"The class was real helpful and informative a great eye-opener
to a new culture and language."

"A wonderful course to open the door to another culture."

"I am now not afraid to speak with Spanish speaking patients.  I am comfortable with what I have learned and I can look up what I do not know."

"This is the most practical, functional language course I have ever taken."

"This is an excellent introduction to Spanish.  A fun and easy way to learn!"

Gene Flanery possesses profound insight into language acquisition. What’s more, his presentation style motivates and reassures audiences that they too can attain the skills needed to master a new language and more successfully enter a new culture. The Institute for International Medicine (INMED) is pleased to have Gene Flanery assist in equipping our healthcare professional to serve in medical missions.”
Nicholas Comninellis, MD MPH, President
INMED - Institute for International Medicine
"Equipping health professionals to serve in medical missions"
6700 Troost Ave. | Suite 224 | Kansas City MO | 64131-4401
http://inmed.us | nicholas@inmed.us | 816-520-6900

"This course fits all levels of learning."
Linda G. Wolf, DDS  Liberal, Kansas

"This course taught Spanish that could be easily assimilated and used immediately. This was a good introduction to conversational Spanish that was also fun." Richard Stein, DDS Dodge City, Kansas

"This course has given me a great basis to communicate with my hispanic patients."
David Williams, DDS Dodge City, Kansas

"Great course! I recommend it highly. Gene is very energetic and communicates well."
Michael Tanner, DDS Overland Park, KS

"A great class for all. The whole staff could benefit."
Evelyn Clarke, DDS Kansas City, Missouri

"This is a great class for anyone interested in anyone interested in conversing with a Spanish-speaking patient. Great instructor!"
Kreston Anderson, DDS
Roseville, CA

"Gene removes all the discomfort with learning an unfamiliar language by presenting an animated informative session." Shelby Kahl, RDH Colorado

"Gene's class is fun and educational. This course should be required for everyone who works in the dental field and who doesn't speak Spanish. He helped me to feel comfortable addressing Spanish-speaking patients."
Sharyn Markus, Colorado Springs Dental Society

"This is an awesome course that will build on those high school Spanish course but are devoted to dentisry only. Gene knows how to keep the sessions moving along at the right pace without leaving anyone behind and  confused. My hat is off to Senor Gene who made a dull subject come alive and make it instantly productive for our own indiviual dental offices."
Lee Clayton, DDS Denison, Texas

"An excellent introduction to Spanish and well worth the day. Also a lot of fun." Dr. Lynn Mouden, Director of Oral Health, Arkansas Department of Health

An Introduction to Dental Spanish was a great course to get started learning dental Spanish.  What a spring board and inspiration to facilitate communication with our Spanish speaking patients.  Gene’s enthusiasm as well as organization makes for a fast paced fun way to learn the basics of Dental Spanish.  The course material along with the supplementary materials give all that is needed to become proficient in dental Spanish communication.  I speak for all of our staff that attended….Thank you Gene for a well organized and helpful start to Dental Spanish. 
Dr. R. J. Tippin DDS, Newton, Kansas

"A great introduction to a foreign language! I found myself speaking coherent Spanish before lunch! Now I want to learn more." Bob Shirley, DDS, Oklahoma City

"A great course to begin the process of learning a new language. Gene is engaging and encourages learning." Edward S. Rich, DDS Edmund, Oklahoma

"The class was fun and enjoyable while being educational at the same time. I would highly recommend this class for the whole office." Misty Mitchell-Lester, DDS, Marshall, TX

"A quick and fun six hours! Enjoy and appreciate the language of your Hispanic patients." Dr. Joe Cecere, DDS & president of the Ft. Worth Dental Society

Medical Facilities -

Providence Medical Center, Kansas City, KS

Shawnee-Mission Medical Center, Shawnee-Mission, KS

St. Lukes Medical Center, Kansas City, MO

Overland Park Regional Medical Center, Overland Park, KS

Research Belton Hospital, Belton, MO

University Hospital, San Antonio, TX

Methodist Hospital, San Antonio, TX

Mercy and Truth Medical Mission, Shawnee, KS

Govt. Facilities -

Unified Government, Wyandotte County, KS

Office of Oral Health, Arkansas Dept. of Health

Schools-

Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences, Kansas City, MO

UMKC School of Dentistry, Kansas City, MO

NorthWest Community College, San Antonio, TX

References:

Frank Koranda, M.D.,

United Nations Association World Citizen Award

(recipient for international humanitarian medical missions)

Midwest Medical Specialists  - Shawnee Mission, KS

Nicholas Comninellis, MD MPH, President
INMED - Institute for International Medicine


Lynn Lindemann, Learning Consultant, University Health System -
San Antonio, TX

Gary Gaddis, MD  Emergency Services,
St. Lukes Health System - Kansas City, MO

LeAnne Detar-Newbert, MD, General Practicioner and Instructor,
KU Medical Center, Kansas City, KS

Linda Achison. Physician Educator,
Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences

Karen Wilson, Continuing Education Coordinator
UMKC School of Dentistry, Kansas City, MO