Medical Spanish
Medical Spanish
As one of the most popular electives, Medical Spanish is a peer-led and peer-taught program that seeks to prepare students to take a medical history in Spanish and to develop culturally competent health care providers. With classes for novice to advanced speakers and the opportunity to earn credit as a teacher of our pre-written curriculum, students can develop their skills or gain experience sharing their unique skills.PROGRAM ASPECTS INCLUDE:
- The ultimate course goal is to take a Spanish medical history on a real standardized patient.
- Learn Spanish medical terminology using natural language-based learning techniques.
- Innovative curriculum developed by teachers-turned Stritch medical students!
- Participate in cultural events, activism, and opportunities to practice your Spanish in real medical settings.
- Opportunities for bilingual interpreter certifications.
- Earn elective credit for M4 year.
Links
Faculty Liaisons
- Dr. Yessenia Castro-Caballero, MD
Contact Us
Application and Placement: https://forms.gle/BcXcG8tm2GFDn22t9
Teacher Application: https://forms.gle/zKEjdC5bfukmQqQg9
Interest Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1tMlh27WFWTw5pvg-sm8wHqecc0rnPFq1_CmlnUwJmEA/edit
2023-2024 Executive Board
Director- Rebekah Lepak, rlepak@luc.edu
Curriculum Coordinators - Thomas Stanila, tstanila@luc.edu and Arnaldo Morales, amorales18@luc.edu
Cultural Competency Coordinator - Sydney Flanagan, sflanagan2@luc.edu
Practical Experience Coordinator - Brenna Hattler, bhattler@luc.edu
Recruitment Coordinator - Shannon McLaughlin, smclaughlin5@luc.edu
Medical Spanish
As one of the most popular electives, Medical Spanish is a peer-led and peer-taught program that seeks to prepare students to take a medical history in Spanish and to develop culturally competent health care providers. With classes for novice to advanced speakers and the opportunity to earn credit as a teacher of our pre-written curriculum, students can develop their skills or gain experience sharing their unique skills.PROGRAM ASPECTS INCLUDE:
- The ultimate course goal is to take a Spanish medical history on a real standardized patient.
- Learn Spanish medical terminology using natural language-based learning techniques.
- Innovative curriculum developed by teachers-turned Stritch medical students!
- Participate in cultural events, activism, and opportunities to practice your Spanish in real medical settings.
- Opportunities for bilingual interpreter certifications.
- Earn elective credit for M4 year.
Links
Faculty Liaisons
- Dr. Yessenia Castro-Caballero, MD
Contact Us
Application and Placement: https://forms.gle/BcXcG8tm2GFDn22t9
Teacher Application: https://forms.gle/zKEjdC5bfukmQqQg9
Interest Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1tMlh27WFWTw5pvg-sm8wHqecc0rnPFq1_CmlnUwJmEA/edit
2023-2024 Executive Board
Director- Rebekah Lepak, rlepak@luc.edu
Curriculum Coordinators - Thomas Stanila, tstanila@luc.edu and Arnaldo Morales, amorales18@luc.edu
Cultural Competency Coordinator - Sydney Flanagan, sflanagan2@luc.edu
Practical Experience Coordinator - Brenna Hattler, bhattler@luc.edu
Recruitment Coordinator - Shannon McLaughlin, smclaughlin5@luc.edu