{"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":"2026-03-26T18:20:48","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T09:20:48","slug":"post-425","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.niseko-nic.com\/news\/en\/2026\/02\/20\/post-425\/","title":{"rendered":"\ud83c\uddef\ud83c\uddf5 Foreign Physician Clinical Training Program<br>(2026\u201327 Winter Season)\u3000Application Opens: March 1"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About Niseko International Clinic<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>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>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>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>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>Niseko, Hokkaido, Japan<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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>Early December 2026 \u2013 Late March 2027<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(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>Visa sponsorship provided<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Visa processing typically requires approximately 4 months<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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>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>This is a <strong>hands-on program \u2014 not an observership.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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>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><strong>Work hard. 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