| | | Medical Spanish in EcuadorSpecialized Spanish Instruction for Health care Professionals and Medical StudentsAfter-Program OptionsParticipants with an advanced proficiency in Spanish also have the opportunity to volunteer as part of a two-week field experience in a hospital or clinic, or shadowing a local health professional. Potential placements include working in a health center, a public academic teaching hospital, a foundation that assists pregnant women and cares for disabled children, or with a local foundation that does mobile surgery in rural areas outside of Cuenca. There is also the option of completing a full rotation in a local health center. If you would like to pursue this option, please contact the International Programs staff directly. The optional field experience includes room and board, 35 hours of Spanish classes, and help in selecting a suitable placement. Additional options may be explored with the International Programs staff in Cuenca. In order to ensure the maximum benefit to both student and host, the field experience option is available only for students with an advanced level of Spanish. | | | | Study in Cuenca, Ecuador, one of the world's most beautiful cities and a UNESCO World Heritage site. | |