Episode 15 - ¡Mamá, I MADE it!: Learning about medical spanish podcasts with Dr. Reniell Iñiguez

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In this episode of the NAMS Medcast, we sit down with Dr. Reniell Iñiguez, a second-year internal medicine resident at Northwestern and host of the Más Allá del Estetoscopio, a medical Spanish podcast. Dr. Iñiguez shares his journey from community college to residency, the personal experiences that shaped his passion for medical Spanish, and the challenges of launching a podcast while navigating intern year.

We discuss the importance of accurate medical communication, the dangers of false fluency, and how his immersive experiences—like his rotation in Mexico—deepened his fluency in clinical Spanish. Dr. Iñiguez also gives us a behind-the-scenes look at how he crafts his engaging, story-driven podcast episodes and the creative process behind blending medicine with storytelling.

Tune in to hear about his involvement with POLOM, a project dedicated to evaluating medical Spanish proficiency, and how Northwestern’s residency program supports residents who wish to foster Spanish-speaking patient care. Whether you're a student looking to improve your medical Spanish or a resident balancing creative passions with a demanding workload, this episode is packed with insight and inspiration!

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Hosted by: Ana Suarez

Guests:  Dr. Reniell Iñiguez

NAMS Medcast Production Team:
Ana Suarez, Samuel Orenstein, Manuel Panzardi, Rafael Ramos

Intro and Outro Music:
Bossa Samba Ballad by Studio Le Bus
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