Kyoto University (M.D. 1987)
Kobe General Hospital, General Surgery, Residency (1987-1989)
National Okinawa Hospital, Thoracic Surgery (1989-1992)
Hannover Medical School, Research Fellowship (1994-1996)
Kyoto University, Graduate School of Medicine (Ph.D. 1997)
Kyoto University, Assistant Professor (1997-2003)
Otsu Red Cross Hospital, Thoracic Surgery, Director (2003-2004)
Kyoto University, Lecturer (2004-2006)
Kyoto University, Associate Professor (2006-2013)
St. Luke's International Hospital, Thoracic Surgery, Director (2014-)
Thoracic Oncology
Lung Transplantation