A new project called the “Knowledge in Medicine Society” has been established to explore the essential knowledge required for practicing medicine in an ever-changing medical and scientific environment. The initiative is led by Koji Asano, a trustee at Jikei University, alongside 10 other representatives from various fields, including medicine, healthcare, pharmacology, nursing, and management. The society plans to hold bi-monthly regular research meetings (seminars), featuring guest lecturers specialized in their respective fields. Sankei Digital Inc. (Headquartered in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Tatsushi Doi), serves as the secretariat, supporting the planning and management of this project.
The “COVID-19” pandemic deeply impacted lives worldwide. As society transitions into a “super-smart” era through innovations like big data, AI, and cyber technologies, the medical field is also rapidly evolving with the emergence of new technologies, ideologies, and values.
The Knowledge in Medicine Society was formed to create a platform for fundamental and continuous discussions on how new technologies and social systems can be harnessed to ensure that healthcare fulfills its true potential—improving lives and creating stability in society.
The inaugural regular research meeting was held on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at Arcadia Ichigaya in Tokyo.
Shigeru Tanaka, President of Saitama Prefectural University and Professor Emeritus at Keio University, was invited as the lecturer. The session gathered 34 participants from diverse fields, including physicians, nurses, medical equipment sales, architecture, and media. The theme was “Advancement of Community-based Integrated Care Systems and Future Expectations for Healthcare.” During the Q&A session, participants engaged in lively discussions, exchanging views on healthcare from the perspective of their respective areas of involvement.
The second regular research meeting, held in a face-to-face format every other month, is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at the same venue. Its theme, “Future Projections of Dementia: Interpreting Government Announcements,” will feature Dr. Hideki Hashimoto, Professor of Public Health and Social Behavior at the Graduate School of Medicine, University of Tokyo, as the guest lecturer.
For more details about the Knowledge in Medicine Society, visit ➡ https://m-wis.jp