The Affiliated Hospital of the Medical Department of the University of Tokyo originated from the first vaccination institute (vaccinia vaccination institute) opened in present-day Tokyo in the late Edo era, and has been leading the development of Japanese medicine and medical industry for more than 150 years. Adhering to the philosophy of "devoting to the development of clinical medicine and the training of medical talents to provide the best medical treatment for each patient", the hospital carries out its daily work with the following purposes: (1) practice medical treatment that respects the wishes of patients; (2) Provide safe medical care; (3) Develop highly advanced medical treatment; (4) Cultivate excellent medical talents.