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Send us Fan Mail In this episode of NAMS MedCast, we take a step back from the clinic to explore the science behind language learning itself.Our guest, Dr. Allison Yakel, holds a Ph.D. in Hispanic Linguistics from the University of Houston and has more than seven years of experience teaching Spanish at the university level, from foundational conversation to specialized terminology. Having lived and worked in Spanish-speaking countries and completed both her master’s and doctoral degrees entirely in Spanish, Dr. Yakel brings a unique perspective as both a linguist and a second-language learner.Dr. Yakel shares her perspective on the process of language acquisition, the importance of sociocultural context when learning Spanish, and the differences between heritage speakers and traditional second-language learners. We also discuss her work creating bilingual children’s books, strategies for building sustainable language-learning habits, and practical advice for clinicians and educators developing Medical Spanish curricula.Whether you are teaching Medical Spanish, learning it yourself, or working to improve language access in healthcare, this conversation offers thoughtful insights into how people truly acquire language—and how that knowledge can help us communicate more effectively with patients.Hosted by: Manuel PanzardiGuests: Dr. Allison YakelNAMS Medcast Production Team: Alexis Spencer, Ana Suarez, Manuel Panzardi, Rafael RamosIntro and Outro Music:Bossa Samba Ballad by Studio Le BusStandard License Purchased through PremiumBeat by Shutterstock, Licence #3001308  

Send us Fan MailEquitable healthcare begins with understanding the communities we serve. For immigrant and underserved populations, language access and cultural responsiveness are essential to safe, effective care. For many medical trainees, engaging with these realities early in their careers shapes not only how they practice medicine, but why they chose the profession in the first place.In this episode, host Manuel Panzardi speaks with Pedro Bonilla, a third-year medical student at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, about his journey into medicine and his deep commitment to community health and health equity across Michigan. Pedro shares how his passion for addressing social determinants of health and expanding access to culturally and linguistically appropriate care has guided his training and advocacy work.As an active member of the Medical Organization for Latino Advancement (MOLA) and a MOLA–HRF scholar, Pedro discusses his involvement in mentorship, community outreach, and initiatives aimed at supporting Latino medical trainees and reducing disparities in healthcare delivery. The conversation explores how language access impacts patient trust, clinical outcomes, and medical education—and why future physicians must be equipped to meet the needs of diverse communities.Together, the discussion highlights the importance of early advocacy, representation in medicine, and building healthcare systems that truly reflect and serve the populations they care for.To learn more about NAMS membership benefits, visit https://www.namspanish.org/resources Student memberships are free!Hosted by: Manuel PanzardiGuests: Pedro Bonilla, MS3 (Class of 2027) NAMS Medcast Production Team: Alexis Spencer, Ana Suarez, Manuel Panzardi, Rafael RamosIntro and Outro Music:Bossa Samba Ballad by Studio Le BusStandard License Purchased through PremiumBeat by Shutterstock, Licence #3001308

Send us Fan MailAccess to high-quality care during pregnancy and childbirth shouldn’t depend on the language you speak. Yet for many Spanish-speaking mothers in the U.S., communication barriers can mean delayed care, missed diagnoses, or feeling unseen in critical moments. Understanding and addressing these inequities requires more than translation; it demands a system built on language justice.In this episode, host Ana Suarez speaks with Dr. Richard Bryce, Program Director for the Henry Ford Family Medicine Residency and Chief Medical Officer at the Community Health and Social Services Center (CHASS) in Detroit, and Dr. Angelina Palacios, a third-year Family Medicine resident at Henry Ford, about their recent study on language access as a maternal health barrier. Together, they explore the real-world implications of limited interpreter support during labor and delivery, the importance of bilingual providers, and the steps needed to make equitable maternal care a reality.Their conversation delves into the stories shared by Latina mothers and healthcare staff, highlighting how community-driven solutions like improved interpreter availability, compliance tracking, and staff education can bridge gaps in care.For more information about CHASS and ways to support their work, visit: www.chasscenter.org To learn more about NAMS membership benefits, visit https://www.namspanish.org/resources Student memberships are free!Hosted by: Ana SuarezGuests: Dr. Angelina Palacios, Dr. Richard BryceNAMS Medcast Production Team: Alexis Spencer, Ana Suarez, Manuel Panzardi, Rafael RamosIntro and Outro Music:Bossa Samba Ballad by Studio Le BusStandard License Purchased through PremiumBeat by Shutterstock, Licence #300130

