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Medical Education Center

Mission

The Medical Education Center aims to develop, create and introduce an effective medical educational system which fully reflects the educational policies of Keio University, School of Medicine*. The Center's activities are expected to widely contribute to the development of the Japanese Medical Community.

*Educational Policies of Keio University, School of Medicine:
  Nurture students with an independent mindset, decent personality and profound intelligence;
  Enable students to make decisions based on strict ethical standards; and
  Educate students to dedicate themselves to the development/betterment of human welfare
  through life-long studies and practice of medical science.  

Organization

Director Haruo Kashima Professor (serving concurrently)
Staff Michito Hirakata Associate Professor
Toshiaki Monkawa Assistant Professor
Rika Nakajima Instructor
Administrator Cheif (serving concurrently)
Staff (some are serving concurrently)

History

2002 November

Approved by the Faculty Counsel.
Established the Medical Education Center.


2003 December

Established the Clinical Simulation Laboratory


2004 August

Established the PBL room


Activities

Development of a New Curriculum

The Center is currently in the process of developing a new curriculum in collaboration with the Curriculum Committee.  It also conducts various projects including the introduction of a new faculty evaluation system.

Supervision of Examinations

The Center supervises the following common examinations given at medical universities, schools and faculties throughout Japan.

Computer Based Testing (CBT):
A test which examines technical knowledge required for conducting Clinical Clerkship.

Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE):
A test which examines students' technical knowledge, behaviors, and skills required for conducting Clinical Clerkship.

Faculty Development (FD)

The Center holds seminars on various educational topics and skills for faculty members.

Management of the Simulation Laboratory

The Medical Education Center operates the Clinical Simulation Laboratory for students, training doctors, nurses, and other hospital staff on Shinanomachi Campus.  Trainees are able to learn and practice medical-related skills using a wide range of case studies. 

Basic Life Support (BLS) Seminars on cardio-pulmonary resuscitation and AED are also provided.

Problem-Based Learning (PBL) Room

To enrich the education environment, the Center provides a self-learning space for students.

Projects supported by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports,
Science and Technology (MEXT)

  • Oct. 2007 - Mar. 2010    Support Program for Contemporary Educational Needs
  • Oct. 2008 - Mar. 2011    Program for Promoting High-Quality University Education