We are working to implement practical education at high-level educational institutions, by making full use of graduate school programs at associated universities and the medical, nursing, and engineering cooperative network.

Expansion of joint graduate school program

State of installation of joint graduate school programs with the University of Shizuoka

• Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences ⇔ Shizuoka General Hospital
• Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences ⇔ Asahi Kasei Pharma
• Graduate School of Nutritional and Environmental Sciences ⇔ Seirei Hamamatsu General Hospital
• Graduate School of Nutritional and Environmental Sciences ⇔ Prefectural experimental research organizations
• Graduate School of Nursing ⇔ Shizuoka Cancer Center

Training of clinical research coordinators (CRC) and improvement of qualifications

• RC training: 77 people trained (2002-2004)

Development of manufacturing personnel

We are working towards expanding the personnel education capabilities at universities, specialized colleges, and medical care organizations across the prefecture. In particular, we are promoting an environment in which young researchers can flourish in the field of life sciences. We have set up a specialized cancer-centric multi-profession residency programs at the Shizuoka Cancer Center to train cancer specialists among nurses, pharmacists, clinical trial coordinators, and medical social workers.

Training of bio-informatics technicians

Human resources development that targets leading-edge medical care and research and development

The University of Shizuoka Center for Clinical Pharmacy Education and Research has been established within the Shizuoka General Hospital

Regional health-building personnel such as sports wellness leaders and "Onsen-Meisters" (hot spring specialists) are also being trained

We are providing development support for those who are supporting entrepreneurship through the training provided by educational organizations, such as universities and industrial support organizations, to set up companies or secondary businesses.

Human resources development for entrepreneurs looking to set up companies or secondary businesses

Promoting the training of entrepreneurs at the development stage

Training of people who are putting organizational management into practice

Training of support staff such as incubation managers and coordinators

Implementing practical MOT (management of technology) training for utilizing technology in management

New businesses that were created by course attendees

• Establishing an organization for third-party certification for medical equipment
• Development of measuring equipment for bodily fluids
• Fermenting and germinating buckwheat project