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CIEE Summer Community Public Health Program in Santiago, Dominican Republic (Outgoing Program) Print  Save  Share
  • Locations: Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic
  • Program Terms: Summer
  • Program Sponsor: CIEE 
Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Summer 2026 02/01/2026 02/02/2026 06/16/2026 08/16/2026
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Language of Instruction: Spanish Minimum GPA: 2.5
Program Description:

Summer Community Public Health

SANTIAGO DE LOS CABALLEROS, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

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Program Overview

Your Summer Community Public Health program in Santiago de los Caballeros lasts 8 weeks. You will enroll in three CIEE courses, including one Spanish language course and two CIEE courses taught in Spanish. Enhance your experience with co-curricular and extracurricular activities while immersing yourself in Dominican culture. Live and learn in Santiago!

Unique Experiences

GET TO KNOW

the hospitality of a Dominican family and the service-driven work of healthcare professionals

Immerse yourself in Dominican traditions

and explore vibrant street art in the dynamic “Heart City”

EXPAND YOUR KNOWLEDGE

by assessing the unique needs of a semi-urban community in the Dominican Republic

Read more about Santiago de los Caballeros

Excursions & Activities

CIEE’s excursions and cultural activities in Santiago de los Caballeros will open doors for you to explore the Dominican's rich diversity, language, culture, history, and timeless beauty in ways that will enhance your time abroad.      

Samples of past excursions and activities: 

  • Embark on a day trip to the vibrant Colonial Zone of Santo Domingo, where you will explore Columbus' first settlement
  • Experience an evening in the enchanting garden of the Monumento a los Héroes de la Restauración, Santiago de los Caballeros' iconic monument
  • Walk around the historic city of Puerto Plata then take a swim in the turquoise waters and white sand on one of the best beaches along the Atlantic Ocean

What's Included

  • 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
  • Field trips and cultural activities
  • Overnight excursions
  • Insurance and other travel benefits, with CIEE iNext
  • 24/7 emergency on-site support

1 out of 3 CIEE students receives a scholarship - get yours!

GAIN Travel Grants - up to $2,000 toward travel costs guaranteed to all Pell-elgible students.

Gilman Go Global Grants - $2,500/semester and $1,000/summer, guaranteed to all Gilman applications.

Merit-Based Scholarships - $2,500/semester and $750/summer, awarded to students deomonstrating high academic achievement.

Minority Serving Institutions (MIS) Grant - $2,000/semester and $500/summer, guaranteed to all students attending MSIs.

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Why CIEE

  • 200+ study abroad programs in 40+ countries
  • $8 million in scholarships offered each year
  • 1 in 3 students receives a scholarship
  • Study tours and cultural activities included
  • Internships and volunteering opportunities
  • Rigorous academics
  • Cultural immersion
  • iNext travel insurance included

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