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Iwate Medical University School of Medicine

WDOMS ID: F0000018 Japan Morioka

Country

Japan

City

Morioka

WDOMS ID

F0000018

What students share

School Type: Private

Year Instruction Started: 1928

Operational Status: Currently operational

Alternate Names: Iwate Medical College (1928 - 1952)

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School Website(s): In Japanese In English

Additional Information:

School Contact Main Address: 19-1 Uchimaru Morioka, Iwate 020-8505 Japan Phone Number(s): +81 (19) 6515111 Fax Number(s): Email:

Main Address: 19-1 Uchimaru Morioka, Iwate 020-8505 Japan

Phone Number(s): +81 (19) 6515111

Fax Number(s):

Email:

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:

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:

Canada Unless indicated otherwise, Medical degrees obtained from this medical school are acceptable to the provincial/territorial medical regulatory authorities in Canada, and therefore acceptable to all medical organizations in Canada. For more information about the acceptable medical schools as defined in the Model Standards for Medical Registration in Canada click here . ? moins d?avis contraire, les dipl?mes de m?decine de cette facult? de m?decine sont acceptables aux ordres des m?decins dans les provinces et territoires du Canada, et par cons?quent acceptables ? toute autre organisation au Canada qui ?uvre dans le domaine m?dical. Pour plus d'information au sujet des facult?s de m?decine acceptables, telles que d?finies dans les normes mod?les pour l'inscription m?dicale au Canada, cliquez ici . Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG), United States of America Students and graduates of this medical school are eligible to apply to ECFMG for ECFMG Certification and for examination, provided that: For medical school students officially enrolled in this school, the graduation years are listed below as ?current?. For graduates of this medical school, their graduation year is included in the graduation years listed below. Graduation Years: 1953 - Current The degree title of the final medical diploma the student will earn, or the graduate has earned (and must provide), is listed in the Reference Guide for Medical Education Credentials . All other eligibility requirements are met. Refer to the ECFMG Information Booklet for detailed information. Recognized Accreditation Policy: According to data provided to Intealth, of which ECFMG is a division, one or more of this school?s medical education programs currently meets the Intealth Recognized Accreditation Policy . ?Recognized accreditation? means the program is accredited by an agency that has been reviewed and recognized by an external quality assurance organization approved by Intealth. Note that this does not impact the eligibility of the school?s students and graduates for ECFMG Certification.

Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG), United States of America Students and graduates of this medical school are eligible to apply to ECFMG for ECFMG Certification and for examination, provided that: For medical school students officially enrolled in this school, the graduation years are listed below as ?current?. For graduates of this medical school, their graduation year is included in the graduation years listed below. Graduation Years: 1953 - Current The degree title of the final medical diploma the student will earn, or the graduate has earned (and must provide), is listed in the Reference Guide for Medical Education Credentials . All other eligibility requirements are met. Refer to the ECFMG Information Booklet for detailed information. Recognized Accreditation Policy: According to data provided to Intealth, of which ECFMG is a division, one or more of this school?s medical education programs currently meets the Intealth Recognized Accreditation Policy . ?Recognized accreditation? means the program is accredited by an agency that has been reviewed and recognized by an external quality assurance organization approved by Intealth. Note that this does not impact the eligibility of the school?s students and graduates for ECFMG Certification.

Students and graduates of this medical school are eligible to apply to ECFMG for ECFMG Certification and for examination, provided that: For medical school students officially enrolled in this school, the graduation years are listed below as ?current?. For graduates of this medical school, their graduation year is included in the graduation years listed below. Graduation Years: 1953 - Current The degree title of the final medical diploma the student will earn, or the graduate has earned (and must provide), is listed in the Reference Guide for Medical Education Credentials . All other eligibility requirements are met. Refer to the ECFMG Information Booklet for detailed information. Recognized Accreditation Policy: According to data provided to Intealth, of which ECFMG is a division, one or more of this school?s medical education programs currently meets the Intealth Recognized Accreditation Policy . ?Recognized accreditation? means the program is accredited by an agency that has been reviewed and recognized by an external quality assurance organization approved by Intealth. Note that this does not impact the eligibility of the school?s students and graduates for ECFMG Certification.

💬 Student Reviews

Real reviews from students. All ratings and reviews are taken on 21st January 2026.

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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 ????( ? ? ? )???°

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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 …

Maddux G

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.

inazuma leg

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

MAHIRO

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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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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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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About Japan

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Languages: Japanese

Native name: 日本

Nationality: Japanese

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About Morioka

Cityscape of Morioka
Country
Japan
Timezone
Asia/Tokyo
Coordinates
39.70000000, 141.15000000

Morioka is the capital city of Iwate Prefecture located in the Tōhoku region of northern Japan. On 1 August 2023, the city had an estimated population of 283,981 in 132,719 households, and a population density of 320 per square kilometre (830/sq mi). The total area of the city is 886.47 square kilometres (342.27 sq mi).

Local name: 盛岡

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