The Fellowship Directory lists 92 fellowships in Tokyo at 36 institutions. The main training cities are Tokyo and Tokyo (Shinagawa). 70% say they accept international medical graduates and 0% describe a visa route. The most common length is 4 years. Every listing links to the programme's official page, where you should confirm dates and requirements.
Frequently asked questions
How many fellowships are there in Tokyo?
92 listings at 36 institutions are listed, each researched from official sources.
Can international medical graduates apply?
64 of the 92 programmes say they accept international applicants, and 0 describe a visa route such as J-1, H-1B or a work permit. Requirements differ by programme; eligibility and visa information do not guarantee acceptance or sponsorship.
When are the next application deadlines?
International Physician Observership (IPOP) — Anesthesiology track (Toho University Medical Center Omori Hospital): 31 October 2026; International Physician Observership (IPOP) — Breast and Endocrine Surgery track (Toho University Medical Center Omori Hospital): 31 October 2026; International Physician Observership (IPOP) — Cardiovascular Medicine track (Toho University Medical Center Omori Hospital): 31 October 2026.
Anaesthesiology 18
JPNCancer Institute Hospital of JFCR (Ariake) Anaesthesiology Specialist Training Programme (2026)Cancer Institute Hospital of JFCR (Ariake) · Tokyo, JapanJPNClinical Observership — Anesthesia and Pain Medicine department trackJuntendo University Hospital · Tokyo, JapanJPNInstitute of Science Tokyo Hospital (formerly TMDU) Anaesthesiology Specialist Training Programme (2026)Institute of Science Tokyo Hospital (formerly TMDU) · Tokyo, JapanJPNInternational Physician Observership (IPOP) — Anesthesiology trackToho University Medical Center Omori Hospital · Tokyo, JapanJPNJuntendo University Hospital Anaesthesiology Specialist Training Programme (2026)Juntendo University Hospital · Tokyo, JapanJPNKeio University Hospital Anaesthesiology Specialist Training Programme (2026)Keio University Hospital · Tokyo, JapanJPNNational Center for Global Health and Medicine Hospital (JIHS) Anaesthesiology Specialist Training Programme (2026)National Center for Global Health and Medicine Hospital (JIHS) · Tokyo, JapanJPNNippon Medical School Hospital Anaesthesiology Specialist Training Programme (2026)Nippon Medical School Hospital · Tokyo, JapanJPNPaediatric and Obstetric Anaesthesia Specialist Trainee (専門研修医・専門修練医)National Center for Child Health and Development (NCCHD) · Tokyo, JapanJPNShowa Medical University Hospital Anaesthesiology Specialist Training Programme (2026)Showa Medical University Hospital · Tokyo, JapanJPNSt. Luke's International Hospital Anesthesiology Specialist Training ProgrammeSt. Luke's International Hospital (聖路加国際病院) · Tokyo, JapanJPNTeikyo University Hospital Anaesthesiology Specialist Training Programme (2026)Teikyo University Hospital · Tokyo, JapanJPNThe Jikei University Hospital Anaesthesiology Specialist Training Programme (2026)The Jikei University Hospital · Tokyo, JapanJPNThe University of Tokyo Hospital Anaesthesiology Specialist Training Programme (2026)The University of Tokyo Hospital · Tokyo, JapanJPNToho University Omori Medical Center Anaesthesiology Specialist Training Programme (2026)Toho University Omori Medical Center · Tokyo, JapanJPNTokyo Medical University Hospital Anaesthesiology Specialist Training Programme (2026)Tokyo Medical University Hospital · Tokyo, JapanJPNTokyo Women's Medical University Hospital Anaesthesiology Specialist Training Programme (2026)Tokyo Women's Medical University Hospital · Tokyo, JapanJPNToranomon Hospital Anaesthesiology Specialist Training Programme (2026)Toranomon Hospital · Tokyo, JapanInternal Medicine 7
JPNClinical Observership ProgramJuntendo University Hospital · Tokyo, JapanJPNClinical Observership — General Medicine department trackJuntendo University Hospital · Tokyo, JapanJPNClinical Observership — Rheumatology department trackJuntendo University Hospital · Tokyo, JapanJPNInternational Physician Observership (IPOP) — Diabetes Metabolism and Endocrinology trackToho University Medical Center Omori Hospital · Tokyo, JapanJPNInternational Physician Observership (IPOP) — General Medicine trackToho University Medical Center Omori Hospital · Tokyo, JapanJPNInternational Physician Observership (IPOP) — Respiratory Medicine trackToho University Medical Center Omori Hospital · Tokyo, JapanJPNInternational Physician Observership (IPOP) — Rheumatology trackToho University Medical Center Omori Hospital · Tokyo, JapanNeurosurgery 7
