Medical Student Life in JAPAN

It's always bittersweet when something comes to an end—sad to see it finish, but exciting to embrace new challenges and experiences. In today's episode, the series finale, Teacher Michael reflects on nearly five years with  Medical Student Life in Japan . He shares some key stats and highlights from the past five seasons. A big thank you to all the listeners who have supported and tuned in...

In today's episode, Takeshi returns for an engaging conversation about his upcoming spring vacation plans to Yakushima and his experiences as a 4th-year medical student learning from senior doctors in the hospital. Enjoy!

In today's episode, the funny and charming 4th-year student, Takeshi, is back! We kick off our conversation with a laugh as he shares his recent battle with the flu, the rise of online doctor consultations, and his adventures on scenic night trains. But that’s not all—Takeshi opens up about the real challenges rural hospitals are facing, including the growing shortage of new recruits. It's...

In this episode, we welcome Hayato back for his second appearance! We kick things off with a warm-up chat about his recent final exams before diving deep into the world of Japanese instant noodles. Hayato gives us a quick history lesson on these iconic noodles, and then the real fun begins—we taste and review three different kinds! We had a blast, and we hope you enjoy it just as much!

In this episode, Michael welcomes third-year student Hayato onto the show. Hayato is a passionate and diligent student who not only studies hard but also devotes his time to research. We talk about his studies, his research interests, his unique part-time job, and much more. Enjoy!

It was a lot of fun to have Reina on the show for the first time. Reina has been interested in English for a long time. Beyond the compulsory English class, she joined English elective classes and is a member of the ESS (English) club. She is now eager to participate in a clerkship overseas next year, so she is studying hard to get the required IELTS English exam score. In today's chat, she introd...

In today's episode, the teacher (Michael) catches up with 4th-Year Student (Takeshi). Takeshi recently had a one-month break from school and took a European trip with some classmates. He talks about some of his troubles when using public transportation in other countries, the sights he visited, and the food he ate. Michael also shares some of his own experiences from his previous travels in Europe...

Takeshi stopped in for an unscripted chat. We talked about his recent 4th year exams including a computer test and a medical training test. We also talk about his upcoming European adventure during autumn break. As always, Takeshi brings a lot of positive energy. Enjoy!

The always fun and positive Takeshi returns for another chat. This time the teacher (Michael) and Takeshi talk about a hypothetical situation where a diabetic patient is not necessarily following the advice from the medical staff. We discuss what is the best solution when these types of situations arise. What would you do if you were the one treating the patient? Enjoy!

We enter our 5th season of Medical Student Life in Japan. Yes, we are continuing to record new episodes this year, but they will come out less frequently than in previous school years. We still hope to bring you a lot of fun conversations and content. Thank you for always listening to our podcast. In today`s episode, Takeshi returns to the podcast. Now, a 4th-year student and learning many new thi...

In today`s episode, Teacher Michael and 4th-year nursing student Yuka talk about her final research project as a nursing student, upcoming graduation, and the start of her professional career as a nurse. This is the last episode of the 2023-2024 school year and our last time to have Yuka on the podcast as a student. What a great conversation! Enjoy! Outro Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):...

In this episode, now 4th-Year Medical Students Takeshi and Kento and 5th-Year Medical Student talk about the fun things they have been doing during winter break including: singing lessons, temp. work at a Japanese hotel, and a first-aid study trip in New Zealand. Apologies for the sound. It appears the microphone was not turned on. Enjoy! Outro Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://upp...

In today's episode, Michael (the teacher) and Takeshi (3rd-year student) have a great chat about Takeshi`s recent trip to Hong Kong, Vietnam, and Thailand during his school break. On his longest overseas trip to date, he talks about the great food he ate, hotel changes with a special upgrade, and some of the highlights in each country. As always, Takeshi brings along some funny stories. Enjoy!

In today 's episode Michael (the teacher) and 5th-year medical students Momoko and Satoshi sit down for an unplanned free chat. We dive into the world of cold therapy and whether the cold (ice baths, cold showers, etc.) are good for your health depending on your age. It was a fun conversation and we think you will like it too. Enjoy!

In today's episode, 5th-year medical students Momoko and Satoshi recap the autumn school festival at our university. The 5th-year medical students and 2nd-year nursing students are in charge of organizing the two-day school festival, so both Momoko and Satoshi were busy. They talk about the different festival activities in detail including what they were in charge of. This is a great insiders...

In today's episode, 4th-year nursing student Yuka and 3rd-year medical students Kento and Takeshi talk about the different kinds of colleges in Japan including nursing, medical, dental, and economics. This is a really fun and enlightening discussion as two of these students had studied previously at different universities prior to choosing medical college. Enjoy!

We had a funny and lively conversation in today's episode. Michael (teacher), Satoshi (5th-year medical student), Momoko (5th-year medical student), and Takeshi (3rd-year medical student) talked about what they did this past weekend including Takeshi's somewhat embarrassing, but hilarious Crocs story. We then talked about the process for applying to clinical clerkships overseas including a...

In today's episode the teacher (Michael) and 4th-Year Nursing student Yuka and 3rd-Year Medical Student Takeshi get together for a chat about the students' summer vacation. Yuka was busy studying while Takeshi traveled all over Japan by train. Some fun and interesting stories by both students. Enjoy! Kasuga Shrine in Nara https://www.kasugataisha.or.jp/en/about_en/ Izumo-taisha in Shimane...

We are back! After a two-month break, the podcast is back and better than ever. In today's episode, the teacher (Michael) and three 5th-year medical students Satoshi, Haruka, and Momoko talk about their travels during summer break. Satoshi and Haruka both visited Europe and Momoko went to California. It was a lot of fun to catch up. Enjoy! Miyagi Prefecture https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miyagi...

We have reached the end of the spring semester! In today's episode, the teacher (Michael), 5th-year students Momoko and Satoshi, and 3rd-year student Takeshi have a friendly chat outside the university reflecting on the spring semester and discussing our upcoming summer break plans. Enjoy the episode and we will be with you again in late September!

In this special long episode, 3rd-year Medical Student Takeshi hosts our Japanese Karaage & Fried Chicken end-of-semester party. We tried seven different kinds of convenience stores and fast food fried chicken. All the while, Takeshi shares interesting facts and quizzes us on our Japanese Fried Chicken knowledge. We had a blast! We hope you enjoy this special extended episode! Japanese karaage...

In today's episode, 4th-year nursing student returns from her recent one-month nursing clerkship. She talks about the experience and the important lessons she has learned both on the clerkship and in her four years of nursing college. Enjoy!

In today's episode, our three 5th-year medical students (Satoshi, Haruka, & Momoko) talk about their experiences working at the hospital over the past year. This leads to a discussion about lifestyle diseases, their causes, and some possible solutions as they consider their future as medical doctors in Japan. Enjoy! Lifestyle diseases https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lifestyle_disease

In this fun episode, Takeshi and Kento talk about their favorite way to travel throughout Japan - the Shinkansen (bullet train). They even dragged Michael (the teacher) into the conversation to talk about other fun ways to travel in Japan. Enjoy! Shinkansen https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shinkansen

In today's episode, the entire podcast team tries our hand at making "Chikugashi" which are Do-It-Yourself Candy Sets. We made all kinds of sets including: hamburgers & fries, sushi, bento (lunchbox), matsuri (festival), and spherical gummies. These incredibly intelligent medical students had their minds and skills put to the test in this episode. We had an especially good time m...