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Knowledge of
Medical Spanish
for health care professionals is
no longer an option:
It is a necessity.
To think otherwise is
to not understand the
nature of delivering
high-quality health
care in the modern
world.
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We are happy to announce that Mayan
Medical Aid is able to provide
scholarships to 50 students over 12
months, starting January 1, 2010.
The scholarships are matching grants for
students who spend between two and
eight weeks taking our Medical & Dental Spanish elective in
Santa Cruz La Laguna, Lake Atitlán, Guatemala.
Electives start every Monday.
Rules:
• The scholarships are granted on a first-come, first-served
basis to students having financial need.
• Granting of the scholarship, however, is not dependent on
when the student participates in the elective.
• Payment of the student portion of the fees confirms
the student's place in the elective and the granting of the
scholarship.
Eligibility:
• Medical Students: 1st-, 2nd-, 3rd-, or 4th-year
• Dental Students: 1st-, 2nd-, 3rd-, or 4th-year
• Nursing Students: any year
• Other Health Care Students: any year
• Pre-Medical Students: 1st-, 2nd-, 3rd-, or 4th-year
Requirements:
• Make the Matching Payment: Matching Payment Page
• Complete the application: Online Application Page
• Financial Need Certification: Check the box on the
online application confirming that you have applied for and
received financial aid. Go to the Online Application Page.
• Enrollment Certification: Check the box on the
online application confirming that you are enrolled in a
medical program. Go to the Online Application Page.
Fee Structure:
Payment can be made by clicking on the appropriate
Student Fee below, which matches the length of the
program for which you wish to attend.
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Length
of Program:
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Scholarship
Provided:
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Total
Donation:
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2 weeks
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$500
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$1250
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3 weeks
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$600
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$1725
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4 weeks
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$700
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$2200
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5 weeks
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$800
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$2675
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6 weeks
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$900
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$3150
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7 weeks
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$1000
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$3625
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8 weeks
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$1100
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$4100
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Costs Not Included in Above Fees:
• Housing: approx. $50-75 per week
• Food: approx. $70-100 per week
• Airport to Panajachel Roundtrip: $70 / elective
• Airfare to and from Guatemala City: Varies
Contact:
Craig A. Sinkinson, M.D.
President, Mayan Medical Aid
craigasinkinson@aol.com
011-502-5525-6603 (Guatemala)
Fax (toll free): 866-606-2535
www.mayanmedicalaid.org
Further Information:
• Elective Description
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Travel Tips
To Apply:
• Complete the application: Online Application Page
To Make Payment:
• Click Here: Matching Payment Page
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