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Rios Associates, LLC
The leader in Intensive Medical Spanish CME Courses 3729 N. Bay Horse Loop, Tucson, AZ 85719 - (520) 907-3318
THIS IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO STUDY PERSONALLY WITH THE AUTHORS OF McGRAW HILL'S COMPLETE MEDICAL SPANISH CME TEXT BOOK IN A CLASSROOM SETTING. |
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Intensive Medical Spanish Language and Cultural Workshop
La Paz, Baja California Sur, México
Location: Los Arcos Hotel Av. Álvaro Obregón 498 La Paz, Baja California Sur, MéxicoLa Paz is located approximately 2 hrs by car from Cabo San Lucas. It is a very peaceful, calm “pueblo”, without a great number of tourists, and where many locals do not speak English. (Thus…much Spanish practice is involved.) La Paz has an international airport and it would probably be best to check with your travel agent as to which carrier and location would offer you the best rates. The United State Government is now requiring that U.S. Citizen that travel abroad have a Passport in order to RETURN to the United States. Please allow sufficient time to procure one as it takes several weeks. At times a $15-$25 visa or entry charge is requested when arriving in Mexico. At times, there is no fee. It generally depends on the political climate at the moment, but, just in case, you may want to come prepared. On Friday eve, at 8:30 pm we will have a welcoming “toast”/ get-together”/ orientation at Los Arcos Hotel, and classes will begin on Saturday morning (más o menos) at 8:00 am, after breakfast. We will have 3 days of classes, one day off (Tuesday), and 4 more days of classes with many activities scheduled. Formal class sessions will end at approximately 1:30-2:00 p.m. each day and you will have “homework” assignments which include going into town to practice your newly acquired skills, as well as work from the textbook and tapes or CDs. Tuesday is a free day and students can arrange for different tours, visit nearby Todos Santos or Los Cabos, go shopping, Scuba dive, snorkel, partake in deep sea fishing, join in on nature and whale watching tours, or go to the beach and be a “lagartija”, etc ... or study!!! There are many commercial touring operations nearby where you can arrange for the activities you prefer. Please be sure to bring the following:
We will send the Text/Workbook and tapes (or audio CDs - $20 extra) to you before hand, but can only do so if you send us your assessment form, which allows us to place you in the proper level.
Daily Schedule Classes begin every day at 8:00AM and end approximately at 2:00 PM, then you are free for lunch on your own. (Lunch is traditionally eaten between 2:00-4:00 pm in Mexico). You will have homework and “townwork” where you will meet and talk to the local population getting directions, acquiring pricing information and availability of medications, products, etc. You will also have the opportunity to observe and/or become involved with the local culture, habits and medical community. In addition, Hospital tours will be arranged for the afternoons. How to get there: La Paz has an International Airport (LAP) with connections from Los Angeles, CA and Phoenix and Tucson, AZ. They also receive flights from other cities in Mexico (such as Tijuana, Mexico City and Guadalajara). Upon arrival you can exit the airport and catch a taxi or shuttle (sort of a limousine type service) and ask them to take you to Los Arcos or to whichever hotel you will be staying at. This should cost approximately $25 dollars, depending on your bargaining skills. Los Arcos is located across the street from the beach and in walking distance to the downtown area, shopping, etc. You may also fly to Los Cabos (Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo). which have many more connections and flights from US cities. You can then travel by land (bus, rent a car, taxi-limo, etc.) to La Paz. The road from Cabo to La Paz is a 2 lane highway, if you are driving, we recommend traveling during the day only since the area is open range and you may suddenly encounter livestock around a curve. It is about a 2-hour drive! There is also local bus service between La Paz and Cabo as well as Taxis for hire. Alaska Airlines, Delta Air, Aero Mexico and Aero California have flights into La Paz International Airport.
The conference will be held at Los Arcos Hotel’s conference rooms There is a welcome/orientation meeting Friday night at 8:30 PM at the Pelicanos Bar on the second floor (1er piso in Mexico) of Los Arcos Hotel. Hors d'oeuvres will be served. Join us for an informal get together/orientation and the opportunity to meet some of your classmates. Accomodations: Los Arcos Hotel, Av. Alvaro Obregon 498 : a colonial style hotel, with all amenities and great service. The hotel is a colonial style luxury (3 to 4 stars) accommodation with pool, mini-bars, restaurants, etc. Ask for Rios Associates rate of $75 per night (plus tax). Normally $120 and up per night. For more information visit www.losarcos.com or call 800-347-2252 or 011-52-612-122-2744 for reservations. If you wish to lodge at Los Arcos, you can reserve a room requesting any specific needs you may have by calling 1-800-347-2252, Baja Reservations or either (949) or (714) 476-5555 and request the Rios Associate’s block rate. (If, for some reason, they are unaware of it at the U.S. number, it can be arranged for when arriving at the hotel in La Paz.) There are many restaurants, shops and points of interest within easy walking distance from the hotel. If you have any questions or require additional information, please contact us at your convenience. We are looking forward to seeing you and be prepared to learn a great deal while enjoying yourself as well. ¡HASTA PRONTO! For our books, audio cassettes, CDs and video CDs (CD ROMs) for a complete Home/Self Study program, which also offers up to 75 Category 1 AMA CMEs. please go our Material Page
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