Healthcare & Nursing in the Dominican Republic
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Day 1: Fly to the Dominican Republic
Arrive in Santo Domingo
Take a tour of the Colonial Zone and see how Spanish history is preserved here
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Day 2: Santo Domingo + San Jose de Ocoa
Visit the Health Center in Santo Domingo, where you’ll get a close look at the needs of the community and the kinds of service available to them
Travel to San Jose de Ocoa
Visit the ADESJO office and meet with local health professionals, a non-profit organization that is committed to improving the quality of life for Ocoa’s community members
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Day 3: San Jose de Ocoa
Attend an orientation at local hospital and clinic, led by local health professionals, to learn about healthcare practices and how hospitals function within the community
Discover the nurseries and gardens that make good nutritious choices available to people on the island, and have a Q&A with an expert about nutritional standards and the ways they are being met
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Day 4: San Jose de Ocoa
Begin your service project in Rancho Arriba and work with local hospitals and clinics, while gaining an understanding of how community needs are met
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Day 5: San Jose de Ocoa
Continue work on your service Project in Rancho Arriba at local hospitals and clinics
Meet with local nurses who can offer a new perspective on your experiences throughout the past few days and answer any questions you may have
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Day 6: San Jose de Ocoa
Visit the Agroforestry Tree Nursery to learn about the problems that regional deforestation are having on the island’s ecology and economy—and what organizations like this one are doing about it
Hear from local experts on the history and uses of the nursery, as well as a talk about its value as a source of local nutrition-rich foods
Discover how a small-scale hydroelectric system is improving the lives of many Dominicans on a visit to a local plant, and hear from the community members on what it is like to build and operate the sustainable structure
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Day 7: San Jose de Ocoa
Enjoy a day of rest and relaxation on a beautiful Dominican Republic beach in the south coast
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Day 8: Depart for home
Return to Santo Domingo
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Day 1: Fly to the Dominican Republic
Arrive in Santo Domingo
Take a tour of the Colonial Zone and see how Spanish history is preserved here
-
Day 2: Santo Domingo + San Jose de Ocoa
Visit the Health Center in Santo Domingo, where you’ll get a close look at the needs of the community and the kinds of service available to them
Travel to San Jose de Ocoa
Visit the ADESJO office and meet with local health professionals, a non-profit organization that is committed to improving the quality of life for Ocoa’s community members
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Day 3: San Jose de Ocoa
Attend an orientation at local hospital and clinic, led by local health professionals, to learn about healthcare practices and how hospitals function within the community
Discover the nurseries and gardens that make good nutritious choices available to people on the island, and have a Q&A with an expert about nutritional standards and the ways they are being met
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Day 4: San Jose de Ocoa
Begin your service project in Rancho Arriba and work with local hospitals and clinics, while gaining an understanding of how community needs are met
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Day 5: San Jose de Ocoa
Continue work on your service Project in Rancho Arriba at local hospitals and clinics
Meet with local nurses who can offer a new perspective on your experiences throughout the past few days and answer any questions you may have
-
Day 6: San Jose de Ocoa
Visit the Agroforestry Tree Nursery to learn about the problems that regional deforestation are having on the island’s ecology and economy—and what organizations like this one are doing about it
Hear from local experts on the history and uses of the nursery, as well as a talk about its value as a source of local nutrition-rich foods
Discover how a small-scale hydroelectric system is improving the lives of many Dominicans on a visit to a local plant, and hear from the community members on what it is like to build and operate the sustainable structure
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Day 7: San Jose de Ocoa
Enjoy a day of rest and relaxation on a beautiful Dominican Republic beach in the south coast
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Day 8: Depart for home
Return to Santo Domingo
Confidence • Curiosity • Global perspective • Empathy • Adaptability • Relatability • Self-Awareness
What's Included
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Transportation
Various modes of transport are tailored to your program. While some transfers are included, others may come at additional cost.
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Accommodations
Safe, comfortable lodging will be waiting for you at your destination.
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Select meals
Enjoy a combination of included meals and the freedom to explore local cuisine on your own.
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End-to-end support
Your dedicated EF team helps secure administrative approval and academic credit, provides enrollment tools, and helps establish your program’s ongoing presence on campus.
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EF Global Learning Toolkit
We offer various tools to help educators facilitate student growth abroad and on campus, including academically enriched travel programs, industry engagement opportunities, global learning resources, and a Global Competencies Assessment tool.
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Guided exploration
Gain insider knowledge and cultural perspective from licensed local guides: natural historians who provide cultural insights to enhance learning moments throughout the program.
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Field Visits
Experience academics in action during engaging visits with relevant organizations, thought leaders, and partners.
