Notice
"2024 Hyogo Medical University Medicine Graduation Ceremony" held
On March 15, 2025, the 2024 Hyogo Medical University Medicine Graduation Ceremony was held at Portopia Hall (inside the Kobe Portopia Hotel).
*The Nishinomiya Campus School of School of Medicine graduation ceremony was held separately on March 6, 2025. Details are listed below.
President's speech (excerpt)
Congratulations to the 6th grade students and their parents on their graduation. I would like to extend my heartfelt congratulations to you.
You have entered our school as "Hyogo University of Health Sciences students" and will graduate as "Hyogo Medical College students".
The school song we just sang has been reborn as Hyogo Medical University the student song of the four faculties by adding the lyrics about School of Medicine to the school song of Hyogo University of Health Sciences in the fourth verse, thanks to the kind attention of Taisho Chair of the Board of Trustees. Please sing it again at alumni meetings.
Remember when you were freshmen, you listed two responsibilities of the university? The first is our responsibility to society to provide good medical professionals to the world, and the second is our responsibility to educate you so that you can lead a happy life as a medical professional. Japan will face a declining birthrate and population that no one has ever experienced before. What do we need to do to lead a happy life as a medical professional in such a future society? First of all, "to feel your own joy in making patients' illnesses better. Secondly, you must become a professional. When you hear the word "professional," you may imagine earning an income through highly specialized skills, but this is a professional's point of view. What the general public expects from professionals is professional knowledge and professional ethics. Medical professionals also need to live up to the trust of their patients with human morals and high ethical standards. It is a matter of course, but I believe that being honest, moral, and humane is essential for survival in the future society.
You all have a wonderful future ahead of you. Whether you work at Hyogo Medical College or not, I hope that you will devote yourselves to what you love straight away with confidence and lead a happy life. I congratulate you all today.
Each award winner
Morimura Award: Awarded to students who graduate with excellent grades over the six years of study.
Takunari Hayashi, Department of Medical Department of Pharmacy
I am truly honored to receive the Morimura Award. I believe this award is possible only because of the support of my parents and the friends I have made who have encouraged me to improve myself. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to all the people who have been involved in my work.
Yuki Kamitori, Department of Department of Pharmacy
I am extremely honored that my six years as a student have been recognized. I will continue to work hard every day to give back to society the results of my research and contribute to the promotion of drug discovery research and the advancement of medicine.
School of Nursing Department of Nursing Kana Iwamoto
First of all, I was surprised and honored to receive such an award. I am grateful that the award recognizes the process of my four years at university, during which I was surrounded by kind teachers and friends in my studies and practical training, and worked hard in my own way.
School of Nursing Department of Nursing Chikage Kuroishi
I am extremely happy to receive such a wonderful award. I believe I was able to receive this award thanks to the support of so many people, including my doctors, friends, and family. I will continue to work hard as a medical professional, never forgetting my gratitude.
Yuka Oyama, Department Department of Physical Therapy Rehabilitation
I am delighted that the results of my four years of hard work and study have been realized through such a wonderful award as the Morimura Prize.
Yuka Sawai, Department Department of Occupational Therapy of Rehabilitation
I am honored to receive such a wonderful award. I am glad that I have worked hard and diligently over the past four years, with the help of my friends and teachers. Receiving this award will give me confidence to continue working hard in the future.
■Umifukuro Award: An award given by the Umifukuro Association, the alumni association of Hyogo Medical University, to students who graduate with excellent grades.
Hiroshige Mao, Department of Medical Department of Pharmacy
I was very surprised, but happy.
I will not be satisfied with the current situation and will continue to work hard to become the pharmacist I aspire to be.
School of Nursing Department of Nursing Natsuki Nakaoka
I never thought I would receive such an award. I am extremely happy to have received the Umifuku Award among so many wonderful classmates, and although there were many difficulties during my four years at the School of Nursing, I am truly glad that I was able to see it through to the end.
Oto Kikumoto, Department of Department of Physical Therapy of Rehabilitation
I am delighted to receive this award. I feel that I was able to achieve this thanks to the support of so many people. From now on, I would like to aim to become a physical therapist who can support and be close to many patients.
Yukiho Ueda, Department Department of Occupational Therapy Rehabilitation
I was devoted to swimming until high school, but decided to retire to pursue my dream and enroll at Hyogo College of Medicine. Thanks to the lessons of my teachers, I was able to devote my enthusiasm to my studies, and I am very surprised to receive this award, as I was more interested in sports than studying.
■ Extracurricular Activities Merit Award: This award is given to students who have served as role models for other students throughout their time at the university, participated in student council and club activities, and made outstanding contributions to the development of the university.
Rio Morimoto, Department of Department of Nursing
There were many challenges in organizing the events over the past four years, but thanks to the people who always supported me and participated, I was able to continue these extracurricular activities with enjoyment. I believe this is also why I was able to receive this award. I am filled with gratitude to everyone who supported me over the past four years.
Shun Sato, Department Department of Physical Therapy of Rehabilitation
I am extremely honored to receive such a wonderful award.
I am happy to have been able to represent the semi-hardball baseball team, which has had the opportunity to experience the first-ever Kansai championship and league championship since its founding. I would also like to express my gratitude to my teammates who fought alongside me and to my seniors who continued club activities despite the limited opportunities for club activities due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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