The Health-Care-in-Mexico (HCiM) program is a study abroad experience for undergraduate students with basic verbal Spanish language skills and a demonstrated interest in pursuing a career in a health-related profession. Participants receive UT-Austin credit for completing courses of study at one of the largest and highest-quality publicly-supported medical facilities in Mexico, the Centro Universitario de Ciencias de la Salud (CUCS), a component of the University of Guadalajara. This cultural immersion experience allows UT students to gain proficiency in Spanish language and Hispanic culture with an emphasis on health care, and to observe and interact directly with doctors, students and patients during hospital rotations.