Program Reviews

This program allowed me to shadow doctors and healthcare professionals in a rural hospital in Madrid, Spain for three weeks. This unique experience allowed me to develop meaningful relationships with my peers, the doctors I followed, and the patients I encountered in various departments of the hospital. I also was able to have the chance to travel on the weekends, which offered me a chance for personal growth, adventure, and soul-searching. This opportunity helped me confirm my passion for medicine and allowed me to see the unique perspective of foreign healthcare, especially with the language barrier. Overall, I had an amazing time, and would recommend this experience to any pre-medical student interested in going abroad.

- Got to shadow several major surgeries
- Built close relationships with doctors (networking)
- Bonded with other students
- Got to explore several Greek islands

An amazing experience overall. This was my first time traveling abroad without my family, so I was very nervous and almost did not even get on the flight. It was truly life-changing. I met my best friends and bridesmaids, and we are currently planning another trip to see each other again. I would recommend this experience to every single person I meet.

I had such an amazing and insightful experience shadowing abroad with Atlantis. The staff was extremely welcoming and helpful every step of the way, I got valuable firsthand experience observing physicians in several different specialties (including radiology, urology, general surgery, and neurology), and I made friends that will last a lifetime! Not only did this experience help affirm what specialties I favor and disfavor, but it also allowed me to make meaningful connections with such physicians. I truly recommend this experience for any pre health student that’s considering it!

My summer abroad surgical shadowing experience in Perugia, Italy, was truly life-changing. I had the incredible opportunity to observe skilled surgeons, network with doctors, and connect with other students from around the world. Most of the main doctors spoke English, but downloading Duolingo and embracing the Italian culture made the experience even richer. Exploring the city and hospital taught me so much, not just about medicine, but about myself. This program solidified my decision to pursue surgery, and I wouldn’t trade this experience for anything.

The program I stayed in was in Zagreb, Croatia. I had an awesome time here, I had the privilege of meeting hospital staff and met incredible people in my program. The food here is amazing! If you're in Zagreb I'd recommend a restaurant called Pri Kralju. It recommended to me by a Bolt driver. Download and use an app called Bolt. It's like Uber or Lyft and you can catch rides here for a fraction of the price, do not take the taxi cabs here. It cost me 40 euros to get a ride from the airport in a cab but going back to the airport I got a ride for about 12 euros in a Bolt. On a positive note, the price for food here is fair and expect to gain some weight while in Zagreb because the food is phenomenal if you know where to look.

This experience was the end of my undergrad time and all of the hard work that I invested in order to attend Atlantis. The beginning of a new perspective of life and also healthcare for the people that I will be treating one day. The program was fun and interactive. The site manager was nothing but the best, and she was very helpful, and she guided us through it all, even at a bad time when a purse was stolen. The hospital and doctors were great to talk to as long as you were respectful and not interfering with their daily jobs and routine in taking care of patients, since the patients do come first.

Overall, this was a life-changing experience. The dichotomy between healthcare in the United States and healthcare in Italy was fascinating to discover. I feel confident in my traveling abilities now and how to interact with people who practice a different culture than one I am used to. I feel this knowledge will make me a better healthcare provider in the future. I am also grateful for the relationships I made on this trip and the culture I had the opportunity to learn. I would tell a future participant to make the most of every experience and try things they might be scared to.

I thoroughly enjoyed my experience in this program and was able to learn so much about the medical system in Europe, especially how different countries varied from each other. In doing so, I was also able to compare how the European medical system differed from the US healthcare system. Besides learning, I got to travel so much, try new foods, and immerse myself in the culture and history of the countries I stayed in. I got to meet so many amazing people throughout this trip and had lots of fun!

I had such an amazing experience. I made friends with people in my group as well as the local people in Greece and in the hospital! They were so friendly and informative I learned so much and they even taught us med school tips and tricks. I think it’s so important to learn other cultures as well and I made sure to really learn and live the Greek culture. It will be scary at first but you’ll get the hang out it and enjoy it. Try everything!! Make friends with the locals. Have so much fun and learn. Highly recommend!!!

I loved my Barcelona program through Atlantis. The staff was so helpful and my peers made the experience unforgettable. I received over 60 shadowing hours to use for my applications and many stories to include like being in the operating room and having physicians talk to me about procedures while they were happening! We were also able to spend a lot of time exploring the city and surrounding areas. Public transportation was easy and housing was modern and clean. I honestly would love to do it again!