Program Reviews

Shadowing abroad with Atlantis is a great and unique opportunity for anyone interested in a career in the medical field. Not only was I able to learn more about the field I want to go into, I also got to expand my knowledge of the Spanish language and culture. The hospital staff were all extremely welcoming, helpful, and insightful and I felt very comfortable in that setting. Additionally, the Atlantis staff were always attentive and responsive. I would definitely recommend this program to anyone!!

The shadowing program I was a part of in Portugal was the perfect experience that both gave me the refreshing aspect of traveling with a group of friends while also consolidating my interest in medicine as a career path that I want to take. What makes Atlantis shadowing so meaningful is the fact that the doctors you are matched with take great enthusiasm and care in getting to meet and describe their daily lives in and out of the hospital with you, giving you a raw and inspirational example you can always look back to.

I loved this program! Everyone was so helpful and worked with me every step of the way. Getting there was easy as there was someone waiting at the airport for us. There was an optional payment plan that worked very well for my needs. Once in the apartment in Athens, our group leader gave us a wonderful introduction and orientation that made me feel so welcomed and safe. He showed us around the city and the hospital. All of the staff at the hospital was so welcoming and eager to teach us their ways. They were very open to letting us watch all procedures and teach us how they work and their purpose. I totally recommend Atlantis for future Healthcare workers.

This experience was amazing! Shadowing twenty hours a week in the local hospital, switching specialties everyday! I was able to see so much more than any shadowing I had done before, from consultations to procedures to surgeries. Over the three weeks, the whole group of students became very close and went on lots of excursions around Portugal. I would definitely recommend to anyone going into medicine and wants more shadowing experience. While in Coimbra, I made memories and had new experiences to last a lifetime, while also reinvigorating my passion for medicine.

This experience was very exceptional for me. I got to travel on my own, make new friends and enjoy a beautiful country. My city managers were very helpful and were great guides for the city. The staff at the hospital were also very welcoming and taught me a lot. Unfortunately, there were some days that my friends and I had to leave early because the departments did not have much for us to shadow/learn. This made it hard to meet our 20hr mark every week. Other than that, the hospital experience was great. Housing was also good and very safe, I enjoyed it a lot. All in all, I had a great experience.

I attended this program the summer after my freshman year in college. Although inexperienced, I had an incredible time gaining healthcare exposure while also making lasting connections. The doctors were all incredibly kind and willing to incorporate me into their busy days. Being able to follow them throughout their entire day helped me get a more complete understanding of a doctor's routine, something that is not too available in the United States.
I think my favorite part of the program though was getting to be immersed in an entirely different healthcare system and Spain's culture. My group also traveled across Spain on the weekends so it was a great mix of learning and fun. I would heavily recommend this to anyone looking for a unique pre-med experience!

The site managers were so supportive and wonderful and the bonds that I formed with the program members were so meaningful. The opportunities provided as a student were so life-changing and allowed me to have the chance to study abroad while still furthering my pre-health goals. The doctors in the hospitals definitely struggle with English sometimes, but overall everyone in the hospital is so caring and dedicated to furthering your education. The residents are especially helpful in explaining things to you and making sure you are understanding what is occurring. Rome is also a wonderful city with so many beautiful sites to see.

It was an awesome experience overall! Housing was great, hospital was an amazing educational experience, and there was so much happening in the area that it felt very urban and social. I got to explore the town and the restaurants there, and the public transport was awesome as well. The doctors were very interactive and they taught alot about the anatomy as well as helping grow my spanish speaking skills while they also spoke English. The hospital was very easy to manuever and to get to using public transport. Highly recommend!

The shadowing program was very beneficial to me both personally and professionally to help me prepare for further education on my way to become a doctor. I think that the 3 week option was the best choice because it gave me time to shadow multiple departments without taking over my entire summer. I stayed in Trestavere and was able to explore the shops and restaurants in the area every night. There were two separate public transportation strikes while I was there so it made it slightly harder to get around in the city.

This program is truly a life-changing opportunity that I would recommend to any pre-health student. My hospital experience was fantastic, as I got to see different procedures and elements of life in 6 different departments. All of the hospital staff was extremely friendly and ready to help explain something at any time. The cultural immersion of the program was also fantastic. I thoroughly enjoyed all of the Spanish food we were able to try at our group meals, and I loved being able to further explore the culture of Spain through our group excursions and individual travel. If you have the opportunity to do this program, do it!