Healthcare & Nursing in the Dominican Republic
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Day 1: Fly to the Dominican Republic
Arrive in Santo Domingo
Meet your Field Director at the airport
Take a tour of the Colonial Zone and see how Spanish history is preserved here
Enjoy dinner in Santo Domingo
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Day 2: Santo Domingo • San José de Ocoa
Visit a health center on route to San José de Ocoa
Participate in an orientation at the ADESJO office, a non-profit organization that is committed to improving the quality of life for Ocoa’s community members; learn about the local healthcare system and the service projects you will partake in that will support community needs
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Day 3: San José de Ocoa
Visit a local hospital, clinic or community center to learn about healthcare practices and shadow healthcare professionals to see how they work within the community
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Day 4: San José de Ocoa
Continue your service project work with a local non-profit
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Day 5: San José de Ocoa
Continue your service project work with a local non-profit
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 José 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 José 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
Meet your Field Director at the airport
Take a tour of the Colonial Zone and see how Spanish history is preserved here
Enjoy dinner in Santo Domingo
-
Day 2: Santo Domingo • San José de Ocoa
Visit a health center on route to San José de Ocoa
Participate in an orientation at the ADESJO office, a non-profit organization that is committed to improving the quality of life for Ocoa’s community members; learn about the local healthcare system and the service projects you will partake in that will support community needs
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Day 3: San José de Ocoa
Visit a local hospital, clinic or community center to learn about healthcare practices and shadow healthcare professionals to see how they work within the community
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Day 4: San José de Ocoa
Continue your service project work with a local non-profit
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Day 5: San José de Ocoa
Continue your service project work with a local non-profit
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 José 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 José 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.
