Training Program in Japan for Dr. Ariuntungalag, Anesthesiologist
10/22/2025
As part of an educational program that included a presentation at the Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Pediatric Anesthesiology, Dr. Ariuntungalag, an anesthesiologist from the National Center for Maternal and Child Health (NCMCH) in Mongolia, visited Japan from October 2 to October 8.
Until now, all physicians from NCMCH who had participated in this educational program in Japan were pediatric cardiologists. This program marked the first time that an anesthesiologist was invited to take part.
Training at Ehime University Hospital
On October 3, the day after arriving in Japan, Dr. Ariuntungalag traveled to Ehime Prefecture and observed two pediatric cardiac catheterization procedures at Ehime University Hospital. During the visit, physicians who had previously worked together with the Heart Saving Project team in Mongolia provided a tour of the hospital and explained current clinical practices in Japan. We would like to express our sincere gratitude to everyone at Ehime University Hospital for their warm support.
The Member of Ehime University Hosital
Dr.Fujii explaining to Dr.Ariuntungalag about
cardiac catheterization
Hands-on instruction was provided in the cardiac catheterization laboratory.
Our sincere thanks to everyone at Ehime University.
Presentation at the Japanese Society of Pediatric Anesthesiology
On October 4, Dr. Ariuntungalag traveled to Tokushima to attend the conference, and on the following day, October 5, delivered a presentation. Before and after the presentation, she had valuable opportunities to interact with Japanese anesthesiologists, engaging in discussions and exchanging questions and insights, making the experience highly meaningful.
Dr. Sonoko Fujii (left), a member of the Board, contributed to the realization of this educational program over several months beginning in April of this year.
The Presentation of Dr.Ariuntungalag
wrap-up party
On October 6, she traveled to Tokyo, enjoyed a free day on October 7, and returned safely to Mongolia on October 8.
After returning home, Dr. Ariuntungalag sent the following message:
“The educational program in Japan was extremely inspiring, and I was able to learn a great deal. I would like to take this opportunity to express my sincere gratitude to everyone who worked so hard to make this program possible. Thank you very much.”