Send us Fan MailMedical care doesn’t begin or end in academic centers, clinics, or hospitals. Public health organizations—like the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan (NKFM)—play a critical role in building networks of preventive care. These organizations serve as the connective tissue between healthcare institutions and local communities, helping to translate medical knowledge into accessible, actionable practices.In this episode, we speak with Barbara Garcia-Sauceda, a Program Specialist at NKFM, about the importance of culturally and linguistically competent care in chronic disease education. Our conversation explores the structural barriers faced by Spanish-speaking patients, common misconceptions around nutrition and kidney health, and how staying grounded in the community is essential to effective healthcare delivery.More information on the best ways to connect with and support the efforts of the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan can be found below:nkfm.orgwww.kidney.org/kidney-quiz/ Instagram: @KidneymiFor more information on NAMS membership benefits, please visit https://www.namspanish.org/resources Remember that student memberships are free!Hosted by: Manuel PanzardiGuests: Barbara Garcia-SaucedaNAMS Medcast Production Team: Rafael Ramos Ana Suarez, Samuel Orenstein, Manuel PanzardiIntro and Outro Music: Bossa Samba Ballad by Studio Le BusStandard License Purchased through PremiumBeat by shutterstock, Licence #3001308

Send us Fan MailVolunteer organizations like the Mobile Migrant Health Team (MMHT), based out of Chicago, IL, have been on the frontlines of taking care of the recent surge of largely Spanish-speaking migrants to the United States. Working in police precincts, temporary shelters, and free clinics, the work of these volunteer organizations underscores both challenges and urgency of clear and high-quality communication between patients and providers.In this episode, we sit down with Dayane Padilla, a volunteer with the MMHT and current University of Illinois Chicago graduate student. We had an opportunity to learn how MMHT has transitioned from a small volunteer service helping migrants at police stations to Clínica Nuevas Raíces, an evolving and rapidly growing clinic that continues to take care of migrants as they create roots in the community. Through Dayane’s lived experience, we explore the importance of effective Medical Spanish on MMHT’s mission and impact in the area.More information on the best ways to connect with and support the efforts of the MMHT can be found below:https://linktr.ee/mmhtchicagoInstagram: @mmhtchicago Website: https://www.pilsenfoodpantry.com/mmhtchicagoMMHT Amazon wishlist : https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3QGCJ7E7E75AH?ref_=wl_shareGoFund me page: https://gofund.me/1b78a85For more information on NAMS membership benefits, please visit https://www.namspanish.org/resources Remember that student memberships are free!Hosted by: Manuel PanzardiGuests: Dayane PadillaNAMS Medcast Production Team: Rafael Ramos, Ana Suarez, Samuel Orenstein, Manuel PanzardiIntro and Outro Music: Bossa Samba Ballad by Studio Le BusStandard License Purchased through PremiumBeat by shutterstock, Licence #3001308

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of the NAMS Medcast, we sit down with Dr. Reniell Iñiguez, a second-year internal medicine resident at Northwestern and host of the Más Allá del Estetoscopio, a medical Spanish podcast. Dr. Iñiguez shares his journey from community college to residency, the personal experiences that shaped his passion for medical Spanish, and the challenges of launching a podcast while navigating intern year.We discuss the importance of accurate medical communication, the dangers of false fluency, and how his immersive experiences—like his rotation in Mexico—deepened his fluency in clinical Spanish. Dr. Iñiguez also gives us a behind-the-scenes look at how he crafts his engaging, story-driven podcast episodes and the creative process behind blending medicine with storytelling.Tune in to hear about his involvement with POLOM, a project dedicated to evaluating medical Spanish proficiency, and how Northwestern’s residency program supports residents who wish to foster Spanish-speaking patient care. Whether you're a student looking to improve your medical Spanish or a resident balancing creative passions with a demanding workload, this episode is packed with insight and inspiration!Guest Social Media [email protected] @Made.podcast.mdTik tok: @md.medical.spanish Resources: https://www.merckmanuals.com/es-us/professionalFor more information on NAMS membership benefits, please visit https://www.namspanish.org/resourcesRemember that student memberships are free! 'Hosted by: Ana SuarezGuests:  Dr. Reniell IñiguezNAMS Medcast Production Team:Ana Suarez, Samuel Orenstein, Manuel Panzardi, Rafael RamosIntro and Outro Music:Bossa Samba Ballad by Studio Le BusStandard License Purchased through PremiumBeat by shutterstockLicence #3001308

