Oita University Graduate School of Medicine Doctor s Degree Program. Application Guide Fall Admissions(October April 2014 Admissions

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1 Oita University Graduate School of Medicine Doctors Degree Program Application Guide 2510 Fall Admissions(October April 2014 Admissions June

2 CONTENTS page Oita University Graduate School of Medicine Admission Policy Oita University Graduate School of Medicine Diploma Policy in the Faculty of Medicine Fall Admissions October Student Entrance Requirements Admission Schedule Number of Students Admitted Application Requirements Application Requirements Documentation Application Procedures Issue of Examination Slip Selection Process of Successful Applicants Announcement of Result Enrollment Procedures Enrollment Fees and Tuition Fees University Contact Information Spring Admissions April Student Entrance Requirements Admission Schedule Number of Students Admitted Application Requirements Application Requirements Documentation Application Procedures Issue of Examination Slip Selection Process of Successful Applicants Announcement of Result Enrollment Procedures Enrollment Fees and Tuition Fees University Contact Information General Information on Application Admission Information Goal of Education Framework and Term of Study Features Courses and Faculty Member Course Registration Degree Conferral Scholarships Oita University Admission Department/School Loan Information Student Research Accident Insurance Information on Extension of Study Term Contact Information of Faculty Member including Professors Location Map of Oita University

3 Special Measures for Working Adults Admissions Recently, an increasing number of working adults wish to study at Graduate School. For them to study at Graduate Schools traditionally, the person is tends to quit their job. Now, Articleof the Standards for the Establishment of Universities Law states, in the need for special consideration to study at Graduate School, night courses and classes will be available outside regular times. Universities are considering making these courses available. In accordance with Articleof the Standards for the Establishment of Universities Law, this universitys Graduate School of Medicines Doctoral Course began offering adults working in medicine or medical fields the opportunity to study and research at a high level since

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32 Admission Policy of Oita University Graduate School of Medicine Basic Philosophy Complex and sophisticated changes are constantly being made in the medical fields. To keep uptodate on techniques and ethical standards, medical professionals and researchers continue to study. Our philosophy is to support their intent to advance nursing and medical care, promote health, welfare in the local and international communities. Educational Targets Masters Degree Program (omitted) Doctors Degree Program Aim to train compassionate, smart, independent and capable clinicians and researchers who can work at a high level of medical care in an international environment. Suitable Candidates Masters Degree Program (omitted) Doctors Degree Program People who aim to work in medicine in the international community. People who have a high level of knowledge in their specialty and who can work through problems and can explore comprehensively from a scientific perspective Basic Medicine, Clinical Medicine and Social Medicine, etc. And, that are keen to conduct their research proposal in the same manner. People who aspire for the results of their research to be published in journals and be evaluated by the international community. People who aim to contribute to the advancement of medical science to maintain and improve the health of people. People who aspire to be a professional cancer expert, who can educate, research and treat cancer. This need has come about with the growing public awareness and interest in cancer. Selection Process of Successful Applicants Masters Degree Program (omitted) Doctors Degree Program The university will select students who fulfill the above suitable candidate types and have expertise, techniques and capability. And, those who show high ethics, humanity and who are internationally and interdisciplinary minded.

33 Oita University Graduate School of Medicine Diploma Policy in the Faculty of Medicine Graduate School of Medicine On completion of the doctoral course in medicine at Oita University Graduate School of Medicine, the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D. in Medicine) shall be awarded to candidates who have acquired academic and research skills necessary for an independent researcher or a medical specialist with a high degree of professionalism and meet all of the following criteria: Who have acquired deep knowledge in basic and clinical medicine or life science, data gathering abilities and analytical capabilities. Who are capable of finding and resolving tasks in their respective research fields or in clinical experience. Who are capable of analyzing objectively their research results, making a presentation on the aim, background, research methods and results of their research, and discussing the potential for further research as well as publicizing their own achievements in scientific papers written in English. Who understand stateoftheart medical technology and carry it out in clinical practice on a scientific basis. Who possess high ethical standards based on practical experience in their research and clinical practice. Who can contribute to the welfare and prosperity of humankind through their medical research.

