Fiona Gilbert

Dr. Fiona has been instrumental in helping me prepare for my nursing career in an international setting. Her background in both medicine and English instruction creates a unique learning experience I couldn't find elsewhere. She designed lessons specifically around medical terminology and patient communication that directly apply to my clinical rotations. Her patience and ability to explain complex medical concepts in simple English has improved both my language skills and my academic performance. After six months with Fiona, I passed my English proficiency exam with distinction!

Our 10-year-old son struggled adjusting to his new school in South Africa after our relocation. Fiona's experience with primary education has been transformative. She makes learning fun through games and activities tailored to his interests while subtly addressing grammar and pronunciation.

When I joined Doctors Without Borders, I needed to quickly improve my medical English for international deployments. Fiona's combination of pharmaceutical knowledge and language expertise was exactly what I needed. She created realistic scenarios based on field conditions I would face, focusing on emergency communication, patient history-taking, and cross-cultural medical explanations.

Thanks to her holistic approach, I recently presented at my first international conference with confidence.

As a Chinese researcher collaborating with South African universities, I struggled with both conversational English and specialized medical terminology. Fiona's teaching approach bridges this gap perfectly.