JPNClinical Observership — Neurosurgery department trackJuntendo University Hospital · Tokyo, JapanJPNInternational Fellowship in NeurosurgeryKeio University · Tokyo, JapanJPNInternational Physician Observership (IPOP) — Neurosurgery trackToho University Medical Center Omori Hospital · Tokyo, JapanJPNWFNS International Neurosurgery FellowshipNippon Medical School Hospital · Tokyo, JapanJPNWFNS International Visiting Fellowship in NeurosurgeryKeio University School of Medicine (Keio University Hospital) · Tokyo, JapanJPNWFNS Neurosurgery FellowshipTokyo Women's Medical University Adachi Medical Center · Tokyo, JapanJPNWFNS Postgraduate Fellowship ProgrammeTokyo Women's Medical University Adachi Medical Center · Tokyo, JapanGastroenterology & Hepatology 5
JPNEndoscopy Training for Overseas TraineesNational Cancer Center Hospital · Tokyo, JapanJPNEndoscopy Training for Overseas TraineesNTT Medical Center Tokyo · Tokyo, JapanJPNEndoscopy Training for Overseas TraineesThe Jikei University Hospital · Tokyo, JapanJPNEndoscopy Training for Overseas TraineesThe University of Tokyo Hospital · Tokyo, JapanJPNInternational Physician Observership (IPOP) — Gastroenterology trackToho University Medical Center Omori Hospital · Tokyo, JapanOrthopaedics 5
JPNAO Spine Short-term International Fellowship (Host Centre)Showa Medical University Hospital · Tokyo (Shinagawa), JapanJPNInstitute of Science Tokyo Knee and Sports Medicine Fellowship ProgramInstitute of Science Tokyo · Tokyo, JapanJPNInternational Physician Observership (IPOP) — Orthopedic Surgery trackToho University Medical Center Omori Hospital · Tokyo, JapanJPNInternational Physician Observership Program (IPOP) - Orthopedic SurgeryToho University Faculty of Medicine / Omori Hospital · Tokyo, JapanJPNTSOC International Shoulder & Elbow Fellowship / Visitor ProgrammeTokyo Sports & Orthopaedic Clinic (TSOC) · Tokyo, JapanPaediatrics 5
JPNClinical Observership — Pediatric General and Urogenital Surgery department trackJuntendo University Hospital · Tokyo, JapanJPNClinical Observership — Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine department trackJuntendo University Hospital · Tokyo, JapanJPNClinical Training for Overseas Physicians (non-licensed trainees)National Center for Child Health and Development (NCCHD) · Tokyo, JapanJPNInternational Physician Observership (IPOP) — Pediatric Surgery trackToho University Medical Center Omori Hospital · Tokyo, JapanJPNInternational Physician Observership (IPOP) — Pediatrics trackToho University Medical Center Omori Hospital · Tokyo, JapanPlastic Surgery 5
JPNInternational Physician Observership (IPOP) — Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery trackToho University Medical Center Omori Hospital · Tokyo, JapanJPNNCGM Supermicrosurgery ACT ProgramNational Center for Global Health and Medicine (NCGM) · Tokyo, JapanJPNPlastic and Reconstructive Surgery Clinical Observership and Advanced Clinical Training ProgramJuntendo University · Tokyo, JapanJPNPlastic Surgery Clinical Fellowship (Breast Reconstruction, Microsurgery, Lymphedema, Sarcoma Reconstruction)Cancer Institute Hospital (CIH), Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research · Tokyo, JapanJPNPlastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Clinical Observership and Advanced Clinical Training ProgramNippon Medical School · Tokyo, JapanGeneral Surgery 4
JPNCancer Surgery Fellow ProgrammeNational Cancer Center Hospital · Tokyo, JapanJPNClinical Observership — Hepatobiliary Pancreatic Surgery department trackJuntendo University Hospital · Tokyo, JapanJPNInternational Physician Observership (IPOP) — Breast and Endocrine Surgery trackToho University Medical Center Omori Hospital · Tokyo, JapanJPNInternational Physician Observership (IPOP) — Gastroenterological Surgery trackToho University Medical Center Omori Hospital · Tokyo, JapanCardiology 3
JPNClinical Observership — Cardiovascular Biology and Medicine department trackJuntendo University Hospital · Tokyo, JapanJPNInternational Physician Observership (IPOP) — Cardiovascular Medicine trackToho University Medical Center Omori Hospital · Tokyo, JapanJPNJCS Cardiovascular Internal Medicine Specialist Training (循環器内科専門医研修)Japanese Circulation Society (JCS) – JCS-accredited training facilities (Japanese Medical Specialty Board system) · Tokyo, JapanCardiothoracic Surgery 3
