Medical linguist. Education expert with an open heart and an independent mind.

I partner with…

Healthcare professionals. Driven altruists with clear goals and specific needs.

To achieve…

Meaningful progress. Effective communication in patient care and medical science.

Through…

Reflective practice. Tailored blend of field expertise and creative freedom.

Hello and welcome!
I am Ioana Crețu, freelance professional and global villager based in Romania, in NE Europe.
You are in the right place if you are interested in
Medical English and communication skills for clinical and academic purposes

I have over 22 years of experience in English for Specific Purposes, focusing on medical terminology, communication, and science. For 18 years, I taught English for medical, academic, and scientific purposes full-time at university, while also conducting related research and participating in EU-funded projects. My educational background includes a PhD in Education Sciences, a Master’s in Applied Linguistics and Teaching English as a Foreign Language, and a Bachelor’s in Geography and English. Additionally, I am certified in OET exam preparation, medical translation, and online teaching.

I started my freelancing adventure in 2018 to work more closely with healthcare professionals (clinicians and medical faculty). I found it so interesting and rewarding that I decided to commit to it fully, which is…

What I am doing now…

Medical English and clinical communication skills training

one-to-one courses tailored to the needs and circumstances of individual healthcare professionals, on-demand courses and workshops

OET exam preparation

one-to-one diagnostics, targeted skills practice, exam coaching tailored to the needs of each candidate, on-demand group workshops + collaborating with my OET clients on an exciting project we are calling Journeys into Healthcare, still in its infancy (with a yet timid YouTube channel)

Scientific writing and presenting coaching

highly tailored support for medical faculty seeking to publish their research in international journals, participate in conferences, draft and defend their PhD/habilitation theses in English

Certified medical translation, editing and proofing

research articles, patient medical records, pharmaceutical documentation, educational materials (English <-> Romanian)

Professional development mentorship

hands-off pedagogical support for language teachers new to ESP/EMP and for medical faculty members new to English as Medium of Instruction (EMI)

Research partnerships

contributing my expertise through advisory and collaboration on language, medical, and educational research

That looks like a lot, I know…

Well, yes and no. I like to ‘hurry slowly’. First, I seek to understand the specific context and need of a potential client or collaborator. I get involved only if I know I can help in a practical, meaningful way, and I don’t take on too many projects at any given time. I prefer to give my full attention and make sure we get the job done properly – successfully, efficiently, enjoyably.

Don’t take my word for it!

Hear from my clients and collaborators

OET exam preparation

★★★★★

Pot spune că nu am simțit așa de multă caldură și susținere din partea unui profesor până la întâlnirea cu prietena mea, Ioana Crețu. Pentru că da, ședințele vin la pachet cu formarea unei relații de prietenie. Îi mulțumesc mult pentru pregătirea ce mi-a asigurat luarea examenului din prima și pentru atitudinea veselă constantă și încurajatoare cu care m-a îmbrățișat.

Maria Săcăleanu, Resident Doctor, Nottingham University Hospitals, NHS Trust, UK

Online teaching

★★★★★

You have a natural talent for engaging others, making them feel welcome, and honing in on what motivates them to further explore and contribute to discussions. You care for both the person and the perspective, and I enjoyed watching how well you relate to all you encounter.

Sandy Wagner, Academic Specialist for Distance Learning, Defense Language Institute, California, TESOL certificate program coordinator and lead facilitator

Specialist translations

★★★★★

Thank you very much for your excellent work in translating the modules of the HELP course in Bioethics into the Romanian language. I have exchanged with my colleagues, and the only feedback we can offer is that we are really very happy about the work achieved.

Katrin Uerpmann, Directorate General of Human Rights and Rule of Law, Bioetrics Unit, Council of Europe

Workshops & courses

★★★★★

Brilliant workshop! Very engaging and thorough. Nice variety in tips and hints. Fluent speech and all-round delivered very well. Thank you kindly!
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I am glad that I had the opportunity to participate in this online course – great content, engaging conversations and exciting approach to spark the interest. Love it love it love it!

medical students in my workshops and courses for Societatea Studenților Mediciniști Iași

OET exam preparation

★★★★★

People like Ioana are hard to come by and she deserves all the love and appreciation, because you don’t feel like having a teacher beside you, but a friend and a mentor who shows you the guaranteed path to success. I dearly recommend her to everyone who wants to learn English in a different way and have great results!

Lorena Mihăiță, Obstetrics & Gynaecology Specialty Trainee, NHS Lothian, Scotland

Scientific writing coaching

★★★★★

Working with Ioana brought both professional satisfaction and personal enlightenment. I would highly recommend her for insightful reviews of academic work, de-structuring and re-structuring ideas, planning and executing academic writing.

Vlad Pieptu, Assistant Professor of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Iași

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