Eligibility
Students must:
- Be proficient in conversational Spanish. Knowledge of medical Spanish is encouraged (skills will be assessed by Directors during the application process)
- Have completed at least 2 years of undergraduate education (current Sophomores are eligible to apply for the summer after their second year). Students that have completed at least 3 quarters/2 semesters of undergraduate education may be considered under special circumstances if the student has a strong background in Spanish and community or public health
- Be resourceful and take initiative
- Demonstrate respect for other cultures and sensitivity to local cultural values
- Observe prevailing workplace hierarchies and protocols
- Work independently but also function as a member of a team
- Be open to perspectives, opinions, and values different from their own