Falls and Winter Session Dates:
September to March 10, 2024-25
Thanksgiving Week
Clinical Shadowing & Volunteering
in Greece in Fall and Winter
Shadow in Larissa, Greece and gain over 50+ clinical observation hours, rotating through various departments and participating in lab research at the University of Thessaly and other select locations.
Open to all medical, pharmacy, dental as well as any "pre-" students of all disciplines (Greek language skills are not required).
What's included?
- Accommodation
- Daily breakfast buffet style
- 1 welcome and 1 farewell dinner
- Airport pickup/ drop off (collective)
- 2 excursions and lunch
- Transportation to the internship
- 1 laundry service per week (5kg)
- Letters of recommendation & certification of completion
- Comprehensive travel insurance
The Internship
- Gain key experience, strengthen your medical school applications.
- Elevate your career through our internship program.
- Witness medical procedures firsthand and interact with healthcare professionals.
- Gain insight into patient care and bedside manner.
- Enrich your learning through rounds, conferences, and informal discussions while building your professional network.
- When you’re done shadowing, reflective journaling promotes deep learning and self-improvement, with discussions among preceptors and peers enhancing the overall learning experience.
The Volunteering Project
- This program offers an amazing opportunity for suitable applicants who are 17+ years old.
- Work alongside qualified medical professionals and gain first-hand insight into the global healthcare system.
- Open to those with experience in the field of medicine (including med-school and pre-med students).
- Volunteers on this project will need at least an intermediate understanding of English to communicate effectively with patients and staff.
- Naturally, all applicants must also have a genuine willingness to help, show drive + initiative, and bring a positive ‘can-do’ attitude.
- We aim to offer guidance on personal confidence, foster social activities, facilitate discussions on future careers, and identify societal needs among the residents.
- If this sounds like you, we want you on the team!
During the Internship
- Students shadow for 25+ hours each week in different hospital departments.
- Includes surgical and non-surgical opportunities .
- Some fields will be more engaging than others (and this varies from person to person), which is also what students will experience later on during their medical training.
- Student-doctor ratio of 1:1 or 2:1.
- Combine the joys of travel abroad with the invaluable experience of shadowing.
No knowledge of Greek language is required.
Benefits of the program
- Study abroad in the city of Hippocrates
- Become more independent and responsible
- Improving your GPA/MCAT
- Gain confidence in yourself
- See if medicine is the right path for you
- Obtain letters of recommendation from each doctor you work with
- Meet like-minded friends
- Utilize your school break to travel while learning
In their own words
Home away from home
Our accommodations are modern, clean, and safe. You will be staying in the city center, right next to cafes, chic boutiques, supermarkets, restaurants, and Cinemax. The main square, the pick-up point to go to the hospital, and other attractions are within walking distance.
Your accommodation is a shared bedroom with two twin beds, a TV, internet service, a private bathroom, a large window, and a balcony that offers a stunning view of the beautiful squares.
Our excursions, your satisfaction.
After arrival
- City tour
During the first week
- Meteora
- Trikala
- Asclepiou
Second week
- Mount Olympus
- PalaiosPanteleimonas
Please note that the program may change depending on the weather conditions.
Early Bird
Payment in full before July 6
$200 deposit (non-refundable)
$3,200
July 27 - August 10, 2024
$500 deposit (non-refundable)
$4,500
Cancellation Policy
1. A deposit of $500 at signing. All deposits are non-refundable.
2. Remaining Balance:
- The remaining balance is due 30 days before the program start date.
3. Monthly Payments:
- Pay the balance in monthly installments, with no additional fees.
4. Invite a friend and get an extra 10% off.
5. Bounce checks fee is $2oo
6. Failure to communicate or send your documents on time can result in the cancellation of your internship.
7. The COVID certification card is a requirement.
Our Partners
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