Online guide about premed / prehealth Spanish immersion and medical shadowing in Latin America.
About Us
The Spanish & Shadowing program is carefully designed to prepare tomorrow's healthcare professionals for America's demographic realities.
Our students are committed to being part of the solution to healthcare's language gap crisis. They will treat their future Spanish-speaking patients in their own language, safely and with cultural empathy.
Click below to learn about the origins and to meet the staff.
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Our Students
800+ students have joined us for Spanish immersion and medical shadowing in Latin America. Hundreds have reached a high level of fluency, including many who never thought they could.
The below video shows scenes from a program graduation dinner, featuring the head of shadowing and many appreciative students!
Past Students
Meet some students who have joined us in South America
Video Student Reviews - Short (max 60 seconds) video stories. Students share their experiences in video format. Many videos Include "B-roll" footage of Spanish classes, shadowing, and activities. Visit Student Videos
Advice from Past Students Transcripts of long-form conversations with students after their Spanish & Shadowing experience. Access Interview Book
Student Guest Book 7 page PDF of text reviews. Includes students from wide variety of universities.
Past & Enrolled Students
Contact information for prior and current cohorts
Enrolled Students
The student site for upcoming trips is protected.
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Past Students
To request your transcript, certificate, or other alumni matters, please contact [email protected]
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Spanish & Shadowing FAQ
Common Concerns About Learning Spanish and Shadowing Doctors in Latin America
Who is this for?
Premed/prehealth students who want to be able to treat their future patients in Spanish.
You also need a sense of adventure and must have sufficient independence to be away from home for an extended trip.
What is Spanish & Shadowing?
A study abroad program for premed/prehealth students featuring Spanish immersion and medical shadowing in Latin America.
Our mission is to help prepare future
healthcare professionals to treat America’s large Spanish-speaking population safely and with empathy.
When does it start?
There are several start dates during the summer so most people can fit it into their academic calendar. Visit www.ShadowAbroad.com for updated info.
Is the shadowing AAMC-compliant?
Yes. The shadowing is “hands off” and observational to meet American (and local) ethics requirements.
Where is Spanish & Shadowing located?
Spanish-speaking countries in Latin America. While Chile is the main center, other recent sites include Peru, Ecuador, Uruguay, and Argentina.
How much prior Spanish is required?
The program is suitable for Beginner, Intermediate, or Advanced Spanish students. Many students who are already fluent can participate in the "heritage speaker" track.
Where does the shadowing take place?
Shadowing rotations are in local hospitals (public) and clinics (private). Most students are able to follow a variety of specialties.
How long is the program?
The full program is nine weeks: three weeks in three countries. Transportation between locations is included.
Academic Catalog
Each 3-week block is equivalent to one university course. The course catalog details the curriculum of each course.
Funding & Scholarships
Financing Guide Scholarships, Go-Fund-Me, student-friendly loans, and other ways to finance your tuition, including local sponsorship.
Online Info Session
Our monthly Casa Abierta is your chance to spend time with our staff and get new program updates. Shadow Abroad Advisors will be in the chatbox to answer your questions.
Click the button below to register for the next event.
Email Contacts
Check application status and general inquiries:
Support for enrolled students:
estudiantes@shadowabroad.com
Support for former students:
University relations:
advising@shadowabroad.com
Student club relations:
Mail Addresses
ATTN: Shadow Abroad
Progressive Education Group
7901 4th St N # 26405
St. Petersburg, FL 33702
To arrange an in-person meeting with our administrative staff in Chile, or with our partner schools throughout South America, contact [email protected]
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