In-career medical English training for doctors in China

摘要

What problems were addressed? In the 21st century, the proliferation of knowledge and global migration of people are transforming the world into an interdependent community. Cross-border academic exchange in the medical realm becomes necessary and increasingly frequent. Although English as a language is a compulsory course in school in China, its teaching focuses on daily communication or general English (as designated by linguists). English language for medicine is ignored. Medical English in China is accessed via a list of terms provided by teachers of medicine, who are likely incapable of instructing learners in the correct pronunciation and are therefore unable to train students in language skills.