Send us Fan MailWhile the teaching of language concordant care is a fundamental area of work in Medical Spanish, novel approaches to Education have to be considered as the field progresses further into the 21st century. This can even include novel areas of work like Virtual Reality (VR) and  Artificial Intelligence (AI). In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Alyssia Miller De Rutté, Director of Languages for Specific Purposes as well as Assistant Professor of Spanish for Specific Purposes at Colorado State University. She also currently serves as the Vice President of the National Association of Medical Spanish (NAMS). We had a chance to learn about her research which encompasses a range of topics in Spanish and Applied Linguistics with a focus on health and medicine and the use of VR and AI in teaching, and how many of these research projects related to the mission and goals of NAMS. For more information on NAMS membership benefits, please visit https://www.namspanish.org/resources Remember that student memberships are free! 'Hosted by: Rafael RamosGuests:  Dr. Alyssia Miller De Rutté, PhD NAMS Medcast Production Team:Ana Suarez, Samuel Orenstein, Manuel PanzardiIntro and Outro Music:Bossa Samba Ballad by Studio Le BusStandard License Purchased through PremiumBeat by shutterstockLicence #3001308

Send us Fan MailThis episode of the NAMS MedCast features a conversation with Mara Youdelman of the National Health Law Program (NHeLP). Mara is the Managing Director of Federal Advocacy at NHeLP and a national expert in language access, civil rights protections, and healthcare advocacy, with over two decades of experience. Mara's extensive work includes co-chairing The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights' Health Care Task Force and serving as a founding commissioner for the Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters (CCHI). She will also be the keynote speaker at the MOLA-NAMS conference in late October 2024!The conversation opens with Mara's journey into health law and her passion for language access and health equity. We discuss how her work aligns with NAMS' mission to provide culturally and linguistically appropriate healthcare for Spanish-speaking patients. The episode also delves into NHeLP's work on language access, specific initiatives like the development of healthcare interpreter certification, and practical steps healthcare students and providers can take to ensure effective communication for patients. Be sure to check out the links to Mara’s social media, NHeLP resources, and other related materials, and join us for the MOLA-NAMS conference in Chicago!Links and Resources:National Health Law Program (NHeLP)X: @NHeLP_orgFacebook: facebook.com/NHeLProgramLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/national-health-law-programCertification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters (CCHI): www.cchicertification.org EtoE exam description: cchicertification.org/certifications/preparing/etoe-description/ For more information on NAMS membership benefits, please visit https://www.namspanish.org/resources Remember that student memberships are free!Hosted by: Samuel OrensteinGuest: Mara Youdelman, J.D., L.L.M NAMS MedCast Production Team:Ana Suarez, Samuel Orenstein, Manuel PanzardiIntro and Outro Music:Bossa Samba Ballad by Studio Le BusStandard License Purchased through PremiumBeat by ShutterstockLicence #3001308

