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1945 Feb.
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Approval was granted to establish Hiroshima Prefectural Medical School and Clinic, to be
located within the city of Hiroshima.
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Mar.
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Hiroshima Prefectural Medical School was opened.
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Apr.
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Hiroshima Prefectural Hospital was designated to be the medical school’s attached clinic.
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Aug.
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Because of heavy air raids, students and personnel evacuated the medical school and relocated at Korinbo Temple at Oda-mura, Takata-gun. On the following day, the atomic bomb wiped out the medical school and attached clinic.
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Dec.
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The medical school and attached clinic was reestablished at the remains of Yasuura Marine Base, Kamo-gun.
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1946 Nov.
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The city of Kure decided to have its two municipal hospitals function as attached clinics for the medical school.
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1947 Feb.
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Authority of the two municipal hospitals in Kure was transferred to Hiroshima Prefecture.
Kure Shimin Hospital was designated as the medical school’s main clinic, and Kure Hospital was designated as a satellite clinic in Aga.
To make it possible to elevate the status of the medical school to that of a medical college, the city of Kure provided a campus at the former site of the Imperial Navy’s barracks for draftees, in Niko-cho.
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Jun.
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Permission was granted for establishing Hiroshima Prefectural Medical College and for
preliminary operation of the facilities.
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Nov.
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The medical school was relocated to the satellite clinic at Aga in Kure. Kure also began to build a new satellite clinic (Ondo Bun’in) in Kegoya-cho.
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1948 Feb.
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The administrative headquarters and the basic medical science laboratories moved to what was formerly the Naval Kyosai Hospital at Aga-cho in Kure.
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Mar.
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Approval was given to build Hiroshima Prefectural Medical College.
The main medical clinic was moved to the remains of Hiro Kyosai Hospital, and also the remains of a hospital at Koen-dori were designated as Niko Satellite Clinic.
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Apr.
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The medical school became Hiroshima Prefectural Medical College. The attached clinics were appropriately renamed as well.
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1950 Dec.
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Niko Satellite Clinic was closed.
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1951 Mar.
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Hiroshima Prefectural Medical College, under its current status of accreditation, closed its first two years of preparatory curriculum.
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1952 Feb.
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The attached clinic was redesignated to be an attached hospital.
The medical college was reaccredited under a newly developed system for accrediting higher
education in Japan.
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Mar.
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Hiroshima Prefectural Medical College (under the former system of accreditation) was
officially closed.
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Apr.
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Under the name Hiroshima Medical College, the medical school and attached hospital began to operate under its new accreditation.
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1953 Aug.
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Hiroshima Medical College began a process to become part of Hiroshima University as the
Faculty of Medicine. At that time the medical college transferred its basic sciences over to the university: two departments of anatomy, one each of physiology, biochemistry, and pharmacology,two of pathology, and one department of bacteriology.
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1954 Apr.
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Six more departments were transferred from Hiroshima Medical College to Hiroshima University Faculty of Medicine: one each of hygiene and legal medicine, and two each of internal medicine and surgery, to make a total of 14 departments transferred.
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1955 Apr.
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Hiroshima University Faculty of Medicine accepted its first class of students. Three more departments were transferred from Hiroshima Medical College: psychiatry, pediatrics, and obstetrics and gynecology, to make a total of 17 departments transferred.
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1956 Mar.
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Hiroshima Medical College was closed.
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1956 Apr.
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Four more departments were transferred from Hiroshima Medical College: orthopaedic surgery, de-rmatology and urology, ophthalmology, and otorhinolaryngology, to bring the final total of departments transferred to 21.
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1956 Apr.
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The attached hospitals (main hospital, Aga, and Ondo) were transferred from prefectural to national authority to become Hiroshima University Hospital. This had 13 clinics: Department of Internal Medicine (I), Department of Internal Medicine (II), Department of Psychiatry, Department of Pediatrics, Department of Surgery (I), Department of Surgery (II), Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Dermatology and Urology, Department of Ophthalmology, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Department of
Clinical Radiology, and Department of Dentistry.
A nursing school was set up in the University Hospital.
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Nov.
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The attached Ondo Hospital was closed.
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1957 Feb.
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The administrative sections and the basic science departments completed relocation to the current location of the Faculty of Medicine at Kasumi in the city of Hiroshima.
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Apr.
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A department of Radiology was added in the School of Medicine, making the number of departments 22.
A satellite attached hospital was established in the city of Kure.
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Sep.
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The clinical departments and the University Hospital were transferred to the current location of the Faculty of Medicine at Kasumi in the city of Hiroshima.
