A Fundamental Approach to Radically Improve English Education in Japanese Medical Schools
- Author:
J. Patrick BARRON
;
Raoul BREUGELMANS
;
Ruri ASHIDA
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Chaotic English education;
Curricular standardization;
Internet platform;
International standardization
- From:Medical Education
2009;40(2):113-115
- CountryJapan
- Language:Japanese
-
Abstract:
Conclusions1)The present situation of teaching English for medical purposes (EMP) in Japanese medical schools is chaotic.2)We need a standardized EMP curriculum and standardized national and international EMP goals.3) Based on Ministry of Education funding, a free Internet platform for EMP educational materials has been established and could be used to develop a national standardized EMP program.
