We want to inform all members of the Japanese Society of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology of the following.

With the establishment of the Japanese Society of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, the Japanese Society of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology specialist system was launched. This system is designed to certify pediatric hematologists, pediatric hematology/oncology specialists, pediatric hematology/oncology supervisors, pediatric oncology surgeons, and pediatric oncology area supervisors, as well as training facilities for pediatric hematology/oncology specialists according to the Rules and Enforcement Regulations of the Japanese Society of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology. The program’s purpose is to foster excellent physicians specializing in pediatric hematologic and oncologic diseases and further improve the quality of medical care for pediatric hematologic and oncologic diseases in Japan.

With the system’s launch, we have certified each qualification and training facility according to the following schedule. Information regarding the application, certification, and renewal of each qualification; the professional examination; and the application, certification, and renewal of training facilities related to this system is provided in the society’s journal and on the society’s website. We hope you will carefully read the Japanese Society of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Specialist System’s rules and detailed regulations and cooperate with us to implement this system.