34 Fall AdmissionsOctober 2013

35 Student Entry Requirements Admission Schedule Type Application Period Examination Date Announcement of Result Period Tuesday, JulyFriday, July Tuesday, July Friday, August Number of Students Admitted Philosophy in Medical Science: A few This number includes parttime students and Working Adult students) Major Field Number of Students Fundamental Research Field Philosophy in Medical Science Clinical Research Field A few Cancer Research Field Remarks) Applicants must apply for their field of choice in order of preference. Up to two choices will be accepted. A Working Adult Student is defined as someone who works in a public office, hospital, or company etc., as a doctor or researcher. This student will continue to work in their profession once admitted to the university. To ensure Working Adult Students have access to this Graduate School, the university will adhere to Article of the Standards for the Establishment of Universities Law and make day and night study available. Those who have been approved for special circumstances will discuss with the tutor regarding access to research facilities and tutors outside regular hours. Please refer to the Special Measures for Working Adult Student. Application Requirements Applicants are required to have completed one of the following: (Or is expected to acquire by the end of September Graduated from a university after studying Medicine or Dentistry or, has completed six years of study in Veterinary Medicine. Completed years of formal education in a foreign country. The final course of which was in Medicine, Dentistry or Veterinary Medicine. Completedyears of education through distance learning through a foreign school, while residing in Japan. The final course of which was in Medicine, Dentistry or Veterinary Medicine. Completedyears of formal education in a foreign country, and graduated from a foreign university in Medicine, Dentistry or Veterinary Medicine. This university has been recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sport and Technology of Japan. Completedyears of formal education (the final course in Medicine, Dentistry or Veterinary Medicine) in a foreign country, who enrolled in a course of more thanyears in Medicine, Dentistry or Veterinary Medicine at University. A person who has completed years of schooling in a foreign school (the final course in Medicine, Dentistry or Veterinary Medicine) through distance education in Japan or hold a foreign university degree, awarded in Japan (limited to those who have completed years of schooling in a foreign school). Or, a person who holds a foreign university degree, awarded in Japan (limited to graduates who have completed years of schooling in a foreign school), with excellent

36 grades and credits received from the graduate program of the educational institution approved by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan. Nominated by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sport and Science and Technology. Graduated in Medicine or Dentistry from a Medical or Dentistry Faculty according to the Old University Order (Imperial Ordinance No.. Graduated from the National Defense Medical College according to the Defense Agency Act (Act No.. Enrolled in more than two years of unlimited categories of courses who has completed a masters program or a threeyear doctoral course and have acquired at leastcredits and necessary research guidance under the Ordinance to amend part of the degree rules of Ministry of Education Decree No.or by prior degree regulations under theministry of Education Decree No.including persons falling under articleno.. Those of which have graduated from a graduate or postgraduate course in Medicine, Dentistry or Veterinary Medicine and are deemed to be of equal or higher scholastic ability. Graduated from a universitynot from Medicine, Dentistry or Veterinary Medicineor who have graduated after completingyears of school education in a foreign country, and have studied for two years in a university, or institute, etc., in the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry or Veterinary Medicine, and due to the results of the persons research and studies in the graduate or postgraduate course, is deemed to be of equal or higher scholastic ability. A Working Adult Student of at leastyears of age, who graduated from degree courses in Medicine, Dentistry or Veterinary Medicine and, who has shown by separate qualifications, that they hold equal or higher scholastic ability. Application Requirements Documentation Person applying underapplication Requirements or must apply to preliminary eligibility screening and must submit the following documents when it is requested. Documents Required Applicants applying under are required to submit the following. Documents Required Qualification Form Academic Transcripts School Registration Certificate (years of attendance must be shown) Research Proposal Documents Required Qualification Form Academic Transcripts Research Proposal List of Achievements Brief Particulars Use designated form. NonJapanese applicants are required to use the designated form for NonJapanese applicants. Head of School must have signed the documents. All documents must be in Japanese or English. Translated documents are required in Japanese or English for documents not originally in either language. For Name changes due to marriage etc., proof of name change by supplying a family register is required. Use designated form. Applicants applying under or are required to submit the following. Brief Particulars Use designated form. NonJapanese applicants are required to use the designated form for NonJapanese applicants. Head of School must have signed the documents. All documents must be in Japanese or English. Translated documents are required in Japanese or English for documents not originally in either language. For Name changes due to marriage etc., proof of name change by supplying a family register is required. Use designated form. Use designated form. Use one per achievement. Limit of three.

37 Submission Period: June(Fri) Must Arrive By:JulyTue Submission in Person:Dannoharu Campus, Entrance Examination Division, Student Affairs Department, Oita University By Post: Send by Registered Express Post. The front of the envelope must have Application Forms Enclosed shown on it in red. Results: Results of screening will be available to the applicant by July once the forms have been assessed. Application Procedures Period of Application: Tuesday, JulyMust Arrive By:Friday, July Application Procedure Up to two study areas may be requested for application. Applicants are required to discuss their research proposal with their choice of tutor (list available p. and p.prior to application. Application Forms are required to be sent in the envelope designated and handedin in person or sent by post. Submission in Person: Dannoharu Campus, Entrance Examination Division, Students Affairs Department, Oita University Hours:: By Post: Send by Registered Express Post to the below address. It must arrive by:on the last day of the period of application. ToEntrance Examination Division, Students Affairs Department, Oita University OazaDannoharu, Oita City Documents RequiredDocuments will not be returned) Documents Required Application for Admission Photograph Form/ Examination Slip Brief Particulars Use designated form. Carefully read the instructions. NonJapanese applicants are required to use the designated form for NonJapanese applicants. Use designated form and attach photograph with glue. Must be of head and upper body. No head coverings. Facing the front. Must be cm in length cm width. Payment is required by one of these methods. Proof of Payment Form Application Fee JPY) of Paymentatbank(includingataPostOffice) Use the transfer form designated. Must pay at a teller. Payment at an ATM not accepted. After payment has been made, you will receive a proof of payment slip. This must be glued to the designated form. Payment at a convenience store (with service available) Apply through the below homepage by entering your testing number. And then pay at a convenience store. After payment has been made, you will receive a proof of payment slip. This must be glued to the designated form. Homepage from a computer ( ) Menu Admission Information Appl. Fee Payment at Con. Store From a cell phone ( )

