This advanced English program focuses on written & spoken medical English. The primary goals are mastery of medical terminology and enhanced communication in English. Topics include the U.S. health care delivery system, provider-patient interaction, medical history-taking, case management, human anatomy & physiology by system, diagnosis and treatment of major disease states, ethical issues, conference speaking and scientific publications.

As a result of participation in this course, students will be able to demonstrate orally and in writing:

• Basic understanding of the U.S. health care delivery system and how it compares/contrasts with the system in their countries of origin.
   

• Increased proficiency in conducting a medical history & physical exam, treatment planning, and reporting to fellow health care professionals in English.
   

• Increased proficiency in oral presentations, listening comprehension & written communication in medicine.
  

METHODS OF EVALUATION

Class attendance is mandatory & participation in group activities, discussions and field trips is strongly recommended. Students will be evaluated on one oral presentation (20 %), homework assignments (40%), and classroom exercises (40%). A score of 75% or better is required to pass this course.

COURSE OVERVIEW

Module 1: The Health Care delivery system

-Orientation
-Current U.S. health care system: Categories, access, financing, managed care, licensure, ethical concerns
-Legal aspects and medical malpractice: Speaker TBA
-Field trip: TBA

-History-taking & physical examinations
-Case studies & treatment planning
-Provider-patient and provider-colleague interaction
-Documentation
-Speaker: TBA
-Field trip: TBA