San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic
2/28/2026 - 3/7/2026
Description
DOCARE International • Global Health Outreach Trip
Dominican Republic | San Pedro de Macorís
Provide sustainable primary care and clinical education to marginalized Haitian communities in the Dominican Republic through a one-week, faculty-led global health outreach experience.
Dates: Feb 28 – Mar 7, 2026
Apply by: Feb 21, 2026
Program Fee: ~$2,700 + airfare
CME: AOA 1A & 1B (details below)
Ready to join the team?
Trip Goal & Overview
This one-week global health outreach trip will take place in San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic, from February 28 – March 7, 2026, with a volunteer application deadline of February 21, 2026. The program focuses on delivering sustainable outpatient primary care to predominantly Haitian plantation communities while providing structured clinical teaching and precepting opportunities for medical students. The week includes three full clinic days, two clinical teaching days, and opportunities for cultural immersion and local experiences.
Partner Organizations
- One World Surgery – Local clinical partner and referral base providing access to high-quality surgical and primary care globally.
- Universidad Central del Este (UCE) Medical College – Dominican medical school partner supporting local collaboration and logistics.
Accommodations & Logistics
Housing
Hodelpa Garden Suites (Juan Dolio, Dominican Republic)
Address:Metro Country Club Puerta principal, Av. Del Este, Playa Juan Dolio 21000, Dominican Republic
Address:Metro Country Club Puerta principal, Av. Del Este, Playa Juan Dolio 21000, Dominican Republic
Meals
- Breakfast: Included
- Lunch: Provided during clinic days (covered by program fees)
- Dinner: Self-pay
Transportation
- Airport and local transportation supported through local university/program resources
- Group bus arrangements for daily travel
Personnel Requirements
Clinicians will deliver direct patient care and support medical education through precepting and structured teaching. Below are the original requirements; please check the application for the most up-to-date roles that remain available.
| Role | Total Needed |
|---|---|
| Physicians (MD/DO) | 2 |
| Nurse Practitioners | 2 |
| Physician Assistants | 2 |
Cost & Fees
- Program Fee: Approximately $2,700 (airfare not included)
- Airfare: Purchased independently
- Fee Paid To: MSU Global Health Institute
CME
- AOA Category 1B credit for precepting
- AOA Category 1A credit for organized lectures
Security & Medical Safety
- Trip follows MSU security approval and emergency resource protocols
- International SOS support available through MSU
- Local hospital emergency clinics/centers identified for post-exposure testing and prophylaxis
Additional Details
- Sustainable partnership model with more than seven years of collaboration
- Three clinic days + two teaching days, plus cultural immersion opportunities
- Trip details also supported via MSU Global Health Institute programming
DOCARE International
The World Is Our Clinic
San Pedro de Macorís, Dominican Republic
2/28/2026 - 3/7/2026
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