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Overview of the 1st Tokyo General Practice Symposium

The General Association of Community and Community Hospitals, rooted in Taito, Tokyo, is set to hold its inaugural Tokyo General Practice Symposium on October 25, 2025. In collaboration with Juntendo University and the Tokyo Metropolitan Hospital Corporation, the event aims to shed light on the challenges faced by many local small hospitals and explore how general practitioners can serve as key players in overcoming these management hurdles.

The Significance of General Practitioners

Small hospitals across Japan find themselves at a crucial juncture due to issues like manpower shortages, specialist fragmentation, and the increasing complexity of community needs. It is clear that relying solely on specialists who handle individual diseases is insufficient for optimizing hospital operations and fulfilling the needs of comprehensive community care.

In this context, the General Association of Community and Community Hospitals firmly believes that general practitioners, who look at patients holistically and play a role in linking various hospital departments and community healthcare, can be fundamental in revitalizing small hospitals and transforming them into indispensable community assets.

The symposium promises to investigate the value of general practitioners from a management perspective, moving beyond mere ideals. One highlight will be a presentation by Masahiko Ogasawara, Deputy Director of Douzen Hospital, associated with the association, focusing on successful management improvements realized through the introduction of general practitioners. Additionally, Yoshinoko Oishi, a board member of the association and a leader in hospital management support through MediVa, will propose a new hospital management model centered around general practitioners.

Event Details

• - Date: October 25, 2025 (Saturday)
• - Time: 14:00 - 17:00 (Doors open at 13:30)
• - Venue: 13th floor, Ariyama Memorial Hall, Juntendo University, Building 7
• - Target Audience: Hospital executives from private and public institutions, local government representatives, healthcare professionals, medical students, media, and pharmaceutical and medical device representatives.
• - Participation Fee: Free
• - Capacity: 250 participants

Schedule of Presentations

Moderator: Toshio Naito, Shinta Kobayashi

Opening Remarks: Haruo Ozaki, President of the Tokyo Medical Association.

Support Message (Video): Yuriko Koike, Governor of Tokyo.

Keynote Speech: Teruyuki Katori, Executive Director of the Institute for Future Studies, discusses changes in Japan’s healthcare system and the anticipated roles of small hospitals and general practitioners.

Presentation Topics in Session 1:

1. The Active Role of Hospitalists in Urban Acute Care - Shinta Kobayashi, Chief of Comprehensive General Medicine at Tokyo Metropolitan Hiroo Hospital.
2. The Revival of Community Hospital Management through General Practitioners - Masahiko Ogasawara, Deputy Director of Douzen Hospital.
3. The Practice and Challenges of General Practice Education in Universities - Takeshi Ishida, Professor at Ibaraki Prefecture’s North-West Healthcare Program at Tokyo University.
4. Necessary Hospital Reforms: Developing New Management Models with General Practitioners - Yoshinoko Oishi, CEO of MediVa.

Session 2:

Special Talk Session: Constructing a General Practice Ecosystem: Balancing Idealism and Reality.
Moderator: Toshio Naito, Juntendo University, Vice President of Juntendo Hospital.
Panelists: Speakers from Session 1.

Application Process

To register, please visit the URL or scan the QR code below:
Registration Link
Registration Deadline: October 17, 2025.

Co-organizers:

• - Juntendo University’s Comprehensive General Practice Course
• - General Association of Community and Community Hospitals
• - Tokyo Metropolitan Hospital Corporation

About the General Association of Community and Community Hospitals

This association promotes the concept of 'community hospitals' that provide closely tied care to support the realization of a community-integrated care system. By fostering collaboration among medical and caregiving professionals, it aims to contribute to the creation of a community where residents can live securely. Learn more about our activities here.

Contact for Symposium Inquiries

Event Secretariat Email: [email protected]