Voices of Our Members
To the doctors who support “B”
T.H.
（Initials notation）
Graduated in 2023
I graduated from Oita University and am in my third year as a doctor.
I currently work at the Oita Medical Center. When I was a student, I was a member of the tennis club.
What inspired you to pursue a career in respiratory medicine?
When I was a student, I didn’t want to become a respiratory medicine specialist, and I was rather undecided about my career path. However, through my training, I realized that respiratory medicine is an important field that plays the role of “B” in the “ABC” of emergency medicine, and I became attracted to its depth. I also found the process of assembling a diagnosis by combining images, tests, and physical examinations interesting, and my interest gradually grew. In addition, the senior doctors were very easy to talk to, and there was an atmosphere where I could consult with them immediately when I was in trouble, which also encouraged me to choose this field.
What kind of doctor would you like to become in the future?
I aim to be a doctor who can calmly make decisions in any situation and be a presence that patients can feel at ease with. Respiratory diseases can affect a wide range of conditions, from the acute phase to the chronic phase and even the terminal phase, so flexible responses while always being close to each patient are required. I want to be a flexible doctor with a broad perspective so that I can make the best decisions for each individual’s situation at any given time.
A word for students and resident doctors:
I thought respiratory medicine was difficult, but before I knew it, it had become the field that interested me the most. The senior doctors are easy to talk to, and the atmosphere is very appealing, making it easy to ask about things you don’t understand. If you’re even slightly interested, please come and do a training session or visit the clinic. I’m sure you’ll find an atmosphere that suits you.