The attached hospital at Aga was closed.
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Oct.
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The University Hospital at its current location in Kasumi officially opened, as did the attached hospital at Hiromachi in the city of Kure.
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1958 Apr.
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The Institute for Nuclear Radiation Research was established within the Faculty of Medicine.
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Aug.
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The Second Department of Physiology was added in the Faculty of Medicine. The already existing Department of Physiology was renamed the First Department of Physiology.
The Faculty of Medicine now had 23 Departments.
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1959 Apr.
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A graduate program was established in the Faculty of Medicine.
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1960 Apr.
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A department of Public Health was added in the Faculty of Medicine, making the number of department 24.
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1961 Mar.
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Hiroshima Prefectural Medical College (under the old system of accreditation) was closed.
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Apr.
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The Research Institute for Nuclear Medicine and Biology was established.
In conjunction with this, the Institute for Nuclear Radiation Research in the Faculty of Medicine was closed.
Internal Medicine was established in the clinic at the Research Institute for Nuclear Medicine and Biology.
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1962 Apr.
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A hospital wing funded by the U.S.A. government was opened.
Due to incorporation of staff and facilities into the main University Hospital, the attached hospital at Kure was closed.
Surgery was established in the clinic at the Research Institute for Nuclear Medicine and Biology.
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1963 Apr.
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The class size in the Faculty of Medicine was expanded by 20 students, making the capacity 60 students for each year.
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1964 Apr.
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The Department of Dermatology and Urology was divided into the Department of Dermatology and the Department of Urology, thus making 25 departments in the Faculty of Medicine.
The corresponding division of dermatology and urology was done in the University Hospital.
In the administrative section of the University Hospital were established an Administrative Affairs Department and an Operations Department.
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1965 Apr.
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A Clinical Pathology and Operation Management were set up in the central clinical facility at the University Hospital.
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1966 Jan.
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A central clinic began operation.
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Apr.
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A cobalt radiation therapy unit was opened.
The class size for incoming medical students was increased by 20, now making the capacity 80 students per year.
A Department of Anesthesiology was added in the Faculty of Medicine, making the number of department 26.
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May
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A new hospital wing was added and a new dormitory for nurses was opened.
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1967 Apr.
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The Faculty of Medicine Branch Library of the university’s library system was redesignated the Medical Branch Library.
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Jun.
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A Department of Parasitology was added in the Faculty of Medicine, making the number of departments 27.
An anesthesiology department was set up in the hospital and a supply service added to the central clinic.
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Sep.
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The Department of Dentistry was closed (because a Faculty of Dentistry Hospital was established).
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1968 Mar.
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An "East Hospital Wing" (eight floors) was opened.
In conjunction with this the "New Hospital Wing" was renamed the "West Hospital Wing".
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Apr.
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The class size for incoming medical students was increased by 20, now making the capacity 100 students per year.
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1969 Apr.
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The Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences was established. The class capacity was 40 students was opened in the Faculty of Medicine.
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1970 Apr.
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Departments of Medicinal Chemistry, Physiological Chemistry, and Pharmacognocy were set up in the Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences.
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1971 Apr.
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Departments of Hygienic Chemistry and Pharmacochemistry were added to the Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, making a total of five departments.
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May
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A high energy radiation therapy room and a radioisotope center were opened in the University Hospital.
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Jul.
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In the central clinic, a blood transfusion unit was put into operation at the hospital.
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1972 Apr.
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Departments of Pharmacology and Pharmaceutics were added to the Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, making a total of seven departments.
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1973 Apr.
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A graduate course (master degree) with a major in Pharmaceutical Sciences was established, in the Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences. The class capacity was 14 students.
The Third Department of Internal Medicine was added to the Faculty of Medicine, making the number of departments 28.
In the central clinic, a physical therapy service was put into operation at the hospital.
A Third Internal Medicine Department was added to the hospital.
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1974 Apr.
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The class size for incoming medical students was increased by 20, now making the capacity
120 students per year.
A Department of Neurosurgery was added to the School of Medicine, making the number of
departments 29.
A Neurosurgery Department was added to the hospital.
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1975 Apr.
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The Second Department of Biochemistry was added in the Faculty of Medicine.
The already existing Department of Biochemistry was renamed the First Department of Biochemistry.
The Faculty of Medicine now had 30 departments.
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Oct.
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A radiology service was set up in the central clinic of the University Hospital.
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1976 Apr.
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In conjunction with an administrative reorganization of the hospital the management was arranged into departments of general affairs, managerial affairs, and medical affairs.
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May
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A Nursing Department was organized in the University Hospital.
