Medical Spanish Study Abroad in Argentina

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$3.800,00

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Price $3.800,00

Medical Spanish Study Abroad in Argentina – Spanish for Healthcare Professions

This Medical Spanish Study Abroad in Argentina program is designed for pre-med, nursing, and other health-related students who want to develop advanced Spanish communication skills while gaining firsthand insight into healthcare systems in Latin America. Participants strengthen their medical Spanish vocabulary, learn functional language for professional interactions, and explore the social and cultural contexts that shape patient care.

Students explore differences between healthcare management in their home country and Argentina while developing the linguistic and cultural competence in healthcare needed for real-life professional interactions. The program focuses on medical Spanish vocabulary, communicative strategies, and sociocultural knowledge essential for working with Spanish-speaking communities.

Through guided visits to public and private hospitals and clinics, students observe healthcare practices and gain insight into the social realities shaping patient experiences in Latin America. This immersion prepares future healthcare professionals to better understand and support patients from diverse Hispanic cultural backgrounds.

The experience also enhances students’ adaptability, intercultural awareness, and professional maturity, valuable qualities that strengthen their applications to graduate and professional healthcare programs.

Course Title: Health and Society in the Hispanic World
Sessions offered: Summer (3 weeks)

Combine cities: 3 weeks in Buenos Aires

Instruction in: Spanish
Classroom Contact Hours: 45 hs
Shadowing Contact Hours: 25 hs
College Credit (Semester Credit Hours): 6 credit hours
Prerequisites: students must be in a healthcare-related major
Course Code: SPAN 4343
Course Level: 200-level / 300-level

Program Overview – Medical Spanish Study Abroad

The Medical Spanish Study Abroad offers a dynamic and engaging learning experience designed for students and healthcare professionals who want to strengthen both their general Spanish proficiency and their ability to communicate effectively in medical settings. Through practical observations and shadowing, participants develop the comprehension and communication skills needed to confidently interact in professional healthcare environments. The course integrates essential and advanced medical Spanish vocabulary, key grammatical structures, and functional language while building awareness of the social and healthcare systems shaping Spanish-speaking communities.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

- A rare opportunity to study health sciences in an international clinical setting
- Site visits and shadowing in hospitals and clinics
- A unique skill-building experience to help you stand out from other job or graduate school applicants
- Earn 6 credits toward your degree through fully-accredited coursework
- Add to your resume an experience that will make you unique from most job applicants.
- Experience Buenos Aires, one of the most popular travel destinations in South America.
- Live with a local family and make new friends!
- Shadow in a local Hospital!

Week 1

Week 1 – Arrival and Cultural & Language Immersion in Buenos Aires

Welcome to Buenos Aires! During the first week, students begin their intensive Spanish course while discovering one of Latin America’s most vibrant cities through guided cultural activities and city exploration. This initial stage allows participants to settle into their accommodation, become familiar with the city, and build confidence in their Spanish skills.

Classes run daily from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., focusing on strengthening general Spanish proficiency in preparation for professional contexts. In the afternoon, students begin an introduction to healthcare-focused content, including specialized vocabulary, role plays, videos, and readings related to medicine, healthcare systems, and health professions in Argentina. Sessions also include visits from practicing physicians, interpreting practice activities, and guest speakers from diverse healthcare sectors, allowing students to gain firsthand perspectives on healthcare delivery and professional communication.

These sessions prepare students for upcoming clinical observations while accelerating their language development in real-world contexts.

Week 2

Week 2 – Healthcare Immersion Begins

This week marks the beginning of hospital visits and professional meetings on Tuesdays and Thursdays, offering students the opportunity to observe both public and private healthcare institutions and gain insight into how the Argentine healthcare system operates. Students participating in shadowing experiences will accompany physicians or nurses in their daily professional routines, allowing them to observe patient care and healthcare practices in authentic clinical settings.

Students are encouraged to take notes, ask questions, and actively engage in each experience to maximize learning and professional growth. Afternoon sessions continue throughout the week, providing additional opportunities to strengthen language skills and reflect on clinical and cultural experiences while continuing to build confidence in healthcare communication.

Week 3

Week 3 – Professional Immersion and Healthcare Perspectives

Continue developing your mini research project while visiting hospitals and clinics on Tuesdays and Thursdays, gaining direct exposure to healthcare environments and establishing meaningful contact with professionals in your field across the city. Students exchange experiences and perspectives, explore different approaches to providing healthcare services, and broaden their understanding of how health systems serve diverse communities, helping them build an international perspective on their future careers.

By the end of the week, students bring together the experiences and professional situations encountered throughout the program, strengthening the intercultural awareness and empathy that will positively shape their future interactions with patients from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Medical Spanish Level 2000-3000 and Spanish for Heritage Learners Courses: Available!
Strengthen your Spanish fluency, connect with your cultural roots, and develop advanced communication skills in academic and professional contexts.

Course Methodology

1. Upon beginning the program the students will be given a notebook with basic information about each of the practical classes and shadowing. This packet will also include the program of activities with the description of each activity, résumés of the people interviewed, meeting points and other general information about the course.

2. During the shadowing, students will meet doctors and nurses in their daily work, and interviews will be with professionals recognized in their field of expertise.

3. During the shadowing, the student will have the possibility to ask all the questions they may have regarding the topic of discussion.

4. The shadowing will take place at a University Hospital, where the team of doctors and staff is also teaching while practicing medicine. It is planned that every day our students will attend the hospital from 8 to 12 pm.

Course Evaluation: Student Case Presentations

Each student will select a topic, patient scenario, or hospital situation from their shadowing experience that they found particularly interesting. They will then prepare and present a case analysis in class, demonstrating their ability to reflect critically, apply medical Spanish vocabulary, and connect real-world observations to healthcare concepts discussed in the course. This activity strengthens professional communication, intercultural understanding, and analytical skills essential for future healthcare careers.

The final grade will be based on the following:

Integrated Performance Assessment: 35%
Oral Presentation: 35%
Shadowing participation: 30%*
Total: 100%

*The conceptual grade is based on punctuality, attendance, attention during class, behavior during class, and participation.

Important: Book an assessment or Q/A meeting with our Program Coordinator Contact us!

Summer: June – July
Host Institution: Elebaires Spanish School + UCA
Student Housing Optionals: Family home stay, breakfast, and dinner included every day.
Admission Requirements: SPAN 200 on… Contact us for our University Credits!
What is included: Transportation from and to the airport, course, shadowing. Orientation meetings and after-school cultural and social activities!

Price $3.800,00