The Occupational English Test (OET) reflects real life medical scenarios. Doctors can use OET to register with the General Medical Council in the UK.
This course involves English language preparation – to ensure you achieve your desired OET Grade B (equivalent to IELTS 7.0). This course also includes exam skills and techniques needed for all four subtests of the OET examination.
Click here to find out more about using OET to register with the GMC.
Course Details
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Class Times
Monday – Friday, 9.30am-12.45pm
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Hours
15 hours per week
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Duration
12 weeks / 24 weeks / 36 weeks (dependant on level of English)
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Additional Information
Group classes , Classroom based
OET for Doctors
Course Description
This course will help you to improve your general English and communication skills, with the language being focused specifically on Medical English. The course provides 15 hours per week of English – a combination of General and Medical (OET) English. During these morning sessions your teacher will work on all areas of the OET test: Reading, Speaking, Listening and Writing. Practice includes examination tasks and mock exams.
An individual log is kept of your scores to highlight stronger skills and pinpoint weaker areas for further development. The aim of this is to show progression and to form the basis for assigning supplementary work to improve on these areas. In addition, the course will also cover study techniques, research methods, IT skills, self-development and cultural awareness in order to help you prepare effectively for employment in an English-speaking environment.
Language level on entry
Recommended study period
OET Grade C+/IELTS 6.5 – 3 months
OET Grade C/IELTS 6.0 – 6 months
OET Grade D+/IELTS 5.5 – 9 months
OET Grade D/IELTS 5.0 or lower – 12 months (or more)
The Writing and Speaking sub-tests are specific to doctors. The Reading and Listening sub-tests are suitable for all healthcare professionals. See sample questions on the OET website here.
Speaking
In a private room you will take part in two role-plays. You take your role as a doctor, while the interlocutor plays a patient. For example, finding out how a patient feels about insulin injections. 20 minutes
Writing
The task is to write a referral letter. An example would be to write to a specialist doctor for further investigation/diagnosis. 45 minutes.
Listening
Follow and understand a range of health-related spoken materials such as patient consultations and lectures. Approx. 45 minutes
Reading
Read and understand different types of text on health-related subjects 60 minutes
You can book the OET exam at Foyle International directly through OET. Please visit their website here to see upcoming OET exams.
Testimonials
What Students Say About OET for Doctors
I am happy I had a chance to join this course despite having busy family life. I would recommend this course for doctors and nurses who are struggling to achieve the score they need and for those who are seeking guidance regarding OET exam. Thank you so much for providing this excellent course!"
Charos Allaberganova
Doctor
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