{"id":425,"date":"2026-02-20T10:26:04","date_gmt":"2026-02-20T01:26:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.niseko-nic.com\/news\/?p=425"},"modified":"2026-05-15T15:47:00","modified_gmt":"2026-05-15T06:47:00","slug":"post-425","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.niseko-nic.com\/news\/en\/2026\/02\/20\/post-425\/","title":{"rendered":"Application Closed:\u3000\ud83c\uddef\ud83c\uddf5 Foreign Physician Clinical Training Program<br>(2026\u201327 Winter Season)\u3000Application Opens: March 1"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Thank you very much for the many applications.<br>Applications for the 2026\u20132027 season are now closed.<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;&#8212;-<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About Niseko International Clinic<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Niseko International Clinic is officially designated by Japan\u2019s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) as a Clinical Training Institution for Foreign Physicians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since receiving designation in April 2023, we have successfully hosted:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\ud83c\uddf2\ud83c\uddfd Dr. Lupita Estrade (Mexico)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83c\uddec\ud83c\udde7 Dr. Munro Moffat (Scotland)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddfa Dr. Thomas Smith (Australia)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each physician trained in high-volume winter emergency care and sports trauma, contributing to our truly international clinical environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the 2026\u201327 season, <strong>only one (1) physician will be selected.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Location<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Niseko, Hokkaido, Japan<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of Asia\u2019s most internationally visited winter resorts, treating thousands of global patients each season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Training Period<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Early December 2026 \u2013 Late March 2027<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">(Full winter season participation preferred)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>5 days per week<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Approximately 8 hours per day<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Extension possible up to 2 years<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Visa sponsorship provided<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Visa processing typically requires approximately 4 months<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Application deadline: <strong>End of August<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Eligibility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9a38515e395ab7f2d56c86875bc7f741\" style=\"color:#8bcccd\">Applicants must:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hold a valid medical license<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have <strong>\u2265 3 years of clinical experience post-qualification<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meet MHLW requirements for Foreign Physician Clinical Training<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be fluent in English<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be physically and mentally fit for high-intensity winter clinical practice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Demonstrate strong professionalism and teamwork<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-928e4c2500567365efc5785d8fc8167f\" style=\"color:#8bcccd\">Preferred background:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Emergency Medicine<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Orthopedics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Family Medicine<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sports Medicine<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Japanese reading\/writing ability is highly desirable but not mandatory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Clinical Exposure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is a <strong>hands-on program \u2014 not an observership.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Participants will gain experience in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Acute ski and snowboard trauma<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fractures, ligament injuries, and dislocations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sedation and reduction procedures<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Multicultural primary and urgent care<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Collaboration with ski patrol and regional referral hospitals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">High procedural volume. Real responsibility. Direct supervision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Makes This Program Unique<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Government-recognized institution<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Direct supervision by senior physicians<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>High-volume winter emergency exposure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>International patient population<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cross-cultural medical experience<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6469c50493c87c127c559f41f08d0369\" style=\"color:#8bcccd\">Our philosophy:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Work hard. Play harder.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">World-class powder snow meets real-world emergency medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Compensation &amp; Support<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Under Japanese regulations for foreign physician clinical training:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Salary cannot be provided.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, NIC provides:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Living expenses support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Accommodation (apartment housing)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visa sponsorship and administrative assistance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This program offers a rare professional and cultural experience that extends far beyond financial compensation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Application Process<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Applications open: <strong>March 1<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f0b93b65c283acb345bd9bf3a0f44e74\" style=\"color:#8bcccd\">Please submit:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Curriculum Vitae (CV)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Copy of medical license<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Letter of recommendation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Personal statement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">HP:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.niseko-nic.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.niseko-nic.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Only one position is available.<br>Early application is strongly encouraged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Thank you very much for the many applications.Applications for the 2026\u20132027 sea&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[30],"class_list":["post-425","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-recruiting-en"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t<!-- All in One SEO 4.9.10 - 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