EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY

The underlying philosophy of our educational program is:
To educate medical and nursing students to attain practical skills in medicine for the understanding and improvement of the sick;to uphold the rights of patients and the dignity of life;to maintain the quality of life;to contribute toward the enhancement of medical care and resolution of medical problems in the community.
To inculcate researchers and practitioner with a true sense compassion and to develop broad academic views for research at the leading edge of medicine and nursing.
To encourage the development of international fellowship through education,research and activities in the fields of medicine and nursing.

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

To put our educational philosophy in practice,Asahikawa Medical College sets forth the following objectives:

1. Develop the capabilities for logical analysis and judgement along with the taking of appropriate and responsible action in any situation.
2. Establish a sense of professional ethics in medicine and compassion for the diseased and disabled.
3. Acquire basic skills and techniques and cultivate the professional attitude requisite for a medical worker; promote an attitude of inquiry and develop research skills.
4. Be able to develop rapport with patients and to communicate openly and effectively with fellow members of a medical team;realise the necessity of cooperation and attention to safety in all work.
5. Build a relationship with the local community,understanding and meeting its medical needs;practice remote medicine with outlying communities.
6. Acquire the abilities and wide perspectives necessary for international fellowship.

ASAHIKAWA MEDICAL COLLEGE HOSPITAL

Recognizing our mission as a college affiliated hospital, we provide advanced medical care with a strong focus on the human rights and dignity of the sick; we foster health care professionals who will be able to lead the next generation and be active internationally.

1. To show consideration for the sick and provide medical care for and develop rapport with the patient. 2. To provide anthropocentric medical care, harmonizing medical care holistic with advanced technique. 3. To contribute to the betterment of community health and welfare, playing active roles in prevention and health support. 4. To foster medical professionals who are rich in spirit and who respect the right of the sick and understand the dignity of life. 5. To create future medical care and disseminate the results at home and abroad.