The Junior PACE Corps is an extension of the PACEMD/MedSpanish program activities. For the past ten years these groups, founded by Haywood Hall, M.D., the American College of Emergency Physicians Ambassador to Mexico, have developed and promoted training modules for the improvement of Emergency Medicine and urgent care in Latin America. They have also provided many US health care providers with meaningful experiences in international medicine and cultural competence, while helping them to improve their Spanish language skills. Until now, this opportunity was only available to those with clinical experience. The Junior PACE Corps participant will have a unique chance to acquire clinical exposure early in his or her training. Not only will this exposure demonstrate commitment to a career in the health professions, it will also serve to reinforce an interest in international medicine. After participating in the Junior PACE Corps, students will have acquired Spanish language competence, familiarity with the Mexican health care system, and a head start in their international medicine careers.

PACE CORPS HIGHLIGHTS

JUNIOR PACE CORPS 1

The student will complete an Emergency First Responder Certification course prior to arrival at the PACE site. These courses are offered in many communities in the United States, and are also available on line, although the practical skills must be demonstrated in person. Following completion of the First Responder course, preferably during the academic year, the student will enroll in a four to six week summer MedSpanish program in Mexico, where he or she will learn medical and conversational Spanish, engage in a service learning activity with the local ambulance service, clinic or hospital, as appropriate, and start to become familiar with issues in international health care and cross-cultural understanding.

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