Founded in 1928, with the aim of "nurturing clinicians with a wealth of humanity and ability to achieve." The university-founding spirit of ‘Shisei Ikkan’, always being sincere to others and viewing their standpoint, is tightly intertwined in the clinical scene of today. With four faculties; schools of medicine, dentistry, pharmaceutical sciences, and health care, and established 8 affiliated hospitals and clinics, Showa University contributes to the health of the people in three fields; education, research, and clinical practice.
In today's diversifying and advanced medical scene, Showa University build and practice "team medical care", where specialists in various fields such as doctors, dentists, pharmacists, nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and others work together beyond each other's areas.