Medicine Study Abroad Programs in Portugal

Tremendous staff. Environment is like none other and they accommodate well. For Seville, the city has been tremendous and CIEE gives you a proper introduction to this magnificent city. Whether an intern or a student during one of the sessions, you can get along with everyone and overcome the anxieties of a new city

I would be very likely to recommend CIEE Study Abroad to a friend because this program gives you many opportunities to explore the city you are in as well as the surrounding areas. All of the employees are very kind people who will be their to uplift and support the students who are abroad.

I have had a great experience, it is organized and comes at a good cost. The staff on-site is very supportive and helpful (as well as Brooke in Portland), but we had an emergency situation and the Portland higher-ups didn't handle it well, nor did anyone answer the emergency number provided to us.

I feel that CIEE tries to have activities for us and I really do feel that I am learning a lot here. Also everyone here seems really nice and I feel that though we are different a lot of the students seem to have the same mindset and its a good chance to network.

CIEE is very well-staffed and they do everything they can to make sure you have the best experience possible. Everyone is friendly, the rules and guidelines are laid out for you, and the excursions CIEE plans are a blast!!

This has been the best summer of my life. Everything about CIEE has blown me away. Virginia Niera has been an extremely attentive and helpful program director. She and Antonio Romero were both quick to offer help with any issues I might have. The professors, Amador Fernandez and Antonio Rodriguez, taught with enthusiasm and care. Each class genuinely excited and intrigued me. They graded fairly and truly cared about students understanding and learning. We took informative, fun, and interesting trips. They were all well-planned and extremely enjoyable. The tour guides we had, Adrian and Alicia, were knowledgable and made the tours very meaningful. The trip to Morocco really opened my eyes to other cultures and ways of life. Finally, my homestay could not have been better. I really got close to my host family, and I felt like I had a place in Seville where I could be totally comfortable. I have already recommended this program to two of my friends, and I plan to encourage more to do it if they w

My first experience abroad and I love it here. I feel that CIEE tries to have activities for us and I really do feel that I am learning a lot here. Also everyone here seems really nice and I feel that though we are different a lot of the students seem to have the same mindset and its a good chance to network.

Study abroad is something that everyone needs to be apart o at least once in their lifetime, and CIEE was a great way to do it. I think I would recommend this because we’re given a place to reside in a foreign country with people who have no problem helping you at the drop of a pen. The CIEE community becomes your family and makes you feel like you’re at home and always offer things to do for free or at least help to make your study abroad experience as great as it can. It’s also nice that you can choose from different programs and either be a student for half and an intern for the other half, be an open campus student and stay for an entire semester, or every 6 weeks choose a new home. It’s an amazing experience for a reasonable price but an opportunity and of a lifetime.

My experience shadowing doctors through the Atlantis program in Viana do Castelo, Portugal was amazing. The opportunity to do rotations in hospital was invaluable because it helped me find where my true passion lies. The doctors were generally interested in helping us succeed -- one of the doctors I shadowed didn't speak English but she typed out everything in Google Translate and made it so easy for me to understand the consultations. My site manager and fellow students were also super supportive. I learnt so much about medical school application and how to prepare for the MCAT from them and more importantly they gave me the confidence to push through and pursue my dreams in medicine.

I spent 3 weeks this summer shadowing multiple specialties in the largest hospital in Lisbon. I had the opportunity to not only spend 20+ hours each week in the hospital, but I also was able to explore Lisbon and the country of Portugal. The friends I made along the way were lifelong and this was truly a life-changing experience.

The Atlantis Fellowship allowed me to experience healthcare in a setting drastically different from that of the United States. This experience has further confirmed my pursuit of a career in medicine and has taught me the value of patient-focused care. The physicians I shadowed were extremely helpful by translating situations and answering all of my questions; it was clear that the doctors wanted to help give you the most out of your time in the hospital. I recommend this program to any pre-health student that has an interest in stepping outside of their "norm" for healthcare because what you take away will remain with you as you continue your pursuit of medicine.

"When in Lisbon"... I found myself saying this phrase almost every day during my Atlantis fellowship in Lisbon, Portugal. From trying daring local cuisine to staying hours past the required time shadowing in the hospital, I took every opportunity I had on my fellowship. For three weeks, I was presented with opportunities to delve into my curiosity of another culture, bask in the knowledge and wisdom of European doctors, nurses, and surgeons, and witness the inner-workings of the European healthcare system. I was fortunate enough to shadow physicians in Otorhinolaryngology, Anesthesiology, and Emergency Medicine where each department offered different perspectives from outpatient care to surgery. In addition, among my days of exhilarating surgeries and patient consultations were group dinners and excursions that encouraged fellows to not only share their inspirational stories from that day but also their stories--why they want to join the scientific community as healthcare professionals. The on-site advisors could not have been more welcoming, encouraging, or knowledgeable about the city, and the housing felt as though it was a five star hotel. Whether it was riding in a tuk-tuk around Sintra, surfing in the Costa da Caparica, or going in to watch surgeries on days we had off, I challenged myself to be as adventurous as possible; and it was easy thanks to Atlantis. Going on this fellowship was truly life-changing, and I have never been more motivated and confident in my decision to enter the medical field. So if you are thinking about joining the Atlantis community and learning more about another country, medicine, and yourself, you too can find yourself saying "When in Lisbon."

