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Medical Spanish Podcast

Medical Spanish Podcast

Molly Martin, MD 100 Episodes Aug 17, 2026

Free interactive Medical Spanish lessons for intermediate to advanced learners. The podcast helps healthcare professionals improve their Spanish communication skills for patient care. Each episode covers medical vocabulary, phrases, and cultural nuances. Hosted by Dr. Molly Martin, it offers practical language training for clinical settings.

Episodes

Discussing Hypoglycemia in Spanish
Discussing Hypoglycemia in Spanish Aug 17, 2026 00:05:37 How do you counsel a patient on low blood sugar in Spanish? In this episode, Daniela Grave plays the role of a doctor counseling a patient with diabetes about hypoglycemia. You'll hear the clinical term "hipoglucemia" alongside the phrase Spanish-speaking patients actually use — "un bajón de azúcar." Then we look at one word that causes real confusion i
Activities of Daily Living in Spanish
Activities of Daily Living in Spanish Jul 23, 2026 00:15:14 When admitting a patient to the hospital, understanding their level of independence is crucial. Can they dress themselves, cook for themselves, and get around safely? Do they drive? This information helps us understand the events that led up to a patient's presentation and whether they'll need extra support once they return home. In this beginner-friend
Foot Conditions in Spanish for Medical Professionals
Foot Conditions in Spanish for Medical Professionals Jun 29, 2026 00:14:52 This episode was suggested by two listeners who wrote in asking for vocabulary related to foot care. It turns out this topic is richer than it might first appear — the vocabulary comes up regularly in podiatry, primary care, wound care, and beyond. Recorded with medical Spanish teacher Daniela Grave, from Mexico. Already a member? Access this lesson, Co
Medical Spanish for End-of-Life Care | A Story from Guatemala
Medical Spanish for End-of-Life Care | A Story from Guatemala May 27, 2026 00:13:01 This is the fifth and final lesson in la historia de Ingrid. Follow a Guatemalan family through the last days of a leukemia battle in this Medical Spanish end-of-life patient interview. Luis González describes alarming lab results, a doctor's shocking words about Ingrid's white blood cell count, and the urgent return to the hospital on a Saturday aftern
Leukemia Hospitalization | Medical Spanish from Guatemala
Leukemia Hospitalization | Medical Spanish from Guatemala May 4, 2026 00:21:07 This is the fourth lesson in la historia de Ingrid. In this episode, we follow Luis González as he describes Ingrid's prolonged hospitalization, his role as a messenger, the transfusions, and the start of outpatient chemotherapy. We also explore the emotional shock Ingrid felt when she experienced hair loss, the most feared side effect of chemotherapy.
Facing Leukemia | An AMA Discharge in Spanish – A Patient’s Journey
Facing Leukemia | An AMA Discharge in Spanish – A Patient’s Journey Apr 22, 2026 00:16:36 This is the third lesson in la historia de Ingrid. Follow a Guatemalan family through a leukemia diagnosis, an AMA discharge, and critical life-or-death decisions. Luis González describes Ingrid's fear in a public hospital in Guatemala City, the decision to sign a voluntary discharge form against medical advice, and their journey to Quetzaltenango (Xela
Diagnosing Leukemia in Spanish | A Story from Guatemala
Diagnosing Leukemia in Spanish | A Story from Guatemala Apr 3, 2026 00:11:10 This is the second lesson in la historia de Ingrid. Follow a family from Guatemala through a difficult diagnosis, and learn the vocabulary and phrases for diagnosing leukemia in Spanish. Luis takes Ingrid to a hospital in Santiago, where blood work, X-rays, and other studies are performed over a couple of days. A visiting hematologist reviews the result
Symptoms of Leukemia in Spanish – A Story from Guatemala
Symptoms of Leukemia in Spanish – A Story from Guatemala Mar 24, 2026 00:09:44 Today we're starting a brand new series — one of the most meaningful things Doc Molly has made for this podcast. On a recent trip to Guatemala, she sat down with Luis González, one of the directors of the Cultural Spanish School in San Pedro La Laguna, who shared the story of his late wife, Ingrid, diagnosed with leukemia in 2018. Over this series, we'l
Medical Spanish for Asking About Substance Use
Medical Spanish for Asking About Substance Use Feb 24, 2026 00:12:57 In this episode, we practice how to start a clinical conversation about drug use in Spanish. We focus on asking clear, professional, and respectful questions to use in the hospital, clinic, or emergency room. Already a member? Access this lesson, Asking About Drug Use, within the Substance Use module of our Spanish for Mental Health course. Not a member
Medical Spanish for Assessing Eczema in Children
Medical Spanish for Assessing Eczema in Children Jan 13, 2026 00:14:00 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 Assessing Eczema in Children within our Spanish for Primary Care course. Not a member yet? ¡Hazte miembro! LEVEL – UPPER INTERMEDIATE 00:00
Say Happy Holidays in Spanish!
Say Happy Holidays in Spanish! Dec 24, 2025 00:03:43 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 member! Membership gives you access to over 500 interactive medical Spanish lessons, organized into easy-to-follow courses. LEVEL – BEGIN
Assessing Orientation in Spanish | Mental Status Exam Basics
Assessing Orientation in Spanish | Mental Status Exam Basics Dec 18, 2025 00:20:57 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 member lessons, we'll practice assessing memory, attention, concentration, and language, all with a practical, clinical focus.  Watch t

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