Upcoming Medical Conferences in Guatemala

Spanish & Cultural CME/CNE Course is organized by Hospitalito Atitlan and will be held from Jul 28 - Aug 03, 2019 at Hospitalito Atitlán, Santiago Atitlan, Sololá, Guatemala. Target Audience: The course is perfect for doctors, nurses and physician assistants who have mastered basic Spanish communication and would like to immerse themselves in the language in a Maya culture setting. Accreditation: Designation of Credit: Physicians: Penn Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 26 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Nurses: The program will award 26 contact hours. Physicians Assistants: AAPA accepts certificates of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society. PAs may receive a maximum of 26 Category 1 credits for completing this activity. Enhance professional Spanish skills in a community hospital setting • Taking medical histories. • Identifying chief complaints. • Conducting physical examinations. • Attending morning reports. • Communicating with specialist. Program features: • Small classes (Six doctors per session). • One-on-one instruction with experienced local Spanish language teachers. • Rotating lectures by Hospitalito faculty. • Introduction to the modern indigenous Maya city 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. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Spanish & Cultural CME/CNE Course is organized by Hospitalito Atitlan and will be held from Nov 17 - 23, 2019 at Hospitalito Atitlan, Santiago Atitlan, Sololá, Guatemala. Target Audience: The course is perfect for doctors, nurses and physician assistants who have mastered basic Spanish communication and would like to immerse themselves in the language in a Maya culture setting. Designation of Credit: Physicians: Penn Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 26 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Nurses: The program will award 26 contact hours. Physicians Assistants: AAPA accepts certificates of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society. PAs may receive a maximum of 26 Category 1 credits for completing this activity. Program features • Small classes (Six doctors per session). • One-on-one instruction with experienced local Spanish language teachers. • Rotating lectures by Hospitalito faculty. • Introduction to the modern indigenous Maya city 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 Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.