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Raoul Breugelmans (Kansai Medical University)7/11/26, 10:00 AM
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7/11/26, 10:05 AM
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Eric H. Jego (Nihon University School of Medicine)7/11/26, 10:15 AM
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Sabina Mahmood (Graduate School of General Education and Global Studies, Okayama University)7/11/26, 10:40 AM
At Okayama University Medical School, Medical Interviewing in English is integrated into the fourth-year simulation course. It includes an interactive lecture on conducting medical interviews in English, followed by a doctor–patient role-play session conducted entirely in English. Of the 120 enrolled students, 108 (68 male and 40 female) voluntarily submitted post-class feedback in English....
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Shozo Yokoyama (University of Miyazaki)7/11/26, 10:40 AM
発表者が担当する医学科1年生の医学英語授業で実施している教育単元「Good Patients」の実践を報告する。本教材は高雄医学大学（Kaohsiung Medical University）のPeih-Ying...
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Jun Iwata (Shimane University)7/11/26, 10:55 AM
Background: Medical English education in Japan has traditionally focused on rapport-building and history-taking skills. However, there is little empirical evidence regarding whether these empathetic approaches meet the practical communication needs of foreign patients during the "explanation and planning" phase. This study aims to re-evaluate current curricula by analyzing the healthcare...
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Masahito Hitosugi (Shiga University of Medical Science)7/11/26, 10:55 AM
Child death review (CDR) is the initiative collecting information about all deaths of children and identifying factors contributing to deaths that may help prevent future child deaths. In Japan, the government initiated the Model Project for CDR in seven Japanese prefectures including Shiga Prefecture in 2020. Since then, all child deaths (approximately 40 to 50, annually) have been deeply...
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Crosby Adam (Kobe City College of Nursing)7/11/26, 11:10 AM
As healthcare systems become increasingly globalized, nursing education must equip students with cultural competence, multilingual communication skills, and global perspectives for effective practice in diverse clinical settings. Kobe City College of Nursing (KCCN) actively promotes internationalization through a variety of international exchange programs designed to develop these competencies...
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Aya Watanabe (Fukui Prefectural University)7/11/26, 11:10 AM
The growing number of foreign residents and visitors in Japan has increased the need for healthcare professionals who can communicate effectively in English. Therefore, developing proficiency in conducting medical interviews in English has become an urgent professional requirement for Japanese medical students (Jego, 2022). Role-plays and simulated interactions have been shown to support the...
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Chieri Noda (Showa Medical University)7/11/26, 11:25 AM
As English plays an increasingly central role in medical education and professional communication, English for Medical Purposes (EMP) courses aim to prepare students to participate in the communicative practices of the medical profession. These practices include spoken interaction, such as doctor–patient and doctor–doctor communication, as well as written genres through which clinical...
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Ying Foo (Keio University)7/11/26, 11:25 AM
As participation in overseas elective clinical clerkships increases, many English for Medical Purposes (EMP) programs across Japan provide intensive courses to prepare students, most of whom are non-native English speakers, for clinical practice in diverse healthcare systems worldwide. However, medical education and clinical practice can vary significantly across geographical locations,...
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Timothy P Williams (Nihon University School of Medicine, Office of Medical English Education)7/11/26, 12:50 PM
Previous work has drawn attention to an apparent paradox in medical English education: students may report increased confidence in history-taking while still reporting anxiety. The present study examines the persistence of this affective paradox across cohorts using matched pre–post survey data. Participants were second-year medical students enrolled in a six-week English-based history-taking...
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Hitoshi Ohuji (Laboratory Department, Yokohama Rosai Hospital)7/11/26, 12:50 PM
In the current landscape of Japan, proficiency in medical English is an essential requirement. Medical English holds great potential not only within the healthcare field but also in strengthening Japan’s economy and national power more broadly.
