Top 5 Medical Spanish Programs

Our SALUD Medical Spanish programs have always been a way for medical students and professionals to gain real-life knowledge about another country’s healthcare system, while attaining the language skills necessary for working in increasingly multi-lingual communities. If you have reviewed our programs, you may be a it overwhelmed.  Here are our Top 5 Medical Spanish based on popularity and feedback.

Alajuela, Costa Rica #1
Alajuela, with its rural setting and lush flora, offers a relaxed and more traditional Costa Rican way of life, in spite of its proximity to the excitement of San Jose. The warmth from the pleasant temperatures and friendly people makes Alajuela an excellent place for language immersion. The Medical Spanish program in Alajuela combines language classes with lectures on the Costa Rican healthcare system and on-site observational visits to various types of medical centers, providing a first hand look into the medical system of Costa Rica. There is also a 5th week option to participate in clinical observation! Costa Rica Medical Spanish course

Guanajuato, Mexico #2
People from all over the world are attracted to Guanajuato for its vibrant culture and intellectual reputation. This university city possesses many subterranean passageways and narrow, winding streets that make it truly unique. Brightly painted houses line steep slopes of a ravine that once contained a river. This is a perfect setting for medical students and professionals to learn Spanish and specific medical terminology. Students in the Medical Spanish program also have the rare opportunity to meet with Mexican medical professionals from various disciplines. Mexico Medical Spanish course

La Ceiba, Honduras #3
At the foot of Pico Bonito, Honduras’ largest national park, La Ceiba invites travelers and eco-travelers to explore the park, beaches, nearby Garifuna villages and Bay Islands. La Ceiba has a reputation for being one of Honduras’s best places to have a good time, since one can enjoy dancing, restaurants and the beauty of its natural surroundings. The Medical Spanish program is excellent for developing the language skills medical professionals and students may need in their careers. With 4 weeks of one-on-one classes, participants will advance very quickly. There are also 2 weeks of intensive clinical observation with the possibility of getting some great hands-on experience! Honduras Medical Spanish course

Cusco, Peru #4
Cusco was once the capital of the great Incan Empire, which not only gives it historical context but also enthralls travelers who can see the stone foundations of Inca temples capped by Spanish colonial buildings. Surrounded by the wealth of its Inca history and offering the comforts of an internationally known town, Cusco truly is an exciting place to learn Spanish. With a 4-week intensive study of medical terminology and 2 weeks of clinical observation, medical students and professionals will attain invaluable skills and insights about the Peruvian healthcare system. This program also includes excursions to places like Machu Picchu and nearby cultural attractions. Peru Medical Spanish course

Quito, Ecuador #5
Quito offers all kinds of excitement from its colonial charm to active nightlife. Located in a beautiful valley and surrounded by the snow-capped peaks of the Andes, Quito is surprisingly friendlier and safer feeling than other large Latin American cities. It is also a hub for travel to other parts of the country, which is one of highlights of the Quito Medical Spanish program. Medical terminology, clinical observation, cultural excursions and discussions about the Ecuadorian healthcare system make for a well-rounded and action-packed experience. Ecuador Medical Spanish course