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Distribution of certified perfusionists in core training institutions accredited by the Japanese Board of Cardiovascular Surgery in Japan

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In 2008, the 22nd qualifying examination for certified perfusionist was conducted on extracorporeal circulation techniques. A total of 647 people had passed the qualifying examination and become certified perfusionists by the end of 2008.

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  1. Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, the Heart Institute of Japan, Tokyo Women’s Medical University, 8-1 Kawada, Shinjuku, Tokyo, 162-8666, Japan

    Yasuko Tomizawa

  2. Department of Medical Engineering, Saitama Medical Center, Jichi Medical School, Omiya, Japan

    Naoki Momose

  3. Division of Organ Regeneration Surgery, Tottori University Faculty of Medicine, Yonago, Japan

    Motonobu Nishimura

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Correspondence to Yasuko Tomizawa.

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Tomizawa, Y., Momose, N. & Nishimura, M. Distribution of certified perfusionists in core training institutions accredited by the Japanese Board of Cardiovascular Surgery in Japan. J Artif Organs 12, 210–212 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10047-009-0460-9

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