Program Reviews

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!

I would say that my experience was unique because we had exposure to diverse medical cases! Shadowing doctors provided a first-hand experience that would be really hard to find here in the States. The patient interaction was also top tier, you were not only communicating with them patient to pre-health shadower but also working and practicing on your Spanish, which leads to unforgettable moments and something you can take back home!
I would definitely recommend this to anyone pre-med wanting to travel!

Joining atlantis was one of the best decision I made. That did not just prepare me for my pre-med but helped me to socialize more, connect with professional people to whom I am connected with. They explained so well even though of language barrier. Despite of never visting greece I made a lot of new friends which will have special place and they will be forever. We were all from different backgrounds. Some downfall for me was jsut the housing as we had to share with 4 people of the group but that did not seem a problem later on for me as we got along.

This experience was the most life-changing and breath-taking moment of my undergraduate career. I was able to shadow so many professions around the Operating Room and various departments (like Urology, Neurology, and Pediatrics).
Outside of the hospital experience, I had so much free time to explore the city, eat quality italian food, and hangout with my cohort everyday!
The best parts were the weekly excursions and the freetime weekends we used to travel. I got to see so many beautiful sides of Italy.

I enjoyed shadowing doctors in different specialties, as it diversified my experience. I was able to get a feel of the specialties I may be interested in pursuing. Furthermore, the doctors were very open and passionate about their work- they were happy to share information regarding medical conditions and their research. Doctors, radiologists, and medical physicists discussed treatment options, diagnoses, and prognosis with us. I felt comfortable asking questions in an environment which fostered learning.