If an English doctor wants to move and work in America will they have to take another course?

Ask your medical school.

I would be really surprised if a British medically qualified person, or someone of that calibre, did not already know the answer to this question, or would have a much better idea of where to ask, and finally would they call themselves "English" and not "British"?

Also, you can't just "move" to the USA. You need to get a visa that allows you to work.

Foreign doctors legally practicing medicine in their native countries are not automatically qualified to practice medicine in the United States. They have to obtain a license in the USA in order to be qualified. These are the required steps to follow:

Take Certification exams provided by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG).

Pass residency training program.

Pass United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE).

Apply for a license or licenses to practice medicine in particular state(s). Medical practice is governed by state statutes and rules.

Just to complicate things, there is an English language component of ECFMG.

A friend, who is a native English speaker, actually failed this part of the test because the dictation was in such a strong southern drawl he could only understand about half the words. He brushed up on his southern d-r-a-w-l, only to find when he next took the test, the person giving the dictation came from Boston. At least he could understand most of the language, supposedly English, that time.

I can imagine that competence at deciphering strong local accents and overcoming one's own (and any Brit accent -including a posh one- is a strong foreign accent in the US as I found out when I was in New Jersey for 6 months) might be a very desirable thing in a doctor. It is certainly true in Australia.

Communication is vital between doctors and patients to ensure effective patient care. Many overseas trained doctors understand this and are now seeking accent reduction training to help them to improve their communication skills with patients and colleagues. The results of training have been shown to increase confidence, improve relationships with others and enhance the doctor / patient relationship.

It is essential that patients can understand the information that the doctor is giving them and a strong accent can sometimes be a distraction. Mispronounced words, instructions spoken too rapidly, as well as inappropriate tones, can cause confusion and give the wrong impression to patients.

It is absolutely paramount that overseas trained Doctors speak and understand English to a high level so that they can communicate effectively with patients and colleagues. This includes understanding the slang language and colloquialisms often used by many Australian patients. Understanding the local language together with clear pronunciation, can enhance the relationship between doctor and patient.

To be a practicing doctor in Australia, overseas trained doctors must meet the Medical Registration Board language requirements plus the English language proficiency requirements as set by the Australian Medical Council (AMC). Having accent reduction coaching can help overseas trained doctors to improve their English pronunciation skills and perform better in their language tests.

Being able to communicate well is part of being a successful doctor in Australia and some doctors are now recognising just how important it is to their overall effectiveness as a medical practitioner. Many overseas trained doctors in the US are discovering how accent reduction training can improve their communication skills with patients. Now Australian doctors can also receive accent reduction training to reduce their accent and improve their understanding of Australian English.

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You guys realize you are answering a 'bot, do you not?

There are bots; no argument here. However, sometimes, inquiries are legit (if not in this instance then in an instance where someone is Googling along, and looks). Don't forget, there are also people who ask questions not because they specifically need to do something, but because they may be researching a book.