Emily Swafford of Tennessee is a premed student at the University of Miami.
She just recently (summer 2016) attended our Spanish & Medicine program in Cusco, Peru, and she has some excellent stories and advice!
From sleeping in the jungle to observing procedures without anesthesia, Emily has memories to share and experiences that will stick with her as she continues down the path of becoming a physician.
0:19 – Emily’s current happenings & future plans
0:54 – Medical specialty unknown
1:27 – Why Spanish & Medicine?
2:38 – Six-week class schedule
4:35 – Ecela vs. university classes
5:28 – Types of volunteer and shadowing opportunities
7:27 – Medical shadowing environment
8:08 – Differences between hospitals in Peru and the USA
9:02 – Less medication for Peruvian patients
10:16 – Going solo to Ecela & new friends
11:47 – Use the weekends wisely
12:48 – Adventure in the jungle
14:21 – What if I don’t speak any Spanish?!
15:22 – Mistakes speaking Spanish
16:20 – Don’t overthink Spanish & Medicine in Peru
17:20 — ¡Qué chevere!
18:02 – More than the “prepackaged culture” of Cusco