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Iwate Medical University School of Medicine

WDOMS ID: F0000018 Japan Morioka

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About Iwate Medical University School of Medicine

Iwate Medical University School of Medicine is a private medical school in Morioka, Japan, listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools under the identifier F0000018. Instruction began in 1928, so the school has been teaching medicine for about 98 years, which makes it one of the longer-established schools in the country. It is academically affiliated to Clinical Facilities:.

The qualification awarded is the Gakushi (Igaku), over a curriculum of 6 years, taught in Japanese. The directory lists 2 programmes or tracks leading to a medical degree here. On entry requirements the directory records: "Admission follows completion of secondary education." An entrance examination is required. Foreign students are admitted, according to the directory entry.

Japan has 82 medical schools in the directory; Iwate Medical University School of Medicine is the only one listed in Morioka.

TrustMBBS holds 41 student reviews of Iwate Medical University School of Medicine, with an average rating of 3.7 out of 5 across 41 rated reviews; the longest and most detailed appear first below.

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  1. Confirm the World Directory entry F0000018 yourself at wdoms.org; the entry describes the school as it reported itself, not its recognition anywhere.
  2. Ask the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare whether the school is currently recognised and whether its graduates are being registered this year.
  3. Ask your own home regulator, in writing, whether a degree from Iwate Medical University School of Medicine is accepted for licensing at home (for Indian students: the NMC requires the whole course, internship included, at the same institution).
  4. Get the fee schedule and admission letter from the school's own office, not from an agent, and pay only to the school's account.
  5. Search the agent, consultancy or website you are dealing with on the fraud alerts page before paying anything.

Questions students ask about Iwate Medical University School of Medicine

Is Iwate Medical University School of Medicine recognised?

It is listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools (F0000018). A listing means the school exists and reported its programme; whether a degree from it is accepted where you intend to practise is decided by that country's regulator, so ask the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare and your home regulator directly.

Is Iwate Medical University School of Medicine a government or private college?

The directory records it as a private institution, affiliated to Clinical Facilities:.

How long is the medical course at Iwate Medical University School of Medicine and in what language?

The curriculum runs 6 years. Teaching is in Japanese. The qualification is the Gakushi (Igaku).

When was Iwate Medical University School of Medicine established?

The World Directory records 1928 as the year instruction began.

How do I contact Iwate Medical University School of Medicine directly?

Address: 19-1 Uchimaru Morioka, Iwate 020-8505 Japan. Phone: +81 (19) 6515111. Use these official contacts for fees and admission; do not rely on numbers given by an agent.

What do students say about Iwate Medical University School of Medicine?

TrustMBBS has 41 student reviews of the college, averaging 3.7 out of 5. Read them in the reviews section below and weigh detailed, dated reviews more than one-line ones.

Can an agent get me a seat at Iwate Medical University School of Medicine?

Admission is decided by the college after its entrance examination, and fees are paid to the college. An agent can fill in forms; an agent cannot create a seat, and anyone promising a "confirmed" or "management" seat for a fee is describing a scam pattern documented on this site.

Country

Japan

City

Morioka

WDOMS ID

F0000018

What we can confirm

  • Listed in the WHO World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS ID F0000018) β€” you can verify this independently on wdoms.org rather than take any agent's word for it.
  • 41 rated student reviews on file here, averaging 3.7β˜… β€” read the full text below before deciding.

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  • Recognition and licensing rules change over time. Re-check the current NMC-eligible colleges list and this country's regulations for Japan yourself before paying anything.
  • Never pay an agent or "seat reservation" fee in cash, or before you have a signed offer letter directly from the university.
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Official WDOMS details

As listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools β€” programme structure, contact details, and status. Not student opinion; see reviews below for that.

School Type
Private
Year Instruction Started
1928
Operational Status
Currently operational
Alternate Names
Iwate Medical College (1928 - 1952)
School Website(s)
In Japanese In English
Address
19-1 Uchimaru Morioka, Iwate 020-8505 Japan
Phone Number(s)
+81 (19) 6515111
Qualification Title
Gakushi (Igaku)
Year Instruction Began
1928
Curriculum Duration
6 years
Language of Instruction
Japanese
Prerequisite Education
Admission follows completion of secondary education.
Foreign Students
Foreign students are admitted
Entrance Exam
An entrance exam is required

School Contact

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Current Programs This school offers more than one program or track leading to a medical degree. Qualification Title: Gakushi (Igaku) Year Instruction Began: 1928 Curriculum Last Revised: Curriculum Duration: 6 years Language of Instruction: Japanese Year Ended: Prerequisite Education: Admission follows completion of secondary education. Foreign Students: Foreign students are admitted Genders Admitted: Entrance Exam: An entrance exam is required Tuition Paid By:

πŸ’¬ Student Reviews

Real reviews from students.

