Mastering Medical Spanish - Online Medical Spanish Course

Mastering Medical Spanish

Mastering Medical Spanish Course

First Live Class is 3/19/24

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MMS Payment Plan ($289/mo x 3)
Pay in Full & save ($797.00)!

Beginning MMS

50/50 Spanish / English Instruction


Schedule: Live classes on Tuesdays at 10a & 7p MT, March 19 – May 21, 2024

Accreditation: 22 CME / CE credits included

  • Greet your patient

  • Discuss feelings, symptoms & locations

  • Describe more symptoms

  • Question words & present tense verbs

  • Reflexive verbs, irregular verbs & describing common conditions

  • Anatomy and describing basic bodily functions

  • Pain, injuries & wounds

  • Usted & Tú command tenses

  • Giving medication instructions

Intermediate MMS

80/20 Spanish / English Instruction


Schedule: Live classes on Tuesdays at 10a & 7p MT, March 19 – May 21, 2024

Accreditation: 22 CME / CE credits included

  • Understanding the patient’s symptoms

  • Anatomy in Spanish

  • Pain & injuries in Spanish

  • Patient’s medical history

  • Preterite past tense verbs

  • Imperfect past tense verbs

  • History of the present illness

  • Commands & conditional verbs

  • Physical exams and additional tests & procedures

  • Diagnosis, treatment plan & discharge instructions

Advanced MMS

100 % de la clase se da en español


Horario: Clases los martes a las 10a y 7p MT, 19 de marzo – 21 de mayo, 2024

Acreditación: 22 Créditos CME / CE incluidos

  • Iniciando con pacientes en español

  • La cultura y la salud

  • La historia médica y la historia del problema

  • El examen físico y los mandatos

  • Los síntomas, el dolor, la anatomía y las heridas

  • El presente del subjuntivo

  • El pasado del subjuntivo

  • Los usos de SE y SI en español

  • Comunicar las instrucciones y los tratamientos

  • Las visitas de control y visitas de seguimiento

In just 10 weeks, this medical Spanish course helps you…

Connect better with Spanish-speaking patients

Speaking someone’s language (albeit imperfect) generates a personal connection that you can’t replicate through telephone interpreters, video interpreters or face to face interpreters.

Improve the quality of care your Spanish-speaking patients receive

Every study shows that patient outcomes improve when they receive care in their preferred language.

Feel better about your work with Spanish-speaking patients

Wouldn’t it be a great feeling to know that you’re taking calculated steps to do all that you can within your time constraints to make a bigger difference?

Alleviate Frustrations

It’s natural to get frustrated and have some anxieties when you are providing care in another language. Interpreter phones are clunky & communication feels less personal

Build more trust

“Confianza” is the Spanish word for trust, and it’s proven to positively impact patient adherence to treatment plans and therefore patient outcomes.

Broaden your impact

At Common Ground International, we’re all about impacting communities through language. Every moment you spend working on your Spanish has a ripple effect in your community!

Early registration is only open and seats are limited! Simply put, this medical Spanish course is going to improve your communication and allow you to better connect with your patients.

MMS Payment Plan ($289/mo x 3)
Pay in Full & save ($797.00)!

What is the time commitment for the recorded lessons and the weekly live classes?

  • You can expect to spend 2-3 hours per week working through the recorded content, memorizing vocabulary, and completing the lesson activities
  • The live classes last 1hr each. Most people choose to attend consistently either the 10am session or the 7pm session (mountain time)… but you’re able to switch between sessions as your schedule demands or attend both! If you can’t attend either session, we record them for you to catch later.

Spring ’24 MMS Course schedule:

  1. Foundations: Review and Practice Lesson opens immediately upon registration
  2. Lesson 1 opens Wednesday March 13th
  3. Lesson 1 live class is on Tuesday March 19th at 10am or 7pm Mountain time.
  4. Each week a new lesson opens on Tuesdays right after the evening live class.
  5. Each week we have live classes on Tuesdays at 10a and 7p Mountain time to practice the previous week’s lesson
  6. The final live class of the Spring ’24 MMS session is May 21st, 2024.

How is MMS different from other medical Spanish courses?

If your investment in MMS has you questioning if it’s the right course for you, let’s talk about it!

When you join us in the Mastering Medical Spanish course, you get:

  • Constant cheerleading, guidance and accountability from Leslie and Rory

  • A laser-focused approach to learning Spanish so that you know you aren’t wasting your time on things that don’t matter

  • Unstuck in your Spanish progress so you can move past your language plateau

  • Reduced anxiety and frustration with not providing the same level of care to your Spanish speaking patients

  • A time-tested plan and proven strategy to get you speaking more Spanish

  • A better understanding of what your interpreters are saying to your patients and what your patients are telling the interpreters 

  • Improved connection and confianza – or trust – from your Spanish speaking patients

  • Mastery of the 6 essential verb tenses in Spanish that allow you to communicate basically anything you need to

  • Less thinking about Spanish words and grammar

  • Quicker and more fluid conversations with broader comprehension of Spanish

AAFP CME Credit Approved
This Live series activity, Mastering Medical Spanish, has been reviewed and is acceptable for 22 Prescribed credits by the American Academy of Family Physicians. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

First Live Class is 3/19/24

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3 Quick Questions answered about MMS:

1. How does the BOGO offer Work?

2. Do I attend 1 or both live classes on Tuesdays?

3. Can I work with a private instructor instead of group classes?

Wondering what MMS looks like on the inside? Take a quick course tour:

Beginning MMS

Intermediate MMS

Advanced MMS

This medical Spanish course improves your “Functional Fluency” and patient outcomes.

