May 21, 2023, former deputy director of the hospital's medical research institute and part-time physician.Muso(Musou)Eri(Collar)Yoshioka, a doctor in the field of nephrology, received the 55th Japan Women's Medical Association Award, which is given to female doctors who have contributed greatly to medicine.Yayoi(Yayoi)Award.

This award was established by the association in 1969 to honor the achievements of Ms. Yoshioka, who laid the foundation for the development of female physicians in Japan. Since then, it has been given annually to one female physician who has contributed to medicine and one who has contributed to society. This time, Dr. Muso was selected as the "female physician who has contributed to medicine" in recognition of her achievements in the field of nephrology, her specialty.

Medical Research Institute Kitano Hospital will strive to create an environment where female doctors can play an even more active role and provide better medical care to patients.

Dr. Eri Muso

• The award ceremony
• Japan Women's Medical Association Yoshioka Yayoi Award