



Shadow Doctors in Spain w/ #1 Pre-Health Provider
by: Atlantis
Have the opportunity to shadow doctors for 20+ hours per week in this program. Learn from and build relationships with physicians in each specialty you rotate in as well as participate in excursions to enhance your intercultural perspectives. Show MD/DO/PA school admissions you can compare and contrast different healthcare systems, and then apply that knowledge toward improving the care of your fu...
Have the opportunity to shadow doctors for 20+ hours per week in this program. Learn from and build relationships with physicians in each specialty you rotate in as well as participate in excursions to enhance your intercultural perspectives. Show MD/DO/PA school admissions you can compare and contrast different healthcare systems, and then apply that knowledge toward improving the care of your future patients. With alumni in 40 of the top 50 MD programs, Atlantis prepares you for a future career in healthcare. Atlantis is the largest and most reputable pre-health study abroad organization for US undergraduates. What better way to gain 60+ clinical hours than in the beautiful and warm country of Spain? Not only will you shadow well-esteemed physicians in top European hospitals, but you ...
Program Highlights
Join programs that run during winter and summer breaks, which means there is no need to take time off during your academic semesters!
Rotate weekly through different specialties and gain exposure to various medical practices and procedures.
Immerse yourself in a fellowship abroad to understand healthcare in a global context, and embark on weekly excursions to experience Spanish culture, sights, and food.
Skip learning Spanish to have an amazing and impactful experience!
Choose from start dates in winter: December and January; or summer: April - August.
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Quick Details
- Spain
- 1-3 Months
- Fall
- Short Term
- Spring
- Summer
- Health Administration
- Health Sciences
- Medicine
- Nursing
- All Nationalities
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[ALERT] Very dis-honest company, deletes real review. Careful
January 11, 2024by: Brandon Stigger - United StatesProgram: Shadow Doctors in Spain w/ #1 Pre-Health ProviderSuper scammy. If you are considering an Atlantis program, move forward with extreme caution. This company has a track record of removing authentic removes. Previously, in the comments section of a now-removed sponsored post on The PA Platform (https://rb.gy/n8c3o5), many ripped-off students and parents expressed their concerns about this program. Even a European-based staff member for Atlantis articulated how the company poorly treats its staff and makes fake promises to students. This company, also known as St Marys Institute for Educational Excellence, has an F rating from the Better Busines Bureau: https://www.bbb.org/us/va/arlington/profile/education/st-marys-institute-for-educational-excellence-0241-236017782/complaints According to this TikTok, the company is potentially facing a class action lawsuit from its previous students. Company deletes negative reviews, only leaving 7s here so this review doesn't get deleted.
Shadowing in Mallorca, Spain
September 23, 2023by: Sarah Lerner - United StatesProgram: Shadow Doctors in Spain w/ #1 Pre-Health ProviderI had an amazing experience shadowing in Mallorca, Spain. Each week, I shadowed for about 20 hours, and switched departments every week. I was able to see Dermatology, Orthopedic Surgery, Ophthalmology and Ophthalmologic Surgery, and Neurology. The physicians and other healthcare workers were dedicated to teaching and helping students learn about a profession they love. During my time there, I stayed in apartment style housing for students in suite-style apartment. The City Managers were always on-call to make sure that everything was going well and that everyone was safe. The weekends were open for traveling and exploring on your own. That type of travel independence is another important skill the program helps students develop in addition to language immersion and a wider view of what different types of healthcare systems have to offer.
Amazing Vigo,Spain Shadow Experience!
September 18, 2023by: Taeja Garrick - United StatesProgram: Shadow Doctors in Spain w/ #1 Pre-Health ProviderIn Summer 2022 I shadowed abroad in Vigo, Spain with Atlantis through the University of Florida and it was incredible ! After my first year of college , I decided that the business field did not capture everything I wanted so in 2020 I made the switch to the pre-med track. With Covid blooming I had a hard time finding shadowing opportunities due to safety and health concerns in hospitals. I resorted to virtual shadowing and learned all I could but I still wanted to have a in-person experience with physicians. My academic advisor brought to me the Atlantis shadow abroad in Spain and I jumped on the opportunity. In this experience I left the country for my first time and submerged myself in the Spanish culture. I always wanted to study abroad but it never worked with my schedule given all my pre-reqs. Atlantis allowed me to scratch that itch and be one-on-one to two-on-one with physicians in Spain. I went for four weeks and shadowed a different specialty every week ( ER, Neurology, ICU, Vascular Surgery) culminating a total of 96 hours. I got to see even more than those 4 specialties because the doctors would invite me to see more operations and consults. My experience opened my eyes to the various healthcare systems and has allowed me to better understand the different ways of approaching health. I LOVED my location and where I got to live. For my first time out of the country I felt safe and secure Las I explored the city. I got to connect with prehealth students and also network with the physicians I met by getting their emails and keeping up contact. As I apply for medical schools now in the US this experience is consistently one I bring up in explaining my journey and love for medicine. I have grown tremendously in understanding of the duties and responsibility of a doctor because of this experience !
Program Details
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Locations
- Spain
Types and Subjects
- Subjects & Courses
- Health Administration
- Health Sciences
- Medicine
Availability
Years Offered: 2023, 2024, 2025
- 1-3 Months
- Fall
- Short Term
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
- All Nationalities
- This Program is also open to Solo, Group
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Tuition & Fees
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- Some Meals / Partial Meal Plan
- Some Program Activity Costs
Accommodation Options
- Apartment/Flat
- Group living
- Other
Qualifications & Experience
- Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Online Application
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Have the opportunity to shadow doctors for 20+ hours per week in this program. Learn from and build relationships with physicians in each specialty you rotate in as well as participate in excursions to enhance your intercultural perspectives. Show MD/DO/PA school admissions you can compare and contrast different healthcare systems, and then apply that knowledge toward improving the care of your future patients. With alumni in 40 of the top 50 MD programs, Atlantis prepares you for a future career in healthcare. Atlantis is the largest and most reputable pre-health study abroad organization for US undergraduates. What better way to gain 60+ clinical hours than in the beautiful and warm country of Spain? Not only will you shadow well-esteemed physicians in top European hospitals, but you ...

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Ready to Learn More?
Have the opportunity to shadow doctors for 20+ hours per week in this program. Learn from and build relationships with physicians in each specialty you rotate in as well as participate in excursions to enhance your intercultural perspectives. Show MD/DO/PA school admissions you can compare and contrast different healthcare systems, and then apply that knowledge toward improving the care of your future patients. With alumni in 40 of the top 50 MD programs, Atlantis prepares you for a future career in healthcare. Atlantis is the largest and most reputable pre-health study abroad organization for US undergraduates. What better way to gain 60+ clinical hours than in the beautiful and warm country of Spain? Not only will you shadow well-esteemed physicians in top European hospitals, but you ...
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