This class has been wonderful for me. I’ve built a lot of confidence and been able to use Spanish with my patients. It has really laid down a groundwork where I can keep learning more with the confidence that it’s given me.

Kaitlin B.

PNP, North Carolina

I don’t think there is anything more frustrating than not being able to communicate with your patients, whether that’s altered mental status, altered level of consciousness, or a language barrier. I can’t control the first two, but I can do something about the language barrier. This course has been really great for me, I wholeheartedly recommend it for you!

John B.

RN, CCP-C

I have tried for years to learn Spanish on my own, with some success, but I really needed to take my language skills to the next level. A friend of mine recommended CGI, so I enrolled in MMS and I have learned a tremendous amount!

Chris D., MD

MD, Tennessee

MMS Weekly Schedule:

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MMS Payment Plan ($289/mo x 3)
Pay in Full & save ($797.00)!

I’ve taken both the Beginning and Intermediate MMS courses. It’s been a wonderful experience. Rory & Leslie are very helpful… It’s a good way for you to be able to master enough language skills to comfortably communicate with your patients.

Mary Lou V.

Retired Athletic Trainer, Texas

I just finished MMS with Rory & Leslie… Rory and Leslie helped me understand where my bad habits in Spanish were and fixed them… I noticed that not only my Spanish was improving, but everyone’s Spanish in class was improving. That tells me that their system works!


Tim D., Sports Performance Coach

California

How is this medical Spanish course run? What does it look like?

  • This is a 10 week course from March 13 – May 21, 2024
  • You choose your level (and we confirm with a placement test if its the right fit for you):
    • Beginning MMS: for Spanish beginners. You can know a little Spanish or know zero Spanish. This course is taught in 60:40 Spanish to English ratio
    • Intermediate MMS: for advanced beginners and intermediate level Spanish speakers. Maybe you studied a few years in high school or a year or two in college and you can manage some conversations. This course is taught in 80:20 Spanish to English ratio.
    • Advanced MMS: for advanced speakers who want to focus on fluency with advanced grammar concepts, really work on listening comprehension and improving their depth and range of medical Spanish vocabulary. This course is taught in 100% Spanish.
  • MMS consists of recorded lessons (asynchronous) that you watch on your own time and live lessons (synchronous) to practice conversational skills.
  • Each week we open one online module for you to work through on your own time. Lessons include downloadables, flashcards, quizzes, audio files, etc.
  • Each week will will host two live practice sessions on Tuesdays at 10am (Mountain time) and 7pm (Mountain time). You pick the time that works best for your schedule.
  • The first live classes are on Tuesday, March 19, 2024.
  • You will have 1 year to access all the course lessons and repeat them as often as necessary.

How much does this medical Spanish course cost?

  • This course costs you just $697.00 for over $2,090.00 in value.
  • In addition to the 10 week Mastering Medical Spanish course you get access to…(read bonuses below)

Two bonuses you should know about…

  1. You get LIFETIME access to all of our current prepackaged online medical Spanish courses and any additional courses we put out. That’s currently a $973.00 value.
  2. You also get 22 CME and CE credits for the course ($220.00 value) at no additional charge. So if you have educational dollars from your employer or you need to satisfy some accreditation requirements – use them to Master Medical Spanish!

Two BOGO offers to extend your medical Spanish learning:

  1. Buy 1 level of MMS and get your next level 50% off!
  2. Buy MMS and get 50% off your Medical Spanish Immersion trip deposit!

First Live Class is 3/19/24

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MMS Payment Plan ($289/mo x 3)
Pay in Full & save ($797.00)!

I’ve been working on my Spanish for about 3 years now… It’s been hard to find a tutor who knows the medical vocabulary I need as a recovery room nurse… But they’re great at helping you translate medical terms and explain them in more simplified terms. The thing that I really enjoy about this course is that they give you a lot of time for practicing and applying the Spanish you’re learning.

Kasey H., RN

Texas

I really loved the class and learned a great deal, and I’m contemplating taking it again! It’s a great integrative learning model for learning medical Spanish.

Morris M., MD

Colorado

You’ve got absolutely nothing to lose – except your window of opportunity.

Our 60 day no questions asked money back guarantee has you covered. If it’s not working for you, request a refund and that’s that.

Enroll Now to get started on your Medical Spanish journey with Rory & Leslie!

First Live Class is 3/19/24

Days
Hours
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MMS Payment Plan ($289/mo x 3)
Pay in Full & save ($797.00)!

It’s been a blast actually learning Spanish! … This course is really focused on making sure individuals understand the concepts and I really enjoy that.

Jacob M., ER Volunteer

Minnesota

This has been fun, interactive, and educational. It is streamlined to help you learn the most useful information to connect with your patients effectively. Highly recommend.

Arielle Krueger

Westminster, CO

Absolutely loved this course! It is a great way to practice Spanish in a classroom setting, but without the stress of it being a traditional class. With that in mind, it is on you to study the material each week and hold yourself accountable to get the most out of the lecture. If that is your style of learning/studying, then this is 100% the course for you!