Send us Fan MailThe NAMS Student Coalition has worked to create a number of tools and workshops to help students at different stages of their medical education advocate for the development of medical language courses which foster and implement the importance of linguistic and cultural concordant care. One of these avenues is through the presentation of a dynamic workshop entitled ‘Empowering Students and Physicians to Become Medical Spanish Ambassadors,’ which the NAMS team has presented at a number of medical conferences such as the Latino Medical Student Association (LMSA) National Conference and the Medical Organization for Latino Advancement (MOLA) Yearly Summit. In this episode, we have the opportunity to share the audio recording of the Ambassador Workshop hosted by NAMS at the 34th Annual LMSA Midwest 2024 Regional Conference hosted at Case Western Reserve University in February 2024. This session was hosted by NAMS Student Coalition members Rafael Ramos and Natalie Vela (now MD, Family Medicine PGY-1 at University of Arizona Tucson) and was given to LMSA Student leaders from across the Midwest region. We sincerely appreciate the support and flexibility provided by the LMSA Midwest 2024 Conference team and the LMSA Midwest 2023-2024 Regional Leadership for the opportunity to engage with students in this capacity and for providing this audio.  To connect with the LMSA Midwest Regional leadership, please visit https://midwest.lmsa.net/ or connect with them on social media @lmsamidwest If you are interested in working with NAMS, or are interested in hosting the ‘Becoming a Medical Spanish Ambassador Workshop’ we’ve presented at LMSA and MOLA conferences, please email [email protected] or connect with us on social media @namspanish For more information on NAMS membership benefits, please visit https://www.namspanish.org/resources Remember that student memberships are free!Hosted by: Rafael Ramos and Dr. Natalie Vela, MD NAMS Medcast Production Team:Ana Suarez, Samuel Orenstein, Manuel PanzardiIntro and Outro Music:Bossa Samba Ballad by Studio Le BusStandard License Purchased through PremiumBeat by shutterstockLicence #3001308

Send us Fan MailThe responsibility to provide language concordant care does not fall solely on the shoulders of physicians, as modern healthcare entails the collaboration of many different medical disciplines and professionals with different areas of expertise and training. Pharmacists play a key role in patient communication, medication management, and in maintaining trust, so it is very important that they are also trained to provide their care and specialty in an appropriate manner. In this episode, we chat with Dr. Robert Mueller, PharmD, BCPS, an Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice Concordia University Wisconsin School of Pharmacy, as well as one of the Board members of the National Association of Medical Spanish (NAMS). We learn about his professional journey and the interweaving of medical Spanish into his chosen career path, as well as a number of his many projects and responsibilities as an Ambulatory Care Pharmacist within a Family Medicine Clinic,  his faculty role in teaching a Medical Spanish courses for pharmacy students, and as the founder of the Medical Spanish for Pharmacy Education Connect Community. If you are interested in connecting with Dr. Mueller or are interested in learning about the Medical Spanish for Pharmacy Education connect Community, please visithttps://www.cuw.edu/academics/schools/pharmacy/faculty.html  or linkedin.com/in/robert-mueller-b9a771a0  or contact him directly at [email protected] more information on NAMS membership benefits, please visit https://www.namspanish.org/resources Remember that student memberships are free! ' Hosted by: Rafael RamosGuests:  Dr. Robert Mueller, PharmD, BCPSNAMS Medcast Production Team:Ana Suarez, Samuel Orenstein, Manuel PanzardiIntro and Outro Music:Bossa Samba Ballad by Studio Le BusStandard License Purchased through PremiumBeat by shutterstockLicence #3001308

Send us Fan MailNAMS allows its members to learn about the many ways in which Medical Spanish can be incorporated in the different facets of Medical Education, and our community also provides insight into the needs of this language in Medical School Admissions and DEI initiatives. In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Sandra Quezada, the Associate Dean of Admissions and Associate Dean for Faculty, Diversity, and Inclusion at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, as well as a Professor of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology. During our conversation, she shares her journey towards Academic Medicine, and details how her own background with Medical Spanish has shaped the many roles and responsibilities she undertakes at the University of Maryland. To learn more about the University of Maryland SOM, please following the links belowDra. Quezada Profile @sandraquezadamd on Social MediaAdmissions Medical Spanish (scroll down) For more information on NAMS membership benefits, please visit https://www.namspanish.org/resources Remember that student memberships are free!Hosted by: Rafael RamosGuests:  Dr. Sandra QuezadaProduced, Directed, and Edited by: Rafael RamosIntro and Outro Music:Bossa Samba Ballad by Studio Le BusStandard License Purchased through PremiumBeat by shutterstockLicence #3001308

