Learn Medical French Online: Tailored Courses for Doctors & Healthcare Professionals

Why Learn Medical French?

Are you a doctor, surgeon, emergency physician, anesthesiologist, general practitioner, specialist, or another healthcare professional aiming to practice or study in France, Switzerland, Belgium, Canada, or another Francophone country? Whether you’re preparing for a hospital internship, a medical license, or simply want to improve communication with French-speaking patients, mastering medical French is essential.

With our Medical French Online Course, you’ll learn the necessary vocabulary, grammar, and communication skills to work effectively in a French-speaking medical environment.

Flexible & Personalized Lessons

• Study from anywhere with tailored lessons suited to your specialty: doctors, surgeons, emergency physicians, anesthesiologists, nurses, pharmacists, therapists, veterinarians, and more.
• Focus on real-life medical scenarios for improved fluency and confidence.

Targeted Training for Medical Professionals

• Communicate effectively with patients, colleagues, and healthcare teams.
• Role-play patient interactions and simulate medical consultations in French.
• Read and analyze medical reports, prescriptions, and research papers.
• Prepare for French medical licensing exams, university studies, and interviews.

Suitable for A2/B1/B2 Level & Above

The course is designed for those at A2/B1/B2 level, based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). If you are below A2, consider general French lessons first to build a solid foundation.

All course modules can be customized to your needs. You can follow the full curriculum (100-120 hours) or select specific modules based on your objectives.

Medical French for Doctors & Healthcare Professionals

1. Understanding the French healthcare system and hospital structure
2. Interacting with the healthcare team
3. Taking patient histories and asking medical questions
4. Examining a patient and explaining procedures
5. Giving instructions and communicating with staff
6. Writing clinical notes and discussing cases
7. Understanding lab results and medical data
8. Making patient rounds and presenting cases
9. Prescribing medications and explaining treatments
10. Discharging patients and writing reports

Medical French for General Practitioners & Specialists

1. Understanding the French national health insurance system
2. Conducting patient consultations & check-ups
3. Diagnosing common illnesses
4. Prescribing treatments and medications
5. Referring patients to specialists
6. Explaining medical procedures in simple terms
7. Advising on disease prevention and health care

Medical French for Humanitarian & Emergency Medicine (Doctors Without Borders, Médecins du Monde…)

Ideal for those planning to work with organizations such as Doctors Without Borders (MSF) or Médecins du Monde. Focuses on:

• Common tropical diseases and emergency care
• Communicating in crisis situations
• Understanding French medical guidelines for humanitarian missions

To work or study in a French-speaking medical environment, you may need an official language certification. Most hospitals and medical schools require at least B2 or C1 level French.

Recognized Medical French Certifications

• DELF/DALF (B2/C1) – Recognized by medical councils and universities.
• TCF Santé – Specialized medical French test.
• DFP Médical – Diploma in Professional French for Healthcare.

Some hospitals and universities may test your language skills during interviews, even if certification is not officially required.

• Do Foreign Doctors Need French to Work in Switzerland?
• Learn Medical French: A Guide for Non-Native Doctors
• Can You Be a Doctor in France Without Speaking French?
• “Communication Médicale en Français” – A comprehensive guide for medical professionals.
• “Le Français du Médecin” – A specialized book on medical terminology and interactions.
• “Dictionnaire Médical Français” – A must-have resource for expanding your medical vocabulary.
• “Guide de la Consultation Médicale en Français” – Focuses on doctor-patient interactions in a clinical setting.
• “Grammaire Progressive du Français – Niveau Avancé” – Perfect for improving general French grammar needed in medical settings.

Whether you’re preparing for medical studies, an internship, or professional practice, mastering medical French is a valuable step. Improve your communication skills, gain confidence, and open new career opportunities.

Book your first lesson now and take the next step in your medical career. Contact us for more information.