Nippon Medical School is Japans oldest private medical school, its precursor, Saisei-Gakusha, having been established in 1876. Guided by its founding principle, Saisei-Kyumin (to save people everywhere), and a credo embracing Kokki-Junko (to dedicate oneself to public service), for 140 years Nippon Medical School has focused on ensuring that its graduates are equipped with ideals and qualities embodying these concepts. Moreover, the school boasts a long-standing tradition of fostering a culture of free academic inquiry.