English for Biomedical Scientists [electronic resource] / by Ramn Ribes, Palma Iannarelli, Rafael F. Duarte.

Methodological Approach to English for Biomedical Scientists -- English Grammar Usage -- Usual Mistakes Made by Scientistis 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.

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 rȨsumȨs, 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.

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