Atlantis is a great way to interact with other students that are passionate about the health care just like you! It was an opportunity to not only get a better inside idea on hospitals, surgeries, and patient care, but it allowed me to see a different culture's health care system. This fellowship opened my eyes to many different health care careers that I wasn't aware of and made me more passionate about becoming a physician that before. If I could do it again, I absolutely would!

Atlantis is what it claims to be, and does what it claims to do. This is a legitimate program that if you have the money and passion/curiosity then you should go for it. This program has value as a 3rd tier or 4th tier addition to your medical applications - it won't make or break you, but it is worth doing if it won't break the bank. This was an amazing experience, primarily because of our excellent site manager. Be friendly with everyone, and those willing to give back will do so 10-fold. Doctors, locals, Atlantis staff, other fellows, etc. I found a second family and support network of peers in the states. I would highly recommend using this program to get an insider's view on how the day-to-day of a medical professional in a foreign country works. This can give you a taste of what types of fundamental things to expect here in the U.S.A. medical field.

This past summer (2017) I had the amazing opportunity to go abroad for the first time in my life and to be surrounded by the world of medicine the whole time! 20-25 hours shadowing doctors every week, watching surgeries, and having all of your questions about medicine answered was truly amazing. Not only did we explore the world of medicine, but also the beautiful country that is Portugal. My fellowship was stationed in their capital city Lisbon. We had amazing group cultural outings every week. Traveled wherever we wanted every weekend. And were completely immersed in the beautiful culture. I am so grateful for the Atlantis Project and this experience. I wish I could do it all over again!

Being apart of Atlantis was one of the best the decisions of my life. I spent 2 weeks in Horta, Portugal where I was able to shadow in the departments of cardiology, radiology, emergency room, and general surgery. The best part of this experience was being able to interact directly with the doctors and learn from them. In addition, the other fellow and I were able to go on a hike, visit an aquarium, visit an neighboring island, and explore the island of Horta which allowed us to learn more the Portuguese culture.

I spent four weeks this past summer in Lisbon, Portugal through Atlantis. I had heard wonderful things about the Fellowship through a roommate who had attended the previous summer. After looking further into it, it seemed like a perfect fit, since studying abroad had been nearly impossible as an exercise physiology/pre-med major. The application process was easy, and my admission decision came quite quickly. The staff I spoke with were all so friendly and made the process enjoyable. When deciding on attending the program, I had multiple options for locations and duration, which I also appreciated. The trip was absolutely incredible, from the excursions, to the travel I was able to do on the weekends when we had days off. The experiences I had in the hospitals were also once in a lifetime. Although I came in knowing barely any Portuguese, I realized quickly that medicine is so universal, no matter what language you speak. Some of the doctors were so inviting and helpful in teaching us as much as they could during our time with them. Our site coordinators were also incredibly helpful and accommodating with each and every concern we had. Whenever we had an issue with housing or in the hospitals, they immediately did what they could to fix it. They took our feedback to heart, which was relieving. The Atlantis Fellowship is now an experience I can speak to in my medical school interviews, and thus far, it has been a great speaking point when asked about the experience I have had throughout my college career. I am also now an alumni ambassador, which has been a great way to stay connected to Atlantis Project. It has been a pleasure getting other students interested in the medical field involved with this program. Below I have attached some photos from my Fellowship. I would do it again in a heartbeat.

I spent five weeks shadowing doctors in Portugal's largest hospital center, immersing myself in Portuguese language and culture, and meeting a bunch of amazing people! This was a truly valuable experience that I believe strengthened my understanding of international healthcare and my desire to become a physician. In addition, I received very helpful pre-health advising that improved my medical school applications and interview skills. I would highly recommend the Atlantis Project to any pre-health students interested in traveling abroad and getting hands-on hospital experiences.

The Atlantis Project offered the greatest experience I could ever ask for and more. Traveling abroad for the first time was scary, but the best rush I ever felt. The hospital I shadowed in created a wonderful environment for my other fellows and I. for three weeks, I shadowed doctors in Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Pediatrics, and Surgery. We had weekly excursions and weekly dinners. My fellows and I bonded for three weeks in Barcelos and also traveled on our own to other bigger cities in Portugal. We all picked up on a few Portuguese sayings and learned the history. We attended museums, historic castles and monuments. I strongly suggest looking into the Atlantis Project, it creates an adventure and a new bound of freedom.