The 145th Annual Meeting of the Pharmaceutical Society of Japan (Fukuoka)

Organizer: Yuka Yoshizawa (Grad. Sch. Pharm. Sci., Tokyo Univ. Pharm. and Life Sci.), Natsumi Kitaya (Grad. Sch. Pharm. Sci., Tokyo Univ. Pharm. and Life Sci.), Taiki Yamaguchi (Grad. Sch. Pharm. Sci., Tokyo Univ. Pharm. and Life Sci.)

One of the reasons for the decline in Japanese research is the decrease in the number of PhD students that foster advanced academic knowledge and problem-solving skills. Since the introduction of the six-year pharmaceutical education system, the number of PhD students in pharmacy has declined significantly. The reasons for this decline include uncertainty about the lives of PhD students, the influence of life events, and the uncertainty about career planning after obtaining a PhD. Therefore, this symposium was planned to provide information for pharmacy students and those who have not yet obtained a PhD to consider the ideal state of a PhD and to plan their careers.
As speakers, we invited the person in charge of the PhD students support program of JST and PhDs who are working in various fields. Based on the status of PhD students' support and their careers, the speakers will present their perspectives and the future they expect. There will also be a discussion with the speakers and PhD students. The symposium aims to motivate participants to continue PhD programs by discussing the topic "What kind of PhD is required in the future?
In this symposium, you will learn about the societal need for a PhD through the speakers. We hope to increase the number of PhD students and to assist attendees in formulating their future career plans.