Marissa Werchan

Norwich, CT

I have appreciated the varied format of lessons, quizzes, flashcards and interactive elements. I thought it was nice there was a certain amount of structure w/ deadlines, which did help me even though I got more and more behind as the class progressed. I liked the break out sessions during the live lessons where I got a chance to work through challenges w/ others. Also, you are really good at explaining concepts (like the lesson on past tense verbs with different meanings- so useful)

Carrieanne Eyre

Aurora, CO

MMS has been a comprehensive, practical medical Spanish course that provided opportunities to improve my medical spanish and has given me more confidence in speaking with my spanish-speaking patients.

Lydia Park

Flushing, NY

Common Ground International’s online Medical Spanish course is very comprehensive and probably the best anywhere for health professionals of all levels. Rory is an amazing teacher and is very responsive to feedback as he is constantly evaluating and changing program elements to meet students’ needs. I highly recommend this course!

Gail Spiegel

Denver, CO

I really enjoyed this course! My Spanish improved to the point where my patients were complimenting me! I am not fluent (or even close) but I can communicate the basics in Spanish, understand my patients better, and follow the conversation better when using an interpreter. The vocabulary lessons were great, as well as learning about online resources for future use. Rory is an engaging, patient teacher who is responsive and helpful, and feels more like a friend than an instructor—but who is a knowledgeable, talented educator. He really goes the extra mile to answer questions and make sure everyone is learning the best way they can.

Colette Russen

Brooklyn, NY

Excellent course! Very relevant to medical practical Spanish. Good learning styles with a mix of written and audio experiences. Practice sessions were very helpful and made me more comfortable. Rory was able to make sure to align levels live so you didn’t feel like you were talking beneath or above your level. Able to do my own, so if I had to skip a week, I could make it up or keep up in other ways. Would do this again.

Marian McDonald

Allenstown, PA

The course was well thought out, well run and extremely helpful. My progress in learning Spanish was significant and there was also content on understanding Hispanic/Latino culture that I found fascinating and enjoyable. As in most things, you get out of the course what you put into it. I used all the resources fully and it was very beneficial to me.

Cheryl Gilbert

Fayetteville, AR

I started with intermediate MMS and recently took Advanced MMS. The attitudes of Rory and Andrea are very positive and supportive. It became easier for me to speak spanish in class and not worry so much about being wrong. They are both spanish language experts and are available outside of class or have office hours. Rory’s videos and accompanying printable notes are excellent – very comprehensive and applicable. I especially appreciated his presentations of the subjunctive, para and por, imperfect and preterit and the comparison of tener and estar with symptoms. The live class is well-organized and we got an email before class giving an outline of what will be covered in class. Then after class, the live class video is available to watch as well as the updated outline is available to print. A big plus for these classes is that you can connect with other healthcare professionals from the class in order to practice. I am very lucky that I have had a motivated and interesting person to practice with. I highly recommend these classes. The information presented is comprehensive. Rory and Andrea are both so positive and I get to practice speaking spanish with two people from opposite sides of the U.S. who were in my medical spanish classes.

Jeannie Peterson

Madison, WI

Mastering Medical Spanish really helped me take the next steps in connecting with my patients in their native language. It’s helped me feel more comfortable with understanding their needs and communicating with them as effectively as I can. Thank you!

Blaine Olsen

Denver, CO

Connecting with my patients has been my goal since enrolling in MMS. This semester, I have been able to have actual conversations with patients and it’s because of MMS. Whatever your learning style, the CGI team has a method to help!

Shanna Moss

Raleigh, NC

I found the MMS course just by searching online, and reading the reviews really solidified my decision to sign up. I have now taken the Beginner MMS twice (just repeated it in Winter 2021) and my vocabulary, speaking knowledge, and listening comprehension are all improved. I was a beginner at the very start of my journey and now would consider myself an intermediate learner. Rory and Leslie are SO encouraging, and I felt nothing but welcome during the entire course. The live sessions are interactive and fun and having a conversation partner is KEY! I did not pursue a partner the first time I took the course, so the second time around I made a promise to myself to find a partner. It helped me tremendously! If you are looking for an interactive and encouraging environment to learn medical Spanish, this is it.

Kelsey Gober

Tampa, FL

Mastering Medical Spanish has helped me be a more effective doctor and to have a direct and warm relationship with my Spanish speaking patients.

Mark Morris

Tampa, FL

I took the MMS class in the fall of 2020 at the beginner level and returned in the spring of 2021 at the intermediate level. This class has helped me feel more confident in my listening comprehension of Spanish. But, most importantly, the weekly live sessions have greatly improved my skills and confidence with speaking Spanish. I am looking forward to taking the Advanced MMS class in the fall. Thank you to Rory and Leslie for helping me with my Spanish speaking journey.

Stephanie Scheid

Massillon, OH

I thought this was a wonderful CME course. Let’s face it…most CME courses are painful to sit through. I really loved this course and learned SO much Spanish in a non-threatening and really entertaining way. Most of the students were other health care providers, so we connected very easily with each other and helped each other out. Rory, Andrea and Stephanie were all excellent instructors. I have been stuck at a certain point in my Spanish journey, and this course helped me to move ahead to a place where I feel comfortable speaking the language. While I won’t pretend to be fluent (yet!) I know I can carry on a basic conversation, which has helped me to build a better rapport with my Spanish-speaking patients.

Suzanne Fontecchio

Erie, PA

This course is truly top notch and should be taken by every medical professional that has Spanish speaking patients. From live sessions, to weekly meetings with a partner, to the prerecorded courses, all the bases are covered as you speak, listen, read and write in Spanish throughout each lesson. Without a doubt my speaking and comprehension has improved significantly over the last few months. Thanks to CGI for such a fantastic course – this is exactly what I needed!

