Spanish & Cultural CME/CNE Course (Oct 29 - Nov 04, 2023)

Spanish & Cultural CME/CNE Course is organized by Hospitalito Atitlan and will be held from Oct 29 - Nov 04, 2023 at Hospitalito Atitlan, Santiago Atitlan, Solola, Guatemala.

Description:
Cultural competence is a major asset in diagnosing and treating Spanish-speaking patients.

What better way to enhance your skills and knowledge than a week in beautiful Santiago Atitlán? Escape from the cold of winter or heat of summer to our average 75-degree sunny days and cool nights.

The Hospitalito Atitlan 26-credit CME/CNE Spanish & Cultural Immersion Course (credits provided by Penn Medicine) will not only improve your medical Spanish but also provide exposure to the culture and customs prevalent in Central America.

Enhance professional Spanish skills in a community hospital setting
• Taking medical histories.
• Identifying chief complaints.
• Conducting physical examinations.
• Attending morning reports.
• Communicating with specialists.

Program features:
• Small classes (six students per session).
• One-on-one instruction with experienced local Spanish language teachers.
• Rotating lectures by Hospitalito faculty.
• Introduction to the modern indigenous Maya city of Santiago Atitlán.
• Tour of cottage industry weavers under the auspices of the ’13 Batz’ (thirteen threads) a Maya Weavers Cooperative.
• Introduction to local Maya Culture via a walking tour of the village.