Somos Hermanos Student Immersion Program details for Summer 2014
The Somos Hermanos program has helped me connect with every Spanish-speaking patient that I have encountered in a way that would have been impossible before. Beyond the language competency, I feel that I’ve gained an appreciation for cultural understanding that has helped me better relate to all patients. And, not easy to forget, the program has inspired me to dedicate my time and energy to under-served medicine and serving neglected communities.” MD, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, 2007 participant
The Somos Hermanos Student Immersion Program is an opportunity to spend your Summer in Guatemala in a health-care based Spanish immersion program. Since 2007 Somos Hermanos has been running language and cultural immersion programs in Guatemala. This year we are again offering a 6-week immersion program for medical, dental, PA and health-care graduate students during the Summer between their first and second years.
Here are the details:
LOCATION: Quetzaltenango (Xela), Guatemala
DURATION: 6 weeks
DATE: June 15th to July 26th, 2014
ROOM/BOARD: You will live and eat with a Guatemalan home-stay family. Participants will be two per house.
SPANISH INSTRUCTION: 4 hours a day, 5 days a week, one-on-one Spanish language instruction.
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE: There will be opportunities to be in a variety of health care settings from community clinics to the General Hospital.
ACTIVITIES: Somos Hermanos offers a variety of weekend activities that will give you the opportunity to explore Guatemala and learn about the rich culture, such as visits to traditional markets, hikes, and a visit to Lago Atitlan.
EXPERT LECTURES: Students learn about health care perspectives and issues in Guatemala from a variety of local experts and university professors
COST: $2,330 – All inclusive except for flights to and from Guatemala. This includes: room & board, Spanish language instruction, clinical experiences, lectures, activities, in-country transportation, and an in-country program coordinator who will help guide you through your experience and will be on call to assist you throughout the program.
If this sounds interesting to you, please visit our website:
http://www.somoshermanos.org/6-week-application-process
http://www.somoshermanos.org/6-week-summer-application-form
If you still have questions related to the program, please feel free to email us at info@somoshermanos.org.