Jodie Cicco

Yuma, AZ

Answers to the 6 most common questions the Mastering Medical Spanish Course:

MASTERING MEDICAL SPANISH

More Frequently Asked Questions

What does this course include?

A 10-lesson online medical Spanish course that takes a deep dive into all the essential components of everyday clinical encounters with patients. See the course outline & lesson release schedule here.
– Weekly live classes for Q&A and conversational practice on Tuesdays: 10am & 7pm Mountain Time
– Lifetime access to all of our pre-packaged online medical Spanish courses.
– Lifetime access to the private Mastering Medical Spanish facebook group .

What if I get in and decide that I don’t like it?

You have 60 days to decide if you like it or not. If you decide the course isn’t right for you, we’re guaranteeing you a no questions asked refund.

How does this Mastering Medical Spanish course work?

During the session dates, every Wednesday we release a lesson for you to watch and learn from in the Mastering Medical Spanish online course.

The following Tuesday, we have our live practice sessions as a group. This is when we’ll have live Q&A and live small group practice sessions online. These practice sessions will be at 10a & 7p Mountain Time

What sort of technology do I need to access the course?

You can access the online course, the live practice sessions, and the conversational partner practice with your smart phone, tablet, laptop or desktop computer. A computer with a video camera is the recommended device.

Our live practice sessions are on the zoom platform – here is where you can download the app for your mobile device, and the program for your computer.

Apart from your computer, all you really need is some earbuds with a mic so that sound quality is good.

What level is this Medical Spanish course appropriate for?

All levels.
We offer 3 levels of MMS so that you are guaranteed to learn at your current level.
Beginning MMS is perfect for those learners who don’t know any Spanish or took it so long ago that they want to start over from the beginning.
Intermediate MMS is for those learners who can manage with some Spanish but really need to work on some essential verb conjugations expanding medical vocabulary and building conversational confidence.
Advanced MMS is ideal for the highly conversational student who needs to work on medical terminology, listening comprehension of native Spanish speakers and build confidence with advanced grammar topics like the subjunctive.

Is the course accredited?

Yes. We offer 22 CE credits for nurses and 22 Category 1 CME credits for providers.

Can I still get a certificate of completion if I have to miss a couple sessions?

Yes, we’ll send you a certificate of completion after the course concludes based on your completion of the online lessons + the hours you attend the live practice sessions.

Is it worth it if I can’t make any of the live practice sessions?

This is exactly why we connect you with a conversation partner and maintain the private MMS Facebook community.  As long as you walk through the weekly lessons and take the initiative to connect with a conversational partner there, you can work through the lesson content and the content of the practice sessions no problem. You can still make great advances without the live class sessions, but in the end you have to be a little more self-motivated to make sure you’re still practicing.

Who will be teaching the classes?

Leslie Foster & Stephanie Beltran teach the Beginning MMS course.
Rory Foster and Alexandra MacPhee teach the Intermediate MMS course
Andrea Giganti teaches the Advanced MMS course

When is the next session that you’ll offer?

We offer MMS 2 times a year: fall semester and spring semester. So, we routinely have a September start and a February start.
If you’re uncertain you can make it work this session, register anyway and give it a try! If you decide that your schedule is just too overwhelming, we’ll be glad to transfer your registration to the next session.
We hope you can fit it in this time around!

