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Clinical Observership Programme – Neurosurgery

Juntendo University Hospital

⌖ Tokyo · Japan

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DECISION SUMMARY

Key facts at a glance

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Eligibility
International medical students, residents and doctors meeting the programme's application requirements; observers cannot perform any procedure affecting patients because they do not hold a Japanese medical licence.
Funding
No scholarships or financial aid; residents and doctors pay a fee.
Deadline
Applications accepted 120–300 days before the desired start date; no applications 21 Dec 2026–8 Jan 2027 or 3–7 May 2027.
Duration
4–8 weeks
Hands-on status
Observation only.
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

Juntendo University's Clinical Observership Programme places international observers in clinical departments of the Main Hospital in Tokyo, with Neurosurgery listed in the 2026 Department Guide.

Observation of neurosurgical operations, ward rounds and conferences in a department covering brain tumours, cerebrovascular disease, functional neurosurgery, spine and paediatric neurosurgery, with intraoperative MRI.

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Official Juntendo University Clinical Observership pageLast checked 8 Oct 2026
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INTERNATIONAL APPLICANT CHECK

What the official evidence currently supports.

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International eligibility

International medical students, residents and doctors meeting the programme's application requirements; observers cannot perform any procedure affecting patients because they do not hold a Japanese medical licence.

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Training level & pathway

Medical students, residents and practising doctors (observation only)

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Participation / hands-on scope

Observation only.

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Medical registration & licensing

No programme-specific licensing field is recorded in the cited profile. Confirm directly with the host and regulator.

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Language requirement

English widely spoken but not all activities are translated. Applicants from countries where English is not an official language must submit IELTS, TOEFL, EF SET or JLPT scores; for programmes starting after 1 April 2027 minimum scores apply (TOEFL 525, TOEFL iBT 68, IELTS 5.5 or JLPT N3).

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Visa & work authorisation

The Juntendo University International Center provides accepted applicants with visa application documents; Working Holiday visa holders cannot participate.

NeuroSurgFellow does not guarantee admission, licensing, visas, employment, funding or operative privileges. Requirements may change by intake and appointment.

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DATA QUALITY & AVAILABILITY

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APPLICATION TIMELINE & ROUTE

Plan the application.

Application status
Rolling / contact programme
Commencement
Not published
Duration
4–8 weeks
Positions
Not published
Application route
Submit the openings form, then email required items 1–10 to the Juntendo University International Center (JUIC), which forwards complete applications for department review.
Standalone deadline
Applications accepted 120–300 days before the desired start date; no applications 21 Dec 2026–8 Jan 2027 or 3–7 May 2027.
Official contact
juic@juntendo.ac.jp
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ELIGIBILITY & REQUIREMENTS

Published entry requirements.

Clinical or academic eligibility

International medical students, residents and doctors meeting the programme's application requirements; observers cannot perform any procedure affecting patients because they do not hold a Japanese medical licence.

Training level

Medical students, residents and practising doctors (observation only)

Funding and support

No scholarships or financial aid; residents and doctors pay a fee.

Benefits, fees & relocation

Benefits not published in this profile. Residents and doctors: JPY 2,000 per day; medical students: no fee. Proof is not required at application, but accepted observers should obtain personal health insurance (and may want liability insurance); those arriving uninsured pay all medical costs. Juntendo does not provide housing; observers arrange their own accommodation (accepted applicants receive a list of places used by previous observers).

Application documents

  • Application (Excel file)
  • Passport copy
  • Personal photo
  • English or Japanese test score (IELTS, TOEFL, EF SET 90-minute or JLPT) for applicants from countries where English is not an official language
  • Resident or employment certificate (doctors/residents)
  • Contact person form
  • Letter of recommendation
  • Pledge
  • After acceptance: health examination certificate and immunisation requirements form

Licence, examinations, language & visa

Registration requirements need direct confirmation. Examination requirements are not published. English widely spoken but not all activities are translated. Applicants from countries where English is not an official language must submit IELTS, TOEFL, EF SET or JLPT scores; for programmes starting after 1 April 2027 minimum scores apply (TOEFL 525, TOEFL iBT 68, IELTS 5.5 or JLPT N3). The Juntendo University International Center provides accepted applicants with visa application documents; Working Holiday visa holders cannot participate.

HOST INSTITUTION

Juntendo University Hospital

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SOURCE & VERIFICATION

Official programme information.

Source
Official Juntendo University Clinical Observership page
Coverage
Official programme or institutional starting point
Last checked
8 Oct 2026
Editorial status
Source-linked profile
Programme lead
Not recorded
Accreditation / recognition
Not recorded · confirm with the host or accreditor
Planned editorial review
8 Apr 2027
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BEFORE YOU APPLY

Confirm the details
that affect your move.

  1. Is the stated intake still open?
  2. Are international graduates eligible?
  3. Does the role include hands-on clinical privileges?
  4. Which licence, visa and language requirements apply?
  5. What salary, fees, insurance and relocation costs apply?