Abstract: (From Crisis to Epicrisis: An X-Ray of Teaching Romanian as a Foreign Language) Learning Romanian as a foreign language for medical students involves a complex process, often marked by challenges not only of a linguistic nature but also emotional and cultural. This article proposes a procedural metaphor – from “crisis” to “epicrisis” – to describe the formative journey of the international learner, from the initial moment of confrontation with the language to linguistic and cultural integration. The analysis is supported by current pedagogical perspectives in foreign language teaching and includes methodological suggestions for an empathetic and reflective teaching approach, tailored to the specific needs of the target audience. Particular emphasis is placed on the role of intercultural dialogue in the learning process, especially through extracurricular activities designed to facilitate authentic contact with the Romanian language and culture and to support the development of communicative competence in a relational and integrative framework.