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Physician's Assistant Shadowing

location
2 - 12 weeks  ·  Age 18 - 50+
rating  Outstanding 5  · 
  Verified by Volunteer World
  Very high response rate

Highlights

  • Observe medical procedures side-by-side doctors, surgeons, nurses
  • Rotate through all major departments and can be customized according to the intern’s area of medical interest
  • Up to 40 hours per week in state-of-the-art hospitals and clinics

Highlights

  • Observe medical procedures side-by-side doctors, surgeons, nurses
  • Rotate through all major departments and can be customized according to the intern’s area of medical interest
  • Up to 40 hours per week in state-of-the-art hospitals and clinics
  • Ethical medical and surgical shadowing, compliant with AAMC guidelines
  • Opportunety to explore Greece

    • Especially good for

    Age 18+
    Singles
    Couples
    Groups

    About the program

    Shadow doctors, physician's assistants & nurses in Greek hospitals for up to 40 hours per week. Rotate between different departments, clinics & surgeries.

    This is an in-country shadowing program with provided shared housing and local team support.

    This program is important as it offers pre-nurse, pre-health & graduates students the opportunity to gain top quality experience interning in the medical field. Interns will get to see the health ...

    About the program

    This is an in-country shadowing program with provided shared housing and local team support.

    This program is important as it offers pre-nurse, pre-health & graduates students the opportunity to gain top quality experience interning in the medical field. Interns will get to see the health care differences between countries, get to see all medical specialties that a hospital can offer and decide on their future career path. With valuable experience, interns will develop their skills and understanding of different medical professions.

    Interns will have the opportunity to observe medical procedures side-by-side doctors, surgeons, nurses and other staff and participate in the daily routine, across various departments and specialties. The shadowing program is designed to rotate through all major departments and can be customized according to the intern’s area of medical interest. The medical team is mostly trained or worked abroad in the UK or USA, eliminating any language barriers and offering international expertise.

    Department Rotation:
    Anesthesiology, Cardiology, Dialysis, Emergency Room, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, General Surgery, Hematopathology, Intensive Care Unit, Nuclear Medicine, Orofacial Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Oncology, Pneumology, Radiology

    Typical day

    At the start of each week a shadowing schedule is drafted between you and the coordinating doctor to rotate through all major departments.

    Your day will begin at 9am following your shadowing schedule and see clinics, surgeries and diagnostics with the medical staff explaining everything in ...

    Typical day

    At the start of each week a shadowing schedule is drafted between you and the coordinating doctor to rotate through all major departments.

    Your day will begin at 9am following your shadowing schedule and see clinics, surgeries and diagnostics with the medical staff explaining everything in English. Expect to finish around 4-5pm depending on surgery duration or clinic rotations.

    Free-time activities

    The placement takes place inside the vibrant cities of Athens and Thessaloniki where many cultural events and activities take place. You have the chance to explore the historical sites or swim in the beaches around it. During your weekends you can travel to near by cities, towns or take the ...

    Free-time activities

    The placement takes place inside the vibrant cities of Athens and Thessaloniki where many cultural events and activities take place. You have the chance to explore the historical sites or swim in the beaches around it. During your weekends you can travel to near by cities, towns or take the ferry to one of the hundreds of picturesque islands.

    Requirements

    Requirements

    Minimum Age: 18 years

    In order to join the program you need to be at least 18 years old on the program start date. There might be exemptions if you can provide the permission of your legal guardian(s) or if your are accompanied by your parents.

    Language Skills

    You need to speak English (fluently)

    Education Requirements

    At least one year of undergraduate study completed, with a relevant scientific major such as biology, chemistry, neuroscience, behavioral sciences, physics etc. . at College level

    Required Documents

    CV, Passport copy, Profile Photo, Criminal Background Check and

    Nationality Restrictions

    No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.

    Other Skills

    Interns must have a genuine interest in medicine and commitment to observation of both surgical and non surgical procedures.

    Time Commitment

    Your helping hand will be required on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 08:30 - 16:30

    What's Included

    What's Included

    Services by Cerca Abroad

    To apply for this internship, its quick, easy and free!
    – Program Fees Include:
    • 24/7 in-country support
    • Airport pick-up
    • Customized internship plan
    • Fully furnished shared Accommodation
    • Local English speaking coordinator
    • International reference letter
    • Internship placement
    • Program & host city orientation
    – Program Fees do not include:
    • Local activities & meals
    • International/local travel costs
    • Travel document assistance & Insurance
    • Any other service not mentioned

    We will review your application and if we accept you on this internship we will ask you to pay a non-refundable deposit to secure your place. The remaining of your internship fees (less your initial deposit payment) will be due no less than 30 days before your internship start date.

    Prior to your arrival you will also be asked to pay a $400 security deposit to cover potential damages, to the apartments and host sites, which is fully refunded after check-out within 30 days if everything is in order.

    Airport Pickup at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport

    Internships start on Mondays and interns have a choice to participate to a program between a minimum of 2 weeks or up to a maximum of 12 weeks .

    The program fee includes a free airport pickup on the Sunday before the Monday start date. To qualify for the free pickup interns are required to arrive between 9am-6pm.At the airport interns will be welcomed and transferred to their housing. For interns arriving at an earlier date, a pickup maybe provided if requested and subject to availability.