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Richard O'Shea (Nihon University, School of Medicine)7/11/26, 1:05 PM
Anxiety is widely recognized as an influential factor in second-language learning, yet relatively little attention has been given to writing anxiety in medical education contexts in Japan. This presentation explores the extent and nature of second-language writing anxiety among Japanese medical students enrolled in an English course. Using a standardized survey instrument administered prior to...
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Cosmin Florescu (University of Tsukuba)7/11/26, 1:05 PM
Speech-recognition technologies are increasingly promoted as tools for supporting spoken language practice in computer-assisted language learning (CALL). However, far less attention has been given to the practical challenges of implementing such tools in authentic educational settings. This study reports on the real-world deployment of a speech-recognition–based application designed to support...
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7/11/26, 1:20 PMOral
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Ian Willey (Kagawa University)7/11/26, 1:20 PM
Empathy is considered essential to both language learning and healthcare. It follows that empathy should be a core component of EMP (English for Medical Purposes) education, yet this is not the case. Most EMP textbooks remain focused on medical terminology and expressions. The author will present findings from a study that attempted to measure the effect of empathy-building activities on the...
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Haruko Shimazaki (Tsuru University)7/11/26, 1:45 PM
Medical English is morphologically systematic. A relatively small set of high-frequency prefixes and suffixes recurs across medical terminology in multiple specialties. Recognizing these patterns enables vocabulary to be organized conceptually rather than memorized as isolated items. This presentation explores how affix-based instruction can serve as a principled foundation for designing...
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Akiko Kato (加藤明子) (Fukuoka International University of Health and Welfare 福岡国際医療福祉大学)7/11/26, 1:45 PM
本発表は、医療専門職養成における英語教育のあり方を再検討し、内容重視型アプローチに基づく医療英語教育の実践を報告するものである。近年、大学英語教育ではTOEIC対策教材が多用され、高得点取得が重視される傾向にある。TOEICは英語力を測る一指標として意義があるものの、必ずしも実践的なコミュニケーション能力を保証するものではない。また、試験対策に偏った学習は学生の興味や意欲を損なう可能性もある。
これに対し福岡国際医療福祉大学の「医学英語」では、医療現場で必要とされる英語表現や対話を重視し、外国人患者と意思疎通できる能力の育成を目指している。英語学習を「目的」とするのではなく、必修の海外研修で英語を「道具」として使う経験を通して学習目的を明確化し、動機づけを高めている。授業では医療英単語の小テストによる語彙強化に加え、医療場面を想定した対話練習や異文化間のコミュニケーション方法、...
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Takayuki Oshimi (International University of Health and Welfare)7/11/26, 2:00 PM
Background: As medical education becomes increasingly internationalized, Japanese medical schools face a growing need to equip students with competencies to function in English in both clinical and academic settings. However, English for Medical Purposes (EMP) education in Japan has often been implemented as isolated courses rather than as a coherent curriculum aligned with institutional...
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Tomoko Smith (Osaka Medical and Pharmaceutical University)7/11/26, 2:00 PM
In Japan, many scientific terms are katakana loanwords from English. However, significant phonological gaps often exist between the original English pronunciation and the katakana counterpart, potentially hindering auditory recognition. To investigate how to overcome this issue, we examined the extent of the visual and auditory gaps with two groups of pharmacy students.
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Issei Miyaguchi (Therapist English Co., Ltd. / Graduate School of Medicine, Kansai Medical University)7/11/26, 2:15 PM
Background: Most English for Medical Purposes (EMP) courses focus on Western medicine. Acupuncturists have specific learning requirements. They must explain Eastern ideas—like Qi, meridians, and De Qi—to foreign patients from varied cultures to ensure safety and build trust.
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Objective: Objective: This study uses a mixed-methods approach to find the specific EMP needs of Japanese... -
Dominic Edsall (Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine)7/11/26, 2:15 PM
This presentation explores what a failed vocabulary test can reveal about research planning in classroom-based studies of incidental vocabulary learning. The original project aimed to measure learners’ gains in vocabulary knowledge after exposure to target items in on-demand instruction. However, weaknesses in test design, limited construct alignment, and inaccurate assumptions about students’...
