Medical Spanish Club

Student Organizations Cleveland

Our Mission

The mission of the Medical Spanish Club is to improve the ability of osteopathic medical students to effectively communicate with Spanish-speaking patients through the development of medical Spanish proficiency, cultural competency, and community engagement. The organization aims to reduce healthcare communication barriers, increase awareness of health disparities affecting Latin American communities, and provide students with opportunities for professional development, outreach, and service within diverse patient populations.

Officers, 2026-2027

Dues: $20 Annually

Services Provided                   

The Medical Spanish Club provides services to the community, college, and osteopathic profession by helping future physicians develop the communication skills and cultural competency necessary to care for Spanish-speaking patient populations. The organization promotes community engagement through outreach efforts within the Greater Cleveland Latinx community and increases awareness of healthcare disparities affecting underserved populations. For students, the club offers additional educational opportunities outside the classroom through medical Spanish conversation practice, simulated patient experiences, guest speakers, and workshops on working with interpreters in clinical settings. These experiences help prepare students to provide more compassionate, culturally sensitive, and effective patient care as future osteopathic physicians. The organization also includes philanthropic and community-focused events, including fundraisers that support health organizations serving Latin American communities and outreach activities aimed at improving health awareness and access within the local Latinx population.

Tentative Schedule for 2026-2027

Student organization fair at the start of the school year Coco Movie in the Fall Spanish CTAC in the Spring.