Highlights :
Dr. Masatoshi Kida, Dr. Scott Anderson, and Dr. Kirsten Threlkeld (pictured below l-r) embarked on an enlightening journey to Japan, fostering academic collaborations and cultural exploration. Their itinerary included visits to Kansai Medical University and Kanazawa Medical University, where knowledge was shared through insightful presentations. Dr. Anderson delved into the potential of "Large Language Models in Medical Education," while Dr. Threlkeld highlighted "The Utility of Cell Blocks in Large Volume Effusions." In turn, Dr. Kida showcased the excellence of "Vermont and University of Vermont Medical Center" at Kansai Medical University. (4/2024) 
Our PIE student fellows, Amanda Kardys and Mary Griffin , went to visit Japan and did elective studies at Wakayama Medical University. (11/2019)
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The three current student pathology fellows Taylor Goller, Christina Litsakos and Rebekah Wieland had the opportunity to travel to Japan for a medical exchange between Kansai Medical University and the Robert Larner MD, College of Medicine. They spent two weeks rotating through various departments in the Japanese medical university including Pediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Internal Medicine, Plastic Surgery, Emergency Medicine and Critical Care, Psychosomatic Medicine, and of course Pathology. In addition, Kansai Medical University paired the student fellows with current Japanese medical students to experience real Japanese culture and cuisine. The students experiences ranged from traditional Japanese shinto shrines in Kyoto to a modern art island in Naoshima and the busting streets of Tokyo and Osaka. The opportunity was made available due to Dr. Kida's initiation and continued involvement in the exchange. In April 2017, two new Japanese medical students from Kansai Medical University will be visiting our institution. To learn more about their experience please join them January 25th in Trainer Conference Room during the Grand Rounds Luncheon at 12:15. (Nov.2016)