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  • Locations: Lima, Peru
  • Program Terms: Summer
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: WorldStrides 
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Click here for a definition of this term Language of Instruction: English, Spanish Click here for a definition of this term Class Status: 1-first year, 2-sophomore, 3-junior, 4-senior
Housing Options: Dormitory, Homestay, Other, Student responsibility Click here for a definition of this term Areas of Study: Health Science, Pre-Health, Pre-med, Public Health
Program Type: field study, study abroad Minimum GPA: 2.5
Program Description:
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Community Health & Medical Spanish

Spend your summer exploring global health and medical Spanish at Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia (UPCH), one of Peru's top-rated universities.

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Program highlights

  • Designed for advanced Spanish speakers pursuing careers in healthcare, this program combines rigorous academics with meaningful real-world experience

  • Take courses in Community Health and Medical Spanish alongside UPCH's physicians in clinics and health centers in low-income areas

  • An advanced level of Spanish proficiency is required as all courses are taught in Spanish by expert UCPH faculty

  • Participate in field work, helping you improve your Spanish language skills and engage in hands-on experience in community health

  • Enjoy activities such as sandboarding in the desert, exploring ancient ruins, learning about conservation efforts in the Amazon, or feeding alpacas in the Andes

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Scholarships and financial aid

Each year we award more than $1 million in need- and merit-based scholarships.

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How to get started

  1. Reach out to our team and program alumni to learn more.

  2. Meet with your study abroad office.

  3. Submit your applications through your university and WorldStrides.


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Meet Kemin F.

"I had an incredible experience combining study abroad with service-learning while staying with a Peruvian host family. My language skills improved immensely, I gained an appreciation for the Peruvian culture, and met wonderful people from around the world."

WorldStrides has helped students have life-changing experiences abroad for over 40 years. Now it's your turn! Formerly known as International Studies Abroad (ISA) and The Education Abroad Network (TEAN), WorldStrides provides high-quality semester, summer, and year-long study abroad programs, internships, research, and experiential-learning opportunities with full-service support from expert staff located around the world. We even offer scholarships, grants and discounts to make going abroad a reality for all students. Let us help you get started. Our team is ready when you are!