UF Faculty Department College
Maria Laura Mecias Spanish and Portuguese College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Partner Faculty Department Partner Institution
, , Sergio Iván Galvis Motoa
Dra. Nancy Segura Azuara
Dr. José Miguel Hinojosa-Lezama 		Computer Eng
Medical Sciences
Medical Sciences		 Universidad Católica de Colombia
Tecnológico de Monterrey México
Tecnológico de Monterrey México
Title:
Communicating Medical Information for Patients through Mobile Applications
Project Description:

This virtual exchange project brings together medical students from Tecnológico de Monterrey (Mexico), undergraduate students preparing for health careers at the University of Florida (USA), and computer engineering students from the Catholic University of Colombia. Collaborating across disciplines and cultures, participants will design an Android mobile application to promote community awareness of chronic renal diseases. Throughout the project, students will strengthen their language and intercultural communication skills by creating app content that translates complex medical topics into clear, accessible language for patients, in both Spanish and English.

Learning Outcomes:

Career-Readiness Oriented Project Goals

  • Develop professional communication skills in Spanish and English. Practice explaining healthcare information clearly, asking questions to clarify details, and presenting accurate information—skills you will use with patients, colleagues, and interdisciplinary teams in your future career.
  • Collaborate effectively in interdisciplinary and international teams. Work with future doctors and engineers from Mexico and Colombia, share responsibilities, contribute to team decisions, and solve real-world problems together—skills that prepare you for teamwork and collaboration in professional healthcare settings.
  • Apply intercultural awareness to healthcare projects.Understand and respect cultural differences, adapt messages for diverse audiences, and learn from international perspectives—skills that enhance your ability to provide culturally competent care and work in global professional environments.
  • Translate complex medical information into clear, patient-friendly materials. Create bilingual educational content for patients with renal illnesses, ensuring it is accurate and understandable—skills that build professional confidence, expertise, and credibility in patient education and health communication.
Participating Countries:
Colombia, Mexico
Number of Participants:
25 UF Students; appx 40 with Tecnológico de Monterrey (Mexico) and Catholic University of Colombia
Discipline:
World Languages
UF Course Code & Name:
SPN3036 - Spanish for Healthcare Professionals
Project Duration:
12 weeks
Activity Type(s):
Student-to-Student Dialogue
Student-to-Student Project
Time allotted to each activity:
Synchronous: 0.25 hours/week
Asynchronous: 0.5 hours/week
Technology Tools:
Canvas
Microsoft Office Teams
Padlet
Google Forms/Qualtrics
Google Docs
WhatsApp
Powerpoint
Canva
Sequence of Activities:

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