Table 1 Acronym “SYNERGY” that summarizes medical students' skills gained, as perceived by medical student coordinators of HIV/AIDS educational campaigns in the Dominican Republic, between 2012 and 2014

S

Strengthen skills in evidence-based practices for health promotion and disease prevention

Y

Yield dynamic health promotion activities that reflect specific objectives for target audiences

N

Navigate delivery of specific health messages

E

Empower and advocate for health as a human right and equal access to healthcare services

R

Reinforce consistent communication across team members despite geographic distance

G

Generate robust intraprofessional teams with common vision and goals

Y

Yearn to vocalize challenges in event implementation