Send us Fan MailMedical Spanish Education Initiatives come in all shapes and sizes, and offer a unique  avenue for networking and collaboration both across and outside the United States. In our first episode of 2024, we chat with Dr. James Moak, an Associate Professor in the Departmet of Emergency Medicine at the University of Virginia, and the founder of the 'Spanish Grand Rounds' Seminar Series, a monthly zoom-based Grand Rounds initiative hosted by the University of Virginia Department of Emergency Medicine.We learn about the structure and goal of these collaborative English-Spanish zoom sessions, and about Dr. Moak's own journey of learning and working with both of these languages. If you’re interested in contacting Dr. Moak to follow up on any questions and especially if you’re interested in participating in the monthly Grand Rounds en Español, please email [email protected] can find recordings of previous Grand Rounds on Dr. Moak's Youtube Pagehttps://www.youtube.com/@drjamesmoak/videos  For more information on NAMS membership benefits, please visit https://www.namspanish.org/resources Remember that student memberships are free!Hosted by: Sinibaldo Romero ArochaGuests:  Dr. James MoakProduced, Directed, and Edited by: Rafael RamosIntro and Outro Music:Bossa Samba Ballad by Studio Le BusStandard License Purchased through PremiumBeat by shutterstockLicence #3001308

Send us Fan MailThrough NAMS, we’re very lucky that we have a chance to connect with and learn from many of the programs and initiatives from across the United States that already work to teach students and professionals alike about the importance of language concordant care. For our last episode of 2023, we interview Dr. Rose Molina and Dr. Silvana Bonilla to learn about the Medical Language Program at Harvard Medical School. Through our conversation, they give us an overview of the history of medical language education and scope at HMS, highlight the work being done with Medical Spanish, and we also learn about their own personal journeys with spanish-language initiatives and related research. If you’re interested in learning more about the programs offered at Harvard Medical School, or are considering applying to their institution, please visit their website at https://meded.hms.harvard.edu/medical-languages For more information on NAMS membership benefits, please visit https://www.namspanish.org/resources Remember that student memberships are free! Hosted by: Sinibaldo Romero ArochaGuests:  Dra. Rose Molina and Dra. Silvana BonillaProduced, Directed, and Edited by: Rafael RamosIntro and Outro Music:Bossa Samba Ballad by Studio Le BusStandard License Purchased through PremiumBeat by shutterstockLicence #3001308

Send us Fan MailAt NAMS, we are very lucky that we’re able to interview and learn from many of the key individuals who have worked to formalize Medical Spanish educational programs in a number of iterations across the United States, and we are even luckier that many of them are willing to share their life stories and teaching philosophies with us. In this episode, we interview Dr. Marco Aleman and Dra. Ana Bermudez, the leaders of CAMPOS, or Comprehensive Advanced Medical Program of Spanish, a case-based medical Spanish program at the University of North Carolina (UNC)  School of Medicine. Through this conversation, we learn about their unique medical Spanish program, the case-based learning model, and the importance of CAMPOS in the UNC community.If you’re interested in learning more about the CAMPOS program or are considering applying, please visit their website at https://www.med.unc.edu/campos/For more information on NAMS membership benefits, please visit https://www.namspanish.org/resources Remember that student memberships are free! Hosted by: Erin AlbertiniGuests:  Dr. Marco Aleman and Dra. Ana BermudezProduced, Directed, and Edited by: Rafael RamosIntro and Outro Music:Bossa Samba Ballad by Studio Le BusStandard License Purchased through PremiumBeat by shutterstockLicence #3001308

