Chile: Spanish for Health Sciences (Intermediate & Advanced)
- Chile
About Program
This program, aimed at students and professionals in health-related fields, offers resources for building Spanish language skills for public health, with an emphasis on topics such as epidemiology, biostatistics, global health, environmental health, and mental health, among others.
This program will be delivered through a three-credit online course and a three-credit immersion course in Arica, Chile. The program will employ experiential learning opportunities and include lessons in grammar and vocabulary related to the program theme. Discussion sessions will provide opportunities to practice and develop Spanish language skills for use in medical contexts and other practical health care scenarios.
Northern Chile has a well-established network of professionals in medical and public health services. While in Arica, you will have opportunities to practice your Spanish through interactions with medical and public health professionals.
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Diversity & Inclusion 💙
BIPOC Support
LGBTQIA+ Support
Neurodivergent Support
Accessibility Support
Program Highlights
- Build Spanish language skills to prepare for a career as a health professional.
- Develop and practice your language skills during field visits. (J-term)
- Experience daily life with homestay families in Arica and Putre. (J-term)
- Learn about traditional medicine and intercultural health practices.
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Location
If you are interested in seeing a desert that some have compared to Mars, skiing in the middle of summer, and star-gazing without pollution, Chile might just be your perfect destination. Try colorful Valparaiso, bustling Santiago, or the beautiful Patagonia region.