JPNClinical Observership — Cardiovascular Surgery department trackJuntendo University Hospital · Tokyo, JapanJPNInternational Physician Observership (IPOP) — Cardiovascular Surgery trackToho University Medical Center Omori Hospital · Tokyo, JapanJPNInternational Physician Observership (IPOP) — Chest Surgery trackToho University Medical Center Omori Hospital · Tokyo, JapanHaematology & Medical Oncology 3
JPNClinical Observership — Clinical Oncology department trackJuntendo University Hospital · Tokyo, JapanJPNClinical Observership — Hematology department trackJuntendo University Hospital · Tokyo, JapanJPNInternational Physician Observership (IPOP) — Hematology and Oncology trackToho University Medical Center Omori Hospital · Tokyo, JapanOphthalmology 3
JPNClinical Observership — Ophthalmology department trackJuntendo University Hospital · Tokyo, JapanJPNInternational Observer and Oculoplastic Fellowship ProgramOculofacial Clinic Tokyo Ginza · Tokyo, JapanJPNInternational Physician Observership Program (IPOP) - OphthalmologyToho University Faculty of Medicine (Omori Hospital) · Tokyo, JapanPathology 3
JPNClinical Observership — Clinical Laboratory Medicine department trackJuntendo University Hospital · Tokyo, JapanJPNInternational Physician Observership (IPOP) — Laboratory Medicine trackToho University Medical Center Omori Hospital · Tokyo, JapanJPNInternational Physician Observership (IPOP) — Pathology trackToho University Medical Center Omori Hospital · Tokyo, JapanDermatology 2
JPNInternational Physician Observership (IPOP) — Dermatology trackToho University Medical Center Omori Hospital · Tokyo, JapanJPNNippon Medical School Hospital Dermatology Specialist Training ProgrammeNippon Medical School Hospital, Department of Dermatology · Tokyo, JapanENT / Otolaryngology 2
JPNClinical Observership — Otorhinolaryngology department trackJuntendo University Hospital · Tokyo, JapanJPNInternational Physician Observership (IPOP) — Otolaryngology trackToho University Medical Center Omori Hospital · Tokyo, JapanEmergency Medicine 2
JPNClinical Observership — Emergency and Disaster Medicine Hongo Hospital department trackJuntendo University Hospital · Tokyo, JapanJPNInternational Physician Observership (IPOP) — Emergency Care trackToho University Medical Center Omori Hospital · Tokyo, JapanNephrology 2
JPNClinical Observership — Nephrology department trackJuntendo University Hospital · Tokyo, JapanJPNInternational Physician Observership (IPOP) — Nephrology trackToho University Medical Center Omori Hospital · Tokyo, JapanNeurology 2
JPNClinical Observership — Neurology department trackJuntendo University Hospital · Tokyo, JapanJPNInternational Physician Observership (IPOP) — Neurology trackToho University Medical Center Omori Hospital · Tokyo, JapanObstetrics & Gynaecology 2
JPNClinical Observership — Obstetrics and Gynecology department trackJuntendo University Hospital · Tokyo, JapanJPNInternational Physician Observership (IPOP) — Obstetrics and Gynecology trackToho University Medical Center Omori Hospital · Tokyo, JapanRadiation Oncology 2
JPNClinical Observership — Radiation Oncology department trackJuntendo University Hospital · Tokyo, JapanJPNJapan Radiation Therapy Specialist (放射線治療専門医) Training and Certification – JASTRO / JRSJapanese Society for Radiation Oncology (JASTRO) and Japan Radiological Society (JRS), certified by the Japanese Medical Specialty Board · Tokyo, JapanUrology 2
JPNClinical Observership — Urology department trackJuntendo University Hospital · Tokyo, JapanJPNInternational Physician Observership (IPOP) — Urology trackToho University Medical Center Omori Hospital · Tokyo, JapanOccupational Medicine 1
JPNJikei–St. Marianna Joint Social Medicine Specialist Programme (Industry & Environment main field)The Jikei University School of Medicine and St. Marianna University School of Medicine · Tokyo, JapanPhysical Medicine & Rehabilitation 1
JPNClinical Observership — Rehabilitation Medicine department trackJuntendo University Hospital · Tokyo, JapanPsychiatry 1
JPNClinical Observership — Psychiatry and Behavioral Science department trackJuntendo University Hospital · Tokyo, JapanPublic Health & Preventive Medicine 1
JPNTOKYO Programme — Social Medicine Specialist Training (Public Health Administration)Tokyo Metropolitan Government Bureau of Public Health (東京都保健医療局) with Tokyo public health centres · Tokyo, JapanRadiology 1
JPNInternational Physician Observership (IPOP) — Radiology trackToho University Medical Center Omori Hospital · Tokyo, Japan