GLA PROGRAM THEMES

MEDICINE & PUBLIC HEALTH

Global Leadership Adventures runs travel programs in Medicine & Public Health for teens who want to improve the health outcomes of communities in remote areas of the world.

On a GLA Medicine & Public Health program, fuel your passion for helping others lead healthier lives while working on projects that address medical & public health challenges. Compare healthcare practices of the western world with local traditions.

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THEME DETAILS

Discover how to overcome the unique challenges of providing adequate medical care and promoting public health campaigns in rural communities.

Build healthcare infrastructure, collect meaningful diagnostic data or contribute to public health awareness campaigns.

Learn what it’s like to be a doctor, nurse or global health worker out in the field and see what local hospitals and clinics are like.

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PROGRAM LISTINGS

BALI
ISLAND HEALTH EXPEDITION

21 DAYS ($6,299) | 14 DAYS ($4,799)

Support a primary care health clinic in a local village and uncover public health challenges through two different perspectives: Western convention and the indigenous wisdom of the East.

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PERU
FOUNDATIONS OF GLOBAL HEALTH

21 DAYS ($5,999) | 14 DAYS ($4,599)

Gain hands-on healthcare experience in rural mobile clinics. Support a region where poor infrastructure and a lack of consistent hygiene education are factors contributing to health issues in the Andes.

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DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
GLOBAL HEALTH INITIATIVE

14-DAY PROGRAM | $4,799

Receive guidance from local medical professionals and discover what being an island healthcare worker is all about. See how public health initiatives can improve community health outcomes.

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GUATEMALA
GLOBAL HEALTH IN THE
LAND OF THE MAYA

14 DAYS ($4,599)

Work alongside local medical professionals in Guatemala and, with their guidance, gain field experience by providing care to communities whose access to healthcare is limited.

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COSTA RICA
MEDICINE & HEALTHCARE DISCOVERY

14-DAY PROGRAM | $5,199

Explore your passion for medicine and public health in the heart of Costa Rica as you discover an adventure unlike any other. This program offers students a unique opportunity to delve into a variety of areas of medicine and public health.

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THAILAND INTERNSHIP
CAREER EXPLORATION IN MEDICINE & HEALTH WITH FOCUS ON HOSPITALS & DENTISTRY

21-DAY PROGRAM | $6,999

Experience Thailand's cultural wonders and explore turquoise beaches as you gain a deeper understanding of public health and medicine through rotating departments at a local hospital.

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