- Argentina
- Buenos Aires
Frequently asked questions
You can apply to Medical Spanish and Shadowing by clicking the "Apply Now" button.
Medical Spanish and Shadowing starts at $3,250 USD. For full pricing, visit the provider’s website.
Yes, the program includes housing. Participants stay in apartments or with a host family.
The program fee includes activities and classes.
Medical Spanish and Shadowing is located in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
About Program
The Medical Spanish Program at Academia Buenos Aires combines general Spanish instruction, specialized medical vocabulary, an introduction to healthcare systems in Latin America, and hospital shadowing in Buenos Aires. It's designed for pre-med students, graduate students in healthcare fields, and professionals such as physicians and nurses building clinical Spanish skills.
Weeks 1–2 focus on general Spanish in small groups (max 8 students), organized by level, alongside afternoon sessions on healthcare systems and medical terminology. Weeks 3–4 shift to hospital shadowing at a private clinic, observing physicians across specialties like cardiology, dermatology, and pediatrics, with case discussions afterward. Weekly professor sessions reinforce vocabulary and build a final report.
Beginners must complete a three-week intensive Spanish course (60 hours) first. Hospital shadowing requires proof of vaccinations, insurance, and institutional affiliation.
Program Highlights
- Spanish courses on your level (200, 300, 400, native)
- Learn about the health system in Argentina and Latin America
- Understand cultural and formal aspects of doctor-patient interactions
- Spend mornings at a clinic in Buenos Aires shadowing physicians
- Reflect on your shadowing experience with your language teacher
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