The 7th Cancer Pro International Seminar: "Community Healthcare"
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Recognizing that cancer is the leading cause of death in Japan and poses a serious threat to the lives and health of the public, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) has implemented the "Cancer Pro" initiative (an abbreviation for the Plan to Promote the Infrastructure for Training Cancer Professionals) to support university efforts aimed at training medical professionals specializing in cancer care, including those involved in surgical therapy, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and other forms of cancer treatment.The plan in which our university participates involves a consortium of 10 universities located in the Chugoku and Shikoku regions, aiming to produce cancer specialists evenly across a wide geographical area. The program emphasizes “internationalization,” including the active use of English in Graduate School lectures.In addition, Medical SchoolMedical School have signed Faculty and are actively promoting student exchanges.
We are pleased to announce the "7th Cancer Pro International Seminar," where students from the University of Hawaii (JABSOM) and Kochi University will present on their respective universities and clinical training programs, followed by a discussion in English on community and home-based healthcare in Hawaii and Kochi.
No prior registration is required, so please feel free to attend if you are interested.
[Date and Time]: Tuesday, July 7, 2015, 6:30 PM–
[Location]: Medical School, Minimally Invasive Surgery Education and Training Center (Resident House, 1st Floor)
Contact: Medical School, Hospital Administration Office, Student Affairs Section, Cancer Program Coordinator
(Phone: 088-880-2799)