Health and Community Empowerment Dominican Republic
- Dominican Republic
About Program
In this Maymester program, students will experience a unique opportunity to explore the function and structure of health in the Northern portion of the Dominican Republic. Students will assist in the development and implementation of health promotion and prevention activities that focus on quality of life metrics and community health strengths, challenges, threats, and opportunities. Understanding cultural values and beliefs related to health and working as part of interdisciplinary teams will also be part of the student's experiences. This program is open to all, but may be of benefit for those in public health, health science, health education, nursing and related fields.
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Program Highlights
- Open to all majors
- Take a 3 hour course in eight days
- Spanish proficiency is not required
- Gain health perspectives on how to assist communities in the Caribbean
- Social time includes the beach at an all inclusive resort, eco-tours, and a city tour among other activities around Puerto Plata.
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Location
The Dominican Republic shares the island Hispaniola with Haiti (the DR is to the right, Haiti to the left), and is a hot spot for beaching, staying at resorts, and living a Caribbean lifestyle. Close to Miami, with a diverse population and Creole cuisine, this island is a popular tourist destination filled with all sorts of adventures.
