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 15,000 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 2013 | |
| Start Date: | End Date: |
| January 14 | February 8 |
| February 11 | March 8 |
| March 11 | April 19 |
| April 22 | May 17 |
| May 20 | June 14 |
| Summer 2013 | |
| Start Date: | End Date: |
| June 17 | July 12 |
| July 1 | July 26 |
| July 15 | August 9 |
| July 29 | August 23 |
| Fall 2013 | |
| Start Date: | End Date: |
| August 19 | September 13 |
| September 17 | October 11 |
| October 14 | November 8 |
| November 11 | December 6 |
| Semester 2013 | |
| Start Date: | End Date: |
| January 14 | May 17 |
| August 19 | December 6 |
*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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