Clinical Observership Program

General Information

• The Clinical Observership Program at Juntendo University is an observational experience.
• The Clinical Observership Program offers the opportunity to observe outpatient clinics, ward rounds, surgeries, laboratories, and conferences.
• Please review the Application Guide before applying.
  • Please make sure to read the following sections:
    • Visa and Border Measures 
    • Covid-19 Policies
• To view a list of the affiliations of previous observers please refer to the following link.
• To view comments from previous observers please refer to the following link.
• To view photo collages of clinical observers refer to the following link.

Departments

• The Department Guide lists information about individual departments applicants may apply to, including time periods, durations, application prerequisites, additional application requirements, observership content, observership notices, and observership assignments.

Applications

• Applicants should check the Application Guide to see whether they can apply.
• Deadlines:
  • For applications before: November 1, 2022: All applicants must have required application items 1-12 confirmed 60 days before their desired start date to apply
  • For applications on or after November 1, 2022: All applicants must have required application items 1-12 confirmed 120 days before their desired start date to apply
• Applicants should submit the required application items prior to the deadline.
• Applicants should send all required items to Juntendo University International Center: juic@juntendo.ac.jp

Required Items

• Applicants should check the Application Guide to find more details about the required items.

1. Application
   • Medical Student Application (Excel)
   • Medical Doctor & Resident Application (Excel)
2. Passport Copy
3. Personal Photo
4. For applicants applying from countries where English is not the official language: English and/or Japanese Proficiency Test Score from one of the following: Cambridge English, CEFR, IELTS, TOEIC, TOEFL, or JLPT
5. For medical students: enrollment certificate
   For residents: resident certificate
   For medical doctors: employment certificate
6. For medical students: Proof the applicant has studied material relating to the department he or she wishes to apply to.
7. For medical students: Proof the applicant has completed an observership, clerkship, or elective in a health care facility.
8. Contact Person (Word Template)
9. Letter of Recommendation (Word Template)
10. Pledge (PDF)
11. Health Examination Certificate (Word Template)
12. Immunization Records and Requirements (PDF)
    • Clinical observers must meet all of the immunization requirements to participate in the Clinical Observership Program.
13. Covid-19 Prevention Pledge
14. Personal Health Insurance

Fee

Medical Students: Free
Residents and Doctors: 2,200 JPY per day

Previous Clinical Observers