Medical Spanish in Latin America and Costa Rica

Medical and Nursing students in the United States are given innumerable tools they need to pursue a career helping those in need while in school. And with good reason - we count on them to one day cure our illnesses, ease our aches and pains, and even to save our lives.

But for many of these students, there are often times language barriers that can stand in the way of examinations, diagnoses, and treatment. And there are often times opportunities for doctors and nurses to practice abroad and help those who don't speak English. Such is why AmeriSpan's SALUD Medical Spanish Courses abroad in Costa Rica and Latin America can be an invaluable resource to those pursuing a career in the medical field. In some cases, a working knowledge of Spanish is more than an asset - it's a requirement.

But the benefits of learning Medical Spanish or Portuguese abroad don't end with language learning. Says Senior AmeriSpan Study Abroad Consultant and SALUD Specialist Alexa Boyce, “In some cultures, there may be social guidelines for female physicians interacting with male patients. In others a certain level of trust must be developed for a patient to feel comfortable. This is why going to the country and learning both the language and culture is so important for medical professionals.”

The United States Census recently revealed that the number of citizens with Hispanic descent has risen to over 50 million, and an experience with AmeriSpan's Costa Rica Medical Spanish program or any others spanning 11 other countries can bring any medical student up to speed!

For anyone interested in Medical Spanish or any of the many other kinds of language immersion programs abroad, AmeriSpan's website, http://www.Amerispan.com has a comprehensive directory of programs, listed by country and by program type.

AmeriSpan Study Abroad has been in business since 1993 and has sent thousands of students to study languages abroad. They are the three-time recipient of Language Travel Magazine's prestigious Star Award for Best North American Agency, voted on by organizations worldwide and awarded annually.