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CIEE Summer Community Public Health Program in Santiago, Dominican Republic (Outgoing Program)

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  • Locations: Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic
  • Program Terms: Summer
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: CIEE 
  • Restrictions: SIU applicants only
Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Summer 2019 03/01/2019 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA

** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Click here for a definition of this term Areas of Study: Architectual Studies, Health Education, Latino and Latin American Studies, Law, Liberal Arts*, Pre-Health*, Service-Learning*, Spanish Click here for a definition of this term Language of Instruction: Spanish
Click here for a definition of this term Housing: Family Stay Click here for a definition of this term Class Status: 2-Sophomore
Click here for a definition of this term Minimum GPA: 2.5 Click here for a definition of this term Type of Experience: *Study Abroad
Click here for a definition of this term Program Type: Direct/Program Click here for a definition of this term Credit Type: Transfer
Click here for a definition of this term Applicants: SIUC Students Only Click here for a definition of this term Sponsor: CIEE
Program Description:

Santiago, DR
CIEE Summer Community Public Health Program in Santiago, Dominican Republic
With its underserved population facing a spate of social and health issues, the Dominican Republic offers you fascinating insight into the state of healthcare in the Hispanic Caribbean. Combining traditional classroom instruction with homestays and field work in both urban and semi-rural communities, you will explore firsthand the challenges confronting developing countries.

Study abroad in the Dominican Republic and you will:logo

  • Improve your Spanish language skills through a homestay with a local family
  • Examine a range of pre-professional healthcare and issues
  • Engage with local patients and medical staff through a health practicum and clinical rotation
If you have an interest in Spanish language, medicine, and the allied health professions as they relate to underdevelopment and public health, explore them all in the Dominican Republic.

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Please check the CIEE website for final program dates, and speak with your CIEE Study Abroad Advisor prior to booking airfare.