Location
  • Italy
    • Rome
    • Milan
    • Bologna
    • Ferrara
    • Genoa
    • Florence
    • Venice
    • Naples
Term
J-Term, Maymester, Short Term, Summer, Winter
Subject Areas
Biochemistry Biology Chemistry Dentistry Food Science and Nutrition Graduate Studies Health Sciences Humanities Kinesiology Liberal Arts Life Sciences Medicine Natural Sciences Nursing Physical Therapy Pre-Med Psychology Public Health Service Learning Speech-Language Pathology Sports Science Statistics +12

Program Details

Program Type
Direct EnrollmentFaculty LedProvider
Housing
Apartment

Pricing

Starting Price
3000
Price Details
2-week program in prestigious hospitals in Italy
Shadowing ≈ 20 hours per week
At least 4 different rotations
Accommodation
24/7 on-site support
3-credit course with Arcadia University (optional)
Medical and travel insurance
Transportation
Excursions and cultural immersion
Daily breakfast plus some meals
Airport pick-up and check-in upon arrival
Pre-program and post-program support
What's Included
Accommodation Activities Airport Transfers Some Meals Transportation Travel Insurance Wifi
What's Not Included
Airfare Some Meals SIM cards Visa
Feb 26, 2024
Aug 22, 2024
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About Program

The best opportunity for students to experience healthcare in an international setting while still in school.

In today's world, it's important for future healthcare leaders to have a global perspective and to be able to work effectively with people from different cultures and backgrounds. That's where the Doctors in Italy Fellowship Program comes in - it helps you develop these skills by allowing you to shadow healthcare professionals in some of the best government and private healthcare facilities in Italy.

By participating in this program, you'll get a firsthand look at how healthcare works in a different country and learn from some of the best in the field. It's a great way to expand your knowledge and gain experience that will set you apart in your future career.

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Program Highlights

  • Immersive hospital shadowing for pre-health students at some of Italy's most prestigious healthcare facilities, which are also ranked among the world's best hospitals according to Newsweek's annual rankings
  • Our programs are specifically designed to run during winter and summer breaks, so you can focus on your studies during the school year and still participate in an enriching and life-changing program during your breaks.
  • Explore the global healthcare landscape and earn 3 US credits with our seminar course. Merge your shadowing experience with an exciting seminar course from Arcadia University during our 4- and 5-week programs for credit.
  • Our program offers a range of start dates to fit your schedule and needs.
  • Don't worry about speaking Italian! Our program is designed for international students, so language barriers won't be an issue. You'll have the opportunity to fully immerse yourself in the program without needing to know the local language.

Program Reviews

4.82 Rating
based on 11 reviews
  • 5 rating 81.82%
  • 4 rating 18.18%
  • 3 rating 0%
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  • Academics 4.2
  • Support 4.85
  • Fun 4.9
  • Housing 4.9
  • Safety 5
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Maddison
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Doctors in Italy - Maddison Duff

Doctors in Italy was an amazing and immersive experience for aspiring young medical students/pre-med students, which not only was immersive into the field of medicine but into the Italian culture. From shadowing in heart surgeries to seeing how the local general practitioner ran, the program allowed me to gain insight into international medicine and solidified my desire in the healthcare field. The staff are supportive and ensure you have an enjoyable time, and the friends that you make are some you will keep for your whole life!

Pros
  • Immersive and educational in the field of medicine
  • Great introduction to culture
  • Great way to make international friends
84 people found this review helpful.
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Fanta
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Doctor’s in Italy

Doctor’s in Italy allowed for me to comfortable and confident in learning medicine anywhere. It exposed me to a completely different culture with individuals that are so divergent from myself and my culture, which in return made me more open minded. Through my time in Rome, I learned so much more about the rich history and got to visit some of the greatest architectural monuments known to men that I’ve learned about in my history courses growing up. Through this experience I’ve also met some great people from my city managers to peers to the people of Rome and Physicians/Surgeons

Pros
  • The program set up
  • City Managers in Rome
82 people found this review helpful.
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Jessica
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Doctors in Italy

Going to shadow abroad in Italy was easily the best experience ever. Not only do you get to learn about something you're passionate about doing in the future, but you also get to experience life in a foreign, beautiful country that is filled with so much to do. This program does a great job of making sure you have everything you need in order to have a fun and safe experience. I would do it all over again if I could because I miss it so much! I would recommend this program to anyone who is interested in the medical field because its great to learn about global medicine and the different approaches used across the world.

Pros
  • Meeting new people
  • Observing differences in global healthcare
  • Being more culturally competent
83 people found this review helpful.

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