Global Pre-Meds - Newcastle upon Tyne

Gracie Q.

I am a biology pre-med major and I attended the global pre-med shadowing experience in the Dominican Republic. The program and hospitals are well adapted to covid and following all the protocols to keep everyone healthy and safe. I am looking to be a pediatrician and being in the ER and watching the doctors with the children gave me great insight. To be able to witness surgeries in the OR was such a dream! The house we stayed in and the beaches were something out of a fantasy. I felt listened to from all of the staff and accommodating me whenever something came up. I left the Dominican Republic mores sure than ever that the doctor path is for me! It was the best experience of my life. For that I will forever be grateful to Global Pre-Meds!

Lauren A.

Last year I travelled to Dominican Republic for two weeks to gain experience in a hospital to help me confirm my want to be a midwife. While there I gained so much knowledge in the medical aspect but also came away with amazing friends and memories. After placement we were able to go on trips, my favourite was the sunset cruise which also allowed us to go snorkelling. I 100% recommend this programme as it is worth the money and you won’t regret it!

James C.

My experience in the Dominican was up to that point the best two weeks of my life. The people I met and the experiences I had are still a huge part of my life and it always seems to come up in every conversation I have with new people I meet. The things you get to see and do on this trip are seriously once in a lifetime things that even people in college and beyond might never get to see for themselves. The trip solidified my passion for wanting to pursue medicine and if you ever get that chance to do this trip, 100% recommend.

Rodney Z.

Amazing experience in the Dominican Republic, all the staff members involved were helpful and welcoming even throughout these difficult times.

The placements were a great learning experience each time we went and what you see is above the norm for students at your level of qualification which is a massive bonus and the extracurricular activities surrounding the placements were always enjoyable.

Do not let the price of the trip deter you from applying and proceeding further, this truly was a trip to remember.

Giovanni F.

Thanks to Global Pre-Meds, I went to the Dominican Republican Course in La Romana. There I could see for the first time in my life important medical procedures such as : surgeries, deliveries and other operations. Our tutors were very friendly and nice but also well prepared and excellent doctors.
It was an awesome experience also for all the friends I could make in my two- week program. Even if I was the only non American/ Canadian , I never felt left apart because everyone was so kind and pleasant.
Thanks to this experience I have strengthened my intention in attending Medical School.

Allie S.

I went to the Dominican with Global Premeds this June and it was the best two weeks I could've asked for. The house was kept very clean and we had a lot of fun with other bubbles even with Covid. The staff at the house were amazing. They would sit and talk with us almost every night on the patio. The food was also delicious and going out to the dinner both Fridays was really fun. We were able to get gelato as well before we had to go back to the house because of curfew. The hospital was an incredible experience. I spent my time in the general surgery department with Dr. Amin and he made the trip really fun. He explained to us everything that would be happening and showed us some cases that he saw later in the day. We also had some homework to do for him where we would research a procedure that we saw and then would it explain to him and the group the next morning. I saw lots of incredible surgeries and was able to see the vast difference in healthcare systems in America and the Dominican Republic. In the middle weekend we went on a full day catamaran tour and that day was honestly my favorite. We enjoyed snacks and drinks while sailing to an island where we would hang out at the beach and have lunch. There was fun music and dancing with the crew. We saw the sunset and went snorkeling to end the day. I would highly recommend this program to anyone. It was incredibly fun and I got to make some new friends while exploring a topic that I want to go into in the future.

Holly R.

My global pre meds experience was July 2019 and it was the best weeks of my life. The process of researching global pre meds and booking my two weeks was so easy and they provided me with all the information I needed and all questions were answered. They also supplied me with extra information on how to book flights and get the best insurance for travelling. On the run up to my flight date I was contacted regularly to ensure any last minute questions or nerves were reduced and answered. Throughout my two weeks I got to experience things I never thought I would at the age of 17 such as C-sections, hernia removals, Xrays and everything in between including a natural birth on my last day! As well as shadowing my mentors I also got to explore the Dominican island on horses, boats and quad bikes. I met the most amazing people from all over the world which is what I love about it being “global” I got to know about healthcare in not only the Dominican but the countries where my new friends were From! The staff in the Dominican house were so supportive and did whatever they could to accommodate you. My 2 weeks absolutely flew by and I’d do it all again in a heartbeat!

Kanika T.

I had an amazing experience with the Global Pre-Meds Program. I met so many incredible people and got to make some lifelong connections on the way. I am so grateful I had a great mentor to shadow while learning more about the Dominican Republic healthcare system. The Global Pre-Meds Program provided me a unique opportunity to experience Dominican culture through fun activities and excursions while simultaneously furthering my own educational and professional goals.