First Live Class is 9/19/23

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Mastering Medical Spanish with Common Ground
Reviews 
Rating: 5 out of 5
I cannot say enough great things about this course! I love the combination of video and live lessons along with opportunities to practice speaking the language in a warm, friendly environment. I was immediately able to implement things I was learning into patient care and increased the depth of my understanding for the way patients describe pain and other symptoms. Several of those patients even commented on my improving language skills from week to week!
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Rating: 5 out of 5
I took Mastering Medical Spanish - beginning in the fall and then took the intermediate class this spring. It was a pretty big jump for me but I powered through and learned a lot. I enjoyed that you can do the weekly online lessons at your own pace but also get a face to face online lesson with other classmates. I found a great conversation partner through the class who has really helped me increase my confidence. I'm looking forward to going to Costa Rica for an immersion program this summer!
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Rating: 5 out of 5
A well structured and informative class. Not the easiest 23 cme you can get. It is a lot of work. Be prepared!
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Rating: 5 out of 5
It's a great class with a lot of detailed information! That you can rewatch the lectures/instructions is incredibly helpful. Truly the key is to choose at least one conversation partner; it helps really solidify and master the information. Rory, Leslie, and Stephanie care that the students do well and master the program! An amazing experience.
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Rating: 5 out of 5
I cannot recommend this course enough! I learned so much and it helped me pass my work's bilingual competency exam. Great combination of structured lessons, including both grammar and vocabulary, and conversation practice. Absolutely the best choice out there if you are looking to improve your medical Spanish!
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Rating: 5 out of 5
These are the first Spanish lessons I have taken that utilize Medical Spanish as a frame of reference. I thought that this would provide motivation and challenge to advance my use of the language. I got this and more in the MMS course. The 10 weeks of lesson and practice sessions, the profiling of common patient presentations, seemed voluminous, but went quickly, and increased my confidence with spoken and written word. The presentation of the subjunctive as "el Mundo Nuevo" filled with "riqueza y peligro" was refreshingly lighthearted and a great brave step into complicated subject matter. I wish we'd had this course as residents or new doctors in Family Medicine, but I am thankful to have found it now. Thanks to Rory, Leslie, and Andrea for their inspiration and boundless enthusiasm.
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Rating: 5 out of 5
I just completed the intermediate MMS course and it was well worth my time. I am Occupational Therapist in CA and have many Spanish speaking patients. I need to pass a fluency test in order to speak Spanish with patients and to bypass using a Video Interpreter service. I already had a good base, but was lacking the medical terminology and confidence to take the test. I feel ready to take the test now and plan to continue with the advanced course simply because I can.
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Rating: 5 out of 5
If there were 10 stars, CGI would be worth every one of them. This class is amazing.
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Rating: 5 out of 5
This class is definitely recommended for anyone who is looking to increase their vocabulary and also become more proficient with verb tenses. The video lectures are highly informative and fun!!
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Rating: 5 out of 5
This class greatly increased my ability to speak, understand and function in Spanish. I am a Family Nurse Practitioner in rural West Texas and almost half of my patients have little to no English. I cannot praise the course enough, it is totally worth the money.
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Rating: 5 out of 5
This Mastering Medical Spanish- Intermediate course helped me to focus and study. It was fun having a conversational partner and this also motivated me to prepare to meet with her. I enjoyed the live Zoom classes with Stephanie and other students. Common Ground International inspires me with its wholesome attitudes and its mission to bring people together. Rory is very personable and has been very responsive to my needs and requests. I highly recommend this course.
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Rating: 5 out of 5
I have nothing but good things to say about Mastering Medical Spanish online class. The team is great to work with, and believe me, I had a lot to work around. Andrea is a great teacher....I love to hear her speak. She never belittles anyone, and is very supportive. I have a great relationship with my classmates, and have made good connections with some. I would encourage anyone who needs to learn the basics to simply practicing Spanish to take this class.
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Rating: 5 out of 5
This class was definitely worthwhile! The content is exactly what a medical professional needs who is learning Spanish. I now have a good foundation to keep learning.
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Rating: 5 out of 5
I have taken the Intermediate and the Advanced course and have seen my Spanish grow leaps and bounds with this course. The course is really great in that it's so applicable to healthcare from day one. If you have ever thought about taking a Spanish class to help improve your interactions and understanding of your patients, this is the place!
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Rating: 5 out of 5
I was shying away joining the class and now am glad I joined MMS classes without further delay . It's fun, interactive sessions are so good gives confidence , get to talk to people who are also learning . Love the videos that Rory has and the notes to follow along are awesome. Due to my working schedule , I now have online tutoring following the same class notes, making it very convenient. Definitely recommed this coursefor everyone in the medical field .
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Rating: 5 out of 5
Really enjoyed the class, fun to be learning, struggling, and improving with other medical professionals. The lectures are really well done and I'm sure I'll be back to review them to keep getting better. The fact that we have lifetime access to the content is so valuable. I think the class is a great mix of grammar, vocabulary, and practice so that we're always applying what we're learning.
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Rating: 5 out of 5
I was placed in the advanced class after taking the CGI test. However, I would recommend any beginner to start at level one and work your way to advanced level-that is how good this material is. I learned tons of medical vocabulary and helpful expressions, improving my communication impressively. I thank the whole CGI TEAM for a great program.
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Rating: 5 out of 5
Common Ground MMS has been both fun and very rewarding . My patients and co-workers all appreciate the increased fluency and competence in Medical Spanish. It makes visits much more enjoyable as well as more productive.
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Rating: 5 out of 5
I work in a family clinic and have seen my Spanish knowledge and ability to speak grow tremendously since working my way through MMS (Beginner-Advanced) and Intercambio. The CGI team is supportive and enthusiastic and always ready to help. The satisfaction of connecting with patients immediately with applicable Spanish is unparalleled. Because the CGI team is international, cultural nuances are included in the course and this adds a depth which helps when serving patients from different countries. I can't recommend CGI enough if you are looking for a way to learn or improve your Spanish!
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Rating: 5 out of 5
You won't regret it. Enjoyable, engaging and effective. They make an effort to make sure the class members walk away with the Spanish they need for their own specific clinical needs. The intermediate level opened up my ability to confidently speak about anything in the past tense, express what I need in the future, and to ask for things and give commands as needed. I met some very enjoyable and sincere language learners in the course, too. I look forward to studying with them again when I'm ready to take my Spanish to the next level. LOTS of CE's is icing on the cake!
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Rating: 5 out of 5
My Spanish has come a long way with the help of The Mastering Medical Spanish classes. I highly recommend these classes any the community Common Ground International is building. A truly exceptional group of folks!
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Rating: 5 out of 5
Rory does a great job teaching medical Spanish. I can now speak basic Spanish with patients. I look forward to taking some more advanced classes with him in the future. Nos vemos muy pronto.
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Rating: 5 out of 5
I am a labor and delivery nurse and have many patients that speak only Spanish. I have moved up through the MMS courses and just finished taking the Advanced MMS course. I am amazed and thrilled with how my Spanish has improved. I am more confident when communicating with my patients that only speak Spanish and feel that I can now help them navigate through labor and delivery better and help them have the best experience possible. I am so glad that I found Common Ground International.
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Rating: 5 out of 5
