The Dominican Republic has a rich culture that combines African, indigenous and European traditions. Learn about the vibrant Dominican culture through interactions with its lively merengue and bachata music and various cultural workshops. In addition, through service and evening seminars, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of how health, environmental and community insecurities intersect.

Home Base is a rustic ecolodge built from local materials in the style of the Taíno people. The beach is just a short walk away, and students have access to a swimming pool onsite. Students will share rooms with roommates, and have shared bathrooms with cold-water showers. Food will be healthy and locally sourced, including meats, beans, rice, vegetables and fresh fruit.

Are you passionate about making a difference in the health of families living in remote areas of the world?

• Discover the unique challenges of providing adequate medical care in rural communities while contributing to this cause
• Build facilities that directly improve the health of the community
• Learn what it’s like to be a doctor, nurse or global health worker in a developing country
• Go beyond typical public health mission trips for teens, and compare the healthcare practices of the western world with traditional medicine from the region