Currently Recruiting for Primary, Preventative, Surgical and Dental Care Participants
Clinic Team Each day the team will set up a mobile clinic. The clinic will be held in very basic facilities, such as schools and local health centers. There may be some outreach opportunities available depending on the needs in the local communities. Surgery Team The surgery team will work at the local hospital in partnership with the community health organization.
Overview
The Dominican Republic is located in the Caribbean region on the island of Hispaniola. Hispaniola is divided into 2 sovereign states, the Dominican Republic and Haiti. The Dominican Republic has been at the heart of MMI’s work since the founding of our ministry 40 years ago. Our first project ever was here in Puerto Plata. MMI’s first Health Clinic was established in Santo Domingo circa 1985. Through our one and two week projects many have been trained –carrying our work to many of the other countries where MMI is now located today. Graduates from the ophthalmology Residency program have returned to their countries where many continue to serve the poor both with MMI Health Clinics around the globe. Our vision for the future is that the work will not only continue to serve the poor in the DR, but also serve as a bridge for volunteers and leaders to ultimately serve those in need in poorer and needier countries.
Immunization Requirements
No immunizations are required to enter the Dominican Republic. All routine immunizations should be up to date. Please check with your local health department, a travel physician or clinic or the Center for Disease Control (CDC) to see if they recommend anything for your trip.
http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/dominican-republic.htm
Country Entry Requirements
A visa is not required. A US passport valid for at least six months from the date of entry is required. A $10 tourist card must be purchased when you enter the airport in the DR. All minors traveling need to leave with the same parent or guardian that they came with. Please contact the US State department’s travel website for current information about entry requirements for the Dominican Republic.
http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1103.html#entry_requirements
Canadian Citizens: Canadians must present a passport, which much be valid for the duration of their stay. Tourist Visa is required at a cost of US $10. A departure tax of US $20 is required. http://travel.gc.ca/destinations/dominican-republic
Airport
Santo Domingo
***Do not book your flight until you have heard from an MMI staff member that you have been accepted on the project.***
Medical/Dental Professionals
Please send a copy of your current diploma and license. MD, DDS, DMD, RN, NP, PA, and surgeons, please send your CV also. Surgeons need to send their surgical privileges list as well.
Accommodations
The team will stay at a basic hotel or guest house while on the project.
Hot Water: No
AC/Heat: No
Meals
Meals are provided by MMI staff. Be sure to bring your own re-usable water bottle with a wide mouth for refilling with purified water supplied by MMI.
Daily Program (subject to change)
The daily program will be explained by your project director at the orientation meeting on the day after the team arrives. A typical schedule of your day will be:
Monday-Friday
6:30 am Breakfast and Devotional time
7:30 am Departure to clinic site
Lunch at project site
4:30 pm Close clinic and back to accommodations
6:00 pm Supper
MMI Meeting/Activity
