Education/Training Programs
The Office for Human Research Studies (OHRS), Graduate School of Medicine and Faculty of Medicine, the University of Tokyo provides various kinds of information to those who wish to learn biomedical ethics with focus on research ethics, and offers a range of education/training seminars for those who aspire to be a research ethics specialist.
Education/Training Programs
- For Practitioners
Invitation to Research Ethics Seminar by Graduate School of Medicine and Faculty of Medicine, the University of Tokyo
The Research Ethics Seminar has two parts; one for first-time participants and one for renewal participants. It covers from the basics to more advanced topics, including current issues, research misconducts, conflict of interest and practical applications.
- For Practitioners
Invitation to Human Research Studies/Medical Ethics and Research Ethics Education and Training
Department of Biomedical Ethics, Graduate School of Medicine and Faculty of Medicine, the University of Tokyo, provides an introductory seminar for students and practitioners who are interested in biomedical ethics. This is a good opportunity to learn the basics of biomedical ethics in a short time.
- For Students & Practitioners
Learning Biomedical Ethics: Guide to Graduate School
Department of Biomedical Ethics conducts research and educational activities on ethical and philosophical theories as the basis of healthcare-related policy making and ethical decisions in clinical settings. Here is information on admission and much more for those who are interested in biomedical ethics and studying at graduate school.
- For Students & Practitioners
Introduction of Research Ethics Specialist
Research Ethics Specialist is a profession dedicated to protecting the health, rights and dignity of study participants and to facilitating ethically appropriate studies by researchers.
Main Missions
- Office work management at the Office for Human Research Studies (Office for Research Ethics Support)
- Supporting activities in response to preliminary consultations by researchers on study implementation
- Services for smooth operation of the Research Ethics Committee
- Supports to research activities and presentation of the results
- Planning and implementation of seminars and research activities on research ethics
- Other supporting activities for researchers focusing on research ethics
OHRS offers a training session for members of research ethics committees and administrative staff all over the nation.