Program Reviews

I really enjoyed shadowing in Budapest over the summer through the Atlantis pre med program. I learned a lot at the hospital I went to and became friends with all of the doctors. Some gave me letters of recommendation and some I am still in contact with. Also it was cool to see how healthcare is done in another country other than America where I live. There were a lot of cool differences. It was also cool to do excursions on our trip like taking a boat on a lake and eating at nice restaurants. This trip was the best moments of my life up to this point and I would highly recommend it to anyone who is thinking of going to become a doctor as it teaches you a lot about what it is like to be a doctor and you get to have fun doing it.

Over the summer, I participated in the Atlantis shadowing program in Lisbon, and I loved it! I got the chance to interact with many different medical providers which allowed me to get first-hand perspectives on what it is like to work in the medical field. One thing that pleasantly surprised me was the fact that I was not only able to interact with physicians, but I also got to interact with other professionals such as nurses, which also offer a unique perspective on the field. It was very interesting to observe how the medical system works in Portugal, as it opened my eyes to how medicine differs and is similar around the world. Additionally, I loved getting the opportunity to learn more about what life is like in Portugal. Personally, I enjoyed being able to live life as people typically do in Lisbon, such as being able to walk everywhere and take public transportation. I loved learning about the Portuguese culture, especially through my amazing city managers! Overall, this experience was incredible and allowed me to learn more about medicine while simultaneously learning more about a culture different to my own.

This experience was amazing. I finally got to travel on my own which I was nervous about but Atlantis made it very easy to navigate. I had so much fun, I got to learn so many new things from both the medical side and personal side. I got to experience a different culture and try so many new foods. I loved that we didn’t have to stay at the program location on the weekends and we could travel outside as well, we ended up going to madrid and portugal. I also made some great new friends and we still talk to this day.

Italy was a wonderful country with many beautiful experiences. I learned a lot during the shadowing and more about Italian healthcare which is very different from in the US. The Atlantis staff was amazing and the housing was very nice. The area where we stayed was a popular tourist are and made it very easy to navigate the language and culture barrier. The hospital staff was kind for the most part and helpful. The excursions were fun and included cultural elements to learn more about Italy's history not just of Rome but pre-Rome as well. I also enjoyed the dinner options which were very thoughtful and delicious.

Shadowing in Croatia is like no other shadowing you will ever do. The hospitals are filled with so much history and with surgeons that know so much and are always willing to share their knowledge with you. Everyone is really nice and apart from the shadowing the best part of my trip was to walk alone through the city and do some souvenir shopping. I really recommend doing a solo trip that’s going to benefit you in your academic life but also that provides you with enough personal time so that you can make the most of your time there also.

It was an amazing experience to be able to study abroad and also learn about my passion for medicine. Atlantis gave me the opportunity that I would never have to go over seas and see new culture especially concerning the medical field. Venice was an amazing city and provided me with many experiences I would never have been able to gain in the states. There is much to learn and it will also help diversify yourself and your resume. I highly recommend to anyone that is considering going through Altantis to study abroad.

This trip was one of the best things I’ve done for both my personal and professional life. It allowed me to both gain shadowing hours and learn from respected healthcare professionals in a different country. There was plenty of time to explore as well when not at the hospital. Group dinners and excursions were great ways to get to know people on the trip and see more of the country. I didn’t know anyone before going on this trip which was very nerve wracking, but I left with some lifelong friends!

I enjoyed my experience with Atlantis in Venice, Italy because I was a recent graduate from college wanting more experience in the medical field before going to graduate school. I had also never been out of the United States so I was able to get a cultural experience as well. There was never a dull day through my program. I was happy to wake up every morning and see more of Venice each day. I would definitely recommend this program to anyone interested in the medical field and wanting the unique experience of being abroad!

My shadowing experience in Italy was an experience I could’ve never imagined. I was able to gain ambiguity when it comes to analyzing similarities and differences in healthcare between the United States and a foreign country. Additionally, I was also able to experience a culture that I was very unfamiliar with, but was able to get accustomed to with my day-to-day experiences. Overall, I would recommend this program to anybody because of the long lasting friendships I developed from people who were once strangers, and because of the confirmation that this trip gives into whether or not pursuing healthcare is the career path for you.

This experience was something I believe everyone should participate in. It was not only educational but also fun and interesting. I learned a lot in the hospital and from the doctors along with being able to travel with friends. We would spend a few hours a day learning from the hospital staff and then had free time to do whatever we wanted in the city or anywhere else. It was truly something I feel like others should look into and consider doing, it's different from life in America and it's so great seeing the culture in other countries.