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Learn Medical Spanish

by Ben Tanner, PA-C · English · Learning

In the "Learn Medical Spanish" podcast, you'll learn specific, curated vocabulary to help you communicate with your Spanish-speaking patients more easily. This podcast is focused on healthcare providers or other medical professionals who want to improve their Spanish. My background is emergency medi

New episodes: Monthly
Typical length: 14 min
Latest: 6 Mar 2025
Language: English

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6 Mar 2025 · 14 min

HTN, Cholesterol, UTI (Primary Care Spanish - part 2)

Medical Spanish dialogue covering high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and urinary tract infections. For primary care clinicians, such as internal medicine or family practice. Also has useful phrases for other specialties, including emergency medicine. 👉 YouTube version: https://youtu.be/6oboyzc6bd0 📧 Focused Beginner Lessons (medical Spanish): https://www.learnmedicalspanish.org/get-beginner-lessons/ Additional YouTube Playlists: 🩺 Medical Spanish Dialogues...

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E57 · 20 Feb 2025 · 17 min
Diabetes Dialogue (Primary Care Spanish - part 1)
Medical Spanish diabetes dialogue for primary care clinicians, such as internal medicine or family practice. Also has useful phrases for other specialties, including emergency medicine. 👉 YouTube version: https://youtu.be/nERabrA27BI 📧 Focused Beginner Lessons (medical Spanish): https://www.learnmedicalspanish.org/get-beginner-lessons/ Additional YouTube Playlists: 🩺 Medical Spanish Dialogues: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBqoPLEOohQO9fHs0JBCxoR_5SDFrgQS8 💡 Beginner...
E56 · 26 Nov 2024 · 15 min
Pregnancy Evaluation (for ER / Urgent Care)
Medical Spanish dialogue for a pregnant patient coming into the ER or urgent care. Various questions and statements you would use in that scenario. Overlaps with similar dialogues you might use in an OB-GYN clinic or family practice. 👉 YouTube version: https://youtu.be/1a7CfsZ1Iy8 📺 Video on medical specialists & discharge instructions: https://youtu.be/x9_eRKON_UM 📧 Focused Beginner Lessons (medical Spanish): https://www.learnmedicalspanish.org/get-beginner-lessons/ ...
E55 · 17 Sep 2024 · 16 min
Spanish for Nurses [ER - General Statements & Questions]
Medical Spanish for ER nurses, part 3: General stuff to tell/ask the patient in the ER (overlaps with other settings). 👉 YouTube version: https://youtu.be/XbHW6HEInH0 👉 ER Nurse Triage part 1 (on YouTube): https://youtu.be/eT0Cqv5XpRY 👉 ER Nurse Triage part 2: https://youtu.be/QqPeHKsAdB8 📧 Focused Beginner Lessons (medical Spanish): https://www.learnmedicalspanish.org/get-beginner-lessons/ 👨‍🎓 "Essential EM Spanish" (CME co...
E54 · 1 Jun 2024 · 14 min
Spanish for Nurses [ER Triage part 2 - Special Populations]
Medical Spanish for nurses, part 2: Triage questions nurses may ask of "special populations" in the ER, including pregnant women, babies / children, dialysis patients, and cancer patients (in English & Spanish). Overlaps with urgent care and other settings. 👉 YouTube version: https://youtu.be/QqPeHKsAdB8 👉 Triage part 1 (on YouTube): https://youtu.be/eT0Cqv5XpRY 📧 Focused Beginner Lessons (medical Spanish): https://www.learnmedic...
E53 · 22 Feb 2024 · 16 min
Spanish for Nurses [Triage Questions for ER / Urgent Care - part 1]
Medical Spanish for nurses, part 1: ER nurse triage. Covers chief complaint, past medical history, and several screening questions used for ER triage (in English & Spanish). Overlaps with urgent care and other settings. 👉 YouTube version: https://youtu.be/eT0Cqv5XpRY 👉 Related video on Meds/Algs/Surg/Soc/Fam hx: https://youtu.be/2BDUo2JGYEc 📧 Focused Beginner Lessons (medical Spanish): https://www.learnmedicalspanish.org/g...
E52 · 20 Dec 2023 · 16 min
