Medical Internships in Greece

Program Dates: June 22-July 6, 2024 (2-week program)

Clinical Shadowing and Volunteering Program 

Summer Program 

Location: Larissa, Greece

Cost: $4500

Philotimo Med Abroad aims to diversify the medical workforce by providing young people with hands-on learning experiences. They offer shadowing and volunteer opportunities for pre-med, med, pre-pharmacy, pharmacy, and physician assistant students who want to gain clinical observation hours during their school break. Participants will have the chance to explore Meteora and the city of Hippocrates while rotating through various clinical departments, including those with surgical opportunities, at a shelter and community clinic. All hours are observation-only and follow AAMC and BMA guidance for pre-health experiences abroad. Students will also participate in lab research at the Faculty of Health and Sciences at the University of Thessaly. Greek language skills are not required.

The program involves orientation, observing medical procedures, engaging with patients, and reflective practice. Participants will witness firsthand the intricacies of patient care, from surgeries to consultations. They will also learn the importance of bedside manner, empathy, and effective communication in healthcare settings. Assisting with patient care activities, under supervision, offers practical involvement in the healthcare team and fosters teamwork skills.

The daily schedule 

 Shadowing from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm (Monday to Thursday), clinical rotations, patient diagnostics, lectures, and other practices. 

Work closely with your doctor in the department of your choice. 

Witness many surgeries and other medical cases.

There are also excursions on Fridays.

 Free afternoons.

What is included:

•  Safe and clean accommodation
•  transportation within the program and to the excursions
•  Daily breakfast, welcome dinner, farewell dinner, and group excursions. 
• Comprehensive health and traveler insurance.
• Tuition.
•  Onsite program supervision.

The benefits of the program are that participants can study abroad in the city of Hippocrates, become more independent and responsible, improve their GPA/MCAT, gain confidence, see if medicine is the right path for them, obtain letters of recommendation from each doctor they work with, meet like-minded friends, and receive a Certificate of Completion.

To be eligible:

Participants must be 18 years or older

 Have no major health problems

 COVID vaccination certificate. T

For more information, visit the Philotimo Med Abroad website and apply online.