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I'm sad to hear that this hospital is closing. Well, I'll go to Yahaba. I don't want this low-quality hospital to remain in Iwate forever. The doctors are so low-quality that they wouldn't be hired in other prefectures, and the local nurses have a terrible accent. I really hope they just disappear ????( ? ? ? )???Β°

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The toilets on the first floor (near the dermatology department) have finally been replaced with Western-style toilets, which is great, but the parking fees are expensive. It costs 1,000 yen for a half-day examination. I wish they would make it 100 yen per parking spot, like the medical school in Yahaba.

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I think they have the most trustworthy doctors in Iwate. The explanation of the surgery was very kind and patient-oriented, which put me at ease. Of course, post-operative follow-up is also impeccable, and even though the facility is old, …

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My father was misdiagnosed. He was hospitalized for about a week for tests. Our family was shocked because the nurses didn't really listen to our family or our father's symptoms. The nurses' care was also sloppy. The doctor explained the …

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There are no discounts for patients when parking, and when taking blood samples and getting an IV, you have to get pricked twice because "it's for different departments." They say that's just the way it is, but I really wonder if it's a …

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I went to the neurosurgery department, but the female doctor, T, had the worst attitude. She wouldn't answer my questions but kept forcing her opinion on me. Her favorite phrase was always "Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare." She …

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I visit the hospital regularly. The relocation has caused my treatment and consultations to be disrupted, which is inconvenient. If possible, I would like to receive treatment at the newly relocated Yahaba Main Hospital.

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My child seemed to have been bitten by an insect, so I kept an eye on him, but he was in so much pain that he cried and complained in the middle of the night, so I took him to an overnight dermatologist. …

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As a general hospital, it is always crowded. The doctors and nurses work hard, but I was sent around from one place to another so many times, which was very troubling. I wish they would communicate better.

Iwao Nakamura

I receive treatment at Uchimaru Medical Center. The building is old, but I'm grateful to have a facility nearby where I can receive advanced medical care. It's a blessing in an aging society.

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Despite the scandal, none of the top executives have resigned, demonstrating irresponsible management. The reason they won't resign is because they're raking in donations. …

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This time, we used the palliative care service.
The nurses here were extremely helpful.
It seems that my patient was able to spend his final moments happily, and we are …

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Even though I had an appointment, they accepted 40 new patients, so I had to wait 2-3 hours.
There's no point in making an appointment. I wonder if it's the hospital's …

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Although relocating to Yahaba would be inconvenient for Morioka residents, I think it is unavoidable considering the medical space, aging buildings, and parking problems.

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This is a hospital with many doctors with different specialties, but am I the only one who feels that there seems to be a difference in authority between each department?

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The kind doctors look after the patients with kindness. They seem busy, so I want to make sure the nurses and doctors are not put under too much of a burden.

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It was very crowded, and I'd like to thank all the staff for their kindness. If I had to be greedy, I would have thought about how to spend my lunch break.

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I go to the hospital once every two months. Hospitals are neither good nor bad places. But it would be difficult if I didn't have one.

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This is Uchimaru Medical Center. I went there around 3pm, and unlike the medical school, I was able to easily park in the parking lot.

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It's done.
You probably can't get in here.
It seems the examination was confirmed at the former Iwate Medical University …

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Both the doctors and nurses are easy to talk to, so patients can feel at ease knowing they will be cared for.

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The inside of Yahaba Medical University is beautiful. They also sell Star Value and bread.

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Tsuwamonodomo mo Yumenoato. Currently working as an M center. A bit inconvenient.

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I'm currently in the hospital for cataract surgery. I'm glad I chose this place.

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I went to the neurosurgery department at the medical center for a checkup.

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Parking is paid...
I wish there were hospitals like this on the coast!

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Parking fees are quite expensive, so it's recommended to go by bus.

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Due to COVID, please be sure to arrive on time from the entrance.

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I'm only going there for work, so I don't know.

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Parking fees seem to be cheaper than before.

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Recently, the service has been very polite.

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The teachers and staff are all very kind.

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Thank you for your continued support.

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We have excellent ophthalmologists.

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As expected from a medical school

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The waiting time is too long.

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I went to an ENT doctor.

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That's so kind!

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