Medical Spanish Program

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Medical Spanish Program

• at the Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara, México

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Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara (UAG)
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Qué es? (What is it?)

• Learn Grammatical and Medical Spanish
• First-hand clinical and patient exposure
• Cultural Immersion
• FUN!

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Español Gramatical (Grammatical Spanish)

• Suggested Spanish Course at a local community
  college or at UCI
• Placement Exam
• Different Levels
• Foreign Students
• Grammar, speaking, singing, presentations, exams

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Español Médico (Medical Spanish)

• Medical Terminology
• Culture and Beliefs
• Clinical Patient Histories
• Patient-Doctor Interviews
• Illnesses and Diseases
• Presentations
• Exams

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La Clínica (The Clinic)

• Different Clinics
• Hours (approximately 4 hours)
• Vitals
• Shadowing/Speaking
• Clinical Lectures
• House-Calls
• Homework/Studying

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La Ciudad (The City)

• El Centro
• Restaurants
• Malls/Movies
• Cafés
• Clubs
• Fútbol

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La Cultura y La Gente (The Culture and The People)

• Muy amable!
• Patient
• Spanish
• Orgulloso

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Viajes Pequeñas (Mini Trips)

• Tonalá (Factory Shops)
• UAG Medical School
• Rock Climbing
• Puerto Vallarta
• Others

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Cost

• 4-week Program (1400)
• Flight (350)
• Supplies white coat, stethoscope,
  sphygmomanometer, books (100)
• Side trips (150)
• Weekend meals, laundry, souvenirs, transportation
  (300)
• Total (2300)

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Pasaporte (Passport)

• Yes, you need a passport to go to Mexico!
• Allow ample time to get your passport (6-8 weeks
  at least for routine service)
• Cost is 97 for routine, and 157 for expedited
  service
• You can get your passport at most post offices.

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Website (More info)

• University Website http//www.uag.mx/
• UAG Medical Spanish Program http//www.uag.mx/med
  icine/medical_spanish.htm
• Other Medical Spanish Programs
  http//www.bumc.bu.edu/Dept/Content.aspx?Departmen
  tID396PageID8519

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Preguntas?

• Please do not hesitate to contact me!
• Kim Ramírez (kimberly.ramirez_at_gmail.com)
• Phone [phone]
• Referral Kim Ramírez
• Espero que vayas a Guadalajara porque es una
  ciudad maravilliosa!