Prefectural Medical University Affiliated Hospital, providing opportunities for clinical internships and research.

Simulation Ward: Equipped with advanced medical equipment, used to simulate clinical scenarios and improve students' practical skills.

Campus Life

Student Clubs: The school has many student clubs, including academic clubs, sports clubs, etc., to enrich students' extracurricular life.

Campus Activities: Cultural festivals, sports games, academic seminars and other activities are held regularly to enhance students' teamwork and social skills.

Contact Information

Address: 〒641-8509 2-11-1, Hisaya, Wakayama City, Wakayama Prefecture

Tel: +81-73-441-5111

Fax: +81-73-441-5112

Email: info@wakayama-med.ac.jp

Employment Support

Career Development Center: Provides students with employment guidance and internship opportunities to help them enter the workplace smoothly.

Corporate Cooperation: Established cooperative relationships with many medical institutions to provide students with internship and employment opportunities.

The latest data shows that the employment rate of graduates of the school is over 90%.

Internationalization

International Exchange: The school actively promotes international exchanges, has established cooperative relationships with universities in many countries and regions, and provides students with abundant overseas study opportunities.

Language support: Provide Japanese and English support for international students to help them better adapt to study and life.

Featured projects

Internship projects: The school cooperates with many medical institutions to provide students with abundant internship opportunities to help students apply theoretical knowledge to practical work.

Community service: Encourage students to participate in community service activities to cultivate students' sense of social responsibility and practical ability.