Kyoto University School of Medicine aims to foster gifted clinicians and medical professionals to work on the frontline of medical care and also to nurture the next generation of researchers and educators in the medical field.

At Kyoto University School of Medicine we aim instill our students with the following qualities:

1) Intellectual originality that will enable a pro-active approach and provide new insight into the treatment of diseases rather than relying on existing methods.

2) Insight and awareness of patients’ feelings and a broad understanding of society and human behavior.

3) Good morals and a high degree of motivation to contribute to the health of society as a whole.

4) A global perspective and the ability to be active internationally.