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Zahra Zolfaghari1, Zahra Karimian2, Nahid Zarifsanaiey3
1Department of E-Learning in Medical Sciences, Virtual School and Center of Excellence in e-Learning, Student Research Committee, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
BMC Medical Education
|July 12, 2025
Summary
Medical English education in Iran faces instructor, student, and curriculum challenges. Integrating technology and gamification can enhance learning for future physicians.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Applied Linguistics
Background:
- English for Medical Purposes (EMP) is vital for non-native English-speaking medical students.
- Effective communication, access to literature, and international collaboration depend on EMP proficiency.
- Numerous challenges impede current medical English education.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore challenges in teaching and learning medical English in Iran.
- To propose strategies for enhancing medical English education using technology and gamification.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative study utilizing thematic content analysis.
- Semi-structured interviews conducted with 13 medical English instructors and 10 medical students.
- Data collected between September 2023 and February 2024.
Main Results:
- Identified six key themes: instructor, student, curriculum, and organizational challenges.
- Highlighted issues with technology-enhanced learning, including infrastructure and platform limitations.
- Key recommendations include instructor training, gamification, and blended learning approaches.
Conclusions:
- A comprehensive approach is needed to improve medical English education in Iran.
- Addressing challenges requires instructor development, interactive methods, and curriculum updates.
- Technology integration and innovative strategies like gamification are crucial for future physician linguistic competence.
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