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1977 Apr.
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The Japanese name of the Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences was changed to reflect a reorganization into five departments: Department of Medicinal Chemistry，Department of Medicinal Chemistry of Natural Products, Department of Analytical Chemistry，Department of Public Health Chemistry, and Department of Pharmacobiodynamics.
The class capacity was 60 students.
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1977 Oct.
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Two new facilities were opened at the University Hospital, an outpatient service and a central clinic. A blood transfusion service was set up in the central clinic.
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1978 Apr.
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A Department of Pharmaceutics and Therapeutics was added to the Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, bringing the number of departments there to six.
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1979 Oct.
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An emergency service was set up in the central clinic of the University Hospital.
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1980 Apr.
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A Experimental Station of Medicinal Plants was established.
A pathology service was set up in the central clinic of the University Hospital.
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1982 Apr.
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The graduate programs for the medical students and for the pharmacy students were combined into one graduate program for the Faculty of Medicine, with majors added in Molecular Pharmaceutical Science and Pharmacobiodynamics.
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1983 Apr.
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An intensive care unit was set up in the central clinic of the University Hospital.
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1985 Apr.
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A department of Clinical Pathology was added in the Faculty of Medicine, making the number of department 31.
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1988 Apr.
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The Research Facilities for Laboratory Animal Science were established.
A general diagnostic service was added to the central clinic of the University Hospital.
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1989 Apr.
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The class size in the School of Medicine was reduced by 20 students to make the class size 100.
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May
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The administrative sections of the Faculty of Medicine and of the University Hospital were integrated into one body, with sections of general affairs, management affairs, educational affairs, and medical affairs.
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1990 Apr.
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Facilities in the University Hospital were opened for diagnostic imaging, including both computeriz-ed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging.
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Jun.
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The Department of Anesthesiology was renamed the Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care.
The Anesthesiology Department in the hospital was correspondingly renamed.
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1991 Oct.
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A Department of Medical Informatics and Systems Management was put into operation at the hospital.
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1992 Apr.
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An Institute of Health Sciences was set up in the Faculty of Medicine, with class sizes of 60 students for the Division of Nursing, 30 students for the Division of Physical Therapy, and 30 students for the Division of Occupational Therapy.
A Department of Basic Physical Therapy and a Department of Physical Therapy for Motor and Metabolic Dysfunction were set up in this new institute.
The nursing school in the University Hospital was to no longer admit new students.
In the medical affairs sections, a dietary management was put into operation at the hospital.
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1993 Apr.
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The Institute of Health Sciences added on a Department of Health and Basic Nursing, Department of Clinical Nursing, Department of Community and Geriatric Nursing, Department of Basic Occupational Therapy, and Department of Occupational Therapy for Physical and Mental Dysfunction, making the total number of departments seven.
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1994 Mar.
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The nursing school in the University Hospital was closed.
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Apr.
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In the central clinic, a maternal delivery unit was put into operation at the hospital.
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Jun.
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A dietary management was set up in the medical affairs section.
A rehabilition service was set up in the central clinic of the hospital, and the physical therapy service was closed.
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Aug.
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The University Hospital received certification as a Special Functioning Hospital.
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1996 Apr.
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A masters degree course with a major in Health Sciences was established in the Graduate School of Medical Sciences.
The class capacity was 34 students.
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May
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A department of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine was added in the School of Medicine, making the number of departments 32.
A Department of Medical Informatics and Systems Management was set up in the central clinic of the University Hospital.
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1997 Apr.
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The Department of Parasitology was renamed the Department of Immunology and Parasitology.
A maternity and perinatal center was set up in the central clinic of the hospital, and the maternal delivery unit was closed.
A unit for Kasumi Redevelopment Project was set up in the management affairs section.
In the central clinic, an office for the Kasumi Redevelopment Project was put into operation for the hospital.
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Dec.
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A unit for an AIDS Care Program was set up in the management affairs section. In the central clinic, an AIDS Care Program was put into operation for the hospital.
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1998 Apr.
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A doctoral course with a major in Health Sciences was established in the Graduate School of Medical Sciences.
The class capacity was 17 students.
A Department of Endoscopy was set up in the central clinic of the hospital.
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1999 Apr.
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Construction of new hospital facilities began.
A doctoral course with a major in Pharmacotherapy was established in the Graduate School of Medical Sciences.
The class capacity was 16 students.
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Oct.
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Kasumi Education and Research Center for Information Media Processing was set up in the Faculty of Medicine.
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2000 Mar.
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The opening of the new hiroshima university institute of history of medicine.
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Apr.
