Boston Medical Spanish Center
an initiative of the AES World Languages and Cultures Institute 501(c)3
Medical Spanish classes and programming for all of Boston's healthcare professionals
Medical Spanish Courses
Multiple levels of medical Spanish classes offered in collaboration with
MGH's Institute of Health Professions
The goal of these 5-week courses is to enable providers to connect with patients at the beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. Each level shares core attributes that align with Continuing Education (CE) credit sought by a wide range of healthcare professionals:
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Aim to develop knowledge of and skills in Spanish language to broaden healthcare professionals’ performance in providing services for diverse patient groups
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Applicable to a range of healthcare professions including physicians, nurses, physician assistants, therapists, and many more
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Built on specific and measurable learning objectives
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Conversation and vocabulary driven, targeting medical terminology and vital communication structures through interactive activities
Upcoming Courses
All classes listed below will be taught online. This webpage will be updated to reflect any additional in-person options as they become available.​
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Fall 2023 (CLOSED)
September 23 - October 24/25 (make-up October 28)
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Winter 2024
January 20 - February 20/21 (make-up February 24)
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Spring 2024
March 23 - April 23/24 (make-up April 27)
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Summer 2024 (Session 1)
June 1 - July 2/3 (make-up July 6)
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Summer 2024 (Session 2)
July 27 - August 27/28 (make-up August 31)
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Fall 2024
September 28 - October 29/30 (make-up November 2)
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SCHEDULE: Courses held in two 1-hour sessions per week
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2023 Schedule
Section 1: Saturdays 9:00am - 10:00am & Tuesdays 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Section 2: Saturdays 10:00am - 11:00am & Tuesdays 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Section 3: Saturdays 9:00am - 10:00am & Wednesdays 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Section 4: Saturdays 10:00am - 11:00am & Wednesdays 7:30pm - 8:30pm
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The weekday schedule will move half an hour later in 2024:
Section 1: Saturdays 9:00am - 10:00am & Tuesdays 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Section 2: Saturdays 10:00am - 11:00am & Tuesdays 8:00pm - 9:00pm
Section 3: Saturdays 9:00am - 10:00am & Wednesdays 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Section 4: Saturdays 10:00am - 11:00am & Wednesdays 8:00pm - 9:00pm
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Section assignment based on level (a placement interview determines into which of 8 different levels students are placed), with Section 1 being the most beginner and Section 4 the most advanced.
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Pricing per 5-week course
$195 for IHP students, MGH staff, and all healthcare providers
click here for Group Registrations
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For questions about eligibility, CME credits, levels,
and more, please see our FAQs
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