Shadow Doctors 20+ Hrs/Week w/ #1 Pre-Health Provider

Attempt to speak the language even if all you can say is hello/please/thank you! It goes a long way when you show an effort to use the country's language! Many people will speak English, or have things written in English, however, trying to speak Spanish is a nice cultural gesture.

Also, take into consideration that customs or behaviors might be different, so you might have to adjust! Don’t worry though – you’ll learn as you go, and people love hearing about where you’re from or what you’re doing!

Mondays to Thursdays are spent at the hospital, although evenings are pretty open to relax or explore with other fellows. There are one to two group dinners per week (which were my favorite nights!). Fridays are group excursion days! Saturdays and Sundays are completely open – take advantage of the time to travel!

I was worried that I would not get along with the other Fellows, since Medical School is competitive, and everyone is trying to gain an edge. I couldn’t have been more wrong! I absolutely adored everyone in my group. We supported one another throughout our time in Spain and had meaningful conversations, memories, and travels! I still keep in contact with just about all of them, and I know we’ll be there for one another through Med School!

During my surgical rotation, I witnessed an amputation. While it was necessary, it was emotional, to say the least. The day after, I switched to my rotation in Pediatrics and saw a live birth. To come full circle from the loss of a leg to the beginning of life was incredibly moving, and it renewed my passion for Medicine.

Working at Atlantis has been an good experience. I have learned how to proactively work toward the successful completion of diverse projects and initiatives. I have both participated in and witnessed how our conversations and assistance of our team and the eventual completion of our Fellowships our Fellows achieve vocational discernment, increasing their awareness and understanding of different medical specialties, as well as the United States' and other countries' health care systems - which is awesome.

It is so exciting to read through our Fellow's feedback, upon completing an Atlantis Fellowship. At Atlantis, we prioritize making sure students have an transformative experience. Whether that was by developing an understanding of healthcare on a global scale, interfacing with medical professionals with such a unique approach to the profession, or even becoming more empathetic and compassionate to others simply by witnessing conditions and individuals that were unfamiliar to the Fellow.

I would absolutely participate in on our Clinical Shadowing Fellowship. Personally, I am interested in healthcare practice and policy in the United States and abroad, and believe our Fellowship offers a fantastic firsthand understanding. The greatest highlight for me would come from the relationships I would work to develop with the medical professionals I met, by hearing their stories and having a genuine interest in witnessing their profession.

We desire to hire and retain the best people. Our interview and evaluation process for new team members is much longer than other organizations I have worked for or interacted with. It is important to have the best team possible as we implement our Fellowships, since we are seeking to offer and facilitate the best opportunity possible for our Fellows.

A successful company must align company focus. Companies need to know who they are and what they want to accomplish, which necessitates an aligned focus across departments. Atlantis values and is proud of its identity as an education organization focused on healthcare, which in turn is one of our greatest strengths.