Apply for Bicultural Medical Spanish/Medical English Elective and Scholarship, New York City, August

Apply for the Bilingual Medical Spanish–Medical English Elective and Scholarship

New York City • August 2025–2026
Interested in Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pediatric EM, Pathology, or Psychiatry? Passionate about caring for patients with LHS+, or Spanish-speaking lived experiences from across the globe?

A new set of bicultural and bilingual clinical electives is launching in New York City, supported by several grants. As part of the feasibility phase, the program will offer financial assistance for elective fees, travel, and housing (up to $1,500, including $400 toward elective costs).

Who should apply?
Preference will be given to applicants who can secure housing in NYC and meet other program criteria. Each elective includes direct care for Spanish-speaking patients; at least a quarter of your patient encounters must be in Spanish. Students will also complete guided reflection activities focused on the health needs, inequities, and strengths of LHS+ communities served at Elmhurst Hospital in Queens or partnered clinical sites.

Eligibility:
• Fourth-year medical students who have passed Step 1
• Advanced or native Spanish speakers (please reach out if you are unsure of where your proficiency is)
• Enrolled at an LCME- or COCA-accredited medical school

Questions?
Email: exec.director@lmsa.net

This initiative is sponsored by the Faculty Physician Advisory Council of the Latino Medical Student Association (LMSA)
Name*

First NameLast Name
Email*
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Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Which elective(s) are you interested in (you can select as many as you like):

NeurosurgeryOrthopedicsPathologyPsychiatryPediatric Emergency Medicine/Emergency MedicineOther

Indicate the specialty and block you would like to participate in elective?*

	11/17 - 12/12/25	12/15/25-1/09/26	1/12/26-2/6/26	2/9/26-3/6/26	3/9/26-4/3/26	4/6/26-5/1/26	5/4/26-5/29/26	6/1 - 6/26/26	6/29 - 7/24/2026	7/27 - 8/21/2026	8/24 - 9/18/26	9/21 - 10/16/26	10/19 - 11/13/26	11/16 - 12/11/26	12/14 - 1/8/2027	1/11 - 2/5/27	2/8 - 3/5/27	3/8 - 4/2/27	4/5 - 4/30/27	5/5 - 5/28/27	5/31 - 6/25/27
Neurosurgery
Pathology
Orthopedics
Peds EM
Psychiatry

If the set time blocks do not work for you - what alternate time block would work (starting on a Monday and ending on a Friday for a four week experience)?
The 1 month elective will primarily occur at Elmhurst Hospital, in Queens, New York City. Do you have friends or family that you can stay with in NYC?

YesNoNot Sure
Are you a fourth year student and have passed Step 1?*

YesNo
Which of the following exams have you PASSED:*

I passed Step 1I passed Step 1 and 2None of the above
What is the Full name of your Medical School?*
If one of the 4 Medical Schools in Puerto Rico, which one?

Ponce Health Sciences UniversitySan Juan Bautista School of MedicineUniversity of Puerto Rico, School of MedicineUniversidad Central Del Caribe, School of Medicine
In terms of Spanish Proficiency, are you:*

A native speakerAn advanced speakerAn intermediate level speakerNone of the above
Please upload a pdf that includes the following: a) a budget sheet including expected travel expenses, insurance, and housing; b) a letter of interest (no more than 500 words) of why you are interested in a medical Spanish/medical English elective at Elmhurst hospital in Queens, New York; and c) CV.

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Questions or concerns (you can also send inquiries to exec.director@lmsa.net - Executive Director, JP Sanchez MD, MPH))?
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