Ciee High School Summer Abroad Leadership Service In Public Health In Santiago Dominican Republic 2025

Make a genuine impact in the Dominican Republic serving in community projects to promote good health and well-being. Investigate the health needs and practices in Santiago de los Caballeros and participate in field-based public health education initiatives alongside medical professionals. Meet with medical staff in a government-run clinic and interview community leaders of a welfare program. Analyze how well local organizations are increasing access to healthcare across socioeconomic levels. Throughout the program, reflect on your service and on what you have learned about medical care and policy development in the second largest Caribbean nation. Transform your ideas into an actionable plan for future service or a career in public health. In this Dominican hilltop city, you will live with a local family and meet local teens to fully immerse yourself in Caribbean traditions and Spanish language. Enjoy bachata and salsa dance classes, admire Dominican art at the Centro León, grab empanadas or other street fare, play dominos in the park, and really get to know the people. We award millions in scholarship funds every year. Check out our Scholarship page for more information, including how to apply. This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website.