What percent of American doctors go to Japan to work?
What percent of American doctors go to Japan to work? And how much is it each semester (in dollars) for a good medical school in Japan?
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Guess the percentage of American doctors going to Japan, and the amount of tuition per semester, for the meantime, is irrelevant in your case. You may perhaps master Niponggo first, and when you're there, you may inquire what med school you may want, and in what area, say Tokyo, etc. They also will not be using the usual English medical books, that's why.
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The answer to your question: a very, very, very small percent. Probably less than 0.1%...a few may go to teach medical English or PBL (problem-based learning) at a med school and another few may get pharma jobs...but either way, they are likely not doing actual patient care. (NOTE: There may be one or two exceptions to the rule.) Current rules stipulate that in order to practice and prescribe in Japan, you need to pass the Japanese equivalent of the USMLE (United States Medical Licensing Exam). The Japanese exam is given 1-2x/year, only in Japanese. You will need to know on the order of 2k to 3k kanji to pass this exam, not to mention understanding grammar, of course. I hear the content of the exams is largely the same. Every few years I hear a rumour that the Japanese government is planning to relax the rules...but it hasnt happened in the 10 years I`ve been following the subject. As for tuition, expect to pay $8000-$10000/year for a "state" medical institution, and upwards of $40,000/year for a private medical school. Financial aid, I believe, is rare.
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Sunday, May 16, 2010
How does the age breakdown work in schools in Japan? Preschool, K-12? How does this system work.
How does the age breakdown work in schools in Japan? Preschool, K-12? How does this system work?
I'm researching schools in Japan, and I've found some data, but no particulars. How often is school in session? Is the a generic "secondary" education and "primary" education?
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Usually it's kindergarten (like preschool sort of), elementary school, middle school and high school. then of course there's university. i rmb middle school being.. somewhere about 12-14 then you would start high school at around 15 and finish when you are 18. i assume elementary school being around the same as ours, so around 5 or 6 - 11 sounds about right. kindergarten to middle school is compulsary and when you get to high school, you can either choose to go or start working. school starts in.. april (around the time when cherry blossoms start to bloom) and then they get 2 months off for summer vacation but many kids opt for smth that's similar to summer school. then of course, there's winter break, and there's a week (around the same as spring break) that most high schoolers get off for "studying week". and that's pretty much all i know, i can't be certain if all of this information is correct but a majority of it should be right.
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I'm researching schools in Japan, and I've found some data, but no particulars. How often is school in session? Is the a generic "secondary" education and "primary" education?
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Usually it's kindergarten (like preschool sort of), elementary school, middle school and high school. then of course there's university. i rmb middle school being.. somewhere about 12-14 then you would start high school at around 15 and finish when you are 18. i assume elementary school being around the same as ours, so around 5 or 6 - 11 sounds about right. kindergarten to middle school is compulsary and when you get to high school, you can either choose to go or start working. school starts in.. april (around the time when cherry blossoms start to bloom) and then they get 2 months off for summer vacation but many kids opt for smth that's similar to summer school. then of course, there's winter break, and there's a week (around the same as spring break) that most high schoolers get off for "studying week". and that's pretty much all i know, i can't be certain if all of this information is correct but a majority of it should be right.
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there is a kindergarten which goes on for 3 years, ages 4,5,&6 some kindergartens have 3 year olds too. then comes elementary school which is from 1st to 6th grade. (ages 7-12) then comes middle school which is from 7th to 9th grade but they are called middle 1st, middle 2nd and middle 3rd grade then you go up to highschool and yes, school does start in april and end in march in japan btw, summer vacation is only 1 and 1/2 months!!!
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Saturday, May 8, 2010
Anyone ever lived in, or attended school in Japan
Anyone ever lived in, or attended school in Japan?
If you have, could you tell me about it? Like what is school like compared to the USA (how long, how much work, level of difficulty, different rulers). Also, how do foreigers get treated? Stuff like that.
