It can be hard to fathom just how old parts of Europe are, and Padua claims to be the oldest city in northern Italy. It is located centrally in the Veneto region, with Venice on one side and Vicenza and Verona on the other. The train ride from the Milan airport into town, taking you through the Italian countryside, will take your breath away and tempt you to go back and discover them for yourself (perfect for weekend exploring.) Take advantage of living in this smaller city for several weeks, enjoy the hospitality of the Italian people, and find yourself feeling like a local in no time.
Padua,
Italy
$5,499 • Available
Hospital Info
- Public Hospital
- 400 beds total
- 4500 employees
What's Included
- Shadow 60+ Hours
- Small groups of 10 - 15 students
- Local Housing
- 24/7 Atlantis staff in your city
The City
Home to Italy’s oldest university--founded in 1222--Padua has retained the vivacious atmosphere of a university town with its abundance of lively piazzas, arcaded streets, and plenty of cafes and bars. Visiting Padua will connect you with the highest virtues of Veneto and show you some of the finest art masterpieces of all time. Be sure to spend time in the most famous Paduan church, the 13th century Basilica di Sant’Antonio (resting place of St. Anthony of Padua), the Scrovegni Chapel, and the magnificent Prato della Valle, a 950,000-square-foot elliptical square thought to be Europe’s second largest. Padua is truly a living monument to all the epochs it has lived through; a casket which holds some of the most precious artistic gems from the last 2000 years. The city is a fascinating mixture of art, cultures, flavors, and traditions, and is a perfect place to discover Italy.
JFK: 9hrs
LAX: 13hrs
ATL: 11hrs
Local Time:
Official Language:
Italian
Hospital Experience
The Hospital of Padua is linked to the University of Padua, and has been since the 16th century when there were practical lessons at patients' bedsides. With 495 university staff members working in the hospital today, the Hospital of Padua carries out the institutional teaching and research functions of the School of Medicine and Surgery. This hospital is one of several hospitals in the ULSS6 Euganea hospital network within the Italian region of Veneto. It provides specialist hospitalization and outpatient services for people suffering from acute and post-acute medical and surgical pathological conditions which, due to their severity and complexity, cannot be treated equally effectively and efficiently within the territory. This hospital also has approx. 395 beds and over 4,500 employees.
I would recommend this program to a friend because I learned so much, not only about medicine, but also about a different culture. I was very nervous about all of the logistics but Atlantis made everything so easy and organized.
Sam, 2019 Participant
Weekend excursions and free time to travel.
Padua is just one of the many stops on the train that runs from Milan to Venice. Our idea of a perfect weekend is getting on that train heading in either direction, and making a stop at one of the many towns along the way! Being so close to Milan also means that you will have relatively easy access to a major airport that can take you to any other European destination that you can dream of.
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.