Dominican Republic, Mar 7 - 15, 2026, w/Dr. Ileen Herrero-Szostak, MD, SR1713
Looking for a medical mission? Maybe this would be your first trip or you are interested in joining as a family, or health profession students? Then we have a great opportunity for you in the Dominican Republic.
While being the most popular tourist destination in the Caribbean, the Dominican Republic is also a nation tainted by a history of corruption, a fragile economy, high unemployment and income inequality. They have great needs so we go to bring hope through medical and dental care, but more importantly, through the presentation of the bread of life, and living water of Christ.
Come with us as we partner with Oasis Church in Santo Domingo, the largest city and capital, to help an area of great need outside the urban center. GHO has a long working relationship with the Oasis brethren, who provide graciously and abundantly for the team’s needs, including set up, translation, delicious meals, and safe transportation. We will stay in a comfortable hotel in the heart of Santo Domingo and travel by bus daily to the mission location. We will start our days early, have daily praise and worship twice a day, and wrap up the events of the days in “God sightings’ discussions in the evenings. The outreach runs Monday through Friday. In addition to the medical/dental clinic, we will distribute water filters in the community, run a VBS for children, train select individuals in public health, teach first aid to the community, and conduct home visits. We reserve Saturday to have a fun day, travel to the Spanish colonial city of Santo Domingo and go to the beach, Finally we part ways on Sunday.
We welcome physicians, dermatologists, dentists, dental assistants, dental hygienists, pharmacists, nurse practitioners, physicians' assistants, nurses, medical assistants, physical and occupational therapists, optometrists, health profession students and non medical servants.
Are you being called? Please prayerfully consider joining us.
For more information, please email Team Leader, Dr. Ileen Herrero-Szostak at [email protected]
Global Health Outreach
P.O. Box 7500 • Bristol TN 37621
Phone: 888-230-2637
Fax: 423-764-1417
Financial
$3,395.00
$150.00
| $150.00 | Application Fee (due upon applying/acceptance) | |
| $1,845.00 | Project Fee (due two weeks prior to trip) | |
| $1,400.00 | Estimated Airfare (will be adjusted to actual airfare total and is due upon ticketing) |
Forms
CMDA Waiver Required
Please download, complete, and return the CMDA waiver to [email protected] ASAP. This waiver is required.
GHO Travel Waiver w/ Policies and Procedures Required
Requirements
Prerequisites
- IMPORTANT! The expiration date on your passport MUST be at least 6 months past the return date of your trip. Processing times for new passports and passport renewals is 3 - 4 months so we advise you to start the process immediately after you have been approved for the trip if your passport expiration date does not meet the requirement.
- Foreign language skills are appreciated, but not required.
Responsibilities
- Attending morning and evening team meetings, including devotions
- Serving in the capacity of position on team and/or at direction of the team leader
Preparation
- Read "GHO Participant Manual" located under Forms.
- Begin Fundraising
- Submit all requested documents to GHO right away.
- Immunizations - www.cdc.gov/travel
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