Shadow Doctors in Italy's Best Hospitals – 40 to 90 Hours
Program Overview
Get out of your comfort zone, and into the hospital – abroad.
Voted a Top Rated Program for 2026, the Doctors in Italy Fellowship Program is designed for future healthcare professionals who want to build global awareness, cultural sensitivity, and a strong international network before they even start their careers.
Offered in over 10 cities across Italy, the program lets you shadow English-speak...
Get out of your comfort zone, and into the hospital – abroad.
Voted a Top Rated Program for 2026, the Doctors in Italy Fellowship Program is designed for future healthcare professionals who want to build global awareness, cultural sensitivity, and a strong international network before they even start their careers.
Offered in over 10 cities across Italy, the program lets you shadow English-speaking physicians in real clinical settings — no Italian required. From surgeries and patient consultations to hospital rounds, you'll rotate across multiple specialties while earning 40+ AAMC-compliant shadowing hours.
Choose the Italian city that fits you best. Programs range from 2 to 5 weeks and include housing, cultural activities, 24/7 local support, and optional academic credit.
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- Summer
- Winter
- Short Term
- Spring
- 1-3 Months
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Biomedical Sciences
- Chemistry
- Dentistry
Updated Sep 22, 2026
Program Details
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Locations
- Alessandria, Italy
- Bari, Italy
- Bologna, Italy
- Ferrara, Italy
Types & Subjects
- Subjects & Courses
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Biomedical Sciences
- Chemistry
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered
- Year Round
- Terms Available
- Summer
- Winter
- May Term
Eligible Nationalities
- All Nationalities
- This Program is also open to Solo
Education Levels & Language
- Language
- English
- Education
- University Freshman (1st Year)
- University Sophomore (2nd Year)
- University Junior (3rd Year)
Accommodation Options
- Apartment/Flat
- Dormitory
- Group living
Application Procedures
- Online Application
- Phone/Video Interview
- Physical Exam/Health Records
Age Requirement
18-30
Duration
- Summer
- Winter
- Short Term
- Spring
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Payment Terms
- Payment Plan
- Scholarships
- Upfront Deposit
Refund Policy
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Yes, our Doctors in Italy Fellowship Program awards two types of scholarships (of up to €1,000) to 4 students every season.
- Our Merit Scholarship (€500) is awarded to 2 students who have demonstrated commitment to exceptional academic results and extracurricular achievements.
- Our Diversity Scholarship (€1,000) is awarded to 2 students who have / are actively contributing to the cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic diversity of the Program.
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Dibya Dristi Koirala
Participated in 2025
AlumniDr. Koirala is an MBBS graduate from Nepal. Recently, she completed the Doctors in Italy Fellowship, gaining invaluable clinical and cultural understa...
What inspired me to go abroad was a quiet but persistent realization that I needed to see medicine beyond the boundaries I had always known.
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