Course Dates:
Phase I: January 28-February 25, 2012; February 26-March 25, 2012; April 1-29, 2012; May 27-June 24, 2012; July 1-29, 2012
Phase II: January 28-February 25, 2012; February 26-March 25, 2012; April 1-29, 2012; May 27-June 24, 2012; July 1-29, 2012

Course Description: Phase I Course Description: This four-week course is an immersion Spanish language study with onsite exposure to primary and community health care in an underdeveloped country.

The course will provide one-on-one instruction in the Spanish language, using the facilities of a Spanish language school in León, Nicaragua. Participants will study Spanish language grammar and structure and practice conversing. Due to the individualized nature of the instruction, students at any level of Spanish language knowledge will be able to participate. Students will learn about the delivery of health care in Nicaragua through field trips, visiting Nicaraguan health care facilities, and interaction with Nicaraguan health care professionals. The last week of the course offers hands-on experience at local health facilities in the León region. Program components include:

Program Coordinators: Phase II Course Description: This course provides one week of Spanish language review (private instruction) in León at a Spanish bilingual school, followed by three weeks of clinical experience at medical facilities in the León region. Lectures and field trips will supplement the clinical experience. Program Coordinators: Angelina Delgado, MD, MPH; Sara E. Pirtle, MBA and selected members of the medical faculty of UCAN. Ms. Pirtle is the Coordinator of International Health & Medical Education at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Dr. Delgado is a Nicaraguan primary care physician and the onsite course coordinator. Requirements: Preference is given to students, faculty, and staff of the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Targeted number of participants per course: six to fourteen participants in Phase I; two to six participants in Phase II. Housing: Homestay with a Nicaraguan family.

Requirements: Preference is given to students, faculty, and staff of the University of Nebraska Medical Center.

Targeted number of participants per course: six to fourteen participants per course.

Housing: Homestay with a Nicaraguan family for the first three weeks. Dormitory/hostel-style housing during the last week.

Costs: Costs: $2200 will cover Spanish language instruction, program lectures, homestay with a Nicaraguan family, most meals, airport pickup, housing during field trips, ground transportation, and most miscellaneous program fees. Not included: airfare, meals during the weekends and field trips, required texts, personal expenses, and some miscellaneous costs.

For additional information contact: International Studies & Programs University of Nebraska Medical Center 402 559 6414