The origin of the university was Meirin-yokendo , which was founded as a medical school in Sendai in 1736. It was reorganized a few times. Later it became Sendai Medical College; this was the forerunner of the medical department of the university.
Asili ya chuo kikuu ilikuwa Meirin-yokendo, ambayo ilianzishwa kama shule ya matibabu huko Sendai mnamo 1736. Ilipangwa upya mara chache. Baadaye kikawa Sendai Medical College; huyu alikuwa mtangulizi wa idara ya matibabu ya chuo kikuu.