Atlantis (Pre-Health Summer) Reviews

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!

This was one of the best experiences I have ever done. I got to see multiple surgeries that I was soooo excited for. And learn of some of the most amazing physicians ever. They were soo welcoming and it such inspirational three weeks. We had excursions as well on the weekend that allowed for the students to bond and get to know each other with every dinners. I truly loved learning from the different departments and specialties I was in. And I would definitely like to do it again if the finances allows! Best summer ever and very valuable insights to the world of medicine

This was truly an amazing experience. From exploring Lisboa itself with its rich history, vibrant streets, and breathtaking oceanic views, to visiting the surrounding suburbs that each had their own unique charm, I felt constantly captivated. Meeting all of the wonderful doctors at ULS Santa Maria was equally inspiring, adding a meaningful and personal dimension to my trip. Honestly, I think Lisbon has become one of my absolute favorite places in Europe. Trust me—having visited four other countries on the continent, none of them quite match the city’s cultural beauty, seaside atmosphere, and sheer variety of fun things to do. I cannot recommend it enough!

This was a super meaningful and memorable program! I really enjoyed meeting individuals from different backgrounds and learning more about the Greek healthcare system. Additionally, my city managers were so kind and helpful, and I hope to continue my friendships with everyone I met. Witnessing 10+ surgeries and shadowing different departments was a very unique and rewarding experience for me that made me realise how dedicated I am to providing such care to future patients. I recommend this program to everyone.

Atlantis ran an amazing program in Italy this past summer. I had such an amazing time while being able to connect with some incredible medical professionals. The trip was a perfect mix of education and traveling. We were able to go visit so many nearby towns and also big cities while getting to dedicate at least 6 hours a day to being in the hospital. I would recommend this experience for any premed who thinks they aren’t able to study abroad due to heavy coursework. It was the highlight of my summer.

Atlantis was such an amazing first time hospital experience! Even through the language barrier I still had the time of my life! Everyone in the hospital was super friendly and treated me like family. This gave me an amazing insight into an environment I could possibly be in within the near future. The program outside of the hospital was almost better than the in hospital experience. The Friday excursions were always a blast and we had plenty of free time to explore Spain on our own. I met some very special people and made connections for life. I am beyond thankful for my experience and would definitely do it again if my schedule permits it.