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Observership Program / Advanced Clinical Training
Department of Neurosurgery, Stroke Center Sapporo Teishinkai Hospital
Program Information
The Sapporo Teishinkai Hospital Stroke Center Department of Neurosurgery is offering two training programs for foreign neurosurgeons: the "Clinical Observership Program" and the "Advanced Clinical Training (ACT)". We are committed to providing high-quality continuing education for domestic and international neurosurgeons eager to learn and expand their horizon.
Our two programs differ in terms of admission requirements, available time frames, and processing time. Both programs include participation in open surgery and participation in our daily morning conferences. The purpose and benefits of this program is extensive. Obtaining surgical techniques and anatomical knowledge are important of course; however, we at our department emphasize the significance of building and cultivating a proper mindset and character as a neurosurgeon in order to provide the best possible patient care. During the training, participants of the Clinical Observership Program will have the opportunity to witness innovative surgical techniques for both cerebrovascular and skull base surgery, to deepen their understanding of surgical anatomy, and learn about theoretical aspects of neurosurgical treatment indications. Our program is designed to demonstrate less invasive and thus safer surgical approaches, to train advanced micro-neurosurgical techniques, to help develop diagnostic skills, and ultimately to enrich the trainees’ clinical experience so that their patients and their future research may benefit from it.
Participants of the Observership Program may attend anywhere from 1 week to a year. However, in accordance with Japanese Medical Law, clinical observers may not partake in any medical procedures.
Participants of Advanced Clinical Training Program may attend anywhere from 3 months to up to 2 years. Applicants are required to submit additional documents to the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare in order to be granted permission for medical procedures. For details, please see the activity details for the Clinical Observership Program and the Advanced Clinical Training Program as well as the respective requirements. Please feel free to ask us for any further information.
The Sapporo Teishinkai Hospital and Dr. Tanikawa’s team welcome you!
- Clinical Observership Program
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Training period: Any time period is fine. Please submit following documents.
- A letter of recommendation from your work place
- Copy of your medical license
- CV
- Employment verification (a copy of employee ID or employment verification)
- Brief description of yourself (address, age, family structure etc.)
- Copy of your passport
- Application form
- English certificate※
※For applicants whose first language is not English, or if you have not studied or worked in any English-speaking countries, please supply an official IELTS or TOEFL transcript to support your application. We require a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 overall or TOEFL (iBT) 80.
We have many visiting doctors to attend obsevership program from all over the world.
- Advanced Clinical Training
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What is Advanced Clinical Training about? Rules_and_Contents.pdf
How can I apply for Advanced Clinical Training? How to apply for Advanced Clinical Training.pdf
Submit by email to: sapporoteishinkai.sakai@gmail.com
- A letter of recommendation from your work place
- English certificate※
- Copy of your passport
- Application form to Sapporo Teishinkai Hospital
- Brief description of yourself (address, age, family structure etc.)
- CV
- Copy of your medical license
- Copy of your employment verification e.g. a copy of employee ID etc.
※For applicants whose first language is not English, or if you have not studied or worked in any English-speaking countries, please supply an official IELTS or TOEFL transcript to support your application. We require a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 overall or TOEFL (iBT) 80.
Submit by mail to:
Ms. Yuki Sakai
Sapporo Teishinkai Hospital
3-1, Higashi 1, Kita 33 Jo, Higashi-ku
Sapporo, JAPAN Postal Code: 065-0033- 5 copies of photos taken within 6 months (3×4 cm)
- Application form for ACT
- Program of ACT and written consent form
- Medical Certificate
- Consent form for the enrollment in malpractice insurance
- Original or Notarized* medical license
- Original or Notarized* employment verification which shows you have at least 3 years of work experience as a doctor
*Notarization: It would be great if you could send us the original documents. If you cannot, we also accept notarized documents. To make notarized documents, please take your original documents to a notary public office and they will create official documents.
-English or Japanese translation is required for medical license and employment verification.
