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Study & Intern Abroad: Medical/Pre-Medical Program

by: Global Health Leaders

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Our study abroad medical internships focus on bringing basic healthcare to severely impoverished rural communities in the Dominican Republic, where families often live on less than $5 per day. They reside in isolated parts of the country with limited access to running water, electricity, or healthcare. Children often suffer from otherwise treatable diseases because of limited access to medical doctors and inexpensive medications such as antibiotics. Interns in these programs receive the necessary education to provide services such as screening, evaluation, and basic treatment for these conditions in coordination with a medical doctor. Global Health Leaders is an international healthcare education and research firm focused on advancing accessible healthcare around the world. GHL interns and volunteers provide essential medical services in developing countries, where families live in extreme poverty and without access to healthcare services. We are passionate about developing healthcare leaders who will advance accessible healthcare worldwide.

Program Highlights

Join a hybrid 8-week study and internship program, spending 7 weeks of pre-travel medical training and 1 week of service in the Dominican Republic.

Gain 60 clinical hours, including 40 hours of hands-on patient care under the direct supervision of a physician and 20 hours of medical training!

Receive letters of recommendation from medical doctors and Ivy league medical business leaders.

Engage in cultural immersion as you enjoy the vibrant, welcoming culture of the Caribbean!

Have the assurance that our program meets all of the extracurricular requirements for medical school applications in just 8 weeks!

Quick Details

Locations:
  • Dominican Republic
Starts At: $100-300
Availability
Year(s) Offered: 2026, 2027, 2028Intern Duration:
  • Summer
  • Winter
  • Short Term
  • Spring
  • 1-3 Months
Age Requirement: 18-35
Types & Subjects
Fields:
  • Biomedical Science
  • Health Administration
  • Health Sciences
  • International Relations
  • Medicine
  • Nursing
  • Pharmaceuticals
Guidelines
Nationalities:
  • American
  • Canadian
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Last Updated: Nov 21, 2025

Program Details

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Locations

  • Dominican Republic

Types and Subjects

  • Fields
  • Biomedical Science
  • Health Administration
  • Health Sciences
  • International Relations
  • Medicine
  • Nursing
  • Pharmaceuticals

Availability

Years Offered: 2026, 2027, 2028

Intern Duration:
  • Summer
  • Winter
  • Short Term
  • Spring
  • 1-3 Months

Age Requirement

18-35

Guidelines

Nationalities:
  • American
  • Canadian

This Program is also open to Solo, Group

Starts At

$100-300

Program Cost Includes

  • Tuition & Fees
  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • All Program Activity Costs
  • Wifi Costs
  • Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
  • Weekend Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
  • Welcome Dinner
  • Group Meals
  • Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
  • Airport Transfer (Drop-Off)
  • In-Country Transportation To & From Project
  • Visa Fees
  • Some Equipment
  • Guide / Chaperone
  • On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
  • Pre-Departure Orientation
  • In-Country Orientation
  • Training
  • Cultural Training / Program / Orientation
  • Micro-Credential(s) / Certification(s)
  • Background Check Fees
  • Textbooks / Reading Materials
  • Course Materials
  • Alumni / Networking Membership
  • Letter of Recommendation
  • Academic Credit
  • Certificate of Completion
  • Emergency Support
  • Internship Placement

Accommodation Options

  • Apartment/Flat
  • Group living

Qualifications & Experience

    Language Skills Required

  • English

    Accepted Education Levels

  • University Freshman (1st Year)
  • University Sophomore (2nd Year)
  • University Junior (3rd Year)
  • University Senior (4th Year)
  • University 5th Year or More
  • Some college credit, no degree
  • Associate degree
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Master’s degree

Application Procedures

  • Written Application

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Our study abroad medical internships focus on bringing basic healthcare to severely impoverished rural communities in the Dominican Republic, where families often live on less than $5 per day. They reside in isolated parts of the country with limited access to running water, electricity, or healthcare. Children often suffer from otherwise treatable diseases because of limited access to medical doctors and inexpensive medications such as antibiotics. Interns in these programs receive the necessary education to provide services such as screening, evaluation, and basic treatment for these conditions in coordination with a medical doctor. Global Health Leaders is an international healthcare education and research firm focused on advancing accessible healthcare around the world. GHL interns an...

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