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An individually identified portrait and biography are not available in the reviewed sources. Use the published leadership wording and official programme links below.
Appointment evidence
Published role and affiliation
The official evidence identifies the leadership and affiliation listed below for Sapporo Medical University — Advanced Plastic Surgery Training.
- Leadership as published
- Takatoshi Yotsuyanagi, MD, PhD (Supervisor / Director named on the JSPRS listing)
- Evidence reviewed
- 15 Oct 2026
- Affiliated training host
- Sapporo Medical University
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
Clinical fellowship
Sapporo Medical University — Advanced Plastic Surgery Training
Published training opportunity; request the current prospectus and availability from the host.
- Location
- Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan
- Duration
- 3 months–2 years
- Clinical participation
- Advanced clinical training subject to Japanese permissions
- International applicants
- The JSPRS listing states the Advanced Clinical Training Program uses a Cultural Activities visa; the applicant must have an official status in another research organisation, be officially requested by its head, and have at least three years of clinical experience after licensure. Malpractice insurance may be needed. Languages: English and Japanese.
- Funding
- Unpaid; no tuition or administration fee; no housing or financial aid
- Application timing
- Complete documents at least 180 days before the proposed start
Programme listed — intake not confirmed
The JSPRS listing states the programme can start at any time of year (3 months to 2 years).
Eligibility, training and application
Eligibility
Institutional research affiliation and nomination plus at least three years of experience after medical qualification; see full PDF
Published training
- Burn surgery
- Microsurgery
- Breast reconstruction
- Head & neck reconstruction
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: Ken Yamashita, MD, PhD: yama-ken@sapmed.ac.jp; also listed prs-hysho@sapmed.ac.jp; +81-11-611-2111
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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