Send us Fan MailPart 2 of our special collaborative and inspirational conversation between the leadership of NAMS (National Association for Medical Spanish) and MOLA (the Medical Organization for Latino Advancement), two robust organizations that advocate for the professional and health equity advancement of the Latinx/Hispanic population. We had a chance to sit down with MOLA President Óscar Iván Zambrano, as well as Phillip Sierra and Sabrina Martinez  from MOLA and Rafael Ramos from NAMS to discuss the upcoming collaborative VII Annual MOLA Latinx Health Symposium and IV NAMS Medical Spanish Summit. We reflect on the origins of these two successful organizations and their missions, and discuss at length the role of Spanish language and advancement at a societal level and our ability to shape the culture surrounding language in medicine. Thank you for listening and don't forget to register for the 2023 Summit! To sign up for the VII Annual MOLA Latinx Health Symposium please visit.https://www.chicagomola.com/event/vii-annual-latinx-health-symposium/For more information on MOLA membership benefits, please visit https://chicagomola.com/membership/Remember that student memberships are free!For more information on NAMS membership benefits, please visit https://www.namspanish.org/resources Remember that student memberships are free! Hosted by: Elise Edwards and Bahareh SharafiGuests: Phillip Sierra (MOLA), Óscar Iván Zambrano (MOLA), Sabrina Martinez (MOLA), Rafael Ramos (MOLA/NAMS)Produced, Directed, and Edited by: Rafael RamosIntro and Outro Music:Bossa Samba Ballad by Studio Le BusStandard License Purchased through PremiumBeat by shutterstockLicence #3001308

Send us Fan MailThis special episode is a collaborative and inspirational conversation between the leadership of NAMS (National Association for Medical Spanish) and MOLA (the Medical Organization for Latino Advancement), two robust organizations that advocate for the professional and health equity advancement of the Latinx/Hispanic population. We had a chance to sit down with MOLA President Óscar Iván Zambrano, as well as Phillip Sierra and Sabrina Martinez  from MOLA and Rafael Ramos from NAMS to discuss the upcoming collaborative VII Annual MOLA Latinx Health Symposium and IV NAMS Medical Spanish Summit. We reflect on the origins of these two successful organizations and their missions, and discuss at length the role of Spanish language and advancement at a societal level and our ability to shape the culture surrounding language in medicine. Stay tuned for the second episode in this series, and don't forget to register for 2023 Summit! To sign up for the VII Annual MOLA Latinx Health Symposium please visit.https://www.chicagomola.com/event/vii-annual-latinx-health-symposium/For more information on MOLA membership benefits, please visit https://chicagomola.com/membership/ Remember that student memberships are free! For more information on NAMS membership benefits, please visit https://www.namspanish.org/resources Remember that student memberships are free! Hosted by: Elise Edwards and Bahareh SharafiGuests: Phillip Sierra (MOLA), Óscar Iván Zambrano (MOLA), Sabrina Martinez (MOLA), Rafael Ramos (MOLA/NAMS)Produced, Directed, and Edited by: Rafael RamosIntro and Outro Music:Bossa Samba Ballad by Studio Le BusStandard License Purchased through PremiumBeat by shutterstockLicence #3001308

Send us Fan MailEven though many of our initiatives are only a few years old, we owe a lot to the student leaders who took it upon themselves to find a niche for student-led initiatives, projects, and tools when the NAMS was first established. In our fourth episode, we have the pleasure of chatting with la Dra. Michelle Disher and Dr. Alec Contag, the two founders of the Student Coalition when it was first developed in 2019.  They formalized many of our goals and community training sessions we've provided over the years, and la Dra. Disher worked closely with la Dra. Pilar Ortega to develop the toolkit that the NAMS Student Coalition uses to train on membership on the importance of Medical Spanish Ambassadorship and Language Concordant care. They provided some fantastic insight on how and why they got involved in these initiatives as Medical Students, how Medical Spanish has followed them during their Residency and Fellowship training, and their thoughts on the importance and power of language concordant care. Since finishing Medical School at Case Western Reserve University SOM, Dr. Disher completed her Residency at North Colorado Family Medicine and is a current Emergency Medicine Fellow at St. Anthony North Family Medicine. Likewise, Dr. Contag finished Medical School at Oregon Health & Science University and his Residency at Scripps Family Medicine in Chula Vista, and is a current Sports Medicine Fellow at UC San Diego. The thoughts and opinion expressed by both of these physicians in this podcast are thier own.  For more information on NAMS membership benefits, please visit https://www.namspanish.org/resources and remember that student memberships are free!   Hosted by: Rafael Ramos and Bahareh Sharafi  Guest: Dr. Michelle Disher MD/MPH and Dr. Alec Gabriel Contag MD   Produced, Directed, and Edited by: Rafael Ramos   Intro and Outro Music: Bossa Samba Ballad by Studio Le BusStandard License Purchased through PremiumBeat by shutterstockLicence #3001308

