Video of the FY2026 Symposium 'Future Vision: Challenges of Young Doctors' Now Available on Official YouTube Channel
The Japan Medical Association has published a video of its symposium highlighting the innovative initiatives of young doctors on its official YouTube channel. The event featured lectures on disaster medicine, robotic surgery, family medicine, and work-life balance.
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The Japan Medical Association (JMA, President: Yoshiro Matsumoto) has published a video of the FY2026 symposium "Future Vision: Challenges of Young Doctors" on its official YouTube channel on April 24. The symposium was held on April 18 at the small auditorium of the JMA Headquarters and was also live-streamed.
This symposium, held for the fourth time, aims to focus on the initiatives of young doctors and consider the future vision of medicine.
On the day of the event, following opening remarks by President Matsumoto, Michinori Matsui, President of the Kyoto Medical Association, served as the chairperson.
The event featured lively discussions after the following presentations:
Lecture (1) "An Amateur Becomes an Executive of the Medical Association!? - Disaster Medicine and Reform Starting from the Frontlines" by Toru Waraya (Executive Board Member, Fukushima Medical Association / Chief Surgeon, General Southern Tohoku Hospital), showcasing the efforts of a young doctor serving as a prefectural medical association executive.
Lecture (2) "Challenges Utilizing Robotic Heart Surgery: Young Education and the Future of Medicine" by Yosuke Takahashi (Professor of Cardiovascular Surgery, Osaka Metropolitan University Graduate School of Medicine), highlighting the work of a young university professor pioneering the forefront of robotic surgery.
Lecture (3) "Multifaceted Initiatives of a Young Doctor Centered on Family Medicine" by Itsumi Tanaka (Shiga Family Medicine Center), presenting the work of a young doctor active as a family physician.
Lecture (4) "A Minority Perspective is an Organization's Room for Growth ~ The Embrace of Kyoto that Gave a Role to an Ordinary Me ~" by Miho Ueda (Board Member, Kyoto Medical Association / Miyako Coordinator, Work-Life Balance Support Center, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine), discussing initiatives aimed at young doctors by the Kyoto Medical Association's Work-Life Balance Committee.
The JMA states, "We have posted not only the full version but also separate videos for each lecture on our official YouTube channel as detailed below. We highly encourage many people to watch them and learn about the initiatives of young doctors nationwide."
- Full version
- Opening ~ President's Greeting
- Lecture (1)
- Lecture (2)
- Lecture (3)
- Lecture (4)
- Exchange of opinions ~ Closing
Furthermore, to further develop this symposium, the JMA has decided to hold regional versions of the symposium focusing on the activities of young doctors in the host regions and youth support initiatives by local medical associations. The first regional symposium is scheduled to be held in August this year at the Kyoto Medical Association Hall.
Contact: General Affairs Division, Public Relations Division, Japan Medical Association TEL: 03-3946-2121 (Main)
Public Interest Incorporated Association Japan Medical Association
The Japan Medical Association is an academic professional organization composed of members from 47 prefectural medical associations.
With the aim of "enhancing medical ethics, developing medical science and art, improving public health, and promoting social welfare," the association engages in various activities and makes proposals regarding lifelong education for doctors, the promotion and development of community medicine, and the enhancement of insurance medicine.
Location: 2-28-16 Honkomagome, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo
Official Website: https://www.med.or.jp
* The official JMA YouTube channel features videos of regular press conferences, information useful for health, and videos of symposiums and events.
Watch videos and subscribe to the channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrZ632iTbtYlZ5S2CtGh6rA
* The official JMA LINE account provides information on seminars, events, health, and medical topics. You can now configure your delivery settings to receive information better suited to your needs, so please register!
Register as a friend here: https://page.line.me/324vigsd?openQrModal=true
This symposium, held for the fourth time, aims to focus on the initiatives of young doctors and consider the future vision of medicine.
On the day of the event, following opening remarks by President Matsumoto, Michinori Matsui, President of the Kyoto Medical Association, served as the chairperson.
The event featured lively discussions after the following presentations:
Lecture (1) "An Amateur Becomes an Executive of the Medical Association!? - Disaster Medicine and Reform Starting from the Frontlines" by Toru Waraya (Executive Board Member, Fukushima Medical Association / Chief Surgeon, General Southern Tohoku Hospital), showcasing the efforts of a young doctor serving as a prefectural medical association executive.
Lecture (2) "Challenges Utilizing Robotic Heart Surgery: Young Education and the Future of Medicine" by Yosuke Takahashi (Professor of Cardiovascular Surgery, Osaka Metropolitan University Graduate School of Medicine), highlighting the work of a young university professor pioneering the forefront of robotic surgery.
Lecture (3) "Multifaceted Initiatives of a Young Doctor Centered on Family Medicine" by Itsumi Tanaka (Shiga Family Medicine Center), presenting the work of a young doctor active as a family physician.
Lecture (4) "A Minority Perspective is an Organization's Room for Growth ~ The Embrace of Kyoto that Gave a Role to an Ordinary Me ~" by Miho Ueda (Board Member, Kyoto Medical Association / Miyako Coordinator, Work-Life Balance Support Center, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine), discussing initiatives aimed at young doctors by the Kyoto Medical Association's Work-Life Balance Committee.
The JMA states, "We have posted not only the full version but also separate videos for each lecture on our official YouTube channel as detailed below. We highly encourage many people to watch them and learn about the initiatives of young doctors nationwide."
- Full version
- Opening ~ President's Greeting
- Lecture (1)
- Lecture (2)
- Lecture (3)
- Lecture (4)
- Exchange of opinions ~ Closing
Furthermore, to further develop this symposium, the JMA has decided to hold regional versions of the symposium focusing on the activities of young doctors in the host regions and youth support initiatives by local medical associations. The first regional symposium is scheduled to be held in August this year at the Kyoto Medical Association Hall.
Contact: General Affairs Division, Public Relations Division, Japan Medical Association TEL: 03-3946-2121 (Main)
Public Interest Incorporated Association Japan Medical Association
The Japan Medical Association is an academic professional organization composed of members from 47 prefectural medical associations.
With the aim of "enhancing medical ethics, developing medical science and art, improving public health, and promoting social welfare," the association engages in various activities and makes proposals regarding lifelong education for doctors, the promotion and development of community medicine, and the enhancement of insurance medicine.
Location: 2-28-16 Honkomagome, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo
Official Website: https://www.med.or.jp
* The official JMA YouTube channel features videos of regular press conferences, information useful for health, and videos of symposiums and events.
Watch videos and subscribe to the channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrZ632iTbtYlZ5S2CtGh6rA
* The official JMA LINE account provides information on seminars, events, health, and medical topics. You can now configure your delivery settings to receive information better suited to your needs, so please register!
Register as a friend here: https://page.line.me/324vigsd?openQrModal=true