XULA in COSTA RICA June 1 - June 29th 2019 

 

Now in its sixth year the XULA in Costa Rica program offers students  an incredible opportunity to fully immerse themselves in the Spanish language and Costa Rican culture while taking Spanish  2051: Spanish for Medical Personnel and participating in clinical practicums in Costa Rican clinics and hospitals.    

 

This program allows students to utilize their language skills with native speakers in an immersion setting. The program will improve your Spanish language skills and give you more confidence when communicating with Spanish speaking patients. You will also increase your knowledge of global medical education all while earning five Xavier credits.  

  

You will have a chance to observe the organization of the Costa Rican healthcare system and therefore have a point of comparison and contrast when analyzing that of the United States. The Costa Rican health care system consistently ranks in the top 3 in Central and South America. You will have a unique opportunity to be of service to the community and to broaden your thinking about future medical practice.

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