Usefulness of Speaking Multiple Languages?

Pre-Med & Medical School Careers in Medicine
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<p>Hello People!</p>

<p>I was wondering how useful is the ability to speak multiple languages in a medical career? Feel free to expand and go into detail on which field and location are most beneficial to this.</p>

<p>I am fluent in English (obviously), Hindi, and Punjabi. I am proficient in Spanish. I have studied Spanish for the past four years. I absolutely love learning the language. Right now I'm debating on whether to take Spanish courses in college in hopes of becoming fluent in it.</p>

<p>I start college in January, so until then I am thinking of going to a Spanish speaking country for 6-8 weeks to elevate my Spanish skills. Also let me know your suggestions on what is the ideal (inexpensive, safe, satisfying) country to do this.</p>

<p>Looking forward to reading the responses! :)</p>

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<p>Having fluent speaking skills in a foreign language is always a useful thing for a physician to have. However, foreign language fluency really won’t make any impact on your chances for med school admission. </p>

<p>Hindi and Punjabi are only useful if the local population of your hospital has a significant population that speak those languages. </p>

<p>Spanish is useful in major urban areas, plus California and the Southwest. </p>