Program Overview

Introduction to the ICHS Program

The ICHS course is a global expat training course designed to develop professionals in the field of health sciences, aligning with the International Activity for Health (IAH) course established by the "Interactive Health Sciences Education Practices in Asia" selected by the graduate school's Education Reform Support Program.

Features of the ICHS Program

Summary

The educational philosophy of this research course is to develop a comprehensive understanding of health sciences in physical, mental, and social dimensions through practical learning and research on mental and physical health, contributing to human happiness and social welfare improvement. The English course in this research course is established to enable foreign and Japanese students to acquire their degree by taking courses in English, based on the principles of the Kobe University Graduate School of Health Education Research Course.

Purpose of Educational Research

The role of international medical professionals has increased in importance, creating a pressing need to educate and cultivate high-level healthcare professionals who can operate internationally. This course fosters high-level health practitioners and professionals who can make international contributions, centering on international organizations, and who can communicate and understand cultural differences. Using these abilities, they can develop healthcare activities by creating integrated health education and practices specific to various lifestyles and socio-economic conditions in foreign countries.

Overseas Activities

The partner universities of the Graduate School are representative universities in their respective nations. Students from these universities and Kobe University have visited each other and conducted international health science research activities, establishing close personal relationships among faculty. The partner universities are very positive about cooperating with this course and offer an English-language curriculum. To ensure safety in students' overseas activities, the Graduate School provides guidance and monitors overseas travel information carefully, with faculty accompanying students on overseas trips. A reliable security plan and accommodation for students have been established with the help of overseas facilities.

• Overseas partner universities include:
  • Indonesia: Gadjah Mada University, Airlangga University
  • Thailand: Chiang Mai University, Mahidol University, Chulalongkorn University
  • Nepal: Nepal Medical College
  • Philippines: University of the Philippines
  • Cambodia: National Institute of Public Health
  • Taiwan: Taipei Medical University
  • China: University of Hong Kong
  • Austria: FH Joanneum University of Applied Sciences