The Alternative Spring Break program offers first and second year medical students an opportunity to engage in service-learning during their spring break.
Students participate in short-term community building projects and community health initiatives.
Students perform short-term projects for community agencies and learn about medical issues such as prevention, awareness, education and advocacy in domestic and international settings. All first and second year medical students at the Indianapolis campus of IUSM are welcome to apply. Twelve to fifteen students will be chosen for the Nicaragua trip. There will likely be a domestic trip too, involving an additional twelve to fifteen students. The selected students will participate in approximately 4-5 orientation sessions prior to the trip.