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Tomohiro Arai (Department of International Education, Fujita Health University School of Medicine)7/11/26, 2:30 PM
With the increasing number of medical students participating in overseas clinical placements, the need for effective clinical English education has grown. However, conventional one-size-fits-all approaches may not adequately address individual learners’ needs. At Fujita Health University, findings from the 2024 academic year indicated substantial variability in students’ learning needs.
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史子 戸部 (Kindai University 近畿大学)7/11/26, 2:30 PM
コロナの世界的流行の最中、一般人向けの様々な感染対策情報がネット上に流れたが、そのほとんどが英語で書かれたものだった。医療従事者が英語の情報を即時に理解し、患者に的確な日本語で伝えることができなければ多くの人命にかかわる事態になりかねない。本稿ではmodalityに注目し、医療系の英語教育の問題点について考える。
アメリカの州政府機関が発行した一般人向けのコロナ感染対策の広報記事の中から短い3文を抜粋し、薬学部の学生に日本語訳をさせた。特にmodalityの観点から、学生が正しく理解しているか、全てのオーディエンスに誤解なく伝わるかを検証した。テキストのジャンルとオーディエンスのレジスターを考慮し、日本語のコーパスとして中学の理科の教科書を使用した。
STは平易な英語で書かれた簡単な文章であるにもかかわらず、...
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Alex Seiji Anderson (Team WADA, Asahikawa Medical University School of Medicine), Yuki Kobayashi (Team WADA, Tohoku University School of Medicine), Akihiro Ono (Team WADA, Mie University School of Medicine)7/11/26, 3:00 PMStudent Symposium
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Medical English education in Japan varies considerably across institutions, reflecting differences in curricular priorities and available faculty expertise. While many universities provide introductory instruction, opportunities for more advanced or internationally oriented training may be limited in some settings. As a result, some highly motivated students seek additional... -
John Skelton (President, European Association of Language Teachers for Healthcare (EALTHY))7/11/26, 4:00 PMSymposium
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Hiroshi Nishigori (President, Japan Society for Medical Education (JSME))7/11/26, 4:20 PMSymposium
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Raoul Breugelmans (Kansai Medical University)7/11/26, 4:40 PMSymposium
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Hiroshi Nishigori (President, Japan Society for Medical Education (JSME)), John Skelton (President, European Association of Language Teachers for Healthcare (EALTHY))7/11/26, 4:50 PMSymposium
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Raoul Breugelmans (Kansai Medical University)7/12/26, 9:30 AM
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Chie Saito (General Medical Education and Research Center, Teikyo University)7/12/26, 10:15 AM
This study examines what makes a medical English reading textbook readable for medical students. Questionnaire data were collected from two cohorts of first-year medical students at a Japanese medical school over two consecutive years. In the first year, students evaluated a medical English reading textbook, while in the second year they evaluated medical English reading handout materials...
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Emiko Mizoguchi (溝口恵美子) (Department of Immunology, Kurume University School of Medicine 久留米大学医学部免疫学講座)7/12/26, 10:15 AM
近年の医療国際化および医師国家試験における英語問題の増加・難化により、医学生には従来以上に高度な医学英語運用能力が求められている。特に2020年以降、国家試験の英語問題は増加し、単なる和訳能力では対応できず、英語で医学的内容を理解する力が必要となっている。こうした背景を踏まえ、久留米大学医学部では２年次を対象に医師による体系的医学英語教育Practical Clinical English (PCE M2)を構築・実践している。このプログラムはPCE M3, PCE...
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Maiko Sakamoto (Saga University)7/12/26, 10:30 AM
The revised Model Core Curriculum for Medical Education announced in fiscal year 2022 states that, under the domain of Scientific Inquiry, medical students should be able to read medical papers in English and understand their main points. While the ability to read and publish research papers in English remains an essential skill for young physicians, the increasing number of foreign residents...
