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Costa Rica: Healthcare Education & Medical Outreach

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Program Overview

Expand your knowledge and experience in the field of medicine in the beautiful Latin American countryside. Work alongside medical professionals in a community where your assistance is truly appreciated. Earn up to 30 hours of community service while building your skills in clinical settings.

For this program, TFT partners with a non-profit organization dedicated to improving families' health in the developing world through innovative and self-sustainable health improvement programs. We will work side-by-side with medical professionals to help provide access to medical care for underprivileged and medically underserved families in Costa Rica.

Some hands-on projects available may include collecting vitals, assisting with mobile clinics, and organizing health education meetings. To complement our hard work, we will also experience the adventurous and culturally relevant aspects of Costa Rica that make it one of the most coveted destinations in Central America to visit. Zipline through lush rainforests, visit an animal rehabilitation center specializing in herpetology, view a green volcanic lake, hike to waterfalls, and take a surf lesson!

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Program Highlights

Donate your time and energy to meaningful medical based community service projects.
Shadow medical professionals and participate in a variety of health initiatives.
Swim, surf, and sunbathe while staying at a tropical paradise along the coast.
See the unique green volcanic lake of Poas Volcano.
See the abundant animal life that Costa Rica is famous for, including sloths, capuchins, howler monkeys, iguanas, parrots, toucans, and more.

What's Included

Tuition & Fees
Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
All Program Activity Costs
Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Weekend Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Guide / Chaperone

Program Details

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Locations

  • Jaco, Costa Rica

Available Terms / Availability

  • Years Offered
  • Year Round

Eligible Nationalities

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

Education Levels & Language

  • Education
  • High School Junior (3rd Year)
  • High School Senior (4th Year)
  • High School 5th Year or More

Accommodation Options

  • Group living

Application Procedures

  • Online Application
  • Physical Exam/Health Records

Age Requirement

14-17

Duration

  • 1-2 Weeks
  • Summer

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Recognitions & Awards

Awards and accreditations earned by this provider

GoAbroad Top Rated Provider 2025 - Adventure Travel
Notable Mention - GoAbroad Top Rated High School Abroad Providers 2024
Top Rated Provider 2023 - High School Abroad
Top Rated Notable Mentions 2022
Top Rated Organization 2021 - High School Abroad
Top Rated Organization 2019 - High School Abroad
GoAbroad Top Rated Organizations 2018 (Notable Mention)
GoAbroad Top Youth Travel Program 2017

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