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Stakeholders in Saudi Arabia's medical education support a bilingual approach that incorporates both English and Arabic to enhance learning outcomes and comprehension. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.NOVEL_FINDING. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.CHALLENGES_CONSENSUS.

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The study aims to examine stakeholders' perceptions regarding the use of English as a Medium of Instruction in medical education in Saudi Arabia.

March 13, 2026SHILAP Revista de lepidopterologíaOpen Access

Embracing bilingualism in healthcare education: key stakeholders’ voices

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KAKhatmah AlanaziImam Mohammad ibn Saud Islamic University

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This mixed-methods study explores perceptions of bilingualism in medical education, emphasizing its impact on comprehension and learning efficiency.

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The study aims to examine stakeholders' perceptions regarding the use of English as a Medium of Instruction in medical education in Saudi Arabia.
Employed a mixed-methods approach combining questionnaires, interviews, and classroom observations.
Gathered data from students, faculty members, and administrators across three medical programs.
Analyzed quantitative data to identify trends and qualitative data for deeper insights.
Most stakeholders supported English as the Medium of Instruction for enhancing professional preparedness and language skills.
Concerns included challenges in content comprehension and increased cognitive load.
A strong advocacy for bilingualism emerged, suggesting the use of both English and Arabic to improve understanding and learning.

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Khatmah Alanazi (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69b3aaa802a1e69014ccb681 https://doi.org/10.3389/fmed.2026.1747322

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This mixed-methods study explores perceptions of bilingualism in medical education, emphasizing its impact on comprehension and learning efficiency.

Embracing bilingualism in healthcare education: key stakeholders’ voices

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Embracing bilingualism in healthcare education: key stakeholders’ voices

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