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The aim is to compare undergraduate clinical training in obstetrics and gynecology between Japan and Germany, highlighting strengths and weaknesses.

April 1, 2026Open Access

Towards building a meaningful clinical training program: a comparison of obstetrics and gynecology undergraduate medical education in Germany and Japan

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Comparison of clinical training in obstetrics and gynecology highlights gaps in Japan's education, suggesting improvements.

The aim is to compare undergraduate clinical training in obstetrics and gynecology between Japan and Germany, highlighting strengths and weaknesses.
Comparison of clinical training programs at University Hospital of Düsseldorf and Nagoya University Hospital
Evaluation of curriculum structures and teaching methods in obstetrics and gynecology
Assessment of practical training components, including simulations and feedback mechanisms
Germany's program emphasizes direct patient care and structured clinical experiences
Japan's program remains largely observational, lacking in hands-on procedural training
Recommendations for Japan include adopting structured inpatient assignments and feedback systems to improve educational outcomes

Yoshihara et al. (2026) studied this question.

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