Medical English for Students and Scholars

2 units

This course will focus on the necessary English language skills and academic strategies needed for success in School of Medicine programming and health science careers. Students will work to further develop listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in English using medical content. Projects, practices, and feedback will center on the essential skills for success in medicine and health sciences including: communicating clearly with ease, presenting and defending ideas, synthesizing perspectives, and developing vocabulary. All course discussions will center on themes of medical/health science study and careers. Students will participate in 1, 2-hour per week in-person class session as well as submit group and individual assignments for evaluation.