Atlantis Medical Shadowing | For Texas Tech University Students

About Athens:

The largest city in Greece, Athens has long been the heart of this beautiful country. An empire and powerful civilization built over centuries, Athens has served as a cultural beacon throughout Europe and the world. With an extensive history that began in the Neolithic age, the spectacular monuments found there still stand as a testament to ancient times. When discovering the city, you will be transported back to ancient Greece amidst historical giants like the Acropolis, the Ancient Agora, the temple of Olympian Zeus, Hadrian’s Arch, and more.

About Zagreb:

While the early history of the region is uncertain, it is known that the settlement of Zagreb was officially underway by the end of the 11th century. In the twentieth century, Croatia had its share of foreign conflict, but it finally emerged as a sovereign country with its War of Independence in the 1990s. Today, Zagreb is a thriving capital city and an important hub for international commerce. Wandering the city is visually rewarding – you’ll see everything from red roofs and cobblestones, to art deco buildings, to mural created by talented street artists. Be sure not to miss the cathedrals, palaces, world-class museums and open air markets.

About Pavia:

Pavia is a mid-sized city, about 30 miles south of Milan, in the southern part of the Lombardy region – that is to say, deep in the heart of northern Italy’s rice-growing territory.

No visit to Pavia would be complete without a visit to the famous Carthusian Monastery known as the Certosa di Pavia – the most impressive example of Renaissance architecture in the region. Founded as a monastery in 1396, most of the building dates from the 15th century.

Pavia also has a prestigious University (IUSS) engaged in several international exchange programs, lively cultural life, and a wide variety of delicious, traditional Italian food.

About Milan:

Milan is the capital city of the Lombardy region of Italy and is Italy’s second most populous metropolitan area. It is a global hub for the arts, commerce, education, entertainment, fashion, finance, research, and last but not least, healthcare. Milan was first settled in the year 400 and was an important center for trade throughout the Middle Ages and into modern times.

Being such a fast-paced metropolis with a mix of modern and traditional architecture, packed with art, fashion, history and delicious food, it’s no surprise that Milano is one of the most visited cities in Italy.

Program Details

Atlantis programs are study abroad opportunities designed specifically for pre-health students! Students will spend a minimum of 20 hours per week in the hospital environment shadowing doctors. They will shadow four days per week, generally between 9am - 2pm. One weekday per week is reserved for an Atlantis-organized group excursion of cultural, regional, or historical interest. Students will shadow in a variety of medical fields inside the hospital - surgical and non-surgical. Atlantis programs are observational only, in accordance with the Association of American Medical Colleges (“AAMC”) and Global Ambassadors for Patient Safety (“GAPS”) guidelines (clinical skills are not practiced).