Comprehensive perspectives on biological, psychological, and social issues

Provision of primary care according to medical resources

School-age, adolescence, young adulthood, and adulthood

Health in medical, cultural, and social contexts

Reading and understanding academic papers

Composition and function of the human body

Normal structure and function of the organs and systems of the human body, and the pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases affecting them

Hematologic, hematopoietic, and lymphatic systems (Table2-1)

Renal and urinary system (including fluid and electrolyte balance) (Table2-8)

Endocrine, nutritional, and metabolic systems (Table2-13)

Ear, nose, throat, and oral cavity (Table2-15)

Multi-systemic physiological changes, and pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases that affect the whole body

Emergency medicine and intensive care (Table2-20)

Biological effects and appropriate use of radiation, and radiation hazards

Ethics and rules for dealing with information science and technology

Preparation for dealing with information, science, and technology

Ethics and rules for using information science and technology

Principles of information science and technology necessary for medical care and surrounding society

Medical care using information science and technology

Knowledge of advanced information science and technology

Application of information science and technology in clinical practice

Communication skills using information science and technology

Learning skills using information science and technology

Integration, analysis, and assessment of patient information and planning treatment

Medical examination (planning and analytical evaluation)

Treatment (planning and progress evaluation)

Implementation of appropriate patient care, including treatment

Review and improvement of medical care processes

Health management of medical professionals

Consideration and promotion of patient safety

Language, attitude, personal appearance, and consideration when dealing with patients

Appropriate communication skills with patients and their family members

Respect for the patient’s situation and consideration of their suffering

Gathering information and providing clear explanations to support patient decision-making

Explaining to the patient in simple language

Encouraging patients to change their behavior

Understanding and taking into consideration the needs of patients and their families

Identification of patient and family issues and acquisition of necessary information

Consideration of the psychological and social backgrounds of patients and their families

Referral and consultation between physicians

Social insurance, public assistance, and social welfare

Medical care from the viewpoint of social structure and change

Medicine from national and international perspectives

Role of the medical professions and medical care system in Japan

Roles of global health and medical care systems

Medical care from a social sciences perspective

Relationship between social sciences and medicine