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Arab World English Journal (AWEJ) Volume 15. Number 4, December 2024 Pp.418-434
Department of English Language, College of Language Sciences,
King Saud University, Saudi Arabia
Given the critical role of medical English in preparing students for real-world medical environments, this research is vital for ensuring that assessment tools accurately measure the competencies needed for effective communication in medical settings. The study addresses a significant research gap concerning aligning medical English tests with evolving medical language demands and professional practices. This study investigates instructors’ perspectives on the content validity of English for Medical Purposes achievement tests at universities in Saudi Arabia. It seeks answers to how instructors evaluate the alignment, relevance, and validity of English for Medical Purposes achievement test content concerning course objectives, professional language needs, and practical application. The researcher collected data using a structured questionnaire, which he distributed to 32 instructors with significant experience teaching Medical English textbooks. Findings reveal that while most instructors believe medical English tests align well with course objectives and address practical needs, they also identified discrepancies between test content and the required medical English skills . Continuous revisions and updates are necessary to ensure that assessments stay relevant and accurately reflect real-world medical language use, which enhances the effectiveness of training programs.
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Dr. Rashed Altamimi works as an Associate Professor of Linguistics in the Department of
English Language at the College of Language Sciences, King Saud University, Saudi Arabia.
Dr. Rashed teaches and is interested in the area of English as a Second Language, second
language pedagogy, and classroom-based language acquisition.
Orcid : https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1971-0128