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. Amy Blair, MD
Contact Us
2025-2026 Board
Director - Adrian Loyola, arangelloyola@luc.edu
Curriculum Coordinators - John Maldonado, jmaldonado10@luc.edu and Steven Rua, srua@luc.edu
Cultural Competency Coordinator - Angeles Almaraz, malmarazvillanueva@luc.edu
Recruitment and Continued Education Coordinator - Olivia Campbell, ocampbell2@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. Amy Blair, MD
Contact Us
2025-2026 Board
Director - Adrian Loyola, arangelloyola@luc.edu
Curriculum Coordinators - John Maldonado, jmaldonado10@luc.edu and Steven Rua, srua@luc.edu
Cultural Competency Coordinator - Angeles Almaraz, malmarazvillanueva@luc.edu
Recruitment and Continued Education Coordinator - Olivia Campbell, ocampbell2@luc.edu