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Dominican Republic Health Outreach Program
Dates are TBA (mid-August for two weeks)
Various Nursing Courses
or
SPA 399 (3 credits)
or SPM 499 (3 credits)
In this program, participants deliver community health services and education while attempting to overcome basic obstacles such as language barriers and different educational and social conditions. Participants are immersed in the culture as they work personally with local partners and with the hundreds of patients who seek out this service. This twice yearly program is directed by Jean Burton, Ben Towne, Lois Tiedeken, and Michelle Stirling. Other USM faculty and health professionals assist with the services and learning opportunities.
This service-learning program is open with permission to nursing, health science, sports medicine, and Spanish language students. Spanish language proficiency is helpful but not necessary to participate. The program also welcomes community volunteers as translators, medical and health specialists, and community health advocates and supporters. The program requires a substantial planning period prior to the trip with fundraising for health supplies, planning meetings and packing of village health supplies.
For more details on the program, please download the Dominican Republic Pre-Departure Manual.
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