Medical English: The key to planning your international health career

Working in healthcare abroad is possible, with clear, achievable steps to make it happen. Around the world, hospitals, universities, and the best research places are seeing a rise in serious, globally minded professionals.

They all have one thing in common: they’re good at medical English.

🌍 English as the language of global healthcare

English is the language used for most scientific publications, clinical guidelines, research protocols, and international healthcare conferences. This means that, to take part in this global arena, whether as a student, researcher, doctor, or healthcare manager — you need more than basic English. You must understand and use confidently technical vocabulary, clinical structures, and scientific language.

👩‍⚕️  Inspiring  examples of professionals who achieved global recognition

Here are professionals from countries where English is not the first language, yet they have made their mark on the international stage:

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  Dr. Jaqueline Góes (Brazil) – The biomedical scientist who coordinated the team that sequenced the genome of the SARS-CoV-2 virus in just 48 hours after the first confirmed COVID-19 case in Brazil. She was also part of the team led by British researchers that sequenced the Zika virus genome.

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• Dr. Alexandre Kalache (Brazil) – A global leader in active ageing, former director at the World Health Organiation, and internationally recognised for his work in public policies for older adults.

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  Dr. Agnes Binagwaho (Rwanda) – paediatrician, former Minister of Health and co-founder of the University of Global Health Equity, renowned for pioneering community-based healthcare reforms in Rwanda. Since 2008, she has served as a senior lecturer at the Department of Global Health and Social Medicine, Harvard Medical School.

• Dr. Bila M. Kapita (Democratic Republic of the Congo) – A cardiologist recognised as one of the first African scientists identify independently the prevalence of AIDS in Central Africa, publishing influential studies on the crisis during the 1980s and 1990s.

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  Dr. Tulio de Oliveira (Brazil/South Africa) – A bioinformatics leader who identified COVID-19 variants and published in leading international journals. Director of the Centre for Epidemic Response and Innovation (CERI) in South Africa, he gained worldwide recognition after leading one of the teams that discovered the Omicron variant. In 2021, Time magazine named him one of the 100 most influential people in the world.

These professionals were not born in English-speaking environments, but they turned medical English into a practical tool to access the world. Through it, they could:

• Publish in international scientific journals

• Join global research networks

• Communicate clearly with colleagues and institutions

• Take leadership roles in multinational projects

🎯  Are you preparing for this?

If your goal is to:

✔️ Study medicine, nursing, or another healthcare course abroad
✔️ Work in hospitals or research centres overseas
✔️ Attend international conferences and events
✔️ Enhance your CV with a globally recognised certification

Then medical English needs to be part of your plan.

💻 The practical solution: CSLMed’s online course

In partnership with UK Student Solutions, CSLMed offers a 100% online programme, developed by British specialists and accredited with CPD certification.

You study at your own pace, with 90 days of full access to the course content — ideal for healthcare professionals who work shifts, study, or need real flexibility.

📌 The course includes:

• Technical vocabulary by area (doctors, nurses, caregivers)

• Scientific writing and patient communication

• Interactive exercises and real-life videos

• Globally recognised CPD certificate

🎁 Exclusive discount

As CSLMed’s official partner, UK Student Solutions offers a 10% discount for its students.
Use the promo code: UKSS10

👉 Some of the available courses:

• English for Doctors (B2)

• English for Nurses (B1)

• English for Care (A2)

• EMAP – English for Medical Academic Purposes

• Medical Terminology (B1)

✈️ Planning to study abroad?

Many healthcare students arrive at international schools with good general English but struggle with technical vocabulary. This can affect their performance within the first few months.

With CSLMed’s course, you’ll get ahead: arriving more prepared, with solid medical language skills, ready to make the most of everything international education has to offer.

🚀 Build a real international career plan

It’s no longer just about dreaming of an international career — it’s about planning, qualifying, and taking action.

Medical English is an accessible, concrete, and highly strategic investment for those who want to stand out in the global healthcare arena.

🌐 Visit: www.cslmed.com
Use the code UKSS10 and start today.
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