Doctors in Italy Fellowship Program

I needed an experience that would give me clinical shadowing hours for my resume, but I got much more than that! The program coordinators were quick to respond to my questions over email and text and were very friendly in person. I felt like they were always there to help me when I needed it! The place I stayed at was comfortable and near many restaurants. The doctors I shadowed were warm and welcoming! Many were happy to explain the conditions and treatments for their patients. There were many cultural activities incorporated in the program and I made friends both in the program and at the school where I took classes. I wrote about this experience in my applications to post-baccalaureate programs and with a letter of recommendation from one of the program coordinators, I got into my top choice! I'm thankful I chose this program and would do it all over again if I could.

I had the best time of my life with this program. It was a program that solidified my interest in the medical field. There was so much to learn and so much to explore. Traveling to different cities in Italy and most of all seeing the different tools used from years ago. Seeing the differences in private and public hospitals and having shadowed doctors and surgeons in my field of interest. Not only the medicine or the traveling, but being able to meet new people and create friendships was the best!

As an intern at Doctors in Italy, I learned about health care, shadowed doctors, and explored the beautiful city of Rome. This experience was by far the most inspiring and eye opening times of my life. The people at the clinic are kind, intelligent, and the most hardworking people I have ever met. The doctors and administration gave me endless support for my medical school career. I was able to shadow various specialties and even visit the United Nations in Rome. I worked on research projects and learned about health care management. My life was forever changed by my time at Doctors in Italy. This program is a MUST for pre-medical students. I had so much fun and an exceptional shadowing experience!