English for Biomedical Scientists

• Main Authors: Ribes, Ramón (Author), Iannarelli, Palma (Author), Duarte, Rafael F. (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Berlin, Heidelberg : Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2009.
• Subjects: Medicine.; Medicine & Public Health.; Medicine/Public Health, general.; Biomedicine general.

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 Engli...

Table of Contents:

• 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.