My 17 Years and 5 Months Milestone at Juntendo

Abstract

Various episodes of interest and achievements centered of our department from the time I was appointed at Juntendo University as Professor and Chairman 17 years and 5 months ago are summarized as follows: i) basic and clinical research in the three pillar fields of otology, rhinology, and head and neck oncology; ii) a bold policy of 3M (Money, Management, Manpower) for department management; iii) acquisition of competitive funds of 150 proposals totaling to about 760 million yen; iv) publication of 206 English articles (total impact factor: 344); v) interview by a magazine called “University with High Research Ability;” vi) a press release of research activities; vii) amount of clinical income of medical care; viii) creation of a home page and communication of information through the SNS website; ix) publication of the Alumni Association magazine; x) education of medical student and freshmen ENT doctors; xi) establishment of a solid system of departmental operation with professors in each of the Juntendo University branch hospitals.