Description

The summer Community Public Health study abroad program in Santiago, Dominican Republic is designed for students with an interest in Spanish language, medicine, and the allied health professions in the context of underdevelopment and public health.

Academic Program
This seven-week program consists of six weeks of language and healthcare courses, and a weeklong semi-rural clinical field rotation. Students also participate in an urban community service practicum in and around Santiago as part of the academic curriculum.

Academic Culture
Most PUCMM students specialize in such professions as the law, medicine, engineering, education, or business. The only social science major is psychology. Like all universities in the Dominican Republic, PUCMM has limited resources compared to most U.S. colleges and universities.

The summer program courses have been designed by PUCMM specifically for CIEE students only. All coursework is conducted in Spanish. Students should be prepared for a style of teaching that is more formal and technical, relying primarily on lectures and emphasizing memorization. Readings are typically assigned in class.

Highlights

• Take courses at the best academic institution of higher learning in the Dominican Republic
  
• Gain field experience on a week-long semi-rural clinical field rotation
  
• Work with local public health experts on an urban community service practicum in and around Santiago
  
• Explore sites of cultural importance in and around Santiago, including a weekend trip to Santo Domingo; live with a local family

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Subject Areas

Cost in US$:

Please check the CIEE website for current program pricing.

Program Fees Include:

The CIEE fee includes an optional on-site airport meet and greet, full-time leadership and support, tuition, housing and three meals per day, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, predeparture advising, and a CIEE iNext travel card which provides insurance and other travel benefits.

Experience Required

yes

• Overall GPA 2.75
• 4 semesters of college-level Spanish or equivalent
• College-level coursework in public health recommended

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living
• Home-stays

Participants Travel

Independently

Scholarships are Available

We have several scholarships that students can apply for. Contact CIEE for details.

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Transcript
• Written Application
• Other

CIEE's Mission Statement

Since 1947, the Council on International Educational Exchange, known as CIEE, has been in pursuit of its mission, "to help people gain understanding, acquire knowledge, and develop skills for living in a globally interdependent and culturally diverse world. Our services to young people studying, working, teaching, and traveling abroad are more important than ever.

Year Founded

1947