38 Some filtering services on cell phones may cause access to be denied. We apologize for the inconvenience. Handling fee are to be paid for by the applicant. Application Fees are nonrefundable under any circumstances. State sponsored International Exchange Students and students enrolled as of September 2013 in this Research Doctoral Course or in a Masters Course at this university, do not need to pay this Application Fee. Academic Transcripts Certificate of Graduation (or scheduled graduation) Or Certificate of Completion (or scheduled completion) Consent to Sit Examination Consent to Sit Examination and Enroll (for mature age applicants only) Address Labels Envelope for return of Examination Slip Residents card Head of School must have signed the documents. All documents must be in Japanese or English. Translated documents are required in Japanese or English for documents not originally in either language. If these were provided at when the Requirement Documentation screening took place, they do not need to submitted) Head of School must have signed the documents. All documents must be in Japanese or English. Translated documents are required in Japanese or English for documents not originally in either language. Use designated form. A letter of Consent is required to sit the examination from the head of the public office, company, research tutor or hospital where the applicant is currently employed or studying. Use designated form. Required from applicants who will continue to work at their current employment while completing the course. Use as a substitute for Requires applicants name, address (location the Notice of Acceptance should be sent to) and postalcode. This typeenvelope requires your name, address and postalcode to be writtenonandajpy stamp attached. For NonJapanese residing in Japan. This is available at the village, town, ward or city office. Names on application forms must be written thesameasisonthiscertificate. Instructions Be sure not to miss anything on the Application For Admission. Due to marriage etc., if your current name differs from names on your documents, you must supply a family register to prove the change. Documents differ with admission period Fall Admission (Octoberor Spring Admission (April. Be careful when selecting admission period. Once a document has been admitted, under no circumstances it will be returned. After the application period, no additional documents will be accepted. Send all application forms and documents together. If any discrepancies are found in applications and documents even after admission to study is granted permission to study will be void. Information on Prior Consultation for Applicants with a Disability To accommodate for disabilities the university requests Applicants with disabilities contact the university to arrange a Prior Consultation. When arranging a consultation, the applicant is required to present a Doctors Certificate and the following information to the Entrance Examination Division,

39 Student Affairs department of the university by July(Tue). Type and degree of disability Special needs at time of examination Special needs while attending the university Details on daily needs and other comments Documents and personal information submitted by applicants will be protected by the Independent Administrative Agency and the Privacy Policy of Oita University. Information will not be used for business operations, statistical processing etc., however, applications of scholarships and tuition waivers or delays, will use these documents in the screening processes. Issue of Examination Slip Once application forms and documents have been processed, the Examination Slip will be issued and sent to applicant. If an applicant does not receive their Examination Slip by the day before the examination date, or they lose their ticket, they must come to the examination hall between::on the day of the examination with the same photograph they attached on their application and apply in person. Selection Process of Successful Applicant The selection of successful applicants will include the consideration of the written and oral examinations and the academic transcripts attached on application. Date, Type and Time of Examination Date Examination Subject Time Remarks July(Tuesday) English (Written Examination) Oral Examination (Based on applicants requested study area) :: From: English dictionaries are permitted (except electronic dictionaries and Medical term dictionaries) Applicants arriving late will only be able to sit the examination if they arrive within minutes from the start of the examination. Examination Location Faculty of Medicine, Oita University: Hasama Campus Location -Idaigaoka, Hasamamachi, Yufu City (See map on p. Access: By bus (Oita Bus) From Bus Stopin front of the Tokiwa Department Store, at Oita Bus Co., take a bus to Daigaku Byoin. From Bus Stopin front of JR Oita Station, take a bus to Daigaku Byoin. It is about aminute ride and costsjpy Announcement of Result :August(Fri) Posters of the application number of Successful Applicants will be available to see in front of the General Education Building, Dannoharu Campus and in front of the Administration Building, Hasama Campus of the university. The university will post the Notice of Acceptance. Applicants can also check the universitys homepage at to look up their Application Number. Telephone enquires will not be accepted regarding the Announcement of Result.

