29th JASMEE Conference

Session

[10] Symposium

SP

Jul 11, 2026, 4:00 PM

[1F] Katano Hall

Conveners

[10] Symposium

• Eric H. Jego (Nihon University School of Medicine)
• Raoul Breugelmans (Kansai Medical University)

Description

This symposium features two invited presentations addressing key aspects of the conference theme "Toward an EMP Model Core Curriculum —Balancing Standardization and Personalization—", followed by a moderated panel discussion with invited experts and audience participation.

Presentation materials

AJMC 2023 Theme 11. Internationalization of the Curriculum_Medical English Education.pdf

JASMEE 2015 Guidelines_English.pdf

JASMEE 2015 Guidelines_Japanese.pdf

7. The Individual and the Core Curriculum

John Skelton (Emeritus Professor, Birmingham University Medical School; President, European Association of Language Teachers in Health (EALTHY))

7/11/26, 4:00 PM

Symposium

English for Medical Purposes (EMP) around the world may enact a core curriculum at an institutional level, or institutions may have an English language cohort as well as a cohort studying in a local language (British students can qualify in English in Czechia, for example), or an EMP course may have developed over years in a piecemeal manner, as piecemeal needs – and slots in the timetable...

8. The Role of Medical English Education in Japanese Medical Education in the Era of Artificial Intelligence

Hiroshi Nishigori (Professor, Center for Medical Education, Graduate School of Medicine, Nagoya University; President, Japan Society for Medical Education (JSME))

7/11/26, 4:20 PM

Symposium

Over the past two decades, Japanese medical education has undergone substantial reform through the introduction of the Model Core Curriculum, the Common Achievement Test, and accreditation based on international standards. These developments have strengthened quality assurance and promoted greater alignment with global trends in medical education. At the same time, globalization has increased...

9. EMP in Japan: AJMC Survey Findings and Topics for Discussion

Raoul Breugelmans (Kansai Medical University)

7/11/26, 4:40 PM

Symposium

Following the symposium presentations, the moderator will briefly introduce selected findings from a national survey by the Association of Japanese Medical Colleges (AJMC) on curriculum internationalization (1). The report will provide an overview of current practices related to medical English education, English-medium instruction, and other internationalization initiatives across Japanese...

10. Panel Discussion: Toward an EMP Model Core Curriculum — Balancing Standardization and Personalization

John Skelton (President, European Association of Language Teachers for Healthcare (EALTHY)), Hiroshi Nishigori (President, Japan Society for Medical Education (JSME)), James Hobbs (Keio University), Takayuki Oshimi (International University of Health and Welfare)

7/11/26, 4:50 PM

Symposium

Building on the symposium presentations and the findings of the AJMC survey, this panel discussion will examine what knowledge, skills, and competencies should form the core of English for Medical Purposes (EMP) education in Japanese medical schools. Drawing on perspectives from medical education, language education, and international practice, the panel will explore the extent to which common...