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Opening of a Clinical Trials Administration Center in the central clinic of the hospital.
Establishment of a hemocatharsis therapy unit in the central clinic of the hospital.
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Sep.
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A risk management unit was set up at the hospital.
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2001 Apr.
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A risk management specialist was put in position.
A graduate course (doctor degree) with a major in Clinical Pharmaceutical Sciences was established, in the Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences. (The class capacity was 7 students.)
A Department of Medical Social Welfare was set up at the hospital.
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2002 Apr.
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The Japanese name of the Institute of Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences was changed to reflect a reorganization Graduate School of Medical Sciences(exclude Division of Health Sciences) and Graduate School of Dental Science. (3 programs, 9 divisions (The class capacity was 43 master degree, 115 doctor degree)
(Programs for Biomedical Research: Division of Molecular Medical Science, Division of Integrated Medical Science, Division of Frontier Medical Science)
(Programs for Applied Biomedicine: Division of Medical Intelligence and Informatics, Division of Clinical Medical Science, Division of Cervico-Gnathostomatology, Division of Clinical Pharmacotherapeutics)
(Programs for Pharmaceutical Sciences: Division of Medicinal Chemistry, Division of Clinical Pharmaceutical Science)
Graduate School of Medical Sciences, division of Health Sciences, was renamed Graduate School of Health Sciences division of Health Sciences, because the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences was estabilished.
Faculty of Medicine and Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences were closed, because Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences was estabilished. School of Medicine 8 subjects of study, Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences 5 subjects of study were set in up a new department.
In the central clinic, a Department of Medical safety management was put into operation at the hospital.
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Nov.
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A Supply Processing and Distribuition Center was put into operation at the hospital.
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2003 Jan.
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New Inpatient Ward of the Universitiy Hospital opened.
An Intensive and High Care Unit, an Advanced Frontier Medicine Unit, and an Integrated Liaison Medecine Unit were put into operation at the hospital.
A Medical Record Administration Center was put into operation at the hospital.
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Feb.
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A Clinical Training Center for Postgraduate Residents was put into operation at the hospital.
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Apr.
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A Clinical Research Center was set up in the hospital, and the Center for Clinical Research of New Drugs and Therapeutics was closed.
The Research Facilities for Laboratory Animal Science was closed, because a Natural Science Center for Basic Research and Development was established.
A Medical Consultation Room was put into operation at the hospital.
A Clinical and Molecular Genetics Unit was put into operation at the hospital.
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Oct.
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A University Hospital and University Dental Hospital were integrated into one body. Hiroshima University Hospital was set up in the cabinet.
(This had 16 clinics: Department of General Medicine, Department of General Dentistry, Department of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry, Department of Ophthalmology and Otorhinolaryngology, Department of Pulmonary Disease, Department of Cardiovascular Disease, Department of Gastroenterology, Department of Endocrinology and Matabolism, Department of Hematology, Department of Dermatological, Muscular and Skeletal Disease, Department of Uronephro-Gynecology, Department of Maternal and Pediatric Medicine, Department of Oral Health and Development, Department of Preventive and Retorative Dentistry, Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and Oral Medicine)
Clinical Support Department was set up at the hosptal.
Administratons of the Faculty of Medicine, Administrations of the Facultyof Dentistry and Administrations of the Research Institute for Radiation Biology and Medicine was changed to reflect a reorganization Adminisitrations of the University Hospital and Adminisitrations of the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences.
A center of Oral Clinical Examination was put into operation at the hospital.
A stress-free Dental Care was put into operation at the hospital.
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2004 Apr.
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National Universities Corporation Hiroshima University.
Dean's Oficce of Faculty of Medicine was established due to legislation enacted to incorporate the state-run universities.
Master's program in the Division of Medical and Dental Sciences was instituted in the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences. (The number of admitted students into the program is 20).
Graduate programs in the Health Scienses were reorganized into 2 major divisions, the Division of Nursing Science and the Division of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Sciences. (The number of admitted students for the master's program is 34, for the docotor's program is 17).
Due to the reorganization of programs in the Graduate School of Health Sciences, all divisions of the Health Sciences in the Faculty of Medicine were closed, and 3 subjects of study were set up in the institute.
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May
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The former East-Wing was renovated to Hiroshima University Biomedical Research Building in May of 2004.
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2004 Jul.
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Kasumi Informational Education Office was founded in July of 2004.
A Posgraduate Dental Training Center was set up at the hospital.
A Dietary Management was put into operation at the hospital.
A medical safety control office and also Infection control office were established to the Department of medical safety management with the measure within the hospital.
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