40 Enrollment Procedures Enrollment Date: August(Tue) Enrollment Time :: Details on Enrollment Procedures will be sent to successful applicants along with their Notice of Acceptance. For those who fail to complete the Enrollment Procedures on the date above, it will be considered that person has refused to enroll. 10Enrollment Fees and Tuition Fees Enrollment Fee JPY Tuition Fees(Annual) JPYFirst Installment JPY Second Installment JPY The payment of Enrollment Fee is required. However, exceptions to Tuition Fee payment may be considered. For further information, contact the Support Group, Student and Career Assistance Division on Students enrolled in this Graduate Course or a different Doctoral Course in Graduate Course at this university as of Septemberthe Enrollment Fee is not required. When paying the First Installment of Tuition Fees, the Second Installment can also be accepted forthatsameyearonly. State Sponsored International Exchange Students are not required to directly pay the Enrollment Fee or Tuition Fees. Revision to the Enrollment Fee or Tuition Fees may occur. If this occurs while studying at the university, the revised Fees will be required. Refunds of Enrollment Fees can not be made. 11University Contact Information: Entrance Examination Division, Student Affairs Department, Oita University OazaDannoharu, Oita City Please contact the following address by . E-meil:nyusiss@oita-u.ac.jp

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42 Admission Schedule Student Entry Requirements Type First Second Third Application Tuesday, July Monday, January Monday, February Period Friday, July Thursday, January Thursday, February Examination Date Announcement of Result Tuesday, July Tuesday, January Friday, March Friday, August Wednesday, February Thursday, March When we have enough numbers of the applicants, we will close the application process. If the second and third application periods are reld, notices will be posted on the homepage. Number of Students Admitted Philosophy in Medical Science This number includes parttime students and Working Adult students) Major Field Number of Students Fundamental Research Field Philosophy in Medical Science Clinical Research Field Cancer Research Field Remarks) Applicants must apply for their field of choice in order of preference. Up to two choices will be accepted. A Working Adult Student is defined as someone who works in a public office, hospital, or company etc., as a doctor or researcher. This student will continue to work in their profession once admitted to the university. To ensure Working Adult Students have access to this Graduate School, the university will adhere to Article of the Standards for the Establishment of Universities Law and make day and night study available. Those who have been approved for special circumstances will discuss with the tutor regarding access to research facilities and tutors outside regular hours. Please refer to the Special Measures for Working Adult Student. Application Requirements Applicants are required to have completed one of the following: (Or is expected to acquire by the end of March Graduated from a university after studying Medicine or Dentistry or, has completed six years of study in Veterinary Medicine. Completed years of formal education in a foreign country. The final course of which was in Medicine, Dentistry or Veterinary Medicine. Completedyears of education through distance learning through a foreign school, while residing in Japan. The final course of which was in Medicine, Dentistry or Veterinary Medicine. Completedyears of formal education in a foreign country, and graduated from a foreign university in Medicine, Dentistry or Veterinary Medicine. This university has been recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sport and Technology of Japan. Completedyears of formal education (the final course in Medicine, Dentistry or Veterinary Medicine) in a foreign country, who enrolled in a course of more thanyears in Medicine, Dentistry or Vet-

43 erinary Medicine at University. A person who has completed years of schooling in a foreign school (the final course in Medicine, Dentistry or Veterinary Medicine) through distance education in Japan or holds a foreign university degree, awarded in Japan (limited to those who have completed years of schooling in a foreign school). Or, a person who holds a foreign university degree, awarded in Japan (limited to graduates who have completed years of schooling in a foreign school), with excellent grades and credits received from the graduate program of the educational institution approved by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan. Nominated by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sport and Science and Technology. Graduated in Medicine or Dentistry from a Medical or Dentistry Faculty according to the Old University Order (Imperial Ordinance No.. Graduated from the National Defense Medical College according to the Defense Agency Act (Act No.). Enrolled in more than two years of unlimited categories of courses who has completed a masters program or a threeyear doctoral course and have acquired at leastcredits and necessary research guidance under the Ordinance to amend part of the degree rules of Ministry of Education Decree No.or by prior degree regulations under theministry of Education Decree No.including persons falling under article, no.. Those of which have graduated from a graduate or postgraduate course in Medicine, Dentistry or Veterinary Medicine and are deemed to be of equal or higher scholastic ability. Graduated from a university (not from Medicine, Dentistry or Veterinary Medicine)or who have graduated after completingyears of school education in a foreign country, and have studied for two years in a university, or institute, etc. in the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry or Veterinary Medicine, and due to the results of the persons research and studies in the graduate or postgraduate course, is deemed to be of equal or higher scholastic ability. A Working Adult Student of at least years of age, who graduated from degree courses in Medicine, Dentistry or Veterinary Medicine and, who has shown by separate qualifications, that they hold equal or higher scholastic ability. Application Requirements Documentation Person applying under. Application Requirements or must apply to preliminary eligibility screening and must submit the following documents when it is requested. Documents Required Applicants applying under are required to submit the following. Documents Required Qualification Form Academic Transcripts School Registration Certificate (years of attendance must be shown) Research Proposal Documents Required Qualification Form Academic Transcripts Brief Particulars Use designated form. NonJapanese applicants are required to use the designated form for NonJapanese applicants. Head of School must have signed the documents. All documents must be in Japanese or English. Translated documents are required in Japanese or English for documents not originally in either language. For Name changes due to marriage etc., proof of name change by supplying a family register is required. Use designated form. Applicants applying under or are required to submit the following. Brief Particulars Use designated form. NonJapanese applicants are required to use the designated form for NonJapanese applicants. Head of School must have signed the documents. All documents must be in Japanese or English. Translated documents

