INFORMATION ABOUT THE COURSES
A great necessity for physicians is the ability to communicate with their patient. Communication includes an understanding of the language and the culture. It is much easier and faster for a healthcare provider to evaluate a Spanish-speaking patient without the necessity of seeking an appropriate interpreter if they can communicate with them. This eliminates the fear of mistranslation and misinterpretation and of course, mis-diagnosis.
Since 1935, the UAG School of Medicine has educated and trained more than 14,000 bilingual/bicultural US physicians. They are licensed to practice in all fields and in all 50 states. Their ability to communicate with their Spanish-speaking patients is a plus in their day-to-day practice. It also provides a great advantage to our graduates when applying for residency spots.
If you are in a health service area or profession, it is important to be able to understand your patients in their language and their culture. Students that attend our Medical Spanish Program do so through our Program of Medicine in the Community (PMC)
There are 4 levels to this course:- Level 1: Pre-Professional students
- Level 2: Freshman and sophomore students
- Level 3: Junior,senior students and professional healthcare providers.
- Level 4: Electives for non-UAG students
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Available Dates
| Spring 2012 | |
| Start Date: | End Date: |
| January 9 | February 3 |
| March 5 | March 30 |
| April 16 | May 11 |
| May 14 | June 8 |
| February 7 | March 2 |
| Summer 2012 | |
| Start Date: | End Date: |
| June 11 | July 6 |
| June 25 | July 20 |
| July 9 | August 3 |
| July 23 | August 17 |
| Semester 2012 | |
| Start Date: | End Date: |
| January 9 | May 11 |
| August 13 | November 30 |
*Summer courses begin every 2 weeks and require Spanish level 101
Spring and fall course fee = $1,600
Summer course fee = $1,700
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