A 71-year-old doctor graduated from medical school in Europe! MSA November 2, 2011, filed for a "Guinness World Record".

EU Medical School" Study Abroad Offers New Pathway for Aspiring Doctors

2023.11.13 12:30

Med Student Abroad S.R.L.

On Thursday, November 2, 2023, Yasuyuki Takagi, the president of Med Student Abroad S.R.L. (MSA, located in Romania), submitted an application for the "Guinness World Record" for being the oldest person in the world to obtain a medical license.

In addition to this, I will temporarily return to Japan on Wednesday, November 22, to deliver an "important message to the people of Japan.

With classmates

■The reality that it is "hard to become a doctor" in Japan

In Japan, the path to becoming a doctor is hindered by the high "ratio of competition" and the high "tuition" required to graduate from medical school.

*Accreditation Supplement's website: The average 6-year tuition for all 30 private medical schools is 32.65 million yen.

*Case in Europe by our company, Takagi: Tuition fee was 4.68 million yen (no entrance fee was required).

《6,000 Euro (annual tuition fee) x 6 years x @130 yen (average exchange rate for 6 years at the time of enrollment) = 4.68 million yen》

*Medical University (Faculty): Faculty of Medicine, Romanian National ”Carol Davila University”

＝＝Support for medical school study in "EU (Romania)" by MSA==

■Characteristics of studying at the Faculty of Medicine in EU (Romania)

〇 Tuition fees are the lowest in comparison with the top medical school destinations (U.S., U.K., Australia, Hungary).

〇 Not only tuition fees, but also "living expenses" are comparable to or less than those of living alone in Tokyo (even with the weak yen).

〇 Due to the reasonable cost, the number of international students from Western Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and other regions who aim to study medicine in Romania is increasing (the level of medical school is rising).

→Æ Building international network of contacts and expanding your career options after graduation.

〇 All classes are taught in English, so English proficiency (B1 level or above) is required to take the entrance exam.

→ÆAbility to acquire a high level of English proficiency by the time of graduation (doctors who can be accepted at medical institutions around the world).

〇 Support by government policies such as free medical care for international students and 90% discount on domestic railroads (age limit applies).

〇 The climate is pleasant throughout the year (≈3°C lower than Tokyo) with four distinct seasons.

〇 Above all, Romanian people are generally friendly toward Japanese people.

National University of Carol Davila

■Profile of MSA Users and Their Achievements

To date, people from various stages of life have taken up the challenge of studying at the Faculty of Medicine in the European Union (Romania).

1. those who are currently preparing for university entrance examinations... challenging a new option

2. College students who are currently job hunting...change their career path to "aspire to be a doctor" before finding a job.

3. those who have once acquired a career in the workforce... reskilling (pharmacist, acupuncturist, dental hygienist, etc.)

4. those who aim to become a "doctor" in their second life after retirement...1 graduated, 1 currently enrolled (61 years old)

※MSA's Achievements to Date

〇 Successful candidates have been admitted to 7 out of 9 medical schools in Romania.

〇 All the students passed the exam (15 students) in the 3 years from 2021 to 2023.

■Services and Features provided by MSA

1. consulting function

Which university to apply to... If this is incorrect, the acceptance rate will decrease. MSA understands the aptitude of the applicant (English proficiency and desired conditions) and recommends the most appropriate university for the applicant (the reason for MSA's high acceptance rate is our thorough knowledge of each university's admission criteria and information on entrance examinations).

2. Appropriate support (guidance) by those who have graduated from medical school

At MSA, Takagi and other staff members who have graduated from medical schools provide appropriate support (curriculum) at each stage of "admission," "advancement," and "graduation.

3. support for international students in all aspects of their lives

Our representative, Mr. Takagi, who has lived in Romania for 26 years, will provide support for various situations that international students may encounter during their 6 years in Romania (visas, various administrative notifications, and other various problems in daily life).

Graduation thesis" is over!

■MSA's thoughts (Message from Takagi)

I am ashamed to admit it, but I did not have good grades in academics. My memory and physical strength are also declining with age. Still, what I had was the desire not to just give up and say, "This is as far as life goes.

If you have any doubts about the "default path" in your daily life, or if you wish to open the "door of possibility" for the future, please remember that you have the OPTION to study abroad in the EU (Romania).

We will support you with our experience and system, which is backed up by our long period of time spent together with international students in Romania until their graduation. (We are proud of this ability, which is unmatched by any other study abroad agency.)

Med Student Abroad S.R.L. was established with the desire to be the gateway for Japanese students to study medicine in the EU (Romania).