44 are required in Japanese or English for documents not originally in either language. ForNamechangesduetomarriageetc.,proofofnamechangeby supplying a family register is required. Research Proposal List of Achievements Use designated form. Use designated form. Use one per achievement. Limit of three. Submission Period: First Period Friday, June-Must Arrive By:Tuesday, July Second Period Wednesday, November-Must Arrive By:Friday, November Third Period Monday, January-Must Arrive By:Tuesday, January Submission in Person: Dannoharu Campus, Entrance Examination Division, Student Affairs Department, Oita University By Post: Send by Registered Express Post. The front of the envelope must have Application Forms Enclosed shown on it in red. Results: Results of screening will be available to the applicant by the dates below once the forms have been assessed. First Period Wednesday, July Second Period Monday, December Third Period Wednesday, February Application Procedures Period of Application: First Period Tuesday, July-Must Arrive By:Friday, July Second PeriodMonday, January -Must Arrive By:Thursday, January Third Period Monday, February-Must Arrive By:Thursday, February Application Procedure Up to two study areas may be requested for application. Applicants are required to discuss their research proposal with their choice of tutor (list available p.and p.prior to application. Application Forms are required to be sent in the envelope designated and handedin in person or sent by post. Submission in Person: Dannoharu Campus, Entrance Examination Division, Students Affairs Department, Oita University Hours:: By Post: Send by Registered Express Post to the below address. It must arrive by:on the last day of the period of application. (To) Entrance Examination Division, Students Affairs Department, Oita University Oaza Dannoharu, Oita City Documents Required (Documents will not be returned) Documents Required Application for Admission Photograph Form/ Examination Slip Brief Particulars Use designated form. Carefully read the instructions. NonJapanese applicants are required to use the designated form for NonJapanese applicants. Use designated form and attach photograph with glue. Must be of head and upper body. No head coverings. Facing the front. Must be cm in lengthcm width.

45 Payment is required by one of these methods. Proof of Payment Form of Application Fee JPY) Academic Transcripts Certificate of Graduation (or scheduled graduation) Or Certificate of Completion (or scheduled completion) Consent to Sit Examination Consent to Sit Examination and Enroll (for mature age applicants only) Address Labels Envelope for return of Examination Slip Residents card Paymentatbank(includingataPostOffice) Use the transfer form designated. Must pay at a teller. Payment at an ATM not accepted. After payment has been made, you will receive a proof of payment slip. This must be glued to the designated form. Payment at a convenience store (with service available) Apply through the below homepage by entering your testing number. And then pay at a convenience store. After payment has been made, you will receive a proof of payment slip. This must be glued to the designated form. Homepage from a computer ( ) Menu Admission Information Appl. Fee Payment at Con. Store From a cell phone ( ) Some filtering services on cell phones may cause access to be denied. We apologize for the inconvenience. Handling fee are to be paid for by the applicant. Application Fees are nonrefundable under any circumstances. State sponsored International Exchange Students and students enrolled as of March 2014 in this Research Doctoral Course or in a Masters Course at this university, do not need to pay this Application Fee. Head of School must have signed the documents. All documents must be in Japanese or English. Translated documents are required in Japanese or English for documents not originally in either language. (If these were provided at when the Requirement Documentation screening took place, they do not need to submitted) Head of School must have signed the documents. All documents must be in Japanese or English. Translated documents are required in Japanese or English for documents not originally in either language. Use designated form. A letter of Consent is required to sit the examination from the head of the public office, company, research tutor or hospital where the applicant is currently employed or studying. Use designated form. Required from applicants who will continue to work at their current employment while completing the course. Use as a substitute for Requires applicants name, address (location the Notice of Acceptance should be sent to) and postalcode. This typeenvelope requires your name, address and postalcode to be writtenonandajpy stamp attached. For NonJapanese residing in Japan. This is available at the village, town, ward or city office. Names on application forms must be written thesameasisonthiscertificate. Instructions Be sure not to miss anything on the Application For Admission. Due to marriage etc., if your current name differs from names on your documents, you must supply

