Keio University School of Medicine

The Keio University School of Medicine was established in 1917, with renowned microbiologist Dr. Shibasaburo Kitasato serving as its first dean. Kitasato's vision of unity between basic medical research and clinical medicine has guided the school since its inception.

Over the past 100 years, Keio University School of Medicine has become a major center for world-leading medical research and education, and plays an indispensable role in the development of medical care in Japan.

• 1858

  Fukuzawa establishes a school for Dutch studies in Edo (now Tokyo).

• 1873

  Keio Igakusho (Institute of Medicine) established at Mita, Tokyo. (Closed 1880)

• 1917

  School of Medicine established with Dr. Shibasaburo Kitasato serving as first dean.

• 1918

  Original Faculty of Nursing and Medical Care established.

• 1920

  Keio University accredited as one of the first private universities in Japan. Keio University Hospital opens with Dr. Kitasato serving as first director.

• 1929

  Building for Preventive Medicine & Public Health (Institute of Preventive Medicine) completed.

• 1937

  Kitasato Memorial Medical Library completed.

• 1945

  About sixty percent of campus buildings lost in an air raid on May 24.

• 1952

  The School of Medicine approved under the new educational system.

• 1956

  Doctoral program at the Graduate School of Medicine established.

• 1957

  Third Lecture Hall for Basic Medicine (now East Lecture Hall) constructed.

• 1961

  Second Lecture Hall for Basic Medicine completed.

• 1977

  Keio University Tsukigase Rehabilitation Center established.

• 1987

  Hospital New Ward (now Building 2) opens.

• 1988

  College of Nursing established.

• 1994

  Master's Program established at the Graduate School of Medicine.

• 2001

  Institute of Integrated Medical Research completed.

• 2008

  Clinical Research Building completed.