Study & Intern Abroad: Medical/Pre-Medical Program
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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- Summer
- Winter
- Short Term
- Spring
- 1-3 Months
- Biomedical Science
- Health Administration
- Health Sciences
- International Relations
- Medicine
- Nursing
- Pharmaceuticals
- American
- Canadian
Updated Nov 21, 2025
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
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