Morioka, Japan
Iwate Medical University
Iwate Medical University published 1,674 medicine articles from 2021 to 2025. 0.0% of them have been cited more than 50 times, and 0% were written with co-authors in other countries. That places it 1171st of 1,712 universities worldwide and 73rd in Japan.
Research profile
| Measure | Value | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Highly cited articles | 0 cited 50+ times | 51 |
| Research output | 1,674 articles | 49 |
| Share highly cited | 0.0% of its articles | 51 |
| International collaboration | 0% with co-authors abroad | 24 |
Can graduates of medical schools in Japan train in the US?
The country has a WFME-recognized accreditor. Graduates of schools it accredits meet ECFMG's accreditation requirement for US residency.
- Japan Accreditation Council for Medical Education (JACME): recognized until 2036 May
A school must itself be accredited by that agency. Every country's status.
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Top in Japan
Official site: iwate-med.ac.jp
Questions
How does Iwate Medical University rank for medicine?
It ranks 1171st of 1,712 universities worldwide and 73rd in Japan on medical research published from 2021 to 2025.
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2 Minute Medicine. Iwate Medical University: Medicine Ranking. Updated October 28, 2026. https://www.2minutemedicine.com/medical-school-rankings/world/japan/iwate-medical-university/
Sources: OpenAlex (CC0), medicine-field articles published 2021–2025; World Federation for Medical Education, agencies with recognition status (October 2026). Methodology · Download the data (CSV)