ENHANCING PROFICIENCY IN MEDICAL ENGLISH: THE SIGNIFICANCE OF INTERNATIONAL FELLOWSHIPS FOR MEDICAL STUDENTS
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https://doi.org/10.11603/m.2414-5998.2024.2.14826Keywords:
international fellowships, medical English proficiency, medical education, healthcare communication, cross-cultural competencyAbstract
The article explores the role of international scholarships in the context of enhancing the English language proficiency of medical students, providing them with opportunities to expand both their professional and linguistic knowledge. It has been demonstrated that an English-speaking environment, interaction with various medical institutions, and engagement with medical communities contribute to students in medical institutions developing not only linguistic proficiency but also cross-cultural competency and professional skills necessary for their future careers. This research underscores the importance of international scholarships as catalysts for comprehensive medical education and offers recommendations for optimizing their effectiveness in improving proficiency in medical English terminology.
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