International Medicine Elective Course Description
| Course Name | Medical Language Training (other than Spanish) |
| Course Number | FC-460 |
| Elective Type | C |
| Coordinator | Michael Chin, MD |
| Department | Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, UMass Chan |
| Sites Available | UMMHC - University Campus |
| Months Offered | E2, M2, M4, M6, M8, M10 |
| Number of Weeks Offered | 4 weeks |
| Number of Students/Month | 6 |
| Prerequisites | (1) Successful completion of 3rd year clerkships; (2) Student must have discussed the elective and received approval from Dr. Michael Chin to participate in the elective |
| Enrollment Process | Approval from coordinator required |
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Elective Description: This elective consists of the following 3 components: Starting in Academic Year 2020-2021, this elective is available only for students focusing on a non-English language other than Spanish during the elective. 1. Non-English language training: The student will select a non-English language of their interest, and improve their skills in that language, including skills for use in medical settings. Prior to, and/or at the onset of elective, the student will establish the specific methods and resources for their language training, which may include online classes, in-person courses, and language-training resources such as text books, audio recordings, and on-line resources. 2. Development of curriculum and resources for medical students and professionals to improve their non-English language skills: The student will work with the faculty member(s) for the elective to develop curriculum and resources that can be used by other medical students and professions to improve their non-English language skills. This includes, at a minimum, contributing to two resources that UMass Chan medical students and Dr. Michael Chin have previously initiated. 3. Observation of medical interpreters (optional): In order to observe medical interpretative skills in practice, the student has the option of observing medical interpreters and/or medical personnel using non-English languages at a location such as the University of Massachusetts Memorial Health Care (UMMHC) University Campus, and/or one of the community health centers in Worcester. |
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| Note: Offered to UMass Students Only | |