Description

Trip Overview

• Destination: Dominican Republic (Haitian refugee camps)

• Dates: October 5 – October 10, 2025

• Objective:

  • Deliver essential healthcare services to Haitian refugees living in camps without basic infrastructure.

  • Serve a vulnerable population in extreme living conditions, providing comprehensive medical support.

Partner Organizations

• Good Samaritan Hospital – Local healthcare provider.

• Terra One Health – U.S.-based support organization.

Accommodations & Logistics

• Housing:

  • Secured house within a gated community.

• Meals:

  • Meals provided except:

    • Saturday, October 4 (unclear, possibly travel day)

    • Dinner on Thursday, October 9

    • Lunch and dinner on Friday, October 10

  • Resort area has 8 restaurant options for these meals.

• Transportation:

  • Provided by trip organizers.

Personnel Requirements

• Physicians Needed: 24 (20 confirmed).

• Nurse Practitioners Needed: 2 (0 confirmed).

• Pharmacists Needed: 1 (0 confirmed).

• Medical Students Needed: 4 (0 confirmed).

• Medical Interpreters Needed: 6 (6 confirmed).

• Dentists Needed: 1 (0 confirmed).

• Other Specialties Needed: 20 (20 confirmed).

• General Volunteers Needed: 4 (4 confirmed).

Costs & Fees

• Trip Fee (Excluding Airfare): $2,500

• Payment Recipient: Paid directly by attendee

• Additional Expenses: Airfare, uncovered meals, and personal expenses.

Security & Medical Safety

• Security Measures:

  • Secured accommodations in a gated community.

  • Trip involves travel during inclement weather and to potentially unstable areas.

• Post-Exposure Plan:

  • Testing and prophylaxis available as needed.

Additional Notes

• AOA CME credits available.