Course Description Toronto

The English for Medicine Program is designed for medical professionals, healthcare workers and University/College students of medicine. Students will develop the language skills required to work in English-speaking medical settings. The program is intended to improve student's communication skills that are needed to work with colleagues, patients, and their families in an effective and safe manner.

We offer sessions on a wide range of topics including specific medical terminology and vocabulary, reading and writing medical reports and letters, as well as the language required to attend medical conferences, seminars, and presentations delivered in English. Students also receive a weekly seminar with a registered nurse. Students are expected to complete 200 hours of in-class training and received a diploma upon completion of the eight weeks program. Successful candidates can go on to an optional four-weeks observation session offered at a healthcare facility to gain hands-on experience.