-Enrollment in malpractice insurance is mandatory for ACT.Our hospital is officially granted for advanced clinical training for accepting foreign neurosurgeons.
- Visa Processing
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For whoever needs a short-term visa of up to 90 days; we will prepare an invitation letter, contents of activities, schedule of stay, and a list of applicants if there is more than one person applying for the visa. You need to take these documents to the Japanese embassy or consulate in your home country, in order to obtain a short-term visa.
The visa processing fee is 10,000 JPY and the shipping costs of original documents may vary depending on the country (around 1,400 - 2,400 yen).For whoever needs a long-term visa for over 90 days; you need to prepare all necessary documents* for Certificate Of Eligibility (COE). Our staff will go to the immigration office in Sapporo to submit your documents for COE, and it will be issued usually after a month. We will then send it to your current home address. You need to take your COE to the Japanese embassy or consulate in your home country, in order to obtain a long-term visa.
The visa processing fee is 20,000 JPY and the shipping costs of original documents may vary depending on the country (around 1,400 - 2,400 yen).- Application form for COE
- Photo (4x3 cm) 1 copy
- One of the documents below certifying your academic career, professional career or the achievements of the expert.
a) A letter of recommendation from your work place
b) A publication that shows your achievements
c) Records of any work related awards.
d) A list of your thesis or works
e) A document which can substitute a-d. - Documents certifying that the person concerned can provide all the necessary funds needed for the program.
a) Current bank statement which shows an amount large enough to cover your total expenses for the program.
b) Your salary slips for the last 3 months (Only if you’ll be paid during your stay in Japan.)
- Accommodation
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Please contact Ms. Yuki Sakai if there is any help that you need.
- Fees
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Please contact Ms. Yuki Sakai if there is any help that you need.
Visa Processing Fee (1) Less than 90-day stay 10,000 JPY Visa Processing Fee (2) More than 90-day stay 20,000 JPY Visa Processing Fee (3) Extension of period ofstay 10,000 JPY/person Observership Program Any time periods is fine No fees Advanced Clinical Training (1) Initial Application 30,000 JPY Advanced Clinical Training (2) Qualification renewal 5,000 JPY ACT Revenue Stamps For ACT application form 15,300 JPY/year Malpractice insurance One year 40,660 JPY/year Drinking machine It is located at thedoctor’s lounge 500 JPY/month EMS (express mail service) International less than 500g
https://www.post.japanpost.jp/int/ems/index_en.htmlActual cost - Useful Links
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When you start living in Sapporo PDF Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan https://www.mofa.go.jp/ City of Sapporo https://www.city.sapporo.jp/foreign/index.html
Invitation Letter
Invitation letter for your hospital can be provided upon request. We need the name of your hospital/institution/University and the training period.
At the end of the program, all visiting doctors shall receive a certification of completion.
Necessary Items
- Slippers to enter our OR
- White lab coats
- Scrubs if you'll be participating in the Clinical Observership Program.
- Medical tools for hands-on anastomosis practice. Please note that we do not sell Kamiyama scissors or super bypass at our hospital. In order to buy them, please contact Mr. Ash Otsuka at
List of Fellows of Our Programs
Contact Us
Ms. Yuki Sakai
Social Medical Corporation TEISHINKAI
Sapporo Teishinkai Hospital
3-1, Higashi 1, Kita 33 Jo, Hiagashi-ku, 065-0033
Sapporo, Japan
Tel: +81-11-712-1266 (direct)
Fax: +81-11-751-0239
Email: sapporoteishinkai.sakai@gmail.com
Access
- Take the Chuo Bus which is bound for "Kita 24 Jo, Azabu Station" from the exit of JAL, ANA or other international arrival gates. You'll arrive at "Sapporo Teishinkai Byoin" in about 50 minutes.
- Take the JR train from "New Chitose Airport Station" to "Sapporo Station". Transfer to the Subway Namboku Line and get off at "Kita 34 Jo Station". It's a 5 minute walk from EXIT 2.