International Exchange Program Committee

American College of Physicians Japan Chapter: Interim Report 2020

International Exchange Program Committee

Chair Takahiko Tsutsumi
Vice-Chair Yuji Yamada, Mitsuya Katayama

Our mission is to facilitate and promote international exchange opportunities in medical education for members of the ACP Japan Chapter.

Report: What We have done

Online workshop

Because of the worldwide COVID-19 infection, most activities which have been

promoted by IEPC have been limited or postponed indefinitely. To overcome this situation, we have focused on online workshop which cannot be affected by this devastating infection. On October 25th, 2020, IEPC held the online workshop “The first step for U.S. residency/fellowship^ using ZOOM. Total of 78 participants applied to our workshop.

The workshop was consisted of two parts. The first part was lectures performed by 4 physicians, Dr. Jindai, Dr. Nogi, Dr. Yamada, three of whom are IEPC members, and one guest speaker, Dr. Natsumi Tanabe, the current chief resident of University of Hawaii Internal Medicine Residency Program (UHIMRP). Their lectures were focused on the basic information, tips, and updates of residency/fellowship program.

The second part was Question/Answer session. All the questions which were collected from the participants beforehand were answered by the four physicians mentioned above and me, Dr. Tsutsumi. During this session, the function “chat system” were also used simultaneously. Participants can ask questions or comment anything using this chat system which was helpful to make this session interactive. Post-

workshop questionnaire from the participants showed a very positive response.

Plan: Where we are going to

We plan to hold subsequent online seminar which I believe will fit well in the current situation. We are also under negotiation with Dr. Jerald Stein, whose contribution to ACP Japan is well known. We are planning to perform online English oral presentation seminar which will be a great education for young physicians.

New Member of Public Relations Committee

Committee: Public Relations Committee

Job Title: –

Name: Daisuke Kato

Degree: MD, PhD

Institution: Mie University Graduate School of Medicine

Division/Department: Department of Family Medicine

Hobby: Reading, Music

Message: Fortune comes in by a merry gate.

New Member of Public Relations Committee

Committee: Public Relations Committee

Job Title: Physician

Name: Masao Horiuchi

Degree: MD

Institution: Tokyo Metropolitan Komagome hospital

Division/Department: Department of Infection Control

Hobby: Watching movies while riding a exercise bike

Message: You stop being a doctor when you stop learning.

New Member of International Exchange Program Committee

Committee: International Exchange Program Committee

Job Title: Resident

Name: Sayaka Aoyama

Degree: –

Institution: Mitokyodo General hospital

Division/Department: –

Hobby: Music, Cooking

Message: Diversity is the strength towards the difficulties. I believe IEPC lead us to the unity and contribute for the world health. I do my best.

New Member of International Exchange Program Committee

Committee: International Exchange Program Committee
Job Title: Assistant Professor
Name: Ryusuke Yoshimi
Degree: MD, PhD
Institution: Yokohama City University School of Medicine
Division/Department: Department of Hematology and Clinical Immunology
Hobby: Baseball
Message: My motto is “continuity is the father of success.”
I’d like to contribute to creating an environment where young doctors can study abroad easily.

New Member of International Exchange Program Committee

Committee: International Exchange Program Committee
Job Title: Student
Name: Ryota Todoroki
Degree: Bachelor of Medical Sciences
Institution: Oita University
Division/Department: Faculty of Medicine
Hobby: Tennis/Traveling
Message: Imagination means nothing without doing.

New Member of International Exchange Program Committee

Committee: International Exchange Program Committee
Job Title: Resident
Name: Kaihei Masuda
Degree: MD
Institution: Teine Keijinkai Hospital
Division/Department: Internal Medicine
Hobby: Travelling
Message: I am really looking forward to joining IEPC and will hopefully broaden my horizon and contribute to both Japanese and American medicine in the future

New Member of International Exchange Program Committee

Committee: International Exchange Program Committee
Job Title: Junior Resident
Name: Shunsuke Kondo
Degree: MD
Institution: Teine Keijinkai Clinic
Division/Department: –
Hobby: Golf
Message: 先輩たちに助けていただいた分、後輩たちに返すことでその恩を返したいと思います。there is a always bdtter wayの精神で常に良い道を求めて、気持ちでぶつかりたいです。

New Member of International Exchange Program Committee

Committee: International Exchange Program Committee
Job Title: Junior Resident
Name: Hidetaka Katoh
Degree: MD
Institution: Chubu Rosai Hospital
Division/Department: –
Hobby: Yoga, Ukulele
Message: I’d like to become a physician who can work oversees. I’m also interested in helping Japanese doctors to intaract with international counterparts.