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Study & Intern Abroad: Medical/Pre-Medical Program

$100-300Program Costs
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2022Year established

Program Overview

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.

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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!

What's Included

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

Program Details

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Locations

  • Dominican Republic

Available Terms / Availability

  • Years Offered
  • 2026, 2027, 2028

Eligible Nationalities

  • American
  • Canadian
  • This Program is also open to Solo, Group

Education Levels & Language

  • Language
  • English
  • Education
  • 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

Accommodation Options

  • Apartment/Flat
  • Group living

Application Procedures

  • Written Application

Age Requirement

18-35

Duration

  • Summer
  • Winter
  • Short Term
  • Spring
  • 1-3 Months

Starts At

$100-300

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