I1505105 Medical English

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

Academic Year 2025Year School/Graduate School School of Medicine Program of Medicine

Lecture Code I1505105 Subject Classification Specialized Education

Subject Name 医学英語

Subject Name
（Katakana）

Subject Name in
English Medical English

Instructor MIKAMI YUKIO,FARYAL IJAZ,KIRK PAUL THOMSEN,FRASER SIMON ALASDAIR,DAVIES WALTER JOHN HAVARD

Instructor
(Katakana) ミカミ　ユキオ,ファリヤール　イジャーザ,カーク　ポール　トムセン,フレイザー　サイモン　アレスター,デイビス　ウォルター　ジョン　ハヴァード

Campus Kasumi Semester/Term 3rd-Year, First Semester, Year

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (Year) Inte：MED Rm 2

Lesson Style Lecture Lesson Style
(More Details) Face-to-face, Online (on-demand)

The course runs online in the first semester via Moodle using university-created materials. The second semester features in-person doctor-patient dialogue practice. A three-day intensive lecture happens in September, alternatively available as a seven-session course for the 2nd-year students. Third-year students can join the Medical English Writing Course.

Credits 1.0 Class Hours/Week 　 Language of Instruction E : English

Course Level 3 : Undergraduate High-Intermediate

Course Area（Area） 27 : Health Sciences

Course Area（Discipline） 01 : Medical Sciences

Eligible Students 3rd-year students in the School of Medicine

Keywords

Special Subject for Teacher Education 　 Special Subject 　

Class Status
within Educational
Program
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
Criterion referenced
Evaluation
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students) Medicine
（Abilities and Skills）
・Communication skills

Class Objectives
/Class Outline The course is designed to give students a basic grounding in medical English. It covers both the technical English of doctor-doctor communication and the more everyday English of doctor-patient communication. Units of material are organized around body systems and their related medical specialisms. On the technical side, students learn anatomical terms, physiology, and medical terms relating to diseases and treatments by studying short essays and diagrams. Regarding doctor-patient communication, students practice through scripted dialogues and role plays to develop their oral communication skills.
The main goals of the course are 1) to develop the English skills and abilities to take a history; 2) to develop English skills to explain medical problems in English; 3) to acquire a core vocabulary of 1,700 medical English terms; 4) to develop the ability to identify word parts in complex medical terms.

Class Schedule See「医学部医学科授業概要」

Text/Reference
Books,etc. This course utilizes 14 units of Medical English teaching materials developed at Hiroshima University. These materials were designed by English education specialists under the guidance and supervision of medical professionals.
Each unit includes illustrations, short essays, and audio-supported dialogues, enabling students to learn and practice a wide range of medical English terminology. Additionally, the course emphasizes the identification of word components to aid in understanding complex medical terms.

PC or AV used in
Class,etc. Handouts, moodle

(More Details)

Learning techniques to be incorporated Quizzes/ Quiz format, Role Play

Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review This Medical English course is made available online using Moodle. It is also available for review and self-study throughout the academic year.

Requirements The teaching materials for this Medical English lecture will be provided online via Moodle. They will be available throughout the year for review and self-study. The intensive lecture will be held in September.
Second-year students who successfully complete the 7-week course (MECC2Y) early will be exempt from taking the intensive lecture.

Grading Method Student evaluation will be based on Moodle scores, end-of-quarter exams, and oral communication and written assignments during the intensive lecture sessions.

Practical Experience

Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it

Message

Other

Please fill in the class improvement questionnaire which is carried out on all classes.
Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching.

Academic Year	2025Year	School/Graduate School	School of Medicine Program of Medicine
Lecture Code	I1505105	Subject Classification	Specialized Education
Subject Name	医学英語
Subject Name （Katakana）
Subject Name in English	Medical English
Instructor	MIKAMI YUKIO,FARYAL IJAZ,KIRK PAUL THOMSEN,FRASER SIMON ALASDAIR,DAVIES WALTER JOHN HAVARD
Instructor (Katakana)	ミカミ　ユキオ,ファリヤール　イジャーザ,カーク　ポール　トムセン,フレイザー　サイモン　アレスター,デイビス　ウォルター　ジョン　ハヴァード
Campus	Kasumi	Semester/Term	3rd-Year, First Semester, Year
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(Year) Inte：MED Rm 2
Lesson Style	Lecture	Lesson Style (More Details)	Face-to-face, Online (on-demand)
The course runs online in the first semester via Moodle using university-created materials. The second semester features in-person doctor-patient dialogue practice. A three-day intensive lecture happens in September, alternatively available as a seven-session course for the 2nd-year students. Third-year students can join the Medical English Writing Course.
Credits	1.0	Class Hours/Week		Language of Instruction	E : English
Course Level	3 : Undergraduate High-Intermediate
Course Area（Area）	27 : Health Sciences
Course Area（Discipline）	01 : Medical Sciences
Eligible Students	3rd-year students in the School of Medicine
Keywords
Special Subject for Teacher Education		Special Subject
Class Status within Educational Program (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
Criterion referenced Evaluation (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)	Medicine （Abilities and Skills）・Communication skills
Class Objectives /Class Outline	The course is designed to give students a basic grounding in medical English. It covers both the technical English of doctor-doctor communication and the more everyday English of doctor-patient communication. Units of material are organized around body systems and their related medical specialisms. On the technical side, students learn anatomical terms, physiology, and medical terms relating to diseases and treatments by studying short essays and diagrams. Regarding doctor-patient communication, students practice through scripted dialogues and role plays to develop their oral communication skills. The main goals of the course are 1) to develop the English skills and abilities to take a history; 2) to develop English skills to explain medical problems in English; 3) to acquire a core vocabulary of 1,700 medical English terms; 4) to develop the ability to identify word parts in complex medical terms.
Class Schedule	See「医学部医学科授業概要」
Text/Reference Books,etc.	This course utilizes 14 units of Medical English teaching materials developed at Hiroshima University. These materials were designed by English education specialists under the guidance and supervision of medical professionals. Each unit includes illustrations, short essays, and audio-supported dialogues, enabling students to learn and practice a wide range of medical English terminology. Additionally, the course emphasizes the identification of word components to aid in understanding complex medical terms.
PC or AV used in Class,etc.	Handouts, moodle
(More Details)
Learning techniques to be incorporated	Quizzes/ Quiz format, Role Play
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	This Medical English course is made available online using Moodle. It is also available for review and self-study throughout the academic year.
Requirements	The teaching materials for this Medical English lecture will be provided online via Moodle. They will be available throughout the year for review and self-study. The intensive lecture will be held in September. Second-year students who successfully complete the 7-week course (MECC2Y) early will be exempt from taking the intensive lecture.
Grading Method	Student evaluation will be based on Moodle scores, end-of-quarter exams, and oral communication and written assignments during the intensive lecture sessions.
Practical Experience
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it
Message
Other
Please fill in the class improvement questionnaire which is carried out on all classes. Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching.

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