President's Message

I was appointed as the President of Hamamatsu University School of Medicine（HUSM） in April 2025. I would like to express my gratitude for your continued support and cooperation.

I began my medical career as an internal medicine resident at HUSM, and aside from a period of overseas study, I have spent my entire professional life at this institution. I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to learn and grow here, both as a physician and as a researcher.

Last year, HUSM celebrated its 50th anniversary. Our university's development is grounded in our Foundation Vision: "To produce excellent clinicians and highly creative researchers, to promote original research and innovation of medical techniques, and to play a leading role in local medical treatments." This vision has been passed down over the years and will continue to serve as a guiding principle in building an attractive university that responds to the increasing sophistication and diversification of medical care.

In education, while emphasizing the cultivation of "rich humanity and high ethical standards", we will further promote curriculum reforms to deepen the understanding of professionalism and team-based medical care. We also seek to develop medical professionals who can provide the highest standard medical care while respecting patients' wishes and working well together with other professionals. Furthermore, we aim to enhance the overseas clinical training and international academic exchange programs, fostering language proficiency and deepen cross-cultural understanding, and engage in building a spirit of entrepreneurship capable of creating new value.

On the research side, we will further advance our established excellence in photo medical, through the Institute of Photonics Medicine, which was established for this purpose. We will vigorously pursue research that addresses unmet medical needs, clarifies disease mechanisms, and creates new diagnostic and therapeutic methods. Our university was among the first national universities in Japan to initiate early-stage exploratory clinical trials and has been a leader in translational research. We will leverage this strength to accelerate translational research and realize medical innovations originating in Hamamatsu. Additionally, we are committed to nurturing the next generation of researchers and enhancing our research environment to strengthen our international competitiveness.

In terms of medical care, we aim to enhance the functions of our affiliated hospital, foster highly specialized doctors, nurses, public health nurses, and midwives, and strengthen the training of general practitioners. With the newly established Regional Medical Education and System Development Center as our flagship initiative, we will train physicians to serve in underserved areas of Shizuoka Prefecture. In collaboration with regional healthcare coordination corporations, we will also work to provide safer and higher-quality medical care to the residents of our prefecture.

Sustainable university management requires a stable financial foundation. To this end, we will establish a new network in which our university supports local businesses medically, while receiving financial support in return. By achieving both regional contribution and financial stability, we will contribute to the sustainable growth of our university.

Additionally in this academic year, we have established a new position, Vice President for Diversity and Social Contribution. We are committed to respecting diversity, improving work-life balance for all staff, and enhancing the work environment through digital transformation (DX), thereby creating an environment where all faculty and staff can thrive.

An organization is defined by its people. We aim to build an organization that "nurtures people, respects people, and is empowered by people." Building on the accomplishments achieved thus far, we strive for even greater progress. We sincerely appreciate your continued warm support and understanding of our university.