Patras, or Patra in Greek, is a large city situated on the northern tip of the Peloponnesian Peninsula and stretches along the beautiful coast of the Gulf of Patras. Like any dreamscape, the ocean gives way to the beach, which gives way to the city, which makes its way up to the base of soaring mountains in the distance. Students will not feel out of place in this college town, home to two public universities and consequently a large young population.
Patras,
Greece
$3,999-$4,999 • Available
Hospital Info
- Public Hospital
- 800 beds total
What's Included
- Shadow 60+ Hours
- Small groups of 10 - 15 students
- Local Housing
- 24/7 Atlantis staff in your city
Program Dates
Winter Sessions
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Jan. 4, 2020 – Jan. 17, 20202 Weeks$3,699Closed
Summer Sessions
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May. 16, 2020 – Jun. 5, 20203 Weeks$4,999Closed
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Jun. 6, 2020 – Jun. 19, 20202 Weeks$3,999Open
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Jun. 20, 2020 – Jul. 10, 20203 Weeks$4,999Open
The City
The third-largest city in Greece, Patras holds plenty of city life to contrast its beachy feel. With the beautiful Rio-Antirio bridge, sandy beaches along the coast, and a magnificent castle along the Corinthian Gulf, Patra is the Greecian paradise you didn’t know existed. True to Greek form, there is no shortage of Roman ruins to discover, cathedrals to visit, or public squares to be enjoyed. On the weekends, hop on a ferry to Kefalonia or take a short flight over to the more popular Greek islands of Oia and Santorini.
JFK: 8hrs
LAX: 12hrs
ATL: 10hrs
Local Time:
Official Language:
Greek
Hospital Experience
The General University Hospital of Patras is a general public hospital that is affiliated with the University of Patras. It is located 3-3.5 hours west of Athens and is a respected medical center. Founded in 1988, it is now the largest hospital in the Peloponnesian region and has performed over 10,000 operations. It has the capacity for 800 beds, and as a teaching facility that is accustomed to medical students, it is a great shadowing location for Atlantis students.
Alumni Favorite
St. Andrew's Stairs
For the best sunset spot in Patras, make the hike up the St. Andrew's Stairs and look back over the city during golden hour. It will probably burn images into your brain that will make you nostalgic for the next 20 years, but those are the moments we live for.
The Atlantis program is absolutely amazing. From this experience you make friends, you get first-hand observation of what doctors in a variety of specialities do, and you learn about the different cultures in the country you are staying in and the culture of the hospital. This experience was not only fulfilling, but life changing.
Katlin, Summer 2019 Participant
Weekend excursions and free time to travel.
Patras is located right on the Grecian coastline, so we're not sure you need much else, honestly. But, if you are itching to explore more of Europe while abroad, you can take a train to Athens and fly to any of the other major destinations you dream of! Weekends are free time, so if you just want to spend two days straight laying on the beach, that's cool too.
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.