How it Works

Shadow in Europe’s best hospitals this summer.

The Atlantis Clinical Shadowing program provides AAMC-compliant physician shadowing in an international hospital setting, and takes place over university winter and summer breaks in cities across Europe.

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Hospital Shadowing

Atlantis students are afforded the opportunity to experience global healthcare in a variety of specialties for at least 20 hours each week. Most programs are 3 weeks long and comprised of 10-15 students.

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Travel Experiences

Outside of shadowing, students enjoy weekly cultural excursions, group meals, and the opportunity to discover a new country with other pre-med students from around the U.S. and North America.

Featured Destinations

Athens, Greece cityscape

Athens, Greece

Bologna, Italy

Budapest, Hungary

Burgos, Spain

Genoa, Italy
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Choose dates that work for your schedule

Already have a vacation or internship in place during break? No problem. We offer plenty of start dates and program lengths to make sure we find the best fit for your schedule. Don't see your ideal dates on our site? Talk with an Admissions Coordinator to explore all of your options.

Dates & Financing
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Valuable, ethical shadowing hours

  • 60+ shadowing hours in top hospitals
  • Small groups of 10-15 students
  • Student to doctor ratio of 1:1 or 2:1
  • Observe various specializations

Internationally Trusted, Alumni Approved

Our Hospital Partners

Atlantis was such an amazing experience for me. Everyone was so organized, helpful, responsive, and really cared about the students' well-being. I also got to see so many things in the hospital that I would never have been able to see in the United States!! Atlantis has truly been life-changing and has confirmed all of my aspirations. I would 100% recommend Atlantis to friends!
Madeline, 2019 Participant, Burgos
It’s was the best experience of my life. I remember standing in the OR and saying to myself “I don’t care how long it takes, how hard it will be or how much money it will cost. I’m going to become a doctor.” I have told all my friends that are pre-med that they need to do this. Not only did I have an amazing time in the hospital but I also made friends that will last a lifetime.
Matthew, 2019 Participant, Athens
The experience I had meeting people from all over the country and learning about healthcare in a different country was absolutely unreal. The shadowing was invaluable and helped me to get a better handle on what I want to do with my life. The site managers made Lisbon feel like home and the trip was overall amazing.
Thomas, 2019 Participant, Lisbon
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Our team is ready to guide you through every step.

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Foreign language skills not required.

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