In the Steps of Hippocrates: Healing, Ethics & Medicine
Program Overview
Ancient Greek medicine emerged at the intersection of sacred healing, philosophy, and observation, shaping ideas about health, ethics, and medical practice that continue to influence healthcare today.
This interdisciplinary, field-based course explores how Greek healing evolved from the sacred practices of Asclepius and Apollo to the ethical and clinical foundations of Hippocratic medicine. Students examine preventive care, well-being, purification rituals, therapeutic pilgrimage, sanctuary healing, and the development of systematic medical observation.
Greece serves as a living learning environment where ancient healing traditions can be explored in the landscapes where they developed. The course combines seminars with supervised field-based learning in Athens, Delphi, and the Cyclades, including academic excursions to Naxos, Delos, and Mykonos that connect sacred healing with the emergence of early scientific medicine.
Developed and delivered by the Hellenic Center for Interdisciplinary Studies and Research (HCISR) in Greece, the program provides U.S. academic credit through Arcadia University, which serves as the School of Record.
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Program Highlights
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Exclusions
Quick Details
- Summer
- Anthropology
- Archaeology
- Classical Studies
- Culture
- Health Sciences
- History
- Humanities
- Medicine
- Nursing
- Nutrition
- Pharmaceuticals
- Philosophy
- American
Updated Sep 2, 2026
Program Details
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Locations
- Greece
Fields & Subjects
- Anthropology
- Classical Studies
- Health Sciences
- History
- Medicine
- Philosophy
- Archaeology
- Culture
- Humanities
- Nursing
- Nutrition
- Pharmaceuticals
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered
- 2027, 2028, 2029
- Terms Available
- Summer
Eligible Nationalities
- American
- This Program is also open to Group
Education Levels & Language
- Language
- English
- Education
- University Freshman (1st Year)
- University Sophomore (2nd Year)
- University Junior (3rd Year)
- University Senior (4th Year)
Accommodation Options
- Apartment/Flat
- Group living
Application Procedures
- Transcript
- Online Application
- Travel Insurance
- Deposit
Age Requirement
18+
Starts At
- 4 weeks: $4,050
Deposit / Application Fee
Deposit: $500
Payment Terms
- Upfront Deposit
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Who is this program designed for?
The program is designed for undergraduate students interested in medicine, health sciences, history, philosophy, classics, ethics, and related fields.
Can I earn academic credit?
Yes. Participants can earn 3 undergraduate academic credits through Arcadia Abroad, the official School of Record.
Do I need previous knowledge of medicine or ancient Greek history?
No specific prerequisites are required. The course is suitable for students from different academic backgrounds.
Does the program include field-based learning?
No specific prerequisites are required. The course is suitable for students from different academic backgrounds.
Will students participate in clinical practice?
No. The course is academic and historical. Students examine ancient healing traditions, medical ethics, and early clinical observation without providing patient care.
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