29th JASMEE Conference

Session

[09] Student Symposium

SS

Jul 11, 2026, 3:00 PM

[1F] Katano Hall

33. Rethinking Medical English Education in Japan: Bridging Educational Gaps through Student-Expert Collaboration

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 PM

Student Symposium

Background
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...