Medical Spanish Podcast

Medical Spanish Podcast

Author: Doc Molly Language: English Episodes: 50
Navigating a clinical conversation in a second language requires more than just vocabulary; it demands cultural nuance, specific phrasing, and a deep understanding of patient care contexts. The Medical Spanish Podcast, created by practicing physician Molly Martin, MD, addresses this exact challenge. This audio resource is designed for healthcare providers, students, and medical professionals who already have a foundation in Spanish and are ready to move beyond basics into the complexities of real-world practice. Each episode functions as a focused, interactive lesson, breaking down dialogues, terminology, and grammar pertinent to specialties like emergency medicine, pediatrics, or primary care. You'll hear authentic patient-provider scenarios, explanations of colloquialisms used in various Spanish-speaking communities, and practical tips for improving comprehension and fluency during high-stakes interactions. The goal is to build not just language skill, but also the confidence to connect genuinely with patients. By listening to this podcast, you engage in a form of continuing education that directly enhances the quality of care you can deliver, blending clinical expertise with linguistic competence. Dr. Martin draws from her own experience at the bedside to create content that is immediately applicable, making this an essential tool for anyone committed to breaking down language barriers in medicine.
Episodes
Medical Spanish for Assessing Eczema in Children [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:00
Learn medical Spanish to assess eczema in children, including how to talk about flares, itching, and topical steroid use, using patient-friendly language. Watch the video lesson on YouTube! Already a member? Access Asses…
Say Happy Holidays in Spanish! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:43
Do you know how to say Happy Holidays in Spanish? In this episode, we practice saying Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, and more in Spanish. Watch the video version of this lesson on YouTube. Become a memb…
Assessing Orientation in Spanish | Mental Status Exam Basics [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:57
In this episode, you'll learn how to assess a patient's orientation in Spanish. This kicks off our Mental Status Exam in Spanish series — in this first free lesson, we focus on the patient's orientation, and in upcoming…
Explain Patient Monitoring in Spanish with the Passive “Se” [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:52
In this episode, we begin a four-lesson series on the medical equipment and supplies used every day in patient care. We review high-value vocabulary — el termómetro (thermometer), el manguito de presión (blood pressure c…
Cardiac Cath: Learn to Explain Risks in Spanish [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:49
Learn how to explain risks in Spanish to your patients before cardiac catheterization — including bleeding, infection, and discomfort at the insertion site. This lesson is ideal for anyone who must explain risks before a…
Vital Signs in Spanish for Healthcare Professionals [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:14
Learning how to take vital signs in Spanish is a fundamental skill for any healthcare professional working in a routine clinic or primary care setting. In this episode, you'll hear an intermediate-level clinical dialogue…
Angioplasty, Stents, and Bypass in Spanish [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:49
Practice explaining angioplasty, stent placement, and when bypass surgery may be needed — clearly and naturally in Spanish. First, you'll hear Luis Almeida from Venezuela explain the procedure just as he would to a patie…
Learn Medical Spanish for Ob/Gyn – Sex and Pregnancy Questions [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:04
Learn essential Medical Spanish for obstetrics and improve communication with patients about reproductive health issues. Watch the video lesson on YouTube! Member? Access Sexual and Obstetric History – Essential Question…
Coronary Angiogram in Spanish – Step by Step [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:42
Learn to explain a coronary angiogram in Spanish — from IV placement to contrast injection and real-time imaging. First, you'll hear Luis Almeida from Venezuela explain the procedure just as he would to a patient. Then w…
Medical Spanish for Monitoring Diabetes [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:38
Learn Medical Spanish for diabetes follow-up: glucose monitoring, A1c, and checking for protein in the urine, through a patient-centered dialogue followed by a vocabulary review. Watch this lesson on YouTube! Already a m…