Information for term Summer Community Public Health
Application deadline, and cost information.
Overview
Click to OpenExamine the complexities of healthcare in developing nations by studying in the Dominican Republic this summer. With classroom instruction plus fieldwork in urban and semi-rural settings, you’ll get a close look and new perspective on the social and health issues facing one of the Caribbean’s poorest countries. Courses are designed and taught, in Spanish, by a top-ranked Dominican Republic university and CIEE’s partner school, Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra (PUCMM), and complemented with immersive co-curricular activities designed to increase intercultural understanding.
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Unique Experiences
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Get to know
a Dominican family while you improve your Spanish language skills.
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Interact
with and make a difference for Dominican patients and medical professionals as you work at a semi-rural clinic and in an urban neighborhood.
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Expand your knowledge
of pressing international public health issues.
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Location & Culture
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Your Destination
Founded in 1495 by 30 caballeros (knights) from Columbus’ early expeditions, Santiago is a growing, modern city with a population of more than 800,000. Despite its sprawling size, Santiago retains many small-town features. Traditional merchants ride burros loaded with baskets of goods and call out their wares in a musical chant. Street vendors balance large baskets of fruit and vegetables on their heads. People are friendly and crime is scarce. The people of Santiago like to play dominos, listen to merengue and bachata music, and talk about baseball.
The Culture
EXCURSIONS & ACTIVITIES
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Complete a ten-day rotation at a semi-rural medical clinic.
Support the efforts of health promoters in marginalized urban neighborhoods.
Program Blogs
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Daily Life
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HOUSING
Homestays: Living with a Dominican family is your ticket to immersion into every day Santiago life. Your Spanish-speaking host family provides housing and three meals a day. All homestays are within walking distance of Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra (PUCMM). Field study: Students live with host families with support from local medical staff and leaders in each community.
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MEALS
Homestay: All meals are provided by your homestay family. Field study: All meals are provided by your homestay family.
Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic Where You'll Study
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PONTIFICIA UNIVERSIDAD CATÓLICA MADRE Y MAESTRA
Santiago
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Program Details
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The program detailsThis eight-week program includes orientation, six weeks of language and healthcare courses, a ten-day rural clinical field rotation, and a five-day urban stay. Students also participate in an intensive semi-urban community service practicum in an underserved area in Santiago while classes are in session. During this time, students will learn about public health with a focus on the health/illness process and its relation to health management, policies, and coverage. They’ll also explore health, preventive medicine programs, primary healthcare administration, and learn relevant medical Spanish terms.
Before the start of the program, students must have completed four semesters of college-level Spanish (or equivalent) and college-level public health coursework is recommended.
Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra (PUCMM) was founded in 1962 to serve the social and economic development of all Dominicans. PUCMM has been ranked as the best academic institution of higher learning in the Dominican Republic. Just 15 minutes from downtown Santiago, PUCMM’s campus has four academic schools: Social Sciences and Administration; Science and Humanities; Engineering Sciences; and Health Sciences.
Academics
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OVERALL GPA
Students need to have a GPA of at least 2.5.
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PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
4 semesters of college-level Spanish (or equivalent) College-level public health coursework recommended
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Curriculum
Program Credit
- Total credit, semester: 10 semester/15 quarter hours
- Advanced Spanish Conversation and Grammer: 45 contact hours; 3 semester/4.5 quarter hours
- Community Health Practicum: 45 contact hours;3 semester/4.5 quarter hours
- Pre-Professional Healthcare Issues: 60 contact hours: 4 semester/6 quarter hours
Students take the following three courses:
- Advanced Spanish Conversation and Grammar
- Community Health Practicum
- Pre-Professional Healthcare Issues
Note: This course listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract between CIEE and any applicant, student, institution, or other party. The courses, as described, may be subject to change as a result of ongoing curricular revisions, assignment of lecturers and teaching staff, and program development. Courses may be canceled due to insufficient enrollment.
Scholarships
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CIEE offers more than $8 million in scholarships and grants annually to help students like you make your study abroad dream a reality.
Students who apply to this program are eligible for the following scholarships and grants:
- Ping Scholarships for Academic Excellence
- Global Access Initiative (GAIN) Grants
- McDermott Health Sciences, Nursing, and Public Health Merit Scholarships
- Stohl International Undergraduate Research Scholarships
- CIEE Gilman Go Global Grant
To be considered, submit the CIEE Scholarships & Grants application within your CIEE program application. Learn more at the Scholarships & Grants section of our website.
See more scholarship infoDates & Fees
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You get more for every dollar when you study abroad with CIEE, because our high-quality programs include everything from excursions to insurance. There are no hidden charges, and no disappointing surprises when you arrive.
YOUR FEE INCLUDES:
- Tuition
- Housing
- Meals
- Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
- Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
- Six-day orientation – an introduction to Dominican culture, your academic program, and the city, plus practical information about living in and around your host city
- Full-time program leadership and support in your host city
- Cultural and/or Co-curricular Activities
- Excursions and/or Study Tours
- Insurance and other travel benefits, with CIEE iNext
- 24/7 emergency on-site support
No Hidden Fees
Program |
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| Summer 2019 8 weeks | Deadline Passed | Jun 15, 2019 | Aug 11, 2019 |
$8,250
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Program FeesCIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel insurance with benefits. Participation Confirmation = $300 * Educational Costs = $6,758 ** Housing = $1,025 *** Insurance = $167 Total Fees = $8,250Estimated CostsStudents are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration. International Airfare = $550 † Local Transportation = $150 Books & Supplies = $100 Local government registration/entrance fees = $50 Personal expenses = $700 Total Estimated Costs = $1,550Financial AidCIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants. This breakdown has been prepared from the program budget for the purpose of calculating eligibility for financial aid. During the course of program operations, actual figures may vary. It should not, therefore, be used as a basis for calculation of refunds. CIEE reserves the right to adjust fees at any time. Students required to study on CIEE programs through a School of Record will be charged a $500 administrative fee in addition to the Program Fees listed. * non-refundable ** direct cost of education charged uniformly to all students *** includes all meals † round-trip based on U.S. East Coast departure |
| Summer 2020 8 weeks | Apr 1, 2020 | Jun 13, 2020 | Aug 9, 2020 |
To help you budget, keep in mind that students are responsible for the cost of international airfare, local transportation, books and supplies, visas, and personal expenses. In addition, ask your college or university study abroad advisor if your school charges additional fees for study abroad.
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Our Staff
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Tian Song
Director
Tian Song is responsible for successful program administration of all semester, summer, and special programs in the Dominican Republic.
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Reginald Kerolle
Program Director
Dr. Kerolle’s experience working in underserved communities such as the “bateyes” (communities surrounding a sugar mill) and remote rural communities in both the Dominican Republic and Haiti served as the inspiration for conducting research on public health and community development issues.
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Ryan Bowen
Resident Coordinator
Ryan Bowen earned his master’s degree in International Business Administration from the Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra (PUCMM) in the Dominican Republic.
Get Started
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