I have thoroughly enjoyed these classes and feel they are well worth the time and money. Lot's of great vocabulary that is focused and easily tailored to your area of specialty. The free course is a great jumping off class, but I really enjoyed the advanced class to improve my understanding and comprehension of Spanish being spoken. All the teacher are very enthusiastic and helpful. Just need to look for more opportunities to use what I have learned.
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Rating: 5 out of 5
I recommend this course to anyone that I meet who has an interest in learning medical spanish. I have taken several of the MMS classes since last year and am near the end of the adv MMS course-the lessons are high-yield, practical and the instructors are dedicated and very helpful. I am much more comfortable now speaking with my patients in spanish and I use the material I have learned in this course everyday. Highly recommend this course!!
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Rating: 5 out of 5
This program really helped me dust off my rusty almost fluent Spanish and get lots of exposure to Medical Spanish. I use it daily in my job, and it has really given me a boost with my patients. Love the smiles on their faces!!!!!
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Rating: 5 out of 5
If anyone is looking for a sign to take this course, this is it! Every student who takes this class will understand why. Rory and Leslie are wonderful instructors who have structured the class very well. They cater to all learning styles - tactile (you can use flashcards and/or dice), auditory with videos and audio of vocab, visual with powerpoint notes, videos, and online flashcards and more! You have the opportunity to participate in class and practice with a language partner outside of class. Rory and Leslie don't only present what to study but HOW to study - poco o poco. They are responsive and engaging and really want to help you reach your medical spanish speaking/reading/comprehension goals. I'm forever grateful for their knowledge and resources. I will continue to take their classes because they have impacted me so much!
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Rating: 5 out of 5
What a great course! If you are motivated to learn and improve your ability to communicate with your patients in Spanish, then this is the course for you. Rory and Leslie are excellent and engaging teachers and have developed a way to help you take the next steps in your journey!
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Rating: 5 out of 5
I thought this was a wonderful CME course. Let's face it...most CME courses are painful to sit through. I really loved this course and learned SO much Spanish in a non-threatening and really entertaining way. Most of the students were other health care providers, so we connected very easily with each other and helped each other out. Rory, Andrea and Stephanie were all excellent instructors. I have been stuck at a certain point in my Spanish journey, and this course helped me to move ahead to a place where I feel comfortable speaking the language. While I won't pretend to be fluent (yet!) I know I can carry on a basic conversation, which has helped me to build a better rapport with my Spanish-speaking patients.
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Rating: 5 out of 5
MMS has proved to be very useful for work in a clinic where most patients speak only Spanish and translators are in short supply. Having the resources to do 80% of the work myself lets me reserve the translators for complicated problems and for end of visit reviews to be sure that there are no misunderstandings. The direct interaction with clients makes for a much warmer and more clinically nuanced visit than doing all work through a third party. It is also much more fun.
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Rating: 5 out of 5
The Mastering Medical Spanish online course links you to resources and concepts that makes you curious and inspired to learn Spanish. The course leads you to practical vocabular, phrases and to build sentences for ease of application.
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Rating: 5 out of 5
Just wrapping up the winter/spring session of MMS '21 and it was worth every peso (and more). The structure is very organized and they offer multiple modalities of study to accommodate many different types of learners (audio/visual/writing/listening/games+). It is A LOT of information, but broken down into manageable parts that focuses on what is needed for essential, effective, and rapport building communication with patients. Rory and Leslie are excellent instructors, nice to zoom with a variety of medical professionals nation-wide, and 'class' is enjoyable. Highly recommend and I plan to continue my studies with Common Ground International. Also hope to travel with them some day.
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Rating: 5 out of 5
This is such a great course that I have taken it twice! I find one can learn at all levels. The combination of learning methods from video instructions, practice exams and games, practicing with your conversational partner, participating in the class and many more opportunities to learn spanish in the context of one's health care related practice creates and exceptional method of developing proficiency in medical spanish. Rory and Leslie are gifted teachers that can make this experience non intimidating, relevant, accessible, and fun. They have definately mastered (teaching) medical spanish!
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Rating: 5 out of 5
The lesson progression was designed well. Instructors were attentive. And activities provided great practice opportunities.
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Rating: 5 out of 5
I really enjoy learning medical Spanish through Common Ground International. Rory and Leslie are very responsive and great teachers, the course is so well organized, and I really feel like I'm learning things that directly help me care for Spanish speaking patients. I look forward to taking more classes through Common Ground as I continue to improve my medical Spanish.
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Rating: 5 out of 5
This class has been amazing and exactly what I needed. After years of trying to learn Spanish on my own, I felt as if I could communicate somewhat decently with my patients, but only on very familiar topics/diagnoses that I see very often and in which I can use the same phrases time and time again. I struggled greatly with comprehension and answering specific patient questions that veered from my "go to"phrases. This course has greatly helped with my comprehension and with breaking the rut regarding my spanish learning that I had fallen into. The weekly videos and lessons/notes were extremely helpful in learning more vocabulary, sentence structure, and grammar tips. The weekly live classes were vital in putting everything into practice and getting to speak the language in a stress-free environment. Andrea has been an excellent teacher and so helpful. This has been a great course and I highly recommend it to everyone!
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Rating: 5 out of 5
This course is excellent. Andrea has done a great job of slowing down her presentations a bit to help us capture greater content. At the same time, she has kept it challenging so we grow in our capacity to speak and understand during each lesson. Awesome teacher! Rory's video presentations are clear and most helpful. The notes with excercises are a good fit to the work of both presenters. Highly recommend this course.
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Rating: 5 out of 5
This is a great course. It has given me the opportunity to relearn/review/solidify some of the grammar rules that I haven't thought about in a concrete manner in a long time as well as learn some new tips and tricks. I would highly recommend it for someone looking to improve their overall grasp of the language.
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Rating: 5 out of 5
If you have to speak spanish for work, you should take this class. My own self-study was crap compared to what I've learned here. The lessons are practical and specific to the healthcare setting. The instructor, lessons, exercises, and class sessions are excellent. No time is wasted. A recommendation: since patient communication is essential to patient care, you might ask your work if they'll give you comp time and/or pay for the course, even though there's no CME.
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Rating: 5 out of 5
This course has been exactly what I was looking for. I'd spent several years piddling along with Duolingo...which did give me some basic concepts but this course has given me the skills I need to use as a family doctor. In addition to the knowledge of medical concepts in Spanish, the kind and supportive attitude of Rory and Leslie have helped me start to gain some confidence in using what I do know. I felt comfortable trying to speak Spanish with a patient today and while it was halting, it was a nice start and my patient was very appreciative of my efforts. I highly recommend this course. If you are on the fence about trying it...just do it...! Carpe diem...not Spanish but my personal motto.
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Rating: 5 out of 5
I’ve have enjoyed the MMS class. It’s fun and very helpful.
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Rating: 5 out of 5
If you are looking for a very detailed and attentive instructors, look no further then Mastering Medical Spanish. Every week you meet with your speaking partner and also meet as a group for the live session. Before attending the live session, you watch videos asynchronous about the weeks topics. Rory and Leslie are very knowledge about medical topics and have lots of resources for different specialties. I learned so much about how to appropriately say things to my patient population. I was really impressed how much my classmates and I improved over the 3 month course. I would highly recommend if you have a basic knowledge of Spanish this would be a really good course for you.
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Rating: 5 out of 5
