During each session, invited guests describe their educational background, training and career path, particularly highlighting the experiences that might serve as practical advice for students and faculty who are interested in global leadership opportunities. This is followed by an interactive discussion, facilitated by student moderators, where the audience can engage the guest through direct questions and answers. During this round-table style discussion, guests might describe in more detail the individual steps they took towards their career path, experiences they’ve gained, challenges they have overcome, or their own personal role models who have assisted or inspired them.

Anyone from the university, students, faculty and staff, is invited to participate in the FYRM sessions. Depending on the guest, sessions can be held in either English or Japanese, and when necessary, student moderators and faculty provide interpretation.

FYRM guests may be active leaders in academia, or in the fields of medical care, medical industry and policy, or the health sciences. Previous guests include a senior faculty member from Harvard Medical School, a senior researcher from the U.S. National Institute of Health, members of the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Labor Organization (ILO), a specialist in health care from the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, and the Chief Medical Officer from a global pharmaceutical company. An alumnus who is currently practicing clinical medicine in the U.S. was also a former guest.

We are always eager to receive requests and recommendations for future guests! Let us know who you would like to hear from!