BALI
ISLAND HEALTH EXPEDITION
Explore the intersection of modern medicine and traditional wisdom as you lend a hand on community health projects.
Highlights
FOR THE BALI: ISLAND HEALTH EXPEDITION™ PROGRAM
- Observe how public health systems are implemented in developing communities
- Visit a natural birth clinic aimed at reducing maternal and child mortality
- Have dinner at the Royal Palace
- Design and deliver health education workshops for local youth
- Snorkel over coral reefs
- Surf with locals on world-renowned waves in Southern Bali
- Explore Bali’s jungles on a white water rafting adventure (21-day program only)
Program Menu For
Island Health Expedition
BALI
ISLAND HEALTH EXPEDITION
Program Overview
On this program, you will experience a side of Bali few travelers to the island ever get to see. Study public health through two perspectives: Western convention and the traditional wisdom of the East. Deepen your understanding of the global health puzzle with a visit to a natural birth clinic, and uncover how cultural competence is just as important for achieving wellness as medical resources and technology. This Medicine & Public Health program combines meaningful community service with immersive learning and adventure to curate an ideal itinerary for your stay on the island. During your time not spent on community service, enjoy Bali’s uplifting culture through live music, dance and memorable meals. This is an adventure-filled program on the Balinese coast and a journey you will never forget.
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BALI
ISLAND HEALTH EXPEDITION
Community Service
Spend time assisting medical students, NGOs and community leaders in a local village. We’ll assist a local medical university that provides free health services to Balinese people who cannot afford treatment or live in remote areas where healthcare is limited. You’ll go into a rural village with local medical students, observe the team as they perform free health checks and provide basic treatments. Complete your experience by helping to design and deliver a health education workshop for local youth in the second half of the program. For students on the 21-Day Program, take an excursion to the coast for a presentation on the Coral Reef Restoration Project at the Coral Triangle Centre, a local environmental health initiative.
Hands-On Learning
Bali is a cultural treasure as unique as the welcoming communities and architectural wonders you’ll discover on the island. You will be immersed in diverse healthcare settings, such as health workshops with children, and exploring the intersection of traditional medicine and modern practices. To better understand the local philosophy on holistic wellness, you’ll also visit a natural birth clinic and take an herbal walk to explore where natural remedies are grown. Beyond the theme of Public Health & Medicine, there’s no better way to learn about traditional Balinese culture than with full sensory immersion: temple visits, a rice paddy walk, live gamelan music, legong dance performances and dinner at the Royal Palace. Both programs offer the opportunity to gain insight into a traditional healer’s practice.
Adventure
With its pounding surf, emerald rice terraces and artistic culture, Bali is adventure, culture and spirituality all in one. Visit Amed, a sleepy fishing village off the beaten path that’s just waiting to be discovered. You’ll go on a spectacular sunrise boat ride just off the island’s coast to snorkel over coral reefs and see marine wildlife. Near Home Base, adventure is never far away — you’ll also have the chance to surf alongside locals on world-class waves. For students on the 21-Day Program, you’ll get to explore Bali’s lush jungle habitats through trekking and white water rafting adventures.
Lodging
Your Home Base in Bali on the 21-Day Program will be in one main location, Ubud, with two excursions to Amed and Pemuteran. On the 14-Day Program, your primary lodging will also be in Ubud, with an excursion to Amed. Ubud, Bali’s cultural hub, offers all the comforts of home along with an artful and serene essence that draws people from all over the world. Your housing will be diverse, ranging from an authentic family home to a beach bungalow. Students share comfortable, gender-segregated rooms with roommates, and have access to bathrooms with Western-style toilets and showers.
BALI
ISLAND HEALTH EXPEDITION
Dates & Tuition
Everything you need to know before you apply.
14-Day Program
Ages 14-18
| 2025 Dates |
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| JUL 22 – AUG 04, 2025 |
21-Day Program
Ages 14-18
| 2025 Dates |
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| JUN 28 – JUL 18, 2025 |
Tuition Includes All In-Country Expenses
- Airport pick-up/drop-off
- In-country transportation
- Lodging
- 3 meals per day
- Professional full-time staff and experts
- 24/7 parent support hotline during the program
- Secondary medical and evacuation insurance
- Cultural activities, lectures and excursions
- Pre-departure materials and support
- Educational materials
To save your spot, an application fee and $600 deposit are required.
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BALI
ISLAND HEALTH EXPEDITION
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