Applied Spanish for Healthcare Professionals Minor
Gain a career or medical school advantage with our Applied Spanish for Healthcare Professionals minor. Learn medical Spanish to better communicate with the growing number of Spanish-speaking patients entering the U.S. healthcare system yearly. Communicate and empathize with your patients during clinicals and post-graduation.
100%
(3 of 3) Class of 2023 acceptance rate for LVC students going into dentistry, Pharm D, optometry, and OT programs
80%
(8 of 10) Class of 2023 Medical School Acceptance Rate (National Average = 42% [Class of 2022])
90%
(9 of 10) Class of 2023 Veterinary School Acceptance Rate (National Average = 10-15%, Veterinaryedu.org)
In Their Words
The Spanish for Healthcare Professionals minor is a great opportunity to better my languages skills. As an aspiring healthcare professional, I want to better communicate with my future patients to the best of my ability, and adding this minor has significantly impacted my communication and connection-building skills.
Alexandra Wasko
’25,
Neuroscience/Pre-Med, Applied Spanish for Healthcare Professionals Minor
The Spanish for Healthcare Professionals minor is excellent for students who want to expand their horizons and improve cultural competence skills vital to working in medicine. I am eager to use what I learned while studying Spanish at LVC in my future profession as a Physician Assistant, so I can reach even more patients and form stronger connections.
Peyton Maher
’25,
Neuroscience, Applied Spanish for Healthcare Professionals Minor