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My dad was a "MK" (missionary kid) in Japan about 40 years ago. He attended a Christian school but still had plenty of Japanese experiences. Feel free to contact me; I'm sure we could come up with a lot more if you want it. From what I understand, and he could say more, the Japanese are very, very involved in education. (I predict they will surpass the US eventually because of such high standards.) Children's lives revolve around school. Monday through Friday, and, at least back then (don't know for sure now), half of Saturday. Academics are so highly rated that there is a high suicide rate in those that aren't able to get into college. It's like they're causing their family shame (which is big in the East). I believe they have hours of homework each night and it is overall much more rigurous and educational. (That is why we're in school after all.) As a foreigner, my dad got looks and heard things in his about 18 years in Japan. They had a special word (diakon I believe) for a foreigner, so they have a strong national identity. Beyond all that, you'd have to contact me and I could dig up more info from him.
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My art teacher went there last year and visited a school.. He said that the kids there all had to help clean up the school at the end of the day. He was treated very well. He said that everyone made certain to speak slowly and clearly for him because he wasn't perfect with his Japanese.
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Schools in Japan are very different .The education system here is often ridiculed by foreigners living here .My son and daughter both attend a Japanese elementary school.If you are considering doing home-stay here I suggest you try to contact someone who has already done it .The work load you get at school is fairly heavy .As a student you are expected to take on more extra-curricular activities than some students in the the U.S .As for level of difficulty the kids here may be studying stuff a year ahead of what you are studying in the same year at home .One complaint that I have got from most overseas students home-staying here is that the parents are too controlling or strict . Another is that some of their teachers ignore them due to fact that they cannot communicate properly in Japanese thus making it a hassle for the teacher . Some I hate to say it feel very alone .Check around and get as many opinions as you can from other foreigners who have attended a Japanese school. One thing that also makes a big difference is where in you homestay in Japan .Its not all gloom and doom though .In many ways its up to you what you make of it and some kids have had a ball .
If you have, could you tell me about it? Like what is school like compared to the USA (how long, how much work, level of difficulty, different rulers). Also, how do foreigers get treated? Stuff like that.
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My dad was a "MK" (missionary kid) in Japan about 40 years ago. He attended a Christian school but still had plenty of Japanese experiences. Feel free to contact me; I'm sure we could come up with a lot more if you want it. From what I understand, and he could say more, the Japanese are very, very involved in education. (I predict they will surpass the US eventually because of such high standards.) Children's lives revolve around school. Monday through Friday, and, at least back then (don't know for sure now), half of Saturday. Academics are so highly rated that there is a high suicide rate in those that aren't able to get into college. It's like they're causing their family shame (which is big in the East). I believe they have hours of homework each night and it is overall much more rigurous and educational. (That is why we're in school after all.) As a foreigner, my dad got looks and heard things in his about 18 years in Japan. They had a special word (diakon I believe) for a foreigner, so they have a strong national identity. Beyond all that, you'd have to contact me and I could dig up more info from him.
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My art teacher went there last year and visited a school.. He said that the kids there all had to help clean up the school at the end of the day. He was treated very well. He said that everyone made certain to speak slowly and clearly for him because he wasn't perfect with his Japanese.
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Schools in Japan are very different .The education system here is often ridiculed by foreigners living here .My son and daughter both attend a Japanese elementary school.If you are considering doing home-stay here I suggest you try to contact someone who has already done it .The work load you get at school is fairly heavy .As a student you are expected to take on more extra-curricular activities than some students in the the U.S .As for level of difficulty the kids here may be studying stuff a year ahead of what you are studying in the same year at home .One complaint that I have got from most overseas students home-staying here is that the parents are too controlling or strict . Another is that some of their teachers ignore them due to fact that they cannot communicate properly in Japanese thus making it a hassle for the teacher . Some I hate to say it feel very alone .Check around and get as many opinions as you can from other foreigners who have attended a Japanese school. One thing that also makes a big difference is where in you homestay in Japan .Its not all gloom and doom though .In many ways its up to you what you make of it and some kids have had a ball .
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Saturday, May 1, 2010
How do I become a transfer student in japan
How do I become a transfer student in japan?
I'm 14 years old just going into high school, and I wanted to be an exchange student in a school, in Japan but i have no idea where to start and what I need to know about it can anyone help??? Thank you very much
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I'm 14 years old just going into high school, and I wanted to be an exchange student in a school, in Japan but i have no idea where to start and what I need to know about it can anyone help??? Thank you very much
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will your parents allow this?
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