title: Current trends in medical English education and the Japan College of Rheumatology International School.
abstract: In light of the present revolution happening in medical education in Japan as medical schools implement new curricula to conform to global standards, there is a growing demand for more internationalization and higher quality practical medical English education. In response, many institutions including governmental organizations, universities and academic associations are moving ahead with new initiatives to adapt to these changing demands. This paper reviews the current trends and innovations in medical English education in Japan. This paper also describes one initiative by the Japan College of Rheumatology (JCR) known as the JCR International School held yearly in Karuizawa. By examining recent trends and innovations in medical English education in Japan, the most relevant and applicable can be elucidated to illuminate a path forward for improved medical English education within the JCR.
authors.affiliation: a Center for Institutional Research and Medical Education, Nihon University School of Medicine , Tokyo , Japan.
authors.forename: Eric Hajime
authors.identifier: http://orcid.org/0000-0001-6750-9387
authors.initials: EH
authors.lastname: Jego
authors.affiliation: b Division of Rheumatology, Endocrinology and Nephrology , Hokkaido University Graduate School of Medicine , Sapporo , Japan.
authors.forename: Olga
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Amengual
mesh_terms: D004501:Education, Medical / Q000592:standards / Q000639:trends*; D006801:Humans; D007564:Japan; D007802:Language; D012219:Rheumatology / Q000193:education*; D012577:Schools, Medical / Q000592:standards / Q000639:trends
keywords: English for Medical Purposes (EMP); medical English education; oral presentation skills; rheumatology