46 a family register to prove the change. Documents differ with admission period Fall Admission (Octoberor Spring Admission (April Be careful when selecting admission period. Once a document has been admitted, under no circumstances it will be returned. After the application period, no additional documents will be accepted. Send all application forms and documents together. If any discrepancies are found in applications and documents even after admission to study is granted permission to study will be void. Information on Prior Consultation for Applicants with a Disability To accommodate for disabilities the university requests Applicants with disabilities contact the university to arrange a Prior Consultation. When arranging a consultation, the applicant is required to present a Doctors Certificate and the following information to the Entrance Examination Division, Student Affairs department of the university by; First term July(Tuesday) Second termnovember(friday) Third term January(Tuesday) Type and degree of disability Special needs at time of examination Special needs while attending the university Details on daily needs and other comments Documents and personal information submitted by applicants will be protected by the Independent Administrative Agency and the Privacy Policy of Oita University. Information will not be used for business operations, statistical processing etc., however, applications of scholarships and tuition waivers or delays, will use these documents in the screening processes. Issue of Examination Slip Once application forms and documents have been processed, the Examination Slip will be issued and sent to applicant. If an applicant does not receive their Examination Slip by the day before the examination date, or they lose their ticket, they must come to the examination hall between:-: on the day of the examination with the same photograph they attached on their application and apply in person. Selection Process of Successful Applicant The selection of successful applicants will include the consideration of the written and oral examinations and the academic transcripts attached on application. Date, Type and Time of Examination Date Examination Subject Time Remarks First term: July(Tuesday) Second term: January (Tuesday) Third term: March(Friday) English (Written Examination) Oral Examination (Based on applicants requested study area) :: From: English dictionaries are permitted (except electronic dictionaries and Medical term dictionaries) Applicants arriving late will only be able to sit the examination if they arrive within minutes from the start of the examination.

47 Examination Location Faculty of Medicine, Oita University: Hasama Campus Location -Idaigaoka, Hasamamachi, Yufu City (See map on p. Access: By bus(oita Bus) From Bus Stopin front of the Tokiwa Department Store, at Oita Bus Co., take a bus to Daigaku Byoin. From Bus Stopin front of JR Oita Station, take a bus to Daigaku Byoin. It is about aminute ride and costsjpy Announcement of Result First term :August(Fri) Second term :February(Wed) Third term :March(Thu) Posters of the application number of Successful Applicants will be available to see in front of the General Education Building, Dannoharu Campus and in front of the Administration Building, Hasama Campus of the university. The university will post the Notice of Acceptance. Applicants can also check the universitys homepage at to look up their Application Number. Telephone enquires will not be accepted regarding the Announcement of Result. Enrollment Procedures Enrollment Date First term August(Tue) Second term February(Tue and Wed) (Proposed) Third term March(Wed and Thu) (Proposed) Enrollment Time :: Details on Enrollment Procedures will be sent to successful applicants along with their Notice of Acceptance. For those who fail to complete the Enrollment Procedures on the date above, it will be considered that person has refused to enroll. 10Enrollment Fees and Tuition Fees Enrollment Fee JPY Tuition Fees (Annual) JPY (First Installment JPY) JPY Second Installment The payment of Enrollment Fee is required. However, exceptions to Tuition Fee payment may be considered. For further information, contact the Support Group, Student Support Department on Students enrolled in this Graduate Course or a different Doctoral Course in Graduate Course at this university as of March the Enrollment Fee is not required. When paying the First Installment of Tuition Fees, the Second Installment can also be accepted forthatsameyearonly. State Sponsored International Exchange Students are not required to directly pay the Enrollment Fee or Tuition Fees. Revision to the Enrollment Fee or Tuition Fees may occur. If this occurs while studying at the university, the revised Fees will be required. Refunds of Enrollment Fees can not be made.

48 11University Contact Information: Entrance Examination Division, Student Affairs Department, Oita University OazaDannoharu, Oita City Please contact the following address by .

49 General Information on Application

50 Admission Information Goal of Education The Doctoral Course at the Graduate School of Medicine of this university aims to use the latest academic teaching and research to nurture and educate researchers and medical professionals. This contributes to the welfare of the local and international communities and, the promotion of public health through human resources training. Framework and Term of Study The Medical Major consists of three related fields of study available to students. These are Basic Research, Clinical Research and Cancer Research. The standard term of study is four years. Features Research Field Framework and Faculty Organization Research will be available in the Faculty of Medicine and we will rid the traditional division between Basic Research and Clinical Research fields. In doing this, broader perspectives are available for research activities throughout the Graduate School Course from communication between tutors and people including areas of natural science and social science. Furthermore, the framework for the Cancer Research field will include cancer components of the other fields and will encourage students to be knowledgeable in the social requirements of the community. MultiTutor Approach Due to the rapid changes in medical advancements, specialization, and segmentation, both the Basic Medicine and Clinical Medicine fields have tutors who teach across both fields. Students may need to have multitutors for a field in both lectures and research. Cancer Specialists (Cancer Specialist Nurse, Cancer Specialist Pharmacist) This Doctoral Course is aimed firstly at those who strive to become Cancer Specialists even if they chose to study in the Basic Research Field or Clinical Research Field and the course will be conducted under the project named, Cancer Professional Training Plan. All students can be involved in this project. Lectures by surgeons and internal medicine physicians of all areas, nurses and pharmacists will be held.

