The Fellowship Directory lists 10 Dermatology fellowships in Japan at 10 institutions. The main training cities are Tokyo, Kashiwa and Fukushima. 20% say they accept international medical graduates and 0% describe a visa route. The most common length is 5 years. Every listing links to the programme's official page, where you should confirm dates and requirements.
Frequently asked questions
How many Dermatology fellowships are there in Japan?
10 listings at 10 institutions are listed, each researched from official sources.
Can international medical graduates apply?
2 of the 10 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) — Dermatology track (Toho University Medical Center Omori Hospital): 31 October 2026.
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JPN2027 Clinical Fellowship — Dermatologic Oncology trackNational Cancer Center Hospital East · Kashiwa, JapanJPNFukushima Medical University Dermatology Specialist Training Programme (2027)Fukushima Medical University Hospital, Department of Dermatology · Fukushima, JapanJPNGunma University Dermatology Specialist Training Programme (2027)Gunma University Hospital, Department of Dermatology · Maebashi, JapanJPNHokkaido University Dermatology Specialist Training Programme (2026)Hokkaido University Hospital, Department of Dermatology · Sapporo, JapanJPNInternational Physician Observership (IPOP) — Dermatology trackToho University Medical Center Omori Hospital · Tokyo, JapanJPNJapanese Medical Specialty Board Specialist Training in Dermatology (national pathway)Japanese Dermatological Association (日本皮膚科学会) / Japanese Medical Specialty Board · Tokyo, JapanJPNKawasaki Medical School Dermatology Specialist Training ProgrammeKawasaki Medical School Hospital, Department of Dermatology · Kurashiki, JapanJPNNippon Medical School Hospital Dermatology Specialist Training ProgrammeNippon Medical School Hospital, Department of Dermatology · Tokyo, JapanJPNShinshu University Dermatology Specialist Training Programme (2027)Shinshu University Hospital, Department of Dermatology · Matsumoto, JapanCutaneous oncology 1
JPNNational Cancer Center Hospital Dermatologic Oncology Fellowship (2027)National Cancer Center Hospital (国立がん研究センター中央病院), Department of Dermatologic Oncology (皮膚腫瘍科) · Tokyo, Japan