Experience Japan's health care system first-hand while learning about Japanese language and culture. Add an international dimension and cross-cultural experience to your education.
Designed to explore Japan's health care system while providing a practical understanding of Japanese language and culture, students on this program enroll in the following courses:
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Introduction to Japanese language and culture (3 credits)
During the first three weeks of the program, students participate in a beginner-level Japanese language and culture course. This course integrates classroom learning with practice of new language skills and cultural knowledge during cultural activities, field trips and other activities.
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Keystone course in comparative health care (3 credits)
This course acquaints students with Japan's unique health care system and how it compares to other models. Team-taught by professionals from Japan and the U.S., the course is augmented with a variety of site visits and guest lecturers.
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Observational health care experience (2 credits)
Coordinated and supervised by the Shiga University of Medical Science (SUMS), students will spend a week in the SUMS teaching hospital observing and learning from doctors, nurses, graduate students, researchers and professors in their field of interest. Past observational studies have included experiences in nursing, radiology, physical therapy, intensive care, surgical units and more.
Students live in the JCMU residence hall during the first portion of the program, and stay with a homestay family near the teaching hospital in the second part of the program. Student apartments are designed for double occupancy with two private bedrooms and a shared living space.