{"id":35271,"date":"2026-08-21T11:55:33","date_gmt":"2026-08-21T15:55:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vet.purdue.edu\/news\/?p=35271"},"modified":"2026-08-21T11:55:34","modified_gmt":"2026-08-21T15:55:34","slug":"reception-honors-visiting-japanese-dvm-and-veterinary-technology-students","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vet.purdue.edu\/news\/reception-honors-visiting-japanese-dvm-and-veterinary-technology-students.php","title":{"rendered":"Reception honors visiting Japanese DVM and veterinary technology students"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Purdue Veterinary Medicine\u2019s partnership with two veterinary schools in Japan was the basis for a celebratory reception at the end of last week, as the college honored visiting students from Kitasato University and Rakuno Gakuen University. The eight member delegation included four DVM students and a faculty member from Kitasato University and two veterinary nursing students and a faculty member from Rakuno Gakuen University.  The reception on Friday morning, August 14, served as an informal farewell and included a brief recognition program when each of the Japanese visitors received a commemorative certificate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The international exchange relationship between Purdue and the two Japanese universities involves longstanding connections. The relationship between Purdue and Kitasato dates back 35 years, while Purdue and Rakuno have worked together since 2016. The Japanese students come for two weeks each August.  In return, the Kitasato University School of Veterinary Medicine welcomes a faculty member from Purdue every spring, and Rakuno Gakuen University hosts a group of PVM students every June. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A key purpose of the exchange program between PVM and Kitasato and Rakuno universities is to enable the Japanese students to see firsthand the work performed by PVM clinicians and veterinary technicians and technologists in the Purdue University Veterinary Hospital. (Purdue University photo\/Ashley Jensen)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Addison Sheldon, director of PVM\u2019s Global Engagement Office, said the primary purpose of the Japanese students\u2019 annual visit to Purdue is to spend time in the Purdue University Veterinary Hospital observing the work done by PVM clinicians and veterinary technicians and technologists. \u201cThe program is designed to give them an overview of how veterinary medicine is practiced in the United States,\u201d Sheldon explained.  The visitors also participated in a variety of other activities, including visiting the Indiana State Fair and the Fort Wayne Zoo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThese exchange programs enrich the learning environment in Lynn Hall and help provide students with impactful global engagement opportunities that prepare them to be globally conscious veterinary professionals who can understand and act on global health issues,\u201d Sheldon said. He also expressed appreciation for all of the PVM faculty, staff, and students who made the international guests feel warmly welcomed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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(Front row, left-right) Dr. Mayu Sakurama, faculty member in the Department of Veterinary Science at Rakuno Gakuen University, and students Mayu Nakamura and Kiwa Azami, enjoy mingling over coffee and treats with PVM well-wishers at the farewell reception August 14. (Purdue University photo\/Ashley Jensen)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Dr. Ryan Hill, PVM clinical assistant professor of shelter medicine and surgery (2nd from left), with Kitasato veterinary students Sora Izawa and Mako Kano, and Dr. Satomi Iwai, associate professor in the Kitasato University School of Veterinary Medicine. (Purdue University photo\/Ashley Jensen)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Additional photos from the reception can be viewed here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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