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Locations: Lima, Peru
Program Terms: Summer, Summer II
Homepage: Click to visit
Program Sponsor: WorldStrides

Dates / Deadlines:

Dates / Deadlines:
Term	Year	App Deadline	Decision Date	Start Date	End Date
Summer II	2026	02/06/2026 **	Rolling Admission	TBA	TBA
Summer	2026	03/25/2026 **	Rolling Admission	05/15/2026	07/18/2026
Summer	2027	03/25/2027 **	Rolling Admission	05/15/2027	06/20/2027
** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.
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Fact Sheet:

Fact Sheet:
Click here for a definition of this term Class Eligibility:	01 - Freshman, 02 - Sophomore, 03 - Junior, 04 - Senior	Click here for a definition of this term Minimum GPA Requirement:	2.5
Cadets Only:	No	Housing Options:	Dormitory, Homestay, Other, Student responsibility
Click here for a definition of this term Program Type:	Field Work/Study, Study Abroad	Click here for a definition of this term Area of Study:	Health Sciences, Pre-Health, Public Health
Language of Instruction:	English, Spanish

Program Description:

Community Health & Medical Spanish

Spend your summer exploring global health and medical Spanish at Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia (UPCH), one of Peru's top-rated universities.

Student snorkeling above great barrier reef

Program highlights

Designed for advanced Spanish speakers pursuing careers in healthcare, this program combines rigorous academics with meaningful real-world experience
Take courses in Community Health and Medical Spanish alongside UPCH's physicians in clinics and health centers in low-income areas
An advanced level of Spanish proficiency is required as all courses are taught in Spanish by expert UCPH faculty
Participate in field work, helping you improve your Spanish language skills and engage in hands-on experience in community health
Enjoy activities such as sandboarding in the desert, exploring ancient ruins, learning about conservation efforts in the Amazon, or feeding alpacas in the Andes

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Scholarships and financial aid

Each year we award more than $1 million in need- and merit-based scholarships.

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How to get started

Reach out to our team and program alumni to learn more.
Meet with your study abroad office.
Submit your applications through your university and WorldStrides.

Meet Kemin F.

"I had an incredible experience combining study abroad with service-learning while staying with a Peruvian host family. My language skills improved immensely, I gained an appreciation for the Peruvian culture, and met wonderful people from around the world."

worldstrides.com/study-abroad

WorldStrides has helped students have life-changing experiences abroad for over 40 years. Now it's your turn! Formerly known as International Studies Abroad (ISA) and The Education Abroad Network (TEAN), WorldStrides provides high-quality semester, summer, and year-long study abroad programs, internships, research, and experiential-learning opportunities with full-service support from expert staff located around the world. We even offer scholarships, grants and discounts to make going abroad a reality for all students. Let us help you get started. Our team is ready when you are!