51 Courses and Faculty Member (As of May Fundamental Research Field Subject Details of Subject Faculty Member Histopathology Analysis of genomic aberrations in cancer Pathophysiology of Ionic Channels Fundamentals and application of ESR and NMR spectroscopy Molecular Biology of Cancer Lymphology of Cancer The molecular morphology Cell morphology Cell Biology ( Matrix Biology Gene Technology ( Molecular Pharmacology in Diabetic Medicine Parasite zoology Molecular and Cellular Immunology Arthropodborne infectious diseases The aim of this course is to gain the knowledges and skills of diagnostic pathology as well as to discipline skills of presentation at clinicopathologic conference on autopsy cases. Aim of this course is to study the molecular mechanisms of the onset and advancement of carcinomas by the genome wide analysis of cancer genome. Molecular function and pathophysiological regulation of cardiac ion channels would be targeted. The aim of this class is to understand the theoretical basis of electron spin resonance (ESR) spectroscopy and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy. The applications of those measures include the assessment of radical scavenging activity by quantifying reactive oxygen species by ESR and the measurement of highenergy phosphates (phosphocreatine and ATP) in animal brain slices by NMR. The aim of the course is to understand the molecular mechanisms of tumorigenesis through functional analysis of cancerrelated genes, especially those involved in intercellular signal transduction pathways. The aim of the course is to understand the mechanism of lymphatic metastasis and peritoneal dissemination of cancer. The analysis of gap junction formation bearing intercelluler communication using an HAMmonoclonal antibody. Elucidation of the mechanism by which diabetic complications, especially nephropathy, develop and progress, by using the morphological methods. Mainly on a roughsurfaced endoplasmic reticulum function cell graduation method, the protein refinement and change analytical method. The aim of this course is to introduce the function of molecules and gene expression in extracellular matrix. We study a gene technology, the generation of transgenic mice and the pathobiology of many diseases. We introduce the organon of the cell biology to search for a new target molecule for the antidiabetic drug. Morphology, systematics, life history and evolution of parasitic protozoans and helminths. Morphological and DNA diagnosis of parasitic infections. To learn the molecular and cellular basis of protective immune responses against infection and inflammatory disorders caused by dysregulated immune responses. To learn diversity of transmission modes of infectious diseases transmitted by bloodfeeding insects and acari and environmental factors, in particular global warming, influencing the modes of transmission. Shigeo Yokoyama Tsutomu Daa Masatsugu Moriyama Keiko Matsuura Katsushige Ono Isao Yokoi Osamu Tokumaru Fumihiko Hamada Fumihiko Hamada Masahiro Miura Yoshihisa Fujikura Keisuke Ina Hidekatsu Yoshioka Noritaka Matsuo Toshihide Kimura Hideo Hasegawa Takashi Kobayashi Yuki Eshita

52 Subject Details of Subject Faculty Member Microbiology, Infection and Immunity Microbial Molecular Biologics Research for hostparasite relationship in viral and bacterial infections and development of therapeutic and preventivestrategy Studying the current status and practical R&D of molecular targeting drugs against infectious diseases and cancers. Epidemiology of To study the mode of transmission of viruses through infectious diseases ( serological and molecular methods. Molecular Epidemiology of Gastroduodenal Diseases We learn the mechanisms and epidemiology to develop gastric cancer as an infective disease using molecular techniques. Akira Nishizono Hidekatsu Iha Yoshio Yamaoka Public Health of Sleep Clinical Epidemiology Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology ( Practical application of DNA polymorphisms Biophysical Chemistry Microcircular Science ( Sleep behavior are closely related to human health. Graduate students study the public health about sleep behavior in this program. They also study the method of epidemiological research. Relying on the same basic strategies (cohort and case control studies, randomized trials) the accessibility to answer the same kinds of questions about diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment and prevent untimely death. Is used in the industy spot; learn the revelation of the chemical substance, absorption distribution, metabolism, the change of the chemical substance by each process of the excretion to prevent the poisoning of the chemical substance in various way, and can practice practical poisoning precaution. We apply nucleus DNA seasonal polymorphism and mitochondrial DNA seasonal polymorphism analysis to a paternity test and a personal identity and examine the utility and problems. Structures, functions, and reactivities of biomolecules are physicochemically discussed. The morphology and function of orierioles, blood capillaries and venules are studied. In addition, organization and distribution of the lymphatic system are also discussed. Yoshitaka Kaneita Hiroshi Aono Tetsuko Kishida Naoji Kubota Masato Tanigawa Kei Shimoda Clinical Research Field Subject Details of Subject Faculty Member Molecular Endocrinology and Metabolism, Immunology and Rheumatology, Nephrology EvidenceBased Medicine for Clinical Practice including Diagnosis and Treatment in Respiratory Medicine and Infectious Diseases We investigate pathogenesis and pathophysiology of lifestylerelated diseases such as diabetes mellitus, hypertension, kidney diseases and autoimmune disease. Respiratory diseases diagnosis and treatment through theory and clinical research. And study infection control. The aim is for EBM to be utilized. Tetsuya Kakuma Junichi Kadota

