NEW Spanish Workshops for Medical Specialities offered in 2024!
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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 2024 (CLOSED)
September 28 - October 29/30 (make-up November 2)
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Winter 2025
January 18 - February 18/19 (make-up February 22)
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Spring 2025
March 22 - April 22/23 (makeup April 26)
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Summer 2025 (Session 1)
May 31 - July 1/2 (make-up July 5)
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Summer 2025 (Session 2)
July 26 - August 26/27 (make-up August 30)
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Fall 2025
September 27 - October 28/29 (make-up November 1)
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SCHEDULE: Courses held in two 1-hour sessions per week
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2024-2025 Schedule (ET)
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 11:00am - 12:00pm & Tuesdays 9:00pm - 10:00pm
Section 4: Saturdays 9:00am - 10:00am & Wednesdays 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Section 5: Saturdays 10:00am - 11:00am & Wednesdays 8:00pm - 9:00pm
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Section assignments are generally 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 5 the most advanced.
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2025 Pricing per 5-week course:
$210 for IHP students, MGH staff, and all healthcare providers
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For questions about eligibility, CME credits, levels,
and more, please see our FAQs
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