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Takahiko Yamamori (Aichi Medical College of Rehabilitation)7/12/26, 10:30 AM
Many students entering rehabilitation training programs in Japan report low confidence in learning English. Common challenges include limited knowledge of phonics, incomplete mastery of basic grammar, and restricted study time. Although medical English textbooks typically prioritize authenticity and native-like naturalness, they rarely consider how easy or difficult expressions may be for...
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Shunichiro Nakao (The University of Osaka)7/12/26, 10:45 AM
Background: Medical English education may benefit from clinically relevant learning environments that promote active communication. We conducted a program with visiting English-speaking physicians that included lecture and hands-on sessions. This study aimed to compare participant satisfaction between the lecture and hands-on sessions.
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James Hobbs (Keio University School of Medicine), Yuko Hori (Keio University School of Medicine)7/12/26, 10:45 AM
Many medical English teachers prefer using commercial textbooks to making their own materials. Asked why, they will rarely claim to have found the perfect textbook. Rather, they will say things like “Making original materials takes too long,” “I don’t have enough medical knowledge,” “A textbook is neater than piles of handouts,” or “Making listening materials is too difficult.”
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Walter Davies (Hiroshima University)7/12/26, 11:00 AM
At Hiroshima University, medical English research and education has focused primarily on undergraduates in their second and third years of study, with a particular emphasis on body systems and related hospital specialisms in preparation for clinical training. Building on this foundation, we outline the early stages of a new project that extends our research into particular clinical specialisms...
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Kazuhiko Kurozumi (Department of Neurosurgery, Hamamatsu University School of Medicine)7/12/26, 11:00 AM
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The importance of presentation skills in the English language for medical research and international conferences has increased in recent years. However, opportunities for medical students in Japan to practice case presentations in English during clinical clerkships remain limited. Educational approaches that combine clinical case presentations with medical communication in English... -
Jeanette Dennisson (St. Marianna School of Medicine)7/12/26, 11:20 AMPoster
AI simulated patients (AISPs) powered by large language models (LLMs) offer a scalable alternative to conventional simulated‑patient training. However, building a clinical training platform with customizable AISPs that supports interactional competence (not only medical content recall) remains challenging. I present a clinical training platform designed around a dual‑layer framework for...
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Lourdes Rosario Herrera Cadillo (Asahi University School of Health Sciences Nursing Department)7/12/26, 11:20 AMPoster
Nursing education curricula in Japan typically include only one compulsory general English course, with additional English-related subjects offered as electives. In response to globalization, some universities have begun introducing specialized nursing and medical English courses. The Model Core Curriculum for Nursing Education in Japan (MEXT) states that basic communication skills for working...
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Marshall Higa (Hiroshima University), Simon Fraser (Hiroshima University), Walter Davies (Hiroshima University)7/12/26, 11:20 AMPoster
At Hiroshima University, first-year students usually study general English before beginning discipline-specific courses. This poster reports on a project that introduces a healthcare English component into a first-year course on the university’s medical campus. As these students have not yet developed the specialist knowledge of their future professions, the project explores how healthcare...
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Motoko Sando (Wakayama Medical University)7/12/26, 11:20 AMPoster
The Model Core Curriculum for Medical/Nursing Education in Japan lists Communication (CM) and Interprofessional Collaboration (IP) as basic qualities and abilities. CM and IP are closely tied to each other for health professionals. They need to establish good relationships not only with patients and their families but also with medical, health, welfare and nursing care professionals.
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John Skelton (President, European Association of Language Teachers for Healthcare (EALTHY))7/12/26, 2:00 PM
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Raoul Breugelmans (Kansai Medical University)7/12/26, 3:05 PM
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Kazuhiko Kurozumi (Hamamatsu University School of Medicine)7/12/26, 3:10 PM
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