Addressing the gap in clinical research education: Implementation of the Introduction to Clinical Research Training—Japan program
Year: 2018
Type: editorial
Abstract: The traditional research strength in Japan is basic science. 1 Of Japan's published scientific articles, 75% come from chemistry and physical sciences.2 Clinical research in Japan has mainly focused on outcome studies, and its productivity has decreased in comparison with that of basic and life sciences.3 Moreover, opportunities for international collaboration have been limited in Japan as evidenced by the relatively fewer international collaborative observational studies or clinical trials compared to most developed countries.4 For Japanese junior faculty and postdoctoral fellows, much time is devoted to providing clinical care during their most important stage of development as clinical researchers.1,5 Survey results from Kyoto University Hospital indicate that Japanese physicians seek greater knowledge of clinical research design and biostatistical concepts.6 In Japan, only a few institutes offer formal clinical research training including Kyoto University, University of Tokyo, Keio University, and St. Luke's International Hospital.A small number of well-supported Japanese clinicians relocate to other countries for 1-2 years to seek clinical research training.7To address the shortage of trained clinical researchers in Japan, we implemented a 6-month blended learning certificate course in Japan in
DOI: 10.1002/jgf2.204
Language: English
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $2,600
OpenAlex ID: W2891109248