June - July 2019 • Thessaloniki, Central Macedonia
What I liked
I loved getting the chance to shadow in on different surgeries. It was great being able to experience what being a doctor would look like in the future.
What I wish was different
I don’t think anything! I wish I could have stayed longer actually!
Advice
I think everyone should get out of their comfort zone and go shadow abroad. It’s a life changing experience!
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Atlantis Medical Fellow
June - July 2019 • Vigo, Pontevedra Province
What I liked
My internship was an amazing experience. I was able to shadow new doctors from all kinds of fields every day. I saw live surgeries up close and was able to speak to doctors directly about procedures. I also learned a lot about the medical care services in Spain, which is very different from the U.S. I also have been given many job offers because of my cultural experience.
What I wish was different
I only wish that it was a longer internship. I had an amazing time and was sad to leave after only a month.
Advice
I would highly recommend learning the language before going on an overseas internship. Language barrier is a big issue when shadowing in another country.
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Student Fellow
June 2017 • Madrid, Madrid
What I liked
This was a fellowship for premed students to shadow in European hospitals, so through this program I got to stand in on incredible surgeries and talk to doctors who were experts in the fields that I want to go into. I saw so many incredible things and learned so much, not to mention it was a summer in Spain which was pretty incredible. And because the program made such a huge impact on my life, I am now an Ambassador for the program and have a continued relationship with them
What I wish was different
I wish that I had been placed in a larger city for the first half of my internship, but it was nice to see two different sides of medicine in Spain; the larger city and the small town
Advice
Ask as many questions as you possibly can, whether that is before you start the fellowship or during the fellowship
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Medical internship
June - July 2018 • Budapest, Hungary
What I liked
I was able to see 26 different surgeries during the 3 weeks I was there. I shadowed, the obgyn department, neurosurgery department and urology department.
What I wish was different
Wish I had more time to see other departments as well.
Advice
You are there to shadow and gain that abroad experience so manage your time well but if you are interested in the internship there are other things you could do to express that interest.
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shadowing doctor
July - August 2019 • Zagreb, Zagreb County
What I liked
It was very well organized and beneficial for my career. The interactions with patents and doctors was very helpful for my education. I got to be in operation rooms and observe multiple complex surgeries. It was over all a very memorable experience that I will take with me into my personal life and career.
What I wish was different
Nothing really I would wish would be different. I wish there was more scholarship opportunities for internships abroad offer.
Advice
To be open to new experiences and cultures and to embrace change.
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Atlantis Fellowship
June - July 2019 • Matosinhos Municipality, Porto
What I liked
Everything! The experience was wonderful and insightful. I watched many surgeries and explored Portugal and it was so beautiful! The people are friendly and many know at least a little English.
What I wish was different
There was a strike going on that caused us to miss a day of surgeries, but that was a learning experience on its own. I would avoid tourist spots in the summer next time since they got so crowded.
Advice
Save money and research exchange rates for euros. Know a few phrases in Portuguese, especially "thank you", it goes a long way to receiving friendly help.
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Shadowing Fellow
May - June 2019 • Thessaloniki, Central Macedonia
What I liked
Atlantis offers an incredible experience for pre-med students to shadow and assist doctors in all departments of their hospital. I loved that this experience was abroad while also actually relevant to what I want to do post-undergrad.
What I wish was different
Literally nothing. The hosts, the doctors, and all of the fellows I was with were lovely the whole time. I wish I could have stayed there longer!
Advice
With a program offered to college students all across the country, be ready to know no one but about to be best friends with everyone you meet there. If you are pre-med OR considering pre-med I highly recommend this program. It offers such an incredible and intimate program with medicine that really helps you determine if the medical field is the right fit for you AND also connects you to foreign physicians who would be excellent choices for letters of rec.
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Hospital Fellow
July - August 2019 • Figueres, Girona Province
What I liked
I liked that I was able to incorporate my two summer plans to travel and to have an educational experience into one internship.
What I wish was different
I wish I could have had more expenses paid for by Atlantis.
Advice
I would recommend this experience, but I would be careful of the language barrier if that is an issue for you.
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hospital shawdower
July - August 2019 • Trieste, Province of Trieste
What I liked
It gave me an experience I couldn't get in the US. I got to see patients being treated, incredible surgeries, and a taste of how doctors work in Italy.
What I wish was different
Advice
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Shadowing doctors
June - July 2019 • Athens, Attica Region
What I liked
It was a great experience to explore my future career and to see how medicine is different in another country
What I wish was different
I wish I had been able to shadow more specialties so I could find out more about them.
Advice
Ask a lot of questions they love talking to us and they wanted to teach us!
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Atlantis Fellow
June - July 2019 • Lisbon, Lisboa Region
What I liked
This entire experience was amazing, I got to observe in an international hospital for 3 weeks, see surgeries up close, experience a new culture, and meet some amazing people.
What I wish was different
I wish I had learned some Portuguese before the trip so I could further immerse myself in the culture.
Advice
I highly recommend this trip to anyone who is on a pre-health track. You get 60+ hours of shadowing in various specialities and you get to see some really cool stuff. I was able to see a couple open heart surgeries, a pulmonary biopsy, and the delivery of twins!
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Atlantis Fellowship
July - August 2018 • Rome, Rome
What I liked
It was a great eye opening experience. I got to learn a lot about the medical profession that I did not previously know.
What I wish was different
I wish I had done a longer fellowship.
Advice
It is a great opportunity to step out of your comfort zone.
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Medical Student Intern
May - June 2018 • Genoa, Metropolitan City of Genoa
What I liked
medical shadowing, clinical insight, surgical technique knowledge, professional skill development
What I wish was different
more departments, better integration of students into procedures
Advice
try to learn the language to more fully experience the culture
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Program Intern
June - July 2018 • Villarrobledo, Albacete Province
What I liked
Connecting a study abroad experience with a hands-on internship.
What I wish was different
I would have liked more time abroad and more hours in the hospital.
Advice
It is worth every penny spent. Put yourself out there, you never know what amazing experiences you will gain until you get out there.
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Atlantis Fellow
June - July 2018 • Milan, Province of Milan
What I liked
What I wish was different
Advice
Utilize your resources extensively in searching for funding opportunities for the Atlantis Fellowship. There are plenty of resources out there to help cover the cost of the program.
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Hotel Front Desk Clerk
February 2018 • Reno, NV
What I liked
The professional work environment and my coworkers and managers
What I wish was different
I wish the hourly wage was higher
Advice
It’s a great job for people in hospitality
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Medical Fellowship
June - July 2018 • Cuenca Canton, Azuay Province
What I liked
Atlantis was an amazing experience, which provided me with the opportunity to observe all departments of a hospital, while immersed in a new culture.
What I wish was different
Nothing.
Advice
If you are interested in pre-med, pre-PA, pre-nursing, or public health, but feel like you don't have enough time in your college career to study abroad, then Atlantis is the perfect opportunity.
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Hospital Fellow
May - June 2018 • Cuenca Canton, Azuay Province
What I liked
I loved traveling to a different country, learning about the culture, and eating authentic Ecuadorian food. I saw beautiful sites too!
What I wish was different
I wish my Spanish were better. It's not great, although not terrible.
Advice
Wherever you one goes, he/she should really be familiar with the language and should bring an umbrella to be prepared for sudden downpours.
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Atlantis fellow
June - July 2018 • Cuenca Canton, Azuay Province
What I liked
I liked being able to partake in an interesting culture and to learn a lot about the medical process.
What I wish was different
I wish I could have had more clinical time.
Advice
Come prepared to walk and stand all day, and be ready to learn each and every day.
