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International Physician Observership Program (IPOP) — Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Programme overview

What the official source supports

A university-wide international observership in which Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery is one of the listed specialties at Omori Hospital. The page does not describe subspecialty content for the department.

Training structure

Published areas of exposure

  • Observation of procedures and surgeries
  • Patient rounds and teaching conferences
  • Attendance at all scheduled educational activities is expected
  • Certificate of completion if all scheduled training is attended

Eligibility

Who should verify their fit

Valid medical licence and practice outside Japan, or full-time enrolment in a foreign residency or fellowship; proof of English or Japanese proficiency, a director's recommendation letter and immunisation records are required.

Application

Published application route

Submit the application form, fee and supporting documents directly (agencies and brokers are not accepted) by the deadline for the chosen term.

Published application documents

  • Application form
  • Recommendation letter from hospital or university director
  • Immunisation record and chest X-ray assessment
  • Passport copy, photo, medical licence copy and short CV
  • Proof of English or Japanese proficiency

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Application contact details are not recorded. Use the official source to locate the responsible office.

Sources and verification

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Toho University — International Physician Observership Program ↗

Last reviewed by PlasticFellow: 29 Oct 2026. Information not shown by an official source is labelled as unavailable or requiring confirmation.

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