Since a young age, practicing and exercising the Spanish language was imperative as a way to communicate with my parents and most of my family. Although constantly present and exposed to the English language, it has always been a concept that is difficult for them to grasp. Thus, I saw this as a major language barrier that prohibited me to easily communicate with nearby and extensive family. As a way to facilitate socialization within my household, I entered a bilingual school at the age of ten that taught the material in both Spanish and English. By the end of eighth grade and part of high school, I thought I had overcome the biggest language barrier. However, when I discovered my interest in the medical field and became part of medical internships
