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Program Overview

Immerse yourself in the reality of healthcare in the Dominican Republic with this unique opportunity. Gain invaluable hands-on experience alongside medical professionals and volunteers in hospitals or neighborhood health clinics. Witness and have the chance to observe and learn about the differences between the medical practices in your country in contrast to the realities in a hospital or health ...

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Program Highlights

Observe, shadow, and assist doctors and nurses during their work.
Provide ambulance support when needed and assist, teach, and encourage sickness prevention, good hygiene, and checkups.
Use multimedia to assist in the development of educational materials and engagement strategies for various prevention programs.
Choose to teach English to the doctors, provided that there is a sufficient number of doctors interested.
Join foreign medical missions, which visit and work at hospitals several times a year, and translate for them and the patients.

What's Included

Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
In-Country Orientation
Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
Wifi Costs
Language Lessons
On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
Certificate of Completion
Academic Credit
Assistance Booking Travel

Program Details

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Locations

  • Dominican Republic

Types & Subjects

  • Fields
  • Biology
  • Food Science & Nutrition
  • Health Sciences
  • Kinesiology & Exercise Science

Available Terms / Availability

  • Years Offered
  • Year Round

Eligible Nationalities

  • All Nationalities
  • This Program is also open to Solo, Couples

Education Levels & Language

  • Language
  • Spanish
  • Education
  • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Accommodation Options

  • Group living
  • Guest House
  • Home-stays

Application Procedures

  • Online Application
  • Resume

Age Requirement

18+

Duration

  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 3-6 Months
  • 1-2 Years

Starts At

$100-300

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