Spanish & Health in Latin America
- Costa Rica
- San José
About Program
ICDS, Universidad Latina de Costa Rica, and Hospital Clinica Biblica work jointly on this six week program exploring health care in the developing world and improving students' Spanish speaking skills. Students learn about Costa Rica's unique health care model, the way global public health issues unfold in the region, and the language to work and interact with Spanish-speaking patients. Participants gain hands-on experience via observational clinical rotations at Hospital Clinica Biblica (for advanced Spanish speakers) and community work in social welfare services (for beginner and intermediate level Spanish speakers).
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Program Highlights
- Field trips and excursions around San Jose and Costa Rica
- Observational clinical rotations and/or community work in social welfare services
- Spanish classes designed for medical professionals and the health care industry
- Homestays with local host families that include meals, private bedroom, laundry, and WiFi
- Pre-departure assistance and airport pick-up/drop-off
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Location
Costa Rica is known for its Pura Vida lifestyle and San José is a great place to get familiar with the lifestyle. One of the best ways to discover San José is through the arts; whether you like theatre, dance, or music, this is the quickest way to the heart of Costa Rica.
