Description

JCMU offers students the chance to experience the Comparative Health Care Study in Japan Program, which is the perfect opportunity to earn international experience in the field of health care, pre-med, and nursing. The program is open to both undergraduate and graduate students. Michigan State University, the Shiga University of Medical Sciences, and the member universities of the Japan Center for Michigan Universities (JCMU Consortium) are among the cosponsors.

Highlights

This program is comprised of three main components: a Japanese language course focusing on intensive study of medical terminology/health care-related Japanese language and culture, a keystone course on comparative health care, and internships tailored to each participant's area of interest providing an experience working in health care-related institutions or community based service organizations in Japan. JCMU partners with the Shiga University of Medical Sciences (SUMS) for this program, allowing JCMU students to work alongside with graduate students, researchers and professors.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Qualifications

Eligible applicants must complete at least 2 semesters of college in the U.S., hold a 2.5 minimum GPA, and discuss their interest in health care in their application essay. Students from all biomedical fields are encouraged to apply. Students may come from any university. Prior knowledge of Japanese language is not required.

Minimum Education

High School

Intern Types

• Biomedical Sciences
• Health Sciences
• Medicine
• Nursing

Languages

• Japanese

Languages Used as a Medium of Teaching

• English
• Japanese

Subject Areas

Cost in US$:

5,700

Program Fees Include:

Price includes tuition, housing, health insurance, internship placement and supervision, and course materials/textbooks. Price does not include travel to Japan and all meals.

Credit Available

yes

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

American Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Apartment/Flat
• Dormitory
• Home-stays

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Scholarships are Available

Students from Michigan's 15 public universities receive an automatic scholarship. JCMU also accepts financial aid packages from other universities.

Application Process Involves

• Disciplinary Clearance Form
• Essay
• Letters of Reference
• Transcript
• Written Application

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network

Japan Center for Michigan Universities's Mission Statement

JCMU's mission consists of a commitment to exchange at the local and state levels, and to academic programs that uphold the highest academic standards while remaining accessible to students from all areas of Michigan, the USA, Japan, and the world. In keeping with its mission, JCMU's academic and Japan-related outreach programs strive to provide students with stimulating intercultural and academic experiences. A goal of JCMU is to make studying in Japan open and affordable to a wide range of students, regardless of their previous background, training, and experience. Hence, students from diverse fields are as welcome to participate as those majoring in Japanese or English language and cultural studies. All participants are encouraged to approach this intercultural adventure with an open mind, personal maturity, and a resourceful attitude.

Year Founded

1989