Introduction of the Radiation Emergency Medicine Course at REAC/TS and Impressions of It from the Viewpoint of Medical Students

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Since 2008, Hirosaki University has been running several projects on radiation emergency medicine for the preparedness in radiation and nuclear accidents. Within the framework of these projects, staff members of Hirosaki University have participated in the Radiation Emergency Medicine Course at the Radiation Emergency Assistance Center/Training Site (REAC/TS) in the USA since 2009. In 2019, some medical students of Hirosaki University got the first opportunity to attend the training course conducted by REAC/TS. Radiation Emergency Medicine course was mainly emphasized on the practical aspects of initial hospital management for the patients who were exposed and/or contaminated through lectures and hands-on practical exercises. In addition to radiation knowledge, having the same training with people from different occupations, languages and cultures gave us valuable experiences in deepening communication abilities. All of us had a very exciting and fulfilling time during our stay in REAC/TS.