DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
MAY
nd
2
–
th
9
2014
Who We Are
● An international, non-profit, and
humanitarian organization that provides
free medical and dental services
● Students are given the unique chance to
directly participate in “hands-on”
diagnoses
● Constant supervision of medical
professionals
● “LEARN BY DOING”
Our Objectives
● To teach students basic
clinical skills, basic Medical /
Dental knowledge, and the
art of medicine
● To provide students with a
first-hand experience of
cultural, social, historical,
and political life in these
regions
Dominican Republic
● On the island Hispaniola in the Central American and Caribbean region between
Cuba and Puerto Rico, with coastlines on both the Caribbean Sea and the North
Atlantic Ocean.
● Tropical climate in most of the country. The dry season is from December to April,
and the rainy season is from May to November.
● Culturally rich with captivating tropical landscapes, the Dominican is the most
popular destination in the Caribbean. Bordering Haiti, it offers an excellent
opportunity to gain clinical experience while helping refugees in need.
● GMT Dominican invites you to have a once-in-a-lifetime experience!
Health Care
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Recent health care reform in Dominican:
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Socialized system: government provides “free” care for the poorest citizens,
but is often inadequate and not all fees are covered
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Social security system: for income under RD $4000/mth ($293US). Children
not covered
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Private clinics: fee-for-service care, most highly regarded treatment
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The best treatment and care are mainly offered through private clinics
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GP’s and family doctors are rare
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Most medicine is imported; therefore too expensive to be covered under Socialized
System
Panama – May 2- 9th, 2014
Dr. Wilbur Johnson, M.D.
President & International Medical Director
B.S. and M.D. degree
from U of Illinois
Family Practice with office, hospital, OB, ER, surgery, and my family was very
gratifying, but eventually very fatiguing. It was time for a change after having raised
3 children, seeing them off to their professional lives, and spending 26 years there in
Galena
Sample Itinerary
GMT Dominican Republic: May 2nd, 2015 [Fly-In] to May 9th, 2015
[Fly-Out] Day
Date
Activity
Hotel
Phone
Friday
12/27/2013
Arrival to Dominican Republic
Plaza Paitilla Inn
(507) 208-0600
Saturday
12/28/2013
Orientation day
Piramidal Hotel
(507) 998-3123
Sunday
12/29/2013
Clinic #1
Piramidal Hotel
(507) 998-3123
Monday
12/30/2013
Clinic #2
Piramidal Hotel
(507) 998-3123
Tuesday
12/31/2013
Clinic #3
Piramidal Hotel
(507) 998-3123
Wednesday
01/01/2014
Free Day
Piramidal Hotel
(507) 998-3123
Thursday
01/02/2014
Clinic #4 and travel day to the
City
Plaza Paitilla Inn
Friday
01/03/2014
Departure
Home
(507) 998-3123
(507) 998-3123
Day
Date
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Friday
12/27/2013
Arrival
Students
Student
Saturday
12/28/2013
GMT
Students
Students
Sunday
12/29/2013
GMT
GMT
Students
Monday
12/30/2013
GMT
GMT
Students
Tuesday
12/31/2013
GMT
GMT
Students
Wednesday
01/01/2014
Students
Students
Students
Thursday
01/02/2014
GMT
GMT
Students
Friday
01/03/2014
GMT
Departure
Departure
Clinic Breakdown
● 100% interactive - students, patients,
doctors all actively involved in the
evaluation, assessment and treatment
of medical conditions
●
You will not just sit and watch. You will
work with doctors side by side.
● You'll be encouraged to do clinic work
according to your abilities, training and
comfort zone.
● This will always be with medical
guidance/teaching and supervision.
●
Note there will be no invasive
procedures (e.g., needles, surgery,
etc.)
Plane Tickets Options
1) Red Tag
2) Expedia
3) Air Canada
Price Breakdown
● Estimated Price Breakdown
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GMT Trip Fee*: $ 1,205
Airfare: $875 CAD
Extra (Food not covered, souvenir, emergency): ~$225
Total: $ 2,305
*GMT Trip Fee Breakdown
Local transportation
Staff Salaries for trips and trip
development
Financial Aid (for participants)
Medical Supplies and medication
Lodging and food
TOTAL
% of Budget
30%
15%
5%
15%
35%
100%
How to register
STEP 1: Registration on GMT website by JANUARY 9th, 2015
Visit the UofT/GMT website at: www.explorescience.ca
Click on the ‘Trips’ tab
To register, Click on ‘Click here’
Fill out the required details in the form provided. Fill out
each section and SUBMIT
STEP 2: Airfare Payment
($875) – Money Order/Bank
Draft (to Hudson Liao)
STEP 3: Trip fee payment
($1205)
Details concerning the payment
methods and deadlines will be
provided.
HOW TO DO A MONEY ORDER/BANK DRAFT FOR
AIRFARE
Step 1: Go to your bank and ask for a Money Order OR Bank Draft
Step 2: The amount for airfare is $875 CAD
Step 3: Make the money order or bank draft out to: Hudson Liao
Step 4: Once you get the money order or bank draft please WRITE: The first and last name of the tripper
(YOU) in the COMMENT SECTION (aka the blank area of the money order)
Step 5: On a separate piece of paper, attached to the money order/bank draft write:
● FULL Name
● Trip Country
● Trip Date
● Email
● Telephone Number (Indicate cell or home phone)
Step 6: Hand in the money order/bank draft and the attached paper with all the info by January 9th, 2015
MONEY ORDER PICK-UP TIMES
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Dates/Times/Locations TBA
Most likely during the first week of school after Winter holiday
GYBC
DREAM. PLAY.
RISE.
What is GYBC
● Non-profit organization
● Collects and distributes new & used soccer balls to
children in impoverished communities (who do not have
the luxury of playing with a proper soccer ball)
● The idea is simple: GYBC takes the surplus of soccer
balls that exists here in North America and distributes
them internationally to children in need.
Deadlines
● Registration Deadline: January 9th, 2015
● Airfare Payment Deadline: January 9th, 2015
● Trip Payment Deadline: Date To Be Announced
Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BrGvDZGEhLk
Memories from Panama 2014
GMT-UOFT
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