Spanish Pelvic Exam (2 versions) - for ER / urgent care
How to do a pelvic exam in Spanish, in a setting like the ED or urgent care where you won't do a pap smear, and you may not have foot rests or stirrups on your gurney. The ALL-SPANISH version starts at 11:47 📺 YouTube version ENGLISH/SPANISH: https://youtu.be/KhNgfV3FQik 📺 YouTube version ALL SPANISH: https://youtu.be/AMTaygEXFV4 📧 Focused Beginner Lessons (medical Spanish): https://www.learnmedicalspanish.org/get-beginner-lessons/...
E51 · 30 Nov 2023 · 14 min
Detailed Anatomy: Hand, Foot
More detailed Spanish anatomy (vs prior episodes) of the hand & foot. This includes specific finger names, and various other structures on the hand and foot. (Foot starts at 5:31). 👉 Hand anatomy on YouTube: https://youtu.be/LqQOX2J2Uf8 👉 Foot anatomy on YouTube: https://youtu.be/fZuMksJE8S8 📧 Focused Beginner Lessons (medical Spanish): https://www.learnmedicalspanish.org/get-beginner-lessons/ 👨‍🎓 "Essential EM Spanish" (...
E50 · 9 Nov 2023 · 14 min
Rashes in Spanish (7 Terms + Practice Sentences + Grammar Tips)
Several ways to say "rash" in Spanish. I'll explain how to use these terms for rash, I'll quiz you using practice sentences, and explain a little bit about pronunciation and grammar as we go along. 👉 YouTube version: https://youtu.be/lBiE55ijQ-Y 📧 Focused Beginner Lessons (medical Spanish): https://www.learnmedicalspanish.org/get-beginner-lessons/ 👨‍🎓 "Essential EM Spanish" (CME course) details: https://www.learnmedicalspanish.org/cme
E49 · 26 Oct 2023 · 16 min
How to Learn a New Language in 10 Days (My Thailand Experiment)
The story of how I became conversant in Thai in a matter of several days, and the principles you can use to learn Spanish (or any other language) as quickly as possible. 📺 YouTube version: https://youtu.be/qV2cfHGllVE 📰 Blog version: https://www.learnmedicalspanish.org/thai-a-language-learning-experiment/ 📧 Focused Beginner Lessons (medical Spanish): https://www.learnmedicalspanish.org/get-beginner-lessons/ 👨‍🎓 "E...
E48 · 5 Oct 2023 · 10 min
Cultural Topics: Mal de Ojo (evil eye), Empacho (indigestion / impaction)
Two medical Spanish cultural topics: mal de ojo & empacho. These are traditional beliefs that your patients may hold, and understanding them can help you better relate to your patients. Mal de Ojo video: https://youtu.be/DVjKBo2NmtY Empacho video: https://youtu.be/jDl8XaokHjQ Mal de Ojo blog: https://www.learnmedicalspanish.org/mal-de-ojo/ Empacho blog: https://www.learnmedicalspanish.org/el-empacho/ 📧 High Yield Beginner...
E47 · 14 Sep 2023 · 9 min
Incision & Drainage Procedure [ER / urgent care]
Here's a Spanish dialogue to use with patients before, during, and after doing an incision and drainage procedure (abscess treatment). Explain in Spanish what's going to happen during the procedure, and what they should do afterwards. YouTube version: https://youtu.be/EQCLbzds7UE Blog version: https://www.learnmedicalspanish.org/incision-and-drainage-procedure/ 📧 Focused Beginner Lessons (medical Spanish): https://www.learnmedicalspanish.org/get-begin...
E46 · 24 Aug 2023 · 13 min
Anatomy x 2: GI Tract & Female Reproductive
Spanish anatomy terms for the gastrointestinal tract and the female reproductive system. Both of these came from videos--links below. GI Tract anatomy video: https://youtu.be/0Z9ZYAHjaug Female reproductive anatomy video: https://youtu.be/_XWNOnOcw_8 My YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@LearnMedicalSpanish Beginner Spanish Lessons: https://www.learnmedicalspanish.org/get-beginner-lessons/ Newslett...
E45 · 10 Aug 2023 · 24 min
Medication Instructions (forms / routes / frequency)
Several useful terms for giving medication instructions to your Spanish-speaking patients, along with some practice sentences where you put it all together. YouTube version: https://youtu.be/Og6f4guT0rg My YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@LearnMedicalSpanish Focused Beginner Lessons (medical Spanish): https://www.learnmedicalspanish.org/get-beginner-lessons/ Blog version: https://www.learnmedicalspanish.org/medication-instructio...
