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Clinical Observership Program — Department of Neurosurgery, Stroke Center

Sapporo Teishinkai Hospital, Department of Neurosurgery, Stroke Center

⌖ Sapporo · Japan

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DECISION SUMMARY

Key facts at a glance

Source reviewed 15 Oct 2026. Verify the current intake with the host.

Eligibility
Programmes offered to foreign neurosurgeons; applicants whose first language is not English (or without study/work in an English-speaking country) must submit IELTS min 6.0 or TOEFL iBT min 80; ACT requires verified 3+ years' experience as a doctor.
Funding
No observership fee; no salary, travel, living expenses or other financial support is provided. Accommodation is not provided.
Deadline
Not recorded · check the official call
Duration
From 1 week to 1 year; the page says any time period is fine.
Hands-on status
Confirm clinical privileges directly with the host.
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

Observership for foreign physicians in the neurosurgery department and stroke centre of Sapporo Teishinkai Hospital, with no hands-on procedures.

Observation of the neurosurgery team (Dr. Tanikawa's team) of the Department of Neurosurgery, Stroke Center; the page does not list subspecialty content for observers.

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INTERNATIONAL APPLICANT CHECK

What the official evidence currently supports.

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International eligibility

Programmes offered to foreign neurosurgeons; applicants whose first language is not English (or without study/work in an English-speaking country) must submit IELTS min 6.0 or TOEFL iBT min 80; ACT requires verified 3+ years' experience as a doctor.

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Training level & pathway

Observership · General & multi-subspecialty

≈Partially supported

Participation / hands-on scope

Observation of the neurosurgery team (Dr. Tanikawa's team) of the Department of Neurosurgery, Stroke Center; the page does not list subspecialty content for observers.

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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; IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL iBT 80 where English proficiency documentation is required.

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Visa & work authorisation

Hospital issues invitation documents for short-stay visas (up to 90 days); a Certificate of Eligibility process applies for stays over 90 days. Visa-related fees are listed on the page.

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

52% of tracked decision fields are published

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✓ Duration✓ Eligibility✓ Funding✓ Training exposure✓ Official source✓ International eligibility✓ Language✓ Visa / work authorisation✓ Fees✓ Accommodation✓ Application documents✓ Application route✓ Official contact— Current status: confirm directly— Commencement: confirm directly— Deadline: confirm directly— Positions: confirm directly— Participation level: confirm directly— Training level: confirm directly— Medical registration: confirm directly— Examinations: confirm directly— Benefits: confirm directly— Insurance: confirm directly— Programme director: confirm directly— Accreditation: confirm directly
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APPLICATION TIMELINE & ROUTE

Plan the application.

Application status
Rolling / contact programme
Commencement
Not published
Duration
From 1 week to 1 year; the page says any time period is fine.
Positions
Not published
Application route
Submit the application form and documents by email; the page states applications may take about 3 to 4 months before training can begin and lists no fixed deadlines.
Standalone deadline
No separate deadline field is recorded; check the current official call.
Official contact
Ms. Hazuki Nobayashi, nobayashi.teishinkai@gmail.com, +81-11-712-1266
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ELIGIBILITY & REQUIREMENTS

Published entry requirements.

Clinical or academic eligibility

Observation only; observers may not take part in any medical procedure under Japanese Medical Law. Requires recommendation letter, medical licence copy, CV, employment verification and passport copy; IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL iBT 80 where English proficiency documentation is required.

Funding and support

No observership fee; no salary, travel, living expenses or other financial support is provided. Accommodation is not provided.

Benefits, fees & relocation

Benefits not published in this profile. Observership: free; visa-related processing fees are listed on the page (e.g. JPY 10,000 for stays under 90 days). Insurance details are not published. Not provided; applicants arrange their own housing.

Application documents

  • Letter of recommendation from current institution
  • Copy of medical licence
  • CV with headshot
  • Employment verification
  • Brief personal description
  • Passport copy
  • Application form (PDF)
  • English proficiency certificate, if required

Licence, examinations, language & visa

Registration requirements need direct confirmation. Examination requirements are not published. English; IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL iBT 80 where English proficiency documentation is required. Hospital issues invitation documents for short-stay visas (up to 90 days); a Certificate of Eligibility process applies for stays over 90 days. Visa-related fees are listed on the page.

HOST INSTITUTION

Sapporo Teishinkai Hospital, Department of Neurosurgery, Stroke Center

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SOURCE & VERIFICATION

Official programme information.

Source
Official Sapporo Teishinkai Hospital observership page
Coverage
Official programme or institutional starting point
Last checked
15 Oct 2026
Editorial status
Source-linked profile
Programme lead
Not recorded
Accreditation / recognition
Not recorded · confirm with the host or accreditor
Planned editorial review
15 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?