Send us Fan MailNAMS aims to formalize a plethora of projects to measure Spanish-language concordant care initiatives, and we’re very lucky that so many of the members of the NAMS National Board are happy and excited to share their work!  In our third episode, we chat with la Dra. Cristina Pérez-Cordón, a Language and Communications Specialist at the United Nations and founding member of NAMS, and with now Dr. Reniell Iñiguez, a first year Internal Medicine Resident at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University (4th year medical student at the  University of Illinois College of Human Medicine at the time of recording). Disclaimer: Dr. Pérez-Cordón’s participation in this podcast episode should be considered her own professional contribution and thoughts as an expert in her field and does not represent the United Nations’ views or sponsorships.  They elaborate on their work in language equity in healthcare and research through the implementation of the POLOM (Physician Oral Language Observation Matrix) tool, which offers an improved approach in the  development of learning programs  with a focus on Medical Spanish in medical education.    For more information on NAMS membership benefits, please visit https://www.namspanish.org/resources and remember that student memberships are free!   Hosted by: Maria Valle Coto and Cynthia Rodriguez  Guest: Dra. Cristina Pérez-Cordón and Dr. Reniell Iñiguez    Produced by: Sofia Espinosa Marazita and Maria Valle Coto  Directed and Edited by: Rafael Ramos   Intro and Outro Music: Bossa Samba Ballad by Studio Le Bus Standard License Purchased through PremiumBeat by shutterstock Licence #3001308 

Send us Fan MailIt's always a pleasure to chat with students and future medical professionals who are doing amazing things, asi que sean ustedes bienvenidos al nuestro primer 'Student Spotlight'!In our second episode, we chat with Aldana Garcia and Enrique Cazares, current students at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine (MSU CHM), who designed and implemented their institution's first Medical Spanish Elective course! We talk about how and why they worked to establish this course, how they designed their curriculum, how they found institutional support , and how they ensured this course stayed adaptable and self-sustaining across multiple cohorts now that they've transitioned to continuing their studies.  For more information and updates on this program, please follow the MSUCHM Latin American and Native American Medical Student Associations (LANAMA) chapter on social media at: https://www.instagram.com/lmsamsuchm/For more information on NAMS membership benefits, please visit https://www.namspanish.org/resources and remember that student memberships are free!  Hosted by: Kally Day and Rafael Ramos Guest: Aldana Garcia and Enrique Cazares   Produced by: Sofia Espinosa Marazita and Maria Valle Coto Directed and Edited by: Rafael Ramos  Intro and Outro Music:Bossa Samba Ballad by Studio Le Bus Standard License Purchased through PremiumBeat by shutterstock Licence #3001308 

Send us Fan Mail¡Nuestro primer capítulo!For our pilot episode, we have the priviledge of interviewing Dra. Pilar Ortega, founding member of the Medical Organization for Latino Advancement (MOLA) and the first President of the National Association of Medical Spanish (NAMS), where she shares her insights on the origins of NAMS, the key stakeholders in our organization, the scope of our membership, and our overall goals. Dra. Ortega also helps shed some light into the organizations present and future, and how the student leadership drives our language equity work.(Originally Uploaded: November 2022)  Hosted by: Kally Day and Rafael Ramos Guest: Pilar Ortega, MD  Produced by: Sofia Espinosa Marazita and Maria Valle Coto Directed and Edited by: Rafael Ramos  Intro and Outro Music: Bossa Samba Ballad by Studio Le Bus Standard License Purchased through PremiumBeat by shutterstock Licence #3001308