Doctors in Italy Fellowship

Why choose Doctors in Italy Fellowship?

Imagine shadowing doctors and other healthcare experts in some of Italy's most prestigious government and private healthcare institutions, all while expanding your knowledge and contributing to the global community.

With the Doctors in Italy Fellowship Program, your aspirations for a fulfilling and impactful career in healthcare can become a reality.

By participating in this program, you can develop skills in cross-cultural communication and collaboration, which are essential for future leaders in healthcare.

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shadow.doctorsinitaly.com

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Reviews

This Fellowship program was unique. I grow up as doctor, but also as a person. Bari is considered a small city. However, I think that is not. I could see the same surgery everyday so, I could learn about Porto and Il Pico. In the hospital: the placement of vascular accesses for ocological therapies. The central catheter methodo is very similar to hemodialysis, which was my main interest since I owrk as a nephrology resident doctor an I aspire to start my spelciaty degree as nephrologist next year in Bari

What was your funniest moment?

The cooking classes.
In the hospital: the placement of vascular accesses for ocological therapies. The central catheter methodo is very similar to hemodialysis, which was my main interest since I owrk as a nephrology resident doctor an I aspire to start my spelciaty degree as nephrologist next year in Bari

Pros

Learn about different culture.
Love more about medicine
Grow up

Cons

A few doctors speak english.
Saw the same procedure everyday.
We can't assitant.

The experience with Doctors in Italy was really good. Everyone is so kind and willing to help with our needs.
Italy is an amazing country full of history and cultural experiences. I am so glad I chose this destination since I could enjoy all the food and culture as well as the experience at the hospital.
While at the hospital, the staff was great but I recommend knowing at least the basics of the italian language so there is a better understanding of the scenario. However, the doctors speak english so you are free to ask questions at any time.

The 2-week program that I attended in Milan, was very thoughtfully structured to meet every student’s requirements. Our choices and preferences were taken into consideration and we were placed accordingly in the Hospital department. The coordinators for the program , were super welcoming and took care of all our needs and made us feel very comfortable throughout our stay. Apart from our time in the Hospital, we had plenty of fun activities and travel organised for us( dinners, tour of Lake Como, Cooking class!)Overall would say that the experience I had with the Doctorsinitaly team has been Amazing, and I would gladly do it all over again!😊

What was the most surprising thing you saw or did?

The most surprising or rather interesting thing I got to see/ observe were several surgical procedures in the operating theatre over the course of these two weeks. I was lucky to have been able to observe procedures in almost 5 different departments.
Where it came to doing something surprising rather different was attending the Cooking class( two different types of pastas and tiramisu for dessert! )organised for us on our last day. The feeling of being able to cook an entire meal was new experience for me and a very memorable one too:)

Pros

Exposure in temrs of culture
Unique opportunities at the hospital
Opportunity to experience healthcare in a different country whilst also being able to travel around

Cons

Language barrier( I personally felt that having some knowledge of Italian was essential for the trip)

Overall, the experience was great, with a few areas that could be improved.

The academic aspect of the trip lacked organization. The program mentioned that doctors and professionals at the hospital would comprehend English, making it unnecessary to learn Italian. However, on multiple occasions, doctors spoke minimal English and were unable to fully understand my questions or explain parts of the procedures. Fortunately, I met several great nurses who spoke English and helped me communicate with the doctors and understand the procedures.

Another area for improvement is timing. During the first week, I was assigned to shadow the anesthesia department. Unfortunately, by the time I arrived at the operating room, the anesthesiologists had already completed most of their tasks and we were just monitoring the patient's status.

On a positive note, the tourism aspect of the program was excellent. Mario made Naples an unforgettable journey.

Pros

Internationalization of your medical, pre-medical experience
It expended my professional network
It was both education and vacation at the same time

Cons

Academic experience did not worth the money

I loved my two week shadowing rotation in Rome with Doctors in Italy.
The hospital was very nice, with a lot of technology. I had the opportunity to be present in many types of surgeries such as cardiovascular bypass, mammoplasty, septumplasty, etc. Everything was very interesting and I learned a lot about the Italian healthcare system.
Accommodation was very nice, with a great location.
I recommend this experience a lot!
Academically and culturally very enriching.

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?

I would advise them to not be shy and to ask the questions or doubts they may have. Try to talk not only to the doctors or the surgeons but also to the nurses and the rest of the personnel they usually are more open if you show interest and you can learn a lot from them.

I would also advise them to immerse themselves in the Italian culture, one of the beautiful things about rotating in a different country is that you get to know the culture, the food, and the people. Italy is a beautiful country with a lot of history, art, and great food, so seize the opportunity to enrich yourself not only academically but also culturally.

Pros