Mapping discipline-specific English language needs in Egyptian medical EMI university programs

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32674/pfr95385

Keywords:

Medical Education , English-Medium Instruction (EMI), English for Specific Purposes (ESP), Healthcare Communication, Curriculum Design, Discipline-Specific Language Needs, Needs Analysis

Abstract

This study provides a comprehensive, discipline-specific analysis of English language needs across EMI medical university programs. Using a convergent parallel mixed-methods design, the study surveyed 220 undergraduate students and 58 faculty members from Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, and Public Health. It complemented these data with interviews with 18 healthcare employers and 15 recent graduates. Quantitative results revealed significant disciplinary variations, with clinical documentation and patient communication as the most challenging domains. Qualitative findings emphasized three critical themes: clinical communication efficacy, mastery of specialized genres, and pragmatic professional competence. Integrated analysis exposes a systemic misalignment between academic language training and workplace expectations.

Author Biography

  • Eslam Yacoub, Alamein International University, Egypt

    Eslam Yacoub, Ph.D. (https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0022-4007) is a Lecturer in English Curriculum and Instruction and Director of the English Learning Center at Alamein International University, Egypt. He holds a Ph.D. in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) and specializes in English for Specific Purposes (ESP) and curriculum design. His research interests include ESP curriculum development, Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL), academic writing pedagogy, and evidence-based approaches to language program evaluation. His current work focuses on integrating cognitive and linguistic principles to design effective English curricula for higher education contexts.

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Published

2026-01-30

Issue

Vol. 2 (2025): American Journal of Medicine and Health Studies

Section

Behavioral, Mental, and Addiction Health

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Mapping discipline-specific English language needs in Egyptian medical EMI university programs. (2026). American Journal of Medicine and Health Studies, 2, 1-16. https://doi.org/10.32674/pfr95385