Small-group teaching adapted to your starting point.
Practice useful language with guidance and feedback.
Online language resources and a book covering general and medical Spanish.
We welcome all levels, including absolute beginners. Many participants arrive with limited Spanish, so it’s normal to feel nervous.
Our supportive teachers help you build confidence through small-group lessons combining everyday Spanish, grammar, and medical vocabulary. You’ll practice at your level, with time to ask questions and receive feedback.
We encourage you to learn the basics before you arrive. Your included online resources and Spanish book will help you prepare.
Unsure where to start? We’re happy to advise you.
Watch Christina, a medical resident, describe her experience with the program.
Focus on improving your Spanish without a hospital elective. Choose standard or intensive classes combining everyday Spanish, grammar and medical vocabulary, with practical speaking and listening activities adapted to your level.
Take the full language program on its own, with the option to attend our supported Friday community health fairs. CME credit is available for our beginner medical Spanish course.
Combine medical Spanish classes with a hospital elective. If you would like to build your language skills first, you can begin with one or two weeks of intensive Spanish before starting your hospital placement and continuing with Spanish classes.
Please contact us with your preferred dates and the time you would like for each part. We’ll help you plan your stay and provide a personalized price.
Whether you choose medical Spanish only or combine Spanish with a hospital elective, you can attend our Friday community health fairs. Meet patients and practice your Spanish with support from our doctors and language teachers. We tailor your involvement to your Spanish level and clinical experience.
Build practical skills for daily life, including introductions, numbers, asking simple questions, ordering food and getting around Trujillo.
Pronunciation, useful verbs and sentence building, with time to listen and speak.
Body parts, symptoms and simple patient questions, adapted to your current level.
Topics and progress vary with your starting level, course length and practice.
Both options are available as language-only programs, with no hospital elective required.
A balanced option with afternoon teaching and time outside classes.
A fuller teaching day for learners who want to devote more time to Spanish.
Our beginner medical Spanish course is CME-accredited, so healthcare professionals can develop their Spanish communication skills while earning continuing medical education credit. We welcome all Spanish levels, including absolute beginners.
Get access to online language resources and a medical Spanish book covering general and medical Spanish so you can start preparing at home.
Learn with experienced teachers and practice communication at an appropriate level. Supervised community activities follow the program schedule.
Continue practicing through everyday conversations and life with a Peruvian family.
Do I need prior Spanish to join?
We welcome all levels, including absolute beginners. However, we encourage you to learn some basic Spanish before you arrive so you feel more confident and make the most of your time in Peru.
We provide online language resources and a book covering general and medical Spanish to help you prepare. If you are unsure where to start, we’re happy to advise you before booking.
What level of Spanish is this program designed for?
Our program is for healthcare students or professionals looking to build practical communication skills.
It is taught at all levels. On arrival, our teaching coordinator will ensure that you are placed into the best group for you.
Will I be able to communicate with patients?
Yes. With daily teaching and immersion, most participants quickly gain confidence.
You will start with structured learning and gradually build up to real patient interactions at a level appropriate to your ability.
What if I feel nervous speaking Spanish?
Lessons give you opportunities to practice gradually, ask questions, and receive feedback. You can also discuss any concerns with us before you book.
How quickly will I improve?
Most participants see significant improvement within 2–4 weeks, particularly in:
Listening comprehension
Speaking confidence
Medical vocabulary
Progress depends on your starting level and engagement.
If I choose a hospital elective, can I study Spanish first?
Yes. You can start with one or two weeks of intensive medical Spanish, then combine Spanish classes with a hospital elective. Please contact us with your preferred dates and how many weeks you would like for each part. We’ll help you plan your stay and provide a personalized price for the combination.
Can I earn CME credit as a beginner?
Yes. Our beginner medical Spanish course is CME-accredited. (AAFP-prescribed) You don’t need prior Spanish knowledge to participate. The credits available depend on your course and duration.
How many hours of Spanish teaching will I receive?
Our standard course includes four hours of Spanish classes per day, while our intensive course includes seven hours, covering both general and medical Spanish.
These hours apply to our normal Monday–Thursday teaching days. Fridays follow a different schedule, with community health fairs in the morning and classes or cultural activities in the afternoon. Public holidays may affect the schedule.
Will I be taught in a group or individually?
Small group classes (typically 2–4 students)
Multiple teachers
Highly interactive sessions
This ensures personalized attention and rapid progress.
What kind of real-world experience is included?
You may take part in:
Community health fairs
Hospital rotations, if you choose the combined program
Conversations with patients
All activities are matched to your Spanish level.
Is the program suitable for medical students and qualified professionals?
Yes. Every week we host:
Medical students
Physician assistant students
Doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals
The teaching is adapted to your background.
Can I prepare before arriving?
Yes.
We provide pre-course materials once you complete the booking form. We will send you an excellent medical Spanish book covering medical terminology and grammar at the beginner level. We will also send you an access link to online materials developed to provide you with all the vocabulary you need for both medical and general Spanish
How is this different from a standard Spanish course?
Our courses combine everyday Spanish and grammar with medical vocabulary and practical communication skills for healthcare settings. Teaching is adapted to your Spanish level and professional or student background.
You can take medical Spanish on its own or combine it with a hospital elective. Both options include access to our Friday community health fairs, where you can practice with patients supported by our doctors and language teachers. We tailor your involvement to your Spanish level and clinical experience.