Tokyo Medical and Dental University facts for kids
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東京医科歯科大学
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| Motto | Cultivating Professionals with Knowledge and Humanity 知と癒しの匠を創造する |
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| Type | Public (National) |
| Established | 1928 |
| President | Yasuyuki Yoshizawa |
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Academic staff
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677 |
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Administrative staff
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1,205 |
| Undergraduates | 1,380 |
| Postgraduates | 1,409 |
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Other students
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255 |
| Location | , , |
| Campus | Urban |
| Colors | Bloom Gold Mission Blue |
| Mascot | None |
| Website | tmd.ac.jp |
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Tokyo Medical and Dental University (東京医科歯科大学, Tōkyō ika shika daigaku) is a famous Japanese national university located in Bunkyō, Tokyo, Japan. It was started in 1928. This university was the first national school in Japan to focus on dentistry.
TMDU is one of the top universities in Japan. It is chosen by the Japanese government for special projects. The university offers many different degrees in medicine, dentistry, and other related subjects. In 2023, a group called QS World University Rankings said TMDU was the 3rd best in the world for dentistry. It was also ranked 136th globally for medicine.
In October 2024, this university will join with the Tokyo Institute of Technology. Together, they will form a new school called the Institute of Science Tokyo.
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University History
The university's beginnings can be traced back to Eiraku Hospital (永楽病院, Eiraku byōin) in 1899. This hospital was connected to the Tokyo Medical License Exam. The university officially began on October 12, 1928. It was first called Tokyo National School of Dentistry (東京高等歯科医学校, Tōkyō kōtō shikai gakkō). This made it the very first national dental school in Japan.
In 1944, the school became a university and was named Tokyo Medical and Dental College. It changed its name again in 1946 to Tokyo Medical and Dental University. In 1951, separate departments for medicine and dentistry were created. A research center for materials was also started. This center later grew into the Institute of Biomaterials and Bioengineering. In 2004, the school became a National University Corporation.
What Students Study
Tokyo Medical and Dental University has different schools and research centers. Here are some of the main ones:
Graduate Studies
- Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences
- Graduate School of Health Care Sciences
- Graduate School of Biomedical Science
Main Departments
- Faculty of Medicine, Medical department (medical school)
- Faculty of Medicine, Health and Hygiene department (nursing school)
- Faculty of Dentistry, Dental department (dental school)
- Faculty of Dentistry, Oral Health department
- College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Research Centers
- Institute of Biomaterials and Bioengineering
- Medical Research Institute
- Institute for Library and Media Information Technology
University Hospitals
- University Hospital of Medicine (with 800 beds)
- University Hospital of Dentistry (with 60 beds and 317 dental chairs)
Global Connections
Tokyo Medical and Dental University welcomes many students from other countries. Most of these students come from Asian countries. The university has agreements with over 25 countries for student exchanges.
Since 2002, the university has worked with Partners Harvard Medical International. This helps improve TMDU's education programs. An exchange program with Imperial College London started in 2004. The dentistry department also has agreements with schools in the US, UK, Australia, and Canada.
University Campuses
TMDU has a few different campuses. Each campus has its own special purpose.
Yushima Campus
The Yushima (湯島, Yushima) Campus is the main campus. It is located in Bunkyō, near Ochanomizu Station. This campus has the main university hospital buildings. It also has many research facilities, including the tall M&D tower. The campus is close to Yushima Tenjin, a famous shrine. The university's plum blossom symbol comes from this shrine.
Surugadai Campus
The Surugadai (駿河台, Surugadai) Campus is also close to Ochanomizu Station. This campus is home to the Medical Research Institute. It also houses the Institute of Biomaterials and Bioengineering.
Kounodai Campus
The Kounodai Campus is where undergraduate students start their studies. It also has a dormitory for international students. This campus is in Ichikawa City, Chiba Prefecture. It takes about 40 minutes to get there from Yushima Campus by train.
University Rankings
Universities are often ranked to show how good they are. In 2010, the Times Higher Education World University Rankings placed TMDU 217th in the world. It was also ranked 7th among all Japanese universities. The QS World University Rankings in 2010 said TMDU was number one in Asia for how often its research papers were cited by others.
