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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.
As a society, we propose both a foundational standard specification and more detailed personalized specifications. At the same time, we aim to establish a support system that closely accompanies our members in their daily efforts to master medical English. Furthermore, we seek to enhance activities that promote the appeal of medical English—including member recruitment—and to refine our most talented staff through initiatives such as a “Top Gun” program for the medical field. Fortunately, the remarkable evolution of AI is making all of this possible. In this project, we have developed an interdisciplinary and practical model that transcends professional and academic boundaries. The basic steps required to implement this model are as follows:
1. Build a foundation for “thinking in English” using basic English.
2. Practice expressing clinical conversations in English.
3. Explain how to use AI.
4. Explain how to engage in dialogue with AI.
5. Explain how to extract medical information from AI.
6. Explain how to conduct role-plays with AI.
7. Explain how to conduct case discussions with AI.
8. Explain how to conduct hands-on training in collaboration with AI.
This initiative offers numerous benefits, including:
1. Developing a foundational English mindset, leading to greater confidence and motivation in using English.
2. Enhancing the ability to practice independently-anytime, anywhere and on any topic using mobile devices or computers.
3. Being cost-effective.
4. Gaining proficiency in utilizing AI.
5. Enhancing communication skills through dialogue with AI.
6. Simultaneously acquiring medical knowledge and practical skills.
7. Being able to communicate with people around the world.
First, I will introduce a proposal for a standard specification as a major framework at the conference.
1. Initiatives for acquiring an English mindset.
2. Proposals for expressing clinical conversations in English.
3. Proposals for AI utilization.
4. Proposals for collaborative work with AI.
5. Proposals for promoting awareness and understanding of this initiative in medical and educational institutions.
6. Proposals for academic society support systems (e.g. development and distribution of learning materials, organization of practical training workshops).
Next, we present proposals for personalized specifications:
1. Proposals for acquiring an English mindset tailored to individual levels.
2. Proposals for conversations in specific professional roles or areas of interest.
3. Proposals for learning AI usage based on individual proficiency.
4. Proposals for engaging in AI dialogue related to specific roles or interests.
5. Proposals for learning role-play and hands-on dialogue with AI in specific professional contexts.
Finally, we introduce the “Medical Top Gun” initiative to further refine outstanding professionals:
1. Developing the ability to adapt across various medical fields.
2. Cultivating skills for both interdisciplinary discussions and collaborations.
3. Acquiring and applying a wide range of medical techniques.
These initiatives are dynamic and innovative in ways never seen before. However, with careful and supportive guidance, they can be made approachable for anyone, allowing steady progress and reliable skill acquisition through daily practice. Furthermore, they hold significant potential and promise for the future.
As we plan the future activities of our society, we earnestly ask that the intended direction of this proposal—supporting those interested in medical English through the integration of AI—be thoughtfully considered.