For Students and Physicians Interested in Our Department
Observation Opportunities
- We welcome medical students and physicians interested in observing our department.
- Observations can be arranged at any time.
- Please contact us to schedule your preferred date.
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For Physicians Interested in Dermatology Training at Our Department
- We are looking for motivated physicians who aspire to become board-certified dermatologists.
- Training at our department follows the new board certification system for dermatology.
- Trainees will gain experience in all aspects of dermatology, including:
- Inflammatory skin diseases
- Benign and malignant skin tumors
- Genetic skin disorders
- Skin infections
- Allergic and autoimmune skin diseases
- Pediatric and geriatric dermatology
- Aesthetic dermatology
Training Path
- The board certification can be obtained in a minimum of five years.
- Year 1: Training at Fukuoka University Hospital.
- Year 2 onwards: Training at affiliated hospitals, all of which are board-certified dermatology training facilities.
- Those interested in pursuing a PhD can enroll in graduate school to conduct clinical or basic research.
Specialized Training in Malignant Skin Tumors
- For those interested in cutaneous oncology, training at Japan’s leading skin cancer centers is available from the second year onwards.
- The training period is flexible (6 months to 3 years).
- Participants will gain experience in surgery, chemotherapy, and comprehensive oncologic care.
- This training may also lead to certification as a specialist in skin oncology.
Affiliated Hospitals for Dermatology Training
- Kitakyushu City Yahata Hospital
- Takagi Hospital
- Fukuoka Sanno Hospital
- Fukuoka Central Hospital
- Saiseikai Futsukaichi Hospital
- Nishi-Fukuoka Hospital
- Fujisaki Hospital
- Nogata Hospital
- Hiroshima Red Cross Hospital
- Sasebo Chuo Hospital
- National Cancer Center Hospital
(Dermato-Oncology Resident Program)
Application Process for Residency Training
- Application Deadline: End of July (may close earlier depending on the number of applicants).
- Please contact us if you are interested in applying.
- If a residency information session is scheduled, details will be posted on the homepage under “News & Updates”.
- Due to regulations set by the Japanese Medical Specialty Board and the Japanese Dermatological Association, the number of available positions is limited.
- If the number of applicants exceeds the available slots, a selection process will be conducted.
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