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Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Minimum GPA: 2.5 Housing Options: Dormitory, Home Stay, Independent
Areas of Study: Health Science, Pre-Health, Public Health Class Status: 1-freshman, 2-sophomore, 3-junior, 4-senior
Program Type: field study, study abroad Language of Instruction: English, Spanish
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."

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Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Summer 2026 03/04/2026 ** Rolling Admission 05/15/2026 07/18/2026

** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.