Ourense is the third largest city in the region of Galicia in northwest Spain. Rich in Roman influence, one of the primary landmarks of the city is the Roman bridge Ponte Vella that crosses the Miño river. Ourense also holds one of the greatest amounts of geothermal water in Europe, and one of the main tourist attractions is related to its hot springs.
Ourense,
Spain
$5,599 • Available
Hospital Info
- Public Hospital
- 800 beds total
- 100s of employees
What's Included
- Shadow 60+ Hours
- Small groups of 10 - 15 students
- Local Housing
- 24/7 Atlantis staff in your city
Destination Overview
Program Dates
Summer Sessions
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Jun. 13, 2020 – Jul. 10, 20204 Weeks$5,599Open
The City
Sometimes referred to as Galicia's best kept secret, Ourense is located inland among the rolling green mountains of northwest Spain. It's location in a river basin with mountains on all sides produces a microclimate that protects it from the usually very rainy Galician weather and allows for hot summers that might remind you more of some more southern Spanish cities. If it gets too hot, you can make the short trip to the coast and claim one of the many beach towns for the weekend!
Hospital Experience
The Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de Ourense (Ourense University Hospital Complex) is located in the northwestern Galicia region of Spain. This hospital complex provides health care to more than 246,000 inhabitants of the city and its surrounding area. New facilities opened in 2017 to make this hospital, with more than 800 beds, a great location for the healthcare professionals of the Galician Health Service to provide assistance to patients and a wonderful environment for Fellows to gain exposure to a variety of medical fields and practices.
JFK: 7hrs
LAX: 10hrs
ATL: 8.5hrs
Local Time:
Official Language:
Spanish and Gallego
I learned so much and I was able to understand better what I wanted to do career wise. I even changed my career path because I fell in love with one specific specialty so much and I wanted to make it a big part of my life. It was also just so fun and I got to experience such an amazing culture with new friends.
Samantha, Summer 2019 Participant
Weekend excursions and free time to travel.
Ourense is well connected to the rest of Spain by train or by bus, which means that you can spend your free time on the weekends visiting nearby towns, cities, or countries of your choice. If you want to stay close, there are many amazing beach towns along the nearby Galician coast, or you can head up north to the Cantabria or Asturias regions. Ourense is also located very close to the Portuguese border!
What will I be allowed to do while shadowing?
While shadowing, you are expected to do just that--be a shadow of your doctor. This means that, while you can ask as many questions as you want, make patient rounds with your doctor, and learn as much as your brain can hold in several weeks, your participation is limited to observation only. We adhere strictly to the AAMC shadowing guidelines, which exist not only for patient safety, but also in your best interests when applying to medical school.