Nihon Geka Gakkai zasshi
-
A quarter of century has passed since specialties and their governing boards were established in the surgical field. It is now time to reestablish more definitive and rational specialties as we begin the 21st century. ⋯ The subsequent specialties (subspecialties) would be gastroenterological surgery, cardiovascular surgery, respiratory organ surgery, and pediatric surgery. In addition, the numerous medical associations in Japan could be overseen by a newly created Japan Board of Medical Specialties (proposed name) to manage the various specialties.
-
Nihon Geka Gakkai zasshi · Mar 2001
[Training in specialties and subspecialties of surgery: current system in Japan and a proposal for the future].
The maintenance of quality care of surgical patients is the primary concern of surgeons. The Japan Surgical Society has taken the responsibility for establishing standards for the quality care of patients in surgery and surgical subspecialties. ⋯ Currently, a 3-year training system and subsequent qualifying examination for gastroenterological surgery, pediatric surgery, cardiovascular surgery and pulmonary surgery are being proposed after completing 4-year training and qualifying examination in general surgery. The pros and cons of this system are discussed and a more desirable system for the future is proposed.