E44 · 6 Jul 2023 · 9 min
Urinary Tract Infection - HPI
An HPI (history of the present illness) for a Spanish-speaking patient with UTI symptoms, or who believes they have a UTI. YouTube version: https://youtu.be/OjnLpnU-7IU My YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@LearnMedicalSpanish Blog version: https://learnmedicalspanish.org/urinary-tract-infection-hpi/ CME course details: https://www.learnmedicalspanish.org/medical-spanish-cme-emergency/
E43 · 8 Jun 2023 · 12 min
Anatomy: Major Joints
Spanish anatomical terms for major joints of the body Blog version: https://www.learnmedicalspanish.org/spanish-anatomy-major-joints/ YouTube version: https://youtu.be/U2zBmK01z6I 📧 Focused Beginner Lessons (medical Spanish): https://www.learnmedicalspanish.org/get-beginner-lessons/ CME course details: https://www.learnmedicalspanish.org/cme
E42 · 25 May 2023 · 23 min
Top 21 Spanish Verbs (+ Conjugations & Practice Sentences)
21 super-common Spanish verbs, plus present tense conjugations, and a practice sentence for each verb. Basically anyone learning Spanish should learn all of these verbs. So go ahead and start practicing. :) Blog version (100 Essential Spanish Words): https://www.learnmedicalspanish.org/100-essential-spanish-words/ YouTube version: https://youtu.be/HkxYbSCigfg Beginner Spanish (YouTube playlist): https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBqoPLEOohQPTO6_Az5gyV3HeAeP...
E41 · 12 May 2023 · 10 min
Anatomy: Internal Organs
Spanish anatomical terms for major internal organs. Blog version: https://www.learnmedicalspanish.org/spanish-anatomy-internal-organs/ YouTube version: https://youtu.be/EF54U-OWxLI 📧 Focused Beginner Lessons (medical Spanish): https://www.learnmedicalspanish.org/get-beginner-lessons/ CME course details: https://www.learnmedicalspanish.org/cme
E40 · 27 Apr 2023 · 18 min
Medical Spanish "Cheater Commands" (& Medication Verbs)
Spanish phrases you can use to tell patients what to do, without actually using a command conjugation. Like "you should", "you have to", "you can", and so on. We'll cover these today, along with some Spanish verbs related to medications, and a lot of practice sentences. 👉 YouTube version: https://youtu.be/eZGzVbxKyWE 👉 More details about Rory's immersion trips: https://www.learnmedicalspanish.org/trips TIMESTAMPS: -Intro (0:00) -Cheater commands...
E39 · 13 Apr 2023 · 25 min
All About Medical Spanish Immersion Trips (w/ Rory Foster)
Discussing medical Spanish Immersion trips with Rory Foster (who's been doing immersion trips for 20 years!) 👉 More details about immersion trips here: learnmedicalspanish.org/trips TIMESTAMPS: Spanish immersion intro (0:41)Student experiences on immersion trips (2:59)Hard days on immersion trips (5:57)Overview of schedule / logistics (9:51)Upcoming trips & deadlines (12:59)What do you DO on an immersion trip? (15:31)Medical Spanish immersion (18:13)Ecu...
E38 · 6 Apr 2023 · 12 min
Pediatric Fever - HPI [for ER clinicians]
Today I'll go over medical Spanish phrases for a Pediatric Fever HPI. This dialogue is targeted at ER clinicians, but other healthcare professionals may benefit as well. For more help with medical Spanish, check out the resources below! Blog version: https://learnmedicalspanish.org/pediatric-fever-hpi/ YouTube version: https://youtu.be/cKdehQyL2sA CME course details: https://www.learnmedicalspanish.org/cme
E37 · 23 Mar 2023 · 13 min
7 Hacks to Sounds Like a Native Spanish Speaker
7 "secret" Spanish pronunciation habits you can build that will have a big impact in making you sound more like a native Spanish speaker. 📺 YouTube version of this episode: https://youtu.be/bmr1MmrRaHQ 📺 Spanish Pronunciation Rules (10 minute video): https://youtu.be/V2BjkplMBtg 💡 Beginner Spanish (video playlist): https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBqoPLEOohQPTO6_Az5gyV3HeAeP3GxdG 📙 More Beginner Resources Pronunciation Rules (blog post):&nbs...
