TEL. +81-3-3353-8111
〒162-8666 8-1, Kawada-cho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
The TWMU School of Medicine started international exchanges with the first
partnership agreement with Cardiff University, the UK in 1997. At that
time, the introduction of exchange programs by a private medical university
was epoch-making. The current number of partner universities reaches 16
universities in 10 countries around the world, and we have sent a total
of 381 students and accepted more than 391 students. This exchange program
is targeted at the 5th-grade students. Students can obtain credits for
clinical practicum in foreign partner university hospitals. Every year,
more than 25% of our medical students go abroad to study, and this high
proportion of studying abroad is also a TWMU’s features.
The School of Nursing started establishing its first partnership agreement with University of Hawaii in 2001, and then has developed interactive, mutual exchange programs through partnership agreements with Alverno College in 2006, Hawaii Pacific University in 2009, and Ewha Womans University in 2011. Every year, we send about 30 students abroad, and accept about 20 students from partner schools. Exchange programs to go abroad provide students with
a chance to see nursing from the global perspectives through stimulating
opportunities such as participating classes and practical training at hospitals
with local students. When welcoming international exchange students to
TWMU, we will promote cultural exchange program and deepen mutual friendship.
I studied at the Université Libre de Bruxelles in Belgium. I was impressed that all
the students studied harder and that they had the same roles as clinical residents
of Japan. I had new discoveries every day: for example, medical care was provided
not only to Belgian patients but also to patients from other countries, and
euthanasia was legitimate. —a student of the School of Medicine.
I studied at Columbia University in the US. I think I could mentally grow
while I was in an English-speaking environment for 2 months. In addition,
I was able to fully consider and argue about what I want to learn. When
I saw the phrase “Amazing things are happening here" at the entrance
of the Medical Center, I realized that amazing things were really happening
here. —a student of the School of Medicine.
Through the experience of exchange program at Hawaii Pacific University,
I obtained much wider view.This is not only limited to nursing or health
perspectives, but something beyond that like a future dream of myself.
I met students who already have their own family with children, but chose
to come to the School of Nursing in pursue their second career. I was amazed
and impressed by their vitality, decisiveness and courage. —a student of
the School of Nursing.
I participated in the exchange program at Ewha Womans University in South
Korea, and learnt not only the history and culture of the country but also
new ways of thinking and values. In classes at Ewha Womans University,
I was impressed by the participating behavior of the students, how they
actively ask questions. I think Ewha Womans University share similar goals
with Tokyo Women’ s Medical University in that they are both striving to
nurture women leaders who can perform active role in the society. During
the hospital tour, I was able to see the activity of patients group. I
felt that such support group provides a good opportunity for patients to
reflect on “oneself ” with peer’ s support. —a student of the School of
Nursing.
Tel: +81-3-3353-8112 ext. 31118
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E-mail:interoff.hq@twmu.ac.jp
〒162-8666
8-1, Kawada-cho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
TEL +81-3-3353-8111