Appointment evidence
Published role and affiliation
Minoru Sakuraba is identified in the directory evidence for Iwate Medical University Hospital — Plastic Surgery Observership at Iwate Medical University Hospital.
- Leadership as published
- Minoru Sakuraba (Supervisor / Director named on the JSPRS listing)
- Evidence reviewed
- 15 Oct 2026
- Affiliated training host
- Iwate Medical University Hospital
Names may identify a director, supervisor, host or contact. The source wording above defines the role; reconfirm the current appointment with the programme.
Training context
Published programme focus
These areas describe the linked training programme, rather than a complete clinical biography or list of individual credentials.
Associated training route
Observership
Iwate Medical University Hospital — Plastic Surgery Observership
Published training opportunity; request the current prospectus and availability from the host.
- Location
- Yahaba, Iwate, Japan
- Duration
- 1–12 months, negotiable
- Clinical participation
- Observation; scrubbing requires Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare permission
- International applicants
- The JSPRS listing states short-term visa documents are provided if necessary for the Clinical Observership Program and a Cultural Activities visa applies to the Advanced Clinical Training Program; an immunization certificate is required for long-term observership. Observation is available after permission from the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare. Language: English.
- Funding
- Salary is not provided. The JSPRS listing marks an application or administration fee as 'Yes' (amount not stated); accommodation is available and health insurance is not.
- Application timing
- No current dated application deadline confirmed
Programme listed — intake not confirmed
The JSPRS listing states training can start at any time through the year (1 to 12 months, negotiable).
Eligibility, training and application
Eligibility
Confirm qualification, language, registration and selection requirements with the host.
Published training
- Breast reconstruction
- Cleft
- Craniofacial
- Microsurgery
Application route
Contact the published host coordinator with a CV, intended dates and learning goals. Confirm that the undated factsheet still applies.
Published application documents
- Visa / eligibility documentation as stated on the JSPRS listing
Published contact note: msakurab@iwate-med.ac.jp
Official society listing · Source reviewed 15 Oct 2026
Official sources
Source review: 15 Oct 2026. Education history, additional appointments, publications and personal contact details are not added without separate official evidence.
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