title: Proof of Concept for a Novel Curriculum: Learning a Second Language during Anesthesiology Residency.
abstract: This article describes a novel curriculum for anesthesiology residents matriculating through Brigham and Women's Department of Anesthesiology. It is offered electively and provides physician residents with time to acquire language skills through a medically-focused immersion program abroad. It is designed for them to learn or improve a second language and then to speak it while practicing perioperative medicine. Ultimately, the elective curriculum will equip future anesthesiologists with the communication tools to deliver professional and compassionate patient care both within the United States and internationally.
authors.affiliation: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Department of Anesthesia, Perioperative and Pain Medicine Boston, MA 02115.
authors.forename: Kate Mitchell
authors.initials: KM
authors.lastname: Cohen
authors.affiliation: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Department of Anesthesia, Perioperative and Pain Medicine Boston, MA 02115.
authors.forename: Alvaro Andres
authors.initials: AA
authors.lastname: Macias
authors.affiliation: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Department of Anesthesia, Perioperative and Pain Medicine Boston, MA 02115.
authors.forename: Robert
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Lekowski
authors.affiliation: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Department of Anesthesia, Perioperative and Pain Medicine Boston, MA 02115.
authors.forename: Mercedes
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Concepcion
authors.affiliation: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Department of Anesthesia, Perioperative and Pain Medicine Boston, MA 02115.
authors.forename: Jose
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Zeballos