OET Webinars: Preparation for the Writing and Reading Sub-tests of OET Medicine for Native English-speaking Physicians

OET Webinar: Writing Preparation for Native English-Speaking Physicians
Wednesday June 2, 2021, 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
OET Webinar: Reading Preparation for Native English-Speaking Physicians
Wednesday, June 16, 2021, 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

OET is offering the free preparation sessions listed above on the Writing and Reading sub-tests of the Occupational English Test (OET) Medicine. The two webinars are aimed at international medical graduates (IMGs) who are native English speakers or who already have a high level of English proficiency.

OET Medicine test tasks are based on those that physicians encounter in the workplace, and they are designed to be challenging. Preparation is key, even for individuals with a high-level of English proficiency. The webinars are being offered to prepare IMGs for the Writing and Reading sub-tests of OET Medicine by explaining test requirements. By the end of the session, participants should:

have a clear understanding of how to approach the OET Writing and Reading sub-tests,
know what the assessors are looking for and how to demonstrate it,
know how to analyze their current writing skills to identify any improvements they may need to make.

A satisfactory score on OET Medicine is required for IMGs applying to a Pathway for ECFMG Certification and for participation in the 2022 National Resident Matching Program^® (NRMP^®) Main Residency Match^® (The Match^®). To meet ECFMG’s requirements, applicants must attain a minimum score of 350 (Grade B) on each of the four measured sub-tests of OET Medicine (Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking) in one test administration. See the ECFMG website for more information.

About OET Medicine

The OET Medicine test is designed specifically for physicians, in consultation with physicians. The test assesses the health care-specific English language competency and communication skills of physicians. It is more than a test of English language proficiency, emphasizing the type of language physicians will need to communicate effectively in a clinical setting with peers and patients.

Meet the presenter

Rebecca Bush, Teaching and Learning Manager - OET
Rebecca Bush is part of the Education Team supporting candidates and teachers preparing candidates around the world for OET. She is the presenter of the popular Facebook Live Q+A sessions which OET holds twice per month for candidates, as well as a primary contact for teachers progressing through the OET’s training program for organizations offering test preparation courses.

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In Case You Missed It…

On May 3, OET hosted a webinar for international medical educators on OET Medicine. The session was designed to share knowledge to help you to support students at your institution who are preparing to take OET Medicine as part of their application to a 2022 ECFMG|FAIMER Pathway. The webinar provided an introduction to OET, along with preparation advice and resources. The presenters answered various questions about OET from attendees.

If you were unable to attend the webinar, a video recording is available here.

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