Remote Island Medicine
Manila, Quezon, Romblon, and more—Philippines
- Dates – July 31–September 4, 2027
- Max Enrollment – 20
- Prerequisites – No
- Career Area – Global Health
Program Overview
Remote Island Medicine Summer Abroad Internship provides students interested in healthcare with an immersive experience grounded in cultural exchange, ethical global health, and global citizenship. Begin the program in Manila, where you'll explore the Philippine healthcare system through seminars, healthcare facility visits, and cultural activities before traveling to a remote island community. There, you'll observe healthcare delivery alongside municipal health officers, nurses, and midwives working in Rural Health Units and Barangay Health Stations. Learn how frontline providers deliver essential care in geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas while addressing limited resources and unique public health challenges. Through clinical observations, community-based public health activities, and meaningful cultural immersion, you'll gain firsthand insight into rural healthcare systems and island communities. The program is provided by Child Family Health International (CFHI).
Program Contacts
- Program Coordinator – Brooke Paynter
- Instructor – Elisabeth Lore
Program Highlights
- Provides observational clinical rotation experience while being immersed in a local community.
- Hone and apply concepts learned in classrooms in real-world, global contexts.
- Opportunity to grow professionally and personally.
- Résumé line item and interview talking point.
- Make cultural, professional, and geographic discoveries.
What Students Are Saying
- “[The] most rewarding part was interacting with local staff, like nurses and doctors, as well as the local community. I learned a lot about the healthcare system and culture of the Philippines through my interactions with these diverse groups.”
- “The most rewarding part has been learning so much about the culture and health care system. I loved connecting with the locals.”
- “I had a wonderful time. The internship completely exceeded my expectations.”
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