Division for International Exchange

Our Team and Message

    

Welcome to the Division for International Exchange at Dokkyo Medical University.

As part of our university’s commitment to global engagement, our division was established to serve as a hub for academic exchange, international collaboration, and support for visiting scholars, students, and professionals.

Our team is composed of faculty and staff from diverse academic and cultural backgrounds, united by a shared goal:

to foster meaningful partnerships and provide reliable support for international education and research activities.

 

We collaborate closely with overseas universities, hospitals, and research institutions to facilitate clinical training, joint research, and educational exchanges.

Whether you are exploring opportunities for partnership or considering a visit to DMU, we are here to assist you with care, professionalism, and respect for cultural diversity.
We look forward to building strong academic ties and welcoming you to our campus.

Overview

The Division for International Exchange was established in April 2025 as a new organization to promote the internationalization of Dokkyo Medical University.
It integrates and expands the functions of the former International Exchange Support Office, the Japan-Germany Collaboration Office, and the ECL (English Community Lounge).

Inspired by the spirit of the Doitsu-gaku Kyōkai Gakkō (German Association School) established in 1881, our mission is to foster healthcare professionals with a global perspective and to enhance academic and cultural exchange.

Activities

1. International Collaboration and Partnerships

  • Negotiations for academic and student exchanges
  • Promotion of international cooperation with overseas universities, hospitals, and research institutions
  • Signing and management of MOUs and MOAs with partner institutions


2. Support for Incoming International Visitors

  • Comprehensive support for international medical students, healthcare professionals, and researchers participating in clinical training or research at DMU
  • Assistance with visa applications, accommodation arrangements, and more
  • Orientation and daily-life support for international visitors and students
  • Planning and organizing get-together events with DMU students

3.Support for Outgoing Students and Staff

Support for DMU students and faculty participating in overseas study or training programs
Career development support (for students, alumni, faculty, and international trainees)
Guidance for DMU alumni pursuing U.S. medical licensure

4. Public Relations and Information Sharing
Promoting DMU to the global academic communities
Supporting the development of multilingual promotional tools (e.g., videos, websites)
Assisting in the preparation of official documents for overseas partners
Providing multilingual signage and printed materials on campus
Sharing international exchange opportunities and information with DMU students


5. Language and Global Education Support

  • Operation of theEnglish Community Lounge (ECL)
  • Medical English training, academic presentation coaching, and scientific writing guidance
  • Global literacy education
  • Translation and interpretation services for internal university use

Members


Title Name Affiliation (if different)
Professor Kazuyo Yamauchi Primary: Dept. of Medical Education
Senior Assistant Professor Sachi Matsuoka Primary: Dept. of Medical Education
Specially Appointed Professor Wolfgang R. Ade
Lecturer Christopher R. Smith
Specially Appointed Lecturer William G. Hassett
Assistant Professor Mbiru Peter Kimani
Assistant Professor Abid Hamid


Affiliated Members (Joint Appointments)

Title Name Affiliation (if different)
Professor Nobuko Tokuda Dept. of Anatomy macro, Sch. of Medicine
Specially Appointed Professor Takaaki Takeuchi Div. for Lang. and Humanities (Russian)
Associate Professor Yoshikazu Noto Div. for Lang. and Humanities (German)
Associate Professor Junko Ishikawa Psychiatric Nursing, Sch. of Nursing