Unique courses that explore Spanish language, Chilean Health, and culture through an in-depth and hands-on approach. To supplement the classroom learning, this program has an immersive component where students can participate in clinical observations at medical facilities. All courses are taught in Spanish.
Required Courses
- Spanish for Health Care Practitioners
- Health Studies Program Seminar
Elective Courses
Students can enroll in a combination of courses offered by IES Abroad, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (PUC), and University of Chile (UChile)
Below is a sample of IES Abroad course offerings. Please note that a minimum enrollment is necessary for an IES Abroad course to be offered for the term, and availability is subject to change. All courses are taught by local faculty.
- Social and Political Role of the Arts in Chile and Latin America
- Native Cultures
- The Transformation of the Chilean and Other Latin American Economies from the late 20th into the 21st Century
- Chile: Regional and Global Trade Organizations
- Human Rights in Latin America
- The Radical Tradition of Chile, Argentina, and Peru
- Spanish Language in Context
- Spanish for Healthcare Practitioners