Medical Spanish Programs

The primary purpose of this program is to introduce participants to issues surrounding health and health care in developing countries by combining volunteer hospital work with a course of practical, applicable medical Spanish. During your time here, you will learn first-hand about the economic, political, and social factors that influence health in Ecuador.

On the first day, you will take a placement exam and you will work with us to design a program exclusively for you. You can focus on grammar, conversation or medical Spanish. We have the most complete medical Spanish training programs in Ecuador.

Students participate in four hours of clinical rotations in a small popular medical center located close to Montanita. Your level of education and experience determines your involvement in the program. If you are an undergrad or pre-Med with no prior clinical experience, you may not get much hands-on experience. You will serve a more observational role until the doctor can develop trust in your abilities. If you are a clinical student (whether medical, nursing or other) with good communication skills, you can expect to see patients yourself under the supervision of your overseeing doctor. The experience is different for each and every participant depending on their individual skills set.