Physical Therapy Shadowing in Greece

Hi, my name is Sharon Nugent, I am from Oregon, Virginia. I go to school to the College of Charleston, North Carolina. I went on this program to learn more about physiotherapy and actually see what they do. This has been a great experience to really see what is done and I’ve never had an experience like this. So, it’s been a great experience to see that. Also, I got to see surgeries which is a thing I’ve been interested but it was really cool to be able to see how things are done, which I know I wouldn’t have the chance to experience in the US. It’s been great here, I’ve learnt a lot. The coordinators have been really amazing. Seeing Athens has been amazing, I’ve met some wonderful people. So, it’s been a great time.

Hi guys, my name is Daniel, I am from Canada and I go to school in Ontario. I chose the medical internship because I am studying physiotherapy at my University. This internship has been going really well so far. My first week here I’ve been in the physiotherapy lab. During my second week here I’ve been doing surgery. The surgeons are really nice, they do a great job explaining what they’re doing while you get into shadowing them in the room. The hours that they give you here are perfect as you finish normally having some time to explore Athens. It’s really nice around here and I really enjoyed my experience.

Hi, my name is Traci Kozawa, I am physiotherapy major at San Diego State and I am from Los Angeles, California. I chose this internship along with my fellow classmates as a requirement for school. I wanted to do something pertaining to my major setting abroad, so I found this program. I was able to do something more catered towards my career path. So this hospital has been great. I’ve been at the physiotherapy department. It has been a really cool experience compared to the US, I also have experienced going up to the OR and see orthopedic surgeries, which was very cool, to see how it works on the back end, instead of seeing just physiotherapy. The Cerca team has been great, very responsive, I knew I could text them whenever I needed anything and I had a great time in Athens, first time in Europe, lots to see, lots to do- I’ve been enjoying it.