Updated : March 19, 2021

PHILOSOPHY OF THE UNIVERSITY

Nara Medical University was established to: train
professionals to play leading roles in medicine, nursery, and related fields,
promote their progress through the implementation of advanced research and
health care at the international level, and contribute to community and human
welfare.

 

Philosophies and Policies in each field

Education

Philosophy

To train health care professionals with a strong sense of ethics and scientifically inquiring minds who: are rich in humanity, can actively interact with patients, other medical specialists, community residents, and people from other countries, and are determined to exert their best efforts to provide high-quality health care throughout their lives.

Policy

1. Implementation of a program to train excellent health care professionals
2. Development of education skills of academic staff by ensuring the quality of education
3. Evaluation of education in general by external experts and promotion of student participation
4. Improvement of learning and educational environments

Research

Philosophy

To apply the results of research to the provision of the highest quality of health care for patients to promote the health of people living in Nara Prefecture, and conduct innovative research to contribute to the progress of medicine.

Policy

1. Clarification of the basic research policy
2. Enhancing the efficiency of research promotion systems
3. Introduction of external evaluation of research
4. Improvement of the health of people living in Nara Prefecture

Health Care

Philosophy

To train health care professionals who are
rich in humanity and can develop caring relationships with patients, in
addition to providing safe, reliable, and high-quality health care as the final
line of defense to protect those living in Nara Prefecture in close
collaboration with the community.

Policy

1. Implementation of the “Final line of defense” to protect those living in Nara Prefecture
2. Improvement of the functions of the hospital as a core hospital in Nara Prefecture
3. Promotion of sharing of functions and close collaboration with other health care institutions in the community
4. Training of health care professionals who fulfill leading roles in a variety of fields

Management of the university corporation

Philosophy

To recruit and train people who can: fulfill the mission of conducting innovative medical research and implementing the most appropriate health care, take pride and become involved in their work passionately while collaborating with other professionals, and address problems independently. The objectives of the management of the university corporation are to realize philosophies in the field of education, research, and medical practice, and promote the advancement of the university.

Policy

1. Establishment of governance systems
2. Development of foundations for sustainable management
3. Development of environments to increase health professionals’ motivation to work
4. Efforts to provide information