This course is exactly what I was hoping for!! The lecture videos, downloadable notes and practice materials all structured to medical themes is an great way to learn Spanish that you can apply at the bedside or in an office setting. Additionally, the course gives cultural insights that are invaluable to understanding and caring for your patients. Rory and Leslie are fun, attentive and encouraging teachers. You won't find a better value for your time and money invested in learning medical Spanish!! It is truly excellent! I'm looking forward to continuing to study with them.
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Rating: 5 out of 5
If you're looking for a fun, fast paced way to expand your medical Spanish, Mastering Medical Spanish is for you! Rory and Leslie maintain a light-hearted and fun interaction with each other and with all their students. They have developed a class that incorporates videos, both physical and virtual flashcards, games and a lot of conversation! I'm so glad I found you, Leslie and Rory!
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Rating: 5 out of 5
What a great spanish class taught by two great teachers! I am a Family Nurse Practitioner and while I no longer work in a facility that requires me to use my spanish speaking skills, I wanted to continue and improve learning spanish. Mastering Medical Spanish allowed me to do this! The sentence structure, much of the vocabulary and grammar taught to us is used in every day conversation. I will continue to follow with them and their curriculum because I believe it will help me achieve my goal to speak spanish with more fluency.
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Rating: 5 out of 5
Taking Mastering Medical Spanish has been one of the best choices I’ve made for my career this year. Not only have I learned so many medical and clinical terms, but Rory and Leslie guided us through the nuances of how to interact with all ages. My goal before starting the course was to actually open my mouth and start speaking Spanish at work. As the course progressed, that goal has been met and I’ve actually connected with my patients because they see I want to communicate respectfully with them. Every learning style is addressed to help Spanish ‘stick’ and the live sessions were such a help. Connecting with other professionals across the country and hearing how they apply Spanish was an added bonus. I highly recommend Common Ground International and especially MMS to anyone wanting to improve their clinical Spanish.
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Rating: 5 out of 5
I can’t thank Rory and Leslie enough for helping me learn Spanish. Rory and Leslie are amazing teachers who are kind, motivating and encouraging throughout the process. Learning Spanish for the Medical professional has helped grow my confidence in speaking with my patients and more importantly being able to listen to them. I am so happy to have completed this course and am looking forward to continue learning with Rory and Leslie! I recommend this class to all my colleagues.
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Rating: 5 out of 5
This course really helped me target the little nuances I need to work on to get to the next level. It was also very motivating to hear the stories of the others in the group and see them improve. I live in a county that was SIP during most of the course. It was so mentally uplifting to see and be able to interact with other virtual faces that weren't my clients or coworkers. Rory and Leslie not only know their stuff, but they create a fun engaging environment every class that promotes improvement.
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Rating: 5 out of 5
I have enjoyed the opportunity to speak openly and, albeit, sometimes poorly, in spanish to a group of learners without concern for judgement and where everyone is there to push each other forward. This mentality is embodied in the care and effort Rory and Leslie pour into this program, and they are the reason this works so well!
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Rating: 5 out of 5
This is an excellent class - definitely worth the time and money! I would recommend it to anyone looking to improve their Spanish for medical purposes. It is so nice to have a class centered specifically on clinical aspects. It is so helpful to learn the one-liners that will get you through exams with patients instead of one-liners to get you through a restaurant visit. I also cannot say enough wonderful things about Rory and Leslie. They are knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and encouraging.
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Rating: 5 out of 5
Mastering Medical Spanish online course was very helpful and because it is all online, it is easy to work into a busy schedule. The lessons have a great amount of vocabulary that is focused on medical topics with just enough grammar to help you ask your H and P questions when you encounter Spanish speaking patients. Rory and Leslie and very helpful and easy to work with. I would definitely recommend this class.
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Rating: 5 out of 5
Thanks Rory and Leslie, for getting back to me in a timely manner.
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Rating: 5 out of 5
Mastering Medical Spanish (MMS) is what I have been searching for for years. It structures your learning into themed lesson plans with appropriate vocabulary & grammar to address specific aspects of your conversations with patients. The course begins with you identifying your 5 most common patient types (specific diseases, procedures, etc.) and focusing on what you need to get through a full encounter in Spanish. With Intercambio up and running, you can partner with a native Spanish speaker to work on pronunciation and listening skills. Rory & Leslie are fun and engaging teachers, and the breakout sessions provide a great opportunity to put what you've been working on into practice. To get the most out of this course, be prepared to put some time into it - depending on your starting level of Spanish, about 3-6 hours a weeks. I strongly recommend this course.
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Rating: 5 out of 5
If you are looking for a Spanish glass with a teacher that is extremely available and invested in your learning this program is for you. I have taken 4 classes with common ground International and went to Ecuador with a group last fall. The last class I took was the Mastering Medical Spanish online via Zoom. This class gives you the flexibility to study at your own pace and have the opportunity for real one-on-one conversation with people from around the world as well as weekly group classes. Every week there is a new focus on structure/conjugation/etc. with new medical vocab words. I could take the things I was learning directly to work and practice with my patients. I also had the opportunity to focus my learning on my specialty. Highly recommend this class and any other classes Common Ground International International provides.
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Rating: 5 out of 5
I have been taking many courses and done 3 immersion programs with Common Ground International and I am never disappointed. Rory and Leslie are both exceptional teachers and responsive to feedback and will make changes as they get input to meet students' needs. My Spanish speaking and comprehension skills have improved dramatically over the years that I have worked with Common Ground and Rory and Leslie get credit for helping me achieve that. The Mastering Medical Spanish online course could not have come at a more perfect time with everything in this world having to go remote due to the corona virus. Rory did a masterful job of presenting over Zoom and making interactive learning materials available to enhance our learning. The conversation portion has also been very helpful with native Spanish speakers from Latin American countries partnering with English speaking students.
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Rating: 5 out of 5
I could not recommend this course enough. It is filled with tons of practical knowledge and you can start practicing Spanish with your patients from the first lesson. Leslie and Rory provide excellent support and have such a positive energy. I am so glad I took this course but I still have a lot of work ahead as learning a new language is not something that you can master in 3 months. Now, I understand my patients and can catch if the interpreter in my clinic is not saying what I said. Highly recommend.
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Rating: 5 out of 5
Highly recommend. Rory and Leslie are fantastic teachers and if you put in the time and effort, you will improve your medical spanish.
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Rating: 5 out of 5
I've been on & off with my Medical Spanish studies for several years. I have to complete 20 CE hours every 2 years and end up with one or two hours of Spanish for nurses. I occasionally volunteer in a clinic with many Spanish speakers and I decided I could do better. When I started searching for something online, I came across the Video Viernes. I found that I benefited from the techniques. I signed up for the MMS course to receive a very structured course that involved a routine of lessons and conversation. I'm continuing with the intercambio to further my conversation skills. Thanks Common Ground International.
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Rating: 5 out of 5
I highly recommend this course. There are videos with downloadable powerpoint notes and an app called Quizlet which qizzes you on the material. We had an hour live session with Rory weekly where we reviewed the week's material and practiced speaking with each other in chat rooms with Rory's guidance. The content is comprehensive and well-presented. Rory created a very supportive environment. By the end of the course I felt a lot better about speaking spanish. The course also provides a section where you can post your availability and find someone to practice spanish with during the week. I was lucky to connect with an M.D. in Washington state and we still practice.
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Rating: 5 out of 5
I really enjoyed the Mastering Medical Spanish online Class. It was a great format and I look forward to taking more of their classes in the future as I have more to learn!
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9 thoughts on “Mastering Medical Spanish”

