High School Programs in Santiago, Dominican Republic

Make a genuine impact in the Dominican Republic serving in community projects to promote good health and well-being. Investigate the health needs and practices in Santiago de los Caballeros and participate in field-based public health education initiatives alongside medical professionals. Meet with medical staff in a government-run clinic and interview community leaders of a welfare program. Analyze how well local organizations are increasing access to healthcare across socioeconomic levels. Throughout the program, reflect on your service and on what you’ve learned about medical care and policy development in the second-largest Caribbean nation. Transform your ideas into an actionable plan for future service or a career in public health. In this Dominican hilltop city, you will live with a local family and meet local teens to fully immerse yourself in the country’s Caribbean traditions and Spanish language. Enjoy bachata and salsa dance classes, admire Dominican art at the Centro León, grab empanadas or other street fares, play dominos in the park, and get to know the people.