Hi! So I’m in my last year of medical school in Slovenia (EU) and I really want to do a 1-4 month internship outside Europe, my first choice is Japan. However, I have no idea how to approach this as my university has no agreements with Japanese universities/hospitals. Any suggestions? Do you think it’s a reasonable plan? What criteria is important when applying for an internship in Japan? Is medical field there highly competitive? Are internships paid?
Any info will be greatly appreciated!
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There are a few different options available to you. Different programs have different application processes and acceptance criteria. I would not expect them to be paid.
Check out these samples:
https://www.med.osaka-cu.ac.jp/international/e-short-term-study-abroad.shtml
http://cib.cf.ocha.ac.jp/KASOKU/en/internship/index.html
[https://www.yokohama-cu.ac.jp/ytog/global/med_ccnonex.html](https://www.yokohama-cu.ac.jp/ytog/global/med_ccnonex.html)
This blurb from the Yokohama schools page probably applies universally:
>*If the applicant’s proficiency in Japanese language is limited to an elementary level, while the applicant is not expected to be highly proficient in Japanese, they should not expect an English-only environment.
Good luck!