Exploring Health Sciences in the Dominican Republic

Take a guided tour of Santo Domingo

With your expert local guide you will see:

• Catedral de Santa María la Menor
• Ozama Fortress

Visit the Alcázar de Colón, a colonial fortified palace   

Visit Museo del Hombre Dominicano, which tells the history of the Indigenous Taíno people  

Learn about the history of Dominican medicine from a community-based organization focused on health equity and education  

Participate in a public health workshop, where you will: 

• Explore the history of the La Piedra community 
• Learn about the role of health promoters 
• Practice key interpersonal skills needed for effective community engagement through hands-on activities  

Learn how to conduct medical home visits and collaborate with health promoters to support community health education  

Tour a local hospital or clinic  

Participate in a career-focused Q&A session with a medical professional  

Tour the Taíno Caves and dive into the 16th-century world of the Taíno people’s history and culture  

Join in a discussion on hygiene and clean water access, exploring local challenges and community-led solutions  

Foster connection and understanding with local youth through games, music, sports, and food  

Engage in a Q&A session with a traditional medicine practitioner   

Participate in a first aid workshop where you’ll learn essential first aid skills and apply them in hands-on roleplay scenarios 

Take a scenic boat ride to Isla Catalina, a beautiful tropical island 

Enjoy snorkeling around the coral reefs