Medical Spanish- Course Structure     
• Program is designed for healthcare professionals and students working with Spanish-speaking populations.
• Combines the regular Spanish immersion program with medically specific Spanish and cultural training.
• Start dates: all year round. Beginning Spanish students should start on an official start date (every two weeks). Students with prior Spanish may begin any week.
• In addition to this program, students are encouraged to participate in the school’s social activities.



Spanish course
• All levels – Maximum 7 students per class – 20 hours per week.
• Many students also take supplemental private Spanish lessons in addition to the standard group course in order to focus on particular needs or on "medical Spanish" (such as role-playing).



Clinical Shadowing
• Students can observe professionals interacting with patients in Spanish and are exposed to the similarities and differences between these patient-physician relationships and those in their home country.
•Intermediate Spanish minimum.
• Set in either a hospital or a health clinic.
• 2 sessions per week, minimum 1½ hours, maximum 4 hours.
• Student must wear white lab coats and respect all the rules of the institution in which they are shadowing.
• Long hair must be tied back.
• No piercings.

Application
Because of the various prerequisites for clinical shadowing, this program is by application only.
Application is due at least 2 months prior to the program start date.
• Enrollment in Spanish classes
• Resume
• Cover letter
• A transcript from highest or current level of medical education completed and/or a photocopy of your medical license.

Testimonial: I shadowed two doctors, both of whom were quite willing to explain everything they were doing. They were very approachable and informative. I enjoyed learning from them. - Abilash Gopal, Medical Student - Tufts University