E36 · 2 Mar 2023 · 9 min
Anatomy: Upper Extremity
Several Spanish anatomical terms you may use when discussing problems with the upper extremity. Blog version: https://learnmedicalspanish.org/spanish-anatomy-upper-extremity/ YouTube version: https://youtu.be/N71AhWaPn28 CME course details: https://www.learnmedicalspanish.org/cme
E35 · 2 Feb 2023 · 11 min
HPI - General (for a pain complaint)
Today I'll go over medical Spanish phrases for a general HPI. This dialogue is targeted at ER clinicians, but other healthcare professionals may benefit as well. For more help with medical Spanish, check out the resources below! Blog version: https://learnmedicalspanish.org/hpi-general/ YouTube version: https://youtu.be/N3qZEm0OtWQ CME course details: https://www.learnmedicalspanish.org/cme
E34 · 5 Jan 2023 · 10 min
GI - Review of Systems
Today I'll go over medical Spanish phrases for a GI review of systems (ROS). This dialogue is mainly for emergency room clinicians, but other healthcare professionals can likely benefit as well. Focused Beginner Lessons: https://www.learnmedicalspanish.org/get-beginner-lessons/ Blog version of this dialogue: https://learnmedicalspanish.org/gastrointestinal-ros/ YouTube version: https://youtu.be/W45maU_IokA CME course details: https://www....
E33 · 22 Dec 2022 · 11 min
Cardiovascular - Review of Systems
Today I'll go over medical Spanish phrases for a cardiovascular review of systems (ROS). This dialogue is mainly for emergency room clinicians, but other healthcare professionals can likely benefit as well. Focused Beginner Lessons (free): https://www.learnmedicalspanish.org/get-beginner-lessons/ Blog version of this dialogue: https://learnmedicalspanish.org/cardiovascular-ros/ YouTube version: https://youtu.be/AiEc2dRfeQw CME course details: https://www.lear...
11 Dec 2022 · 2 min
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The medical Spanish CME course I helped develop called "Essential EM Spanish" is currently on sale! Use code HOLIDAY200 to get $200 off thru Thurs, Dec 15th. (There's also a standing discount for 10% off using code LMS10, in case you hear this later.) More details here: https://www.learnmedicalspanish.org/cme
E32 · 1 Dec 2022 · 18 min
Talking about Time w/ Patients
Discussing timelines with patients is super common and useful. What time did an event happen? When did their pain start? And so on. Today I'll teach you the basics of discussing time with your patients. Get my Focused Beginner Lessons (free): https://www.learnmedicalspanish.org/get-beginner-lessons/ CME course details: https://www.learnmedicalspanish.org/cme
E31 · 3 Nov 2022 · 11 min
Medical Specialists Revisited [Bigger / Better List]
Here's a new-and-improved list of medical specialists in Spanish. Should be useful for for various healthcare professionals. For more help with medical Spanish, check out the resources below! Get my Focused Beginner Lessons (free): https://www.learnmedicalspanish.org/get-beginner-lessons/ Blog version: https://www.learnmedicalspanish.org/medical-specialists-revisited/ YouTube version: https://youtu.be/L15nLBzSsCM CME course details: https://www.learn...
E30 · 20 Oct 2022 · 11 min
Really Basic Vocab: Nouns
Today I'll cover some of the most common Spanish nouns. Basically anyone learning Spanish should learn all of these words. They're not strictly "medical" Spanish words, but they'll be really helpful when it comes to understanding your patients and creating simple phrases or sentences during a conversation. Blog version (100 Essential Spanish Words): https://www.learnmedicalspanish.org/100-essential-spanish-words/

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