Elective Course: Medical English for Primary Care

This elective is designed for students in the second cycle of their studies who are preparing for a stay abroad (e.g., clinical rotation, semester abroad, clinical internship) or who wish to improve their communication skills when interacting with English-speaking patients in a German healthcare setting. A B2 level of English is recommended.
Description:
This elective course teaches practical, subject-specific English with a focus on primary care. Topics covered include the various stages of a primary care consultation in English—such as taking a medical history, performing a physical examination, and completing medical documentation—as well as general communication exercises in a primary care setting, using practical case studies and role-playing in a relaxed atmosphere.
Assessment:
Performance is assessed through an oral medical consultation conducted in English.
Minimum number of participants: 6
Date | Seminar room | Instructors |
| Thu, Nov 6, 2025, 5:30–7:30 p.m. | Elsässer Str. 4e, Teaching Building, Room 00 020 | Katrin Dörr and Ellie Norman |
| Thu, Nov 27, 2025, 5:30–7:30 PM | Elsässer Str. 4e, Teaching Building, Room 00 020 | Katrin Dörr and Ellie Norman |
| Thu, Dec 4, 2025, 5:30–7:30 PM | Elsässer Str. 4e, Teaching Building, Room 00 020 | Katrin Dörr and Ellie Norman |
| Thu, Jan 15, 2026, 5:30–7:30 p.m. | Elsässer Str. 4e, Teaching Building, Room 00 020 | Katrin Dörr and Ellie Norman |
| Fri, Feb 6, 2026, 5:30–7:30 p.m. | Elsässer Str. 4e, Teaching Building, Room 00 020 | Katrin Dörr and Ellie Norman |
| Tue, Apr 14, 2026, 5:30–7:30 p.m. | Elsässer Str. 4e, Teaching Building, Room 00 020 | Katrin Dörr and Ellie Norman |
| Mon, May 18, 2026, 5:30–7:30 p.m. | Elsässer Str. 4e, Teaching Building, Room 00 020 | Katrin Dörr and Ellie Norman |
| Mon, June 1, 2026, 5:30–7:30 p.m. | Elsässer Str. 4e, Teaching Building, Room 00 020 | Katrin Dörr and Ellie Norman |
| Mon, June 8, 2026, 5:30–7:30 p.m. ! Exam ! | Elsässer Str. 4e, Teaching Building, Room 00 020 | Katrin Dörr and Ellie Norman |
Katrin Dörr
contact person for content-related questions:
katrin.doerr@uniklinik-freiburg.de
Lisa Dischinger
Registration
lisa.dischinger@uniklinik-freiburg.de
