Premed/Prehealth Study Abroad
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Spanish & Medicine F.A.Q.
What if the program is cancelled for Covid-19 (or another reason)?
We are assuming schools will be operating normally by the first 2021 session (late May), however if travel bans or other conditions cause another shutdown:
Students have two choices:
Option 1) Defer program for a later date.
Option 2) All virtual classes plus virtual shadowing (i.e. telemedicine) plus a partial refund.
Who is Spanish & Medicine for?
It is carefully designed for pre-health students who anticipate using Spanish in their careers.
The ideal student:
+ can live without all the creature comforts of home.
+ enjoys meeting new people and is culturally curious.
+ has a desire to witness health care in action.
+ has a genuine interest in learning Spanish.
Who is the program NOT for?
You will not be happy if you:
- require hands-on practice (our shadowing is based on ethical observation, not practicing)
- only want to participate to “stand out” on grad school and job applications
- only want the college credit and have no real interest in using Spanish
Does the shadowing comply with AAMC study abroad standards?
Yes. The clinics we partner with for shadowing, as well as local health care regulations, do not allow our students to diagnose patients or to perform medical procedures. You will be observing the professionals that do.
How do participants receive academic credit?
Depending on your level, you will receive a transcript from Universidad Bolivariana (Chile) or Brookhaven (USA).
What is the minimum level of Spanish required?
There is no minimal level of Spanish. Our school has complete beginners all the way through people that teach Spanish themselves.
Beginning students often advance the most, yet understand the least. It will be frustrating at first, yet by the end you will be surprised at your abilities.
What’s included in the tuition?
Your Spanish & Medicine tuition includes:
+ all Spanish instruction, including additional classes on medical Spanish
+ all course material
+ academic transcript
+ medical component (shadowing, guest lectures, field trips)
What additional expenses should students allow for?
You should also budget for:
>>> plane ticket to South America You can save a substantial amount by purchasing a student ticket
>>> Housing Options include a host family (we will help), AirBnB, or a nearby hotel
>>> “walking around” money (lunch, snacks, entertainment etc.) about half what you pay in North America
>>> optional school activities. Excursions are optional and you pay only for the ones you want. Usually they are inexpensive – for example, the cooking class everyone puts in a few dollars (and then gets to eat the food anyway)
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