    Accommodation

    The accommodation is fully furnished (single or double beds), with WiFi, shared with 1-6 other same-sex interns, and located in safe areas with easy access to public transport and close to the hospital. The last night of the accommodation is the Friday night of the final week, leaving interns free to depart on Saturday. Extra nights of accommodation or private apartments can be arranged in advance, if requested and subject to availability.

    Internet Access

    Good access at the project site

    What's NOT included?

    What's NOT included?

    Food & Beverages

    Food, snacks or beverages are at extra costs.

    Flight Tickets

    The nearest airport is Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens. We assist you to find cheap flights to Greece. FIND CHEAP FLIGHTS

    Travel Insurance

    Going abroad is an adventure and it is always best to be prepared. Sudden illness or injury, cancellation or theft - a travel insurance for Greece provides security and is a plus to have. GET A QUOTE

    Vaccines

    If you are intending to volunteer in Greece you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for Greece. VACCINE CHECKER

    Details on arrival

    The program operates throughout the year

    Internships start on Mondays and interns have a choice to participate to a program between a minimum of 2 weeks or up to a maximum of 12 weeks .

    The program fee includes a free airport pickup on the Sunday before the Monday start date. To qualify for the free pickup interns are required to arrive between 9am-6pm.At the airport interns will be welcomed and transferred to their housing. For interns arriving at an earlier date, a pickup maybe provided if requested and subject to availability.

    Availability
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

    Program fees

    2 weeks (min. stay) 1,895€
    3 weeks 2,494€
    4 weeks 3,092€
    5 weeks 3,691€
    6 weeks 4,289€
    7 weeks 4,888€
    8 weeks 5,387€
    9 weeks 5,885€
    10 weeks 6,384€
    11 weeks 6,883€
    12 weeks (max. stay) 7,382€
    Average fees 781€/week

    Program fees

    781€ per week 2 - 12 weeks Age 18 - 50+

    Payment methods

    Visa Master Card Maestro American Express PayPal

    NO CREDIT CARD FEES

    Duration

    2 - 12 weeks

    Deposit

    The deposit is simply to reserve your volunteer placement. Payments are handled by PayPal, our trusted global payment provider. If you don't have a PayPal account, you can also pay using a credit card.

    Final Payment

    Your final payment will be agreed with Cerca Abroad during the application process. Common solutions are either via bank transfer or a cash payment at the project site.

    Meet your organization

    Cerca Abroad

    Outstanding 5 rating (126 reviews)

    Agency

    Verified by Volunteer World

      Very high response rate

    Coordinated by

    Dennis

    Spoken languages: English

    About the project

    Study, Volunteer, Intern Abroad programs in Greece or Remote Internships in Europe

    Meet your organization

    Cerca Abroad specializes in engineering solutions and educational programs. The company started in 2017 by offering medical shadowing internships to hundreds of participants from around the world. Over the past few years it has expanded its program portfolio of in-person (agricultural, engineering, environmental, health) and remote internships (agricultural, engineering, health & safety, marketing, software) to Erasmus+ funded MSc degrees & courses (electromobility, marine/maritime ICT, precision agriculture), offering a range of exciting educational pathways.

    126 reviews · rating5

    Brooke Bern rating5

    2023 at Physician's Assistant Shadowing

    I just finished my undergraduate with premed. I chose to come to Greece because it is so beautiful. I’ve loved traveling all around here, having seen all the islands and the beaches. But also because I was getting a lot of the exposure that I wasn’t able to get in my country. For example I was ...
    Ishmia Black rating5

    2023 at Physician's Assistant Shadowing

    My name is Ishmia and I am from Dallas, Texas. I am currently attending the Philander Smith College as a pre-med student. I choose this medical internships because I love to help people and I want to make sure that what I know affect the lives of others. The hospital Metropolitan General has been ...
    Audrey Narhi rating5

    2023 at Physician's Assistant Shadowing

    I am a second year University student from Bowling Green State University in Ohio. I chose the medical internship because I really wanted to experience a healthcare system outside of the U.S. I really wanted to relate it back to the U.S. so in my future career I can really have a broader ...
    Paul Mun rating5

    2022 at Physician's Assistant Shadowing

    I am a graduate student from Western University back in Canada. I graduated this year and I came here to work as an intern at the Metropolitan General Hospital. I came here to intern because I wasn’t really sure about why I wanted to become a doctor or the specialties I was really interested in. I ...
    Simrin Rajani rating5

    2022 at Physician's Assistant Shadowing

    I chose this program because I would want to see how a hospital works and get some hands on experience. I was also able to travel, that’s why I came here to Greece. So far I love it. It’s been great. I got to see a lot of surgery. Especially spinal surgeries have been very interesting to me ...
    Joanna Krump rating5

    2021 at Physician's Assistant Shadowing

    I interned at the Metropolitan General hospital in Athens over the summer for 6 weeks and I got to spend a lot of time in each department and gain a broad perspective of how a hospital works and the everyday life of a physician's assistant. I spent 6-8 hours at the hospital Monday to Friday and had ...

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    Europe > Southern Europe > Greece > Athens

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