Global Health Leaders Internship Abroad: Medical & Research Opportunities

Job Description

Global Health Leaders Internship Abroad: Medical & Research Opportunities

Global Health Leaders (GHL) is an international healthcare education and research firm dedicated to advancing accessible healthcare worldwide. We train and mentor the next generation of global healthcare leaders while providing essential medical services in rural communities facing extreme poverty.

Internship Overview

Our study abroad internships take place in the Dominican Republic (and occasionally Belize). All interns begin with the Medical Program, where they serve alongside licensed doctors in temporary rural clinics. Students then choose whether to participate only in the Medical Program or to add on the Research Track for deeper academic experience.

🔹 Medical Internship (Core Internship)

This is an 8-week program, consisting of 7 weeks of remote pre-departure training followed by 1 week in-country. Interns work in rural communities where families live on less than $5/day, often with no electricity, running water, or healthcare access.

On-site responsibilities include:

• Assisting with intake, triage, vitals, pharmacy, and patient education.
• Supporting licensed physicians in providing screenings, evaluations, and basic treatments.
• Leading community health education sessions on hygiene, nutrition, and disease prevention.

No prior medical experience is required. All necessary training is provided.

🔹 Optional Research Track (Medical + Research Internship)

This is a 16-week program, including 15 weeks remote work and 1 week in-country. It encompasses all components of the Medical Program plus:

• 1:1 and group mentoring from Harvard-affiliated MD research advisors.
• Training in research methods, ethics, and protocol (HIPAA certification included).
• Literature reviews, data collection during clinic week, and remote project work.
• Goal of conference presentation or publication.

This track is ideal for students in public health, biomedical sciences, healthcare research, or administration.

Travel Dates – Dominican Republic

Interns select ONE of the following travel dates:

Spring & Summer 2026

• May 10–17, 2026
• May 24–31, 2026
• Jun 14–21, 2026
• Jul 5–12, 2026
• Jul 26–Aug 2, 2026
• Aug 9–16, 2026
• Aug 23–30, 2026

Winter 2026

• Dec 27, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027

Qualifications

• Current or prospective university student (all majors welcome; healthcare interest preferred, recent graduates ok).
• Strong communication, professionalism, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to adapt to challenging conditions.
• Background check required for research participants.

Important Notes

• This is an unpaid internship.
• Students are responsible for travel costs to/from the Dominican Republic.
• For full details visit globalhealthleaders.net