Ever wanted to learn a new language or improve your current command of language?
The Basic Language Programme aims to provide medical students with the opportunity to learn languages that would enable them to better communicate with patients in the future. Additionally, students will get to learn medical terminology, have the opportunity to simulate possible clinical scenarios and practice the terms learnt in small groups. The 2 languages that will be included in the Basic Language Programme 2021 are Malay and Mandarin and the classes will run over 2 days.
Hello Mentees! Here is everything you need to know about the programme! Please feel free to email us at events@smsanz.sg for any queries.
Event Details
Registration period: 7th November 2021 to 29th November 2021
Price of Registration: $2.50*
Link to google form: https://forms.gle/2jbT8Dx7xJUjx1jB8
*Registration fee would go towards the purchase of gift vouchers for mentors.
Date, Time and Location of Basic Language Programme
| Date | Location |
| 4th & 11th December 2021 *updated* | Zoom |
Event Timeline
Day 1: Online lesson via Zoom [3 hours]
| Time | Programme |
| 10 00 – 10 15 | Introduction |
| 10 15 – 11 25 | Lesson: Conversational Chinese with Basic Medical vocabulary |
| 11 25 – 11 30 | Break |
| 11 30 – 12 30 | Lesson: Advanced Medical Vocabulary |
| 12 30 – 13 00 | Lesson consolidation / Q&A |
| 13 00 | End of Session |
Day 2: Practice session via Zoom [3 hours]
| Time | Programme |
| 10 00 – 10 45 | Recap and briefing |
| 10 45 – 11 00 | Explanation of the programme for the day and splitting into breakout rooms of 3-5 |
| 11 00 – 12 30 | Practice sessions: Groups to rotate between different stations to practice speaking Chinese in different medical scenarios |
| 12 30 – 12 45 | Feedback, evaluation and certificates |
| 12 45 – 13 00 | Debrief |
| 13 00 | End of Session |
FAQ
What is the programme modality?
The programme will be fully online via the Zoom platform for the safety of participants and mentors.
Who can I contact for more information?
Please feel free to email us at events@smsanz.sg for any queries.
Singapore Medical Society of Australia & New Zealand 