Step outside the classroom and see how health care works on the other side of the world. This 12 day program takes Utah Tech nursing students to Tokyo and Ibigawa, Japan, for real learning in health care, culture, and community.
In Tokyo, you’ll visit St. Luke’s International Hospital and see how one of Japan’s leading hospitals cares for patients. You’ll compare what you see there with your clinical experiences here at home. We also build in a day to rest and reflect on what you’re learning.
Next, the group rides the bullet train to Ibigawa in Gifu Prefecture. Ibigawa has been St. George’s sister city for 38 years. You’ll connect with community partners, see daily life and health care in a small Japanese town, and take part in cultural experiences including full immersion while living with host families.
Every activity on the itinerary ties back to your nursing education. You’ll grow your cultural humility, sharpen your communication skills, and come home with a new way of seeing patient care.
The program is capped at 10 students, so spots are limited. Start planning and saving now.
