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Hospital Shadowing in Europe (Outgoing Program) Featured: Print  Save  Share
  • Locations: Multiple Locations, Italy; Multiple Locations, Portugal
  • Program Terms: Summer
  • Program Homepage: Click to visit
  • Restrictions: KU applicants only
  • Program Cost: Summer
Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Summer 2026 02/01/2026 02/06/2026 TBA TBA
IMPORTANT DATE INFORMATION: 4-Week Program in Italy or Portugal dates: May 30 - June 26, 2026; 6-Week Program in Italy dates: May 30 - July 10, 2026 (note: 6-week Italy program will be in 2 cities for 3 weeks each)
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Program Type: Internship Study Abroad Program Coordinator: Jason Foster
Click here for a definition of this term Language of Instruction: English Click here for a definition of this term Minimum GPA Eligibility: 3.0 GPA
Open to Non-KU students: NO Open to graduate students: NO
Program Description:


Program Description

Atlantis by CEA CAPA Education Abroad offers hospital shadowing programs for pre-health students, where students can shadow doctors in Italy or Portugal for 4 or 6 weeks, rotating through a new specialty area each week. Program includes housing, some meals, insurance, excursions, & on-site support. 
 

Funding your Study Abroad Program

KU Study Abroad can do personalized financial aid and scholarship advising for students. Book a virtual appointment.  KU students who qualify for financial aid in the form of Stafford and/or other loans, Federal Grants, and KU or outside scholarships may apply the aid to the cost of a study abroad program.  
 
KU Study Abroad supplemental scholarships are available to KU degree seeking students. Applications are available online. The scholarship application deadline is March 1 for Summer, March 15th for Fall and Academic Year programs and October 1 for Spring, Winter Break and Spring Break programs.
 
For additional scholarship opportunities visit:  www.studyabroad.ku.edu/other-scholarship-opportunities
 

Application Procedures

All applicants will be required to complete several documents for each study abroad application.  Below is a list of documents that will need to be completed for an application.
 
        a. Verification of Minimum GPA Requirement
        b. Student Conduct Verification
        c. Authorization to Release Student Information
        d. Financial Aid Questionnaire
        e. Statement of Purpose
        f.  Unofficial Transcript or Advising Report
        g.  One Recommendation Letter

For more detailed information about the application process, please visit our Application Process page.



Program Ratings:
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Program Reviews:
Summer 2022 Participant
The element of the program that I found most rewarding was being able to see a successful surgery or case being finished. I saw some pretty wild things and whenever there was a positive outcome, I felt that special tie because I was there to see the final stitch. I was engulfed in the experience and helping people feel better and go back to their families healthy was the most rewarding part. Another part that was rewarding was being able to learn from these gifted doctors, and once we got comfortable with each other they even told me stories about themselves and I shared stories as well. We got to a level where they would also push us to speak in Spanish and practice on our end.

Summer 2025 Participant
I loved the dual dynamic of getting enriching experiences in the hospitals and getting to explore Europe in our free time. The program is the perfect balance of valuable academic opportunities and freedom to do everything you want to do while abroad.

Summer 2025 Participant
My favorite part was shadowing a wide variety of specialties at the hospital and interacting with physicians and residents! I truly enjoyed learning about healthcare in Italy and the viewpoints of both doctors and patients. Everyone in the hospital was very open-minded, and I was truly blessed to have witnessed so many fascinating surgeries and procedures.

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