Location:

Santiago De Los Caballeros, Dominican Republic

Program Type:

Study Abroad

Degree Level:

Undergraduate

Term:

Summer

Program Overview

Program Description:

With its underserved population facing a spate of social and health issues, the Dominican Republic offers you fascinating insight into the state of healthcare in the Hispanic Caribbean. Combining traditional classroom instruction with homestays and field work in both urban and semi-rural communities, you will explore the challenges confronting developing countries. Study abroad in the Dominican Republic and you will: Improve your Spanish language skills through a homestay with a local family Examine a range of pre-professional healthcare issues Engage with local patients and medical staff through a health practicum and clinical rotation If you have an interest in Spanish language, medicine, and the allied health professions as they relate to underdevelopment and public health, explore them all in the Dominican Republic.