53 Subject Details of Subject Faculty Member Clinical neuroscience Strokology Carcinogenesis and Infection in Digestive Diseases Gastrointestinal endoscopy Clinical Cardiology (From molecule to Bedside) Clinical diagnosis and therapy of cardiovascular surgery Cerebral blood flow and metabolism and Neurotrauma Experimental and clinical studies on the analysis of molecular pathogenesis, the development of methods for diagnosis and treatment and the prevention of neurological disorders. Experimental and clinical studies regarding stroke pathomechanism, the development of methods for diagnosis, treatment and prevention of stroke. Research of interaction between gastroenterological inflammation and carcinogenesis with moleculerbiology. Research of gastrointestinal and billiarypanceatic disease using endoscopy. We aim to study the pathophysiology of cardiovascular diseases, and perform the translational researches from the viewpoint of the basic mechanisms of those diseases. In particular, we set targets on disclosing the pathophysiological mechanisms of the development of ischemia/reperfusion injury and accompanying heart failure as well as critical arrhythmias including atrial fibrillation and their treatments. We learn a surgical intervention method for heart problem/ the artery disease and the adaptation and understand the merits and demerits to give the body of the surgery aggression. Pathophysiology and treatment of neurotrauma (ischemic and traumatic brain injury). Teruyuki Hirano Teruyuki Hirano Toshio Fujioka Kazunari Murakami Kazunari Murakami Masahide Hara Akira Tamura Naohiko Takahashi Shinji Miyamoto Minoru Fujiki Biopsychosocial Aspects of Functional Psychoses Science of brain and mind Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology Agedependent allergology and its preventive and therapeutic strategy Ophthalmology pathophysiology and treatment Science of Visual Physiology Mucosal immunology in the respiratory tract We investigate functional psychoses such as depression and bipolar disorder from the viewpoints of pathophysiology,symptoms,course,prognosis and treatment. We study psychiatry from molecular biology, a brain image, behavior medicine and social psychiatry. CNS ontogenesis and its related disorders:growth, mature and developmental disturbances Through the elucidation of the agedependentoutgrow in pediatric patients with allergy in terms of immunology, nutrition science, environmental medicine and genetics, the preventive and therapeutic strategy is discussed. We assess the pathology of visionthreatening eye diseases by means of updated examinations. We also investigate the modality of treatment including operation on the eye diseases. We evaluate the visual function by means of psychophysical and other objective examinations. Mucosal immune system of upper respiratory tract particular reference to the ear and nose, and mucosal vaccine development for otitis media and sinusitis. Takeshi Terao Jotaro Akiyoshi Tatsuro Izumi Seigo Korematsu Toshiaki Kubota Toshiaki Kubota Masashi Suzuki

54 Subject Details of Subject Faculty Member Basic and Clinical Science of Wound Healing Molecular and Immune Pathology of the Skin Acute respiratory distress syndrome/. Acute lung injury Acute inflammation and organ injury Diagnostic Imaging of Orthopaedic Surgery Clinical Therapy of Orthopaedic Surgery Surgical science of clinical diagnosis and therapy Surgical science of molecular biology and oncology Pathophysiology of Voidling Function Reproductive and perinatal pathophysiology Radiological Science of Diagnostic Imaging Science of Less Invasive Therapy Critical Care Medicine We investigate the mechanisms and pathogenesis of wound healing and we learn how to make diagnosis and treat chronic ulcers. Through these processes, we train to make new ideas for investigations. We discuss the latest research from a technical and a scientific point of view and review the pathogenesis of skin diseases based on histopathology and molecular biology. Through these processes, we learn the wide knowledge about the related regions and the history of the research, and we train to get the critical ability. Acute lung injury is one of the leading causes of multiple organ dysfunction syndrome. The aim of this course is to clarify the mechanism of ALI and develop new therapeutics. You study how to read the orthopaedic images and get the point of the diagnosis using the orthopaedic images from clinical case. You study how to plan the surgical orthopaedic procedure from clinical case. Regarding gastrointestinal diseases, we have a conference on such as a preoperative diagnosis, selection of operative procedure, observation and diagnosis of resected specimen, and aim at developing scientific and clinical judgment, acquiring comprehensive clinical skills. From an intracellular signaling point of view, we learn the mechanisms for growth, invasion and progression of tumor, and study clinical applications to control of tumor. To learn the diagnosis and treatment for lower urinary tract dysfunction (LUTD) based on pathophysiological approaches. The aim of this course is to learn pathophysiology in the field of reproductive and perinatal medicine. To learn general radiological diagnosis, including CT, angiography, ultrasound, nuclear medicine and MRI with correlation of pathology, anatomy, gene abnormality, and clinical presentations. To learn less invasive therapy such as radiation therapy and interventional radiology (IVR). To learn clinical oncology including gene polymorphism and methodology of development research for intravascular treatment. To learn the critical care of fatal emergency diseases and trauma based on the guidelines and standardized course of cardiopulmonary resuscitation, trauma and disaster medicine. Excessive inflammatory response can cause organ failure. The aim of this course is to investigate the relationship between acute inflammatory mediators and organ dysfunctions. Sakuhei Fujiwara Sakuhei Fujiwara Takayuki Noguchi Shigekiyo Matsumoto Hiroshi Tsumura Hiroshi Tsumura Masafumi Inomata Norio Shiraishi Fuminori Sato Hisashi Narahara Hiromu Mori Shunro Matsumoto Osamu Shigemitsu