Reddit mentions of Medical Spanish Pocket: Spanish for Medical Professionals

Let me start by saying -- I went on an entirely selfish vacation earlier this year. I would say anyone can have multiple types of dream vacations, right? Since I already took one of them, this is another dream for me.

The vacation would be a medical service trip to Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic. While my CNA certification would not be valid there, I could still take blood pressure, and help the docs and nurses with administrative tasks. I also speak Spanish, so I think my skills would be very well used there. Trips like this help us learn things that can help us in serving our own community. The group going on this trip is also active in providing free medical and dental services in our community, and they always say that doing these sorts of trips helps them to think outside of the box to find new ways to serve, new ways to address issues, and new ways to relate to people. It also helps bond the team together, and this helps communication and also results in better service to the community.

I believe our accommodations will be with local families, which is also really exciting. First of all, have you ever had Dominican food? Secondly, I know from some of my Dominican friends that this can mean all night spent up talking, even dancing, especially on welcome night.

I would take A med bag, fully stocked to include all sorts of medical supplies, and most specifically relevant, a medical spanish reference because you never know what medical term, disease or part of the anatomy you'll encounter that you may not have had opportunity to learn before.
The team is already assembled, but I wish I could take my husband. He also speaks Spanish, (actually, he's a native speaker) and I feel like this would be a good opportunity for him to understand things I am passionate about.

Thanks for the fun contest! I needed this today as that trip is definitely on my mind. I know I cannot go, but just thinking of it led me to email the program coordinator to see how I can help from here.