Evaluation of Kampo medical education by pharmaceutical students

Abstract

We investigated how pharmaceutical students evaluate Kampo medical education, and what they expected. From this result, we discussed the significance of Kampo medical education in school of Pharmaceutical Science. As a method, we carried out questionnaire inquiry for pharmaceutical students who attended the lecture Kampo medicine to study the significance of Kampo medicine by pharmaceutical students. More than 70% of pharmaceutical students pointed out about necessity of Kampo medical education to be able to put in school of Pharmaceutical Science or after graduation. In other words, many pharmaceutical students had interest for Kampo medicine. In addition, they expected to have a knowledge of Kampo medicine that in useful for medical care, and it became clear to recognize necessity of Kampo medical education in school of Pharmaceutical Science.