Methodological approach to English for biomedical scientists -- English grammar usage -- Usual mistakes made by scientists speaking and writing in English -- Writing a manuscript -- Writing scientific correspondence -- Attending a scientific course or conference -- Giving presentations for biomedical scientists -- Chairing a scientific discussion -- Curriculum vitae, cover letters, and other professional letters -- Getting ready for a job interview in English -- The laboratory environment -- Laboratory writing -- Laboratory safety and biohazards -- Laboratory animal work -- Latin and Greek terminology -- Acronyms and abbreviations -- Conversation survival guide
Summary
Biomedical scientists are the most likely health care professionals to actually move to an English-speaking country to continue professional training and career-development. This book should help to apply for jobs, write résumés, face job interviews and settle into a new working environment in English. The practical approach of the units will boost the readers' self-confidence in their own English-capabilities. This book should help reducing the anticipated stress of having to learn important matters directly "on the job", and secure more efficient and productive communication from the start
