Historical Background and Future Potential of Hospitalists in Japan

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This paper aims to explore the historical background and future potential of hospitalists in Japan in the context of healthcare challenges.
Analysis of the development of hospitalist roles in Japan and the U.S.
Examination of physician training and specialty certification processes in Japan.
Discussion on the necessity for training hospitalists to address future healthcare demands.
Hospitalists remain a small subset of physicians in Japan despite increasing demand.
Current medical training predominantly focuses on organ-specific specialties rather than integrated healthcare.
A call for opportunities for organ-specific specialists to transition into hospitalist roles to support community hospitals.

This report discusses the evolution of hospitalists in Japan, highlighting their importance amid physician shortages and an aging population.

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Takeshi Ishida (2025) studied this question.

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