    1. Vanessa Hernandez

      Hi Seth! Yes we always offer our Mastering Medical Spanish courses twice a year (next one is in the fall) could you kindly let me know which page are you having trouble with? Otherwise you can reach out directly to us by email ([email protected]
      ) so we can help with any questions you might have 🙂

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  3. Wendy

    Hello. Im probably in intermediate spanish. Is it possible to start now in the classes even though it started march 15?
    Thanks
    Wendy

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    1. Vanessa Hernandez

      Hi Wendy! Sorry for the late reply, you can start the course on your own anytime and then join the live lessons that start again in the fall. Please feel free to email us ([email protected]) so we can answer any further questions you might have 🙂

      Reply
    1. Rory Foster

      Hi Lindsay, MMS is accredited for CE through the California State Board of Nursing and for CME through the American Academy of Family Physicians. Please check to see if you can claim those credits as an OT.

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  5. Kathy Kayser

    Hi–I live in the eastern time zone and work from 530am-2 pm. The practice times will not work for me, but this seems very important. Any suggestions? Thanks.

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    1. Rory Foster

      Hey Kathy, That’s definitely a tough schedule. There are a handful of people who can’t make the practice times. And what they’re doing is watching the replays of the live practice and meeting with their conversational partners a couple of times a week to get the same practice. Let me know if you think that works for you and we can work something out. Sorry for seeing your comment so late.

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