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Medical Internships in Greece

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2 - 12 weeks  ·  Age 18 - 50+

rating  Outstanding 5  · 
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Highlights

  • Shadow doctors and healthcare professionals in real clinical settings.
  • Observe diverse medical procedures, from diagnostics to treatments.
  • Gain insights into the Greek healthcare system and patient care.

Highlights

  • Shadow doctors and healthcare professionals in real clinical settings.
  • Observe diverse medical procedures, from diagnostics to treatments.
  • Gain insights into the Greek healthcare system and patient care.
  • Ethical, medical and surgical shadowing, compliant with AAMC guidelines
  • Experience Greek culture and explore iconic cities during your free time.


  • Especially good for

    Age 18+
    Singles
    Couples
    Groups

    About the program

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

    Gain unparalleled exposure to the world of medicine through a structured shadowing program that provides valuable insights into the inner workings of a professional healthcare environment. This internship is tailored to enhance your medical knowledge and prepare you for a successful career in ...

    About the program

    Gain unparalleled exposure to the world of medicine through a structured shadowing program that provides valuable insights into the inner workings of a professional healthcare environment. This internship is tailored to enhance your medical knowledge and prepare you for a successful career in healthcare.
    Program Overview

    This shadowing-based internship is designed for pre-med, pre-health, and medical graduates eager to:

    •     Explore Diverse Specialties: Observe procedures and patient care across a range of departments, including general medicine, surgery, clinics, emergency medicine, and more.
    •     Learn from Experts: Work alongside a medical team trained in renowned institutions in the USA, UK, etc, ensuring exposure to global healthcare standards.
    •     Develop Clinical Insight: Gain a thorough understanding of how medical teams collaborate to provide patient-centered care.

    What to Expect

    Participants will be immersed in the daily operations of a hospital or clinical environment, observing medical professionals in action and learning about various aspects of healthcare delivery. Key features include:

    •     Shadowing doctors, surgeons, and nurses during patient consultations, diagnostics, and treatments.
    •     Rotating through different departments to gain a well-rounded perspective of medical practice.
    •     Receiving mentorship and guidance from seasoned professionals to deepen your understanding of the medical field.
    •     Customizing your experience based on your specific interests and career goals.

    Program Benefits

    •     Professional Development: Strengthen your medical school application or prepare for advanced training with shadowing hours and real-world observation.
    •     Global Perspective: Gain insights into international healthcare practices through a team with global training and expertise.
    •     Career Clarity: Discover your areas of interest by observing various medical specialties in action.

    Who Should Apply?

    This program is ideal for:

    •     Pre-medical students seeking shadowing hours to enhance their applications.
    •     Recent graduates looking to explore different medical specialties before committing to advanced education.
    •     Pre-health students preparing for careers in medicine, nursing, or allied health fields.

    Why Choose This Internship?

    •     Expert Guidance: Work with professionals trained in international healthcare systems, ensuring a comprehensive and high-quality learning experience.
    •     Customizable Experience: Tailor your rotations to align with your academic and career aspirations.
    •     No Language Barriers: The medical team is fluent in English, providing seamless communication and mentorship.

    Important Considerations

    This is a shadowing internship, and participants will not engage in hands-on procedures. The focus is on observation and learning through close interaction with experienced professionals.
    Get Started

    Take the next step toward your medical career. Apply today to join a program that offers exceptional insight into the field of medicine while providing a foundation for professional growth.

    Specialties/Cases:

    Anesthesiology, Cardiology, Dialysis, Emergency Room, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, General Surgery (Cardiothoracic, Gastric, General, Neuro, Orofacial, Orthopedic, Plastic), Hematopathology, Intensive Care Unit, Nuclear Medicine, Oncology, Orthopedics, Pneumology, Radiology.

    Associated career paths:

    Physician, Nurse, Surgeon, General Practitioner, Orderly, Medical Assistant, Pharmacy Technician, Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Medical Scribe, Medical Administrator, Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, Clinical Laboratory Technician, Emergency Medical Technician, Radiologic Technologist, Phlebotomist, Cardiovascular Technologist, Anesthesiologist, Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist, Obstetrician.



    Typical day

    A typical day begins at 8 am, following a shadowing schedule across major departments. You’ll observe clinics, surgeries, and diagnostics, with medical staff explaining procedures in English. Depending on surgery duration and clinic rotations, your day will end around 4-5 pm. Each week, you’ll ...

    Typical day

    A typical day begins at 8 am, following a shadowing schedule across major departments. You’ll observe clinics, surgeries, and diagnostics, with medical staff explaining procedures in English. Depending on surgery duration and clinic rotations, your day will end around 4-5 pm. Each week, you’ll rotate through various specialties, offering a comprehensive learning experience in different medical fields.


    Free-time activities

    In your free time, explore Thessaloniki’s rich history and vibrant culture by visiting ancient landmarks, museums, and the bustling waterfront. Enjoy outdoor activities like walking along the seaside promenade or relaxing at nearby beaches. The city offers a lively dining scene, with numerous ...

    Free-time activities

    In your free time, explore Thessaloniki’s rich history and vibrant culture by visiting ancient landmarks, museums, and the bustling waterfront. Enjoy outdoor activities like walking along the seaside promenade or relaxing at nearby beaches. The city offers a lively dining scene, with numerous taverns and cafes to experience local cuisine. On weekends, you can travel to nearby destinations like Mount Olympus, Meteora, or take a ferry to explore beautiful Greek 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)

    Required Documents

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

    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 08:00 - 16:00

    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
    • Program & host city orientation
    • Support before, during, and after your internship
    • Sourcing and securing your internship placement
    • Supervisor coaching
    • Support to gain academic credit
      – Program Fees do not include:
      • Airport drop-off
      • Local activities, meals/drinks (of any sort)
      • International/local travel costs (incl public transport)
      • Visa (if required), vaccinations
      • Travel Insurance (mandatory), background check (mandatory)
      • 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 Thessaloniki 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.

        Adequate information about the city and hosting institution will be sent before arrival. It includes information about the city, local culture, rules, emergency contact numbers and the local team.

        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 internship site. The last night of the accommodation is the Friday night of the final week, leaving interns free to depart on Saturday. 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 Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG) in Thessaloniki. 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

        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.

        Adequate information about the city and hosting institution will be sent before arrival. It includes information about the city, local culture, rules, emergency contact numbers and the local team.

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

        Program fees

        2 weeks (min. stay) 1,961€
        3 weeks 2,614€
        4 weeks 3,268€
        5 weeks 3,871€
        6 weeks 4,424€
        7 weeks 4,977€
        8 weeks 5,429€
        9 weeks 5,882€
        10 weeks 6,284€
        11 weeks 6,636€
        12 weeks (max. stay) 6,787€
        Average fees 772€/week

        Program fees

        772€ per week 2 - 12 weeks Age 18 - 50+

        Payment methods

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        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 - founded in 2017

        Verified by Volunteer World

          Good 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

        Logan Peck rating5

        2023 at Medical Internships in Greece

        I go to Oklahoma State University and I study biology premed. I wanted to do this internship so I can build my resume and get a more hands- on experience within the medical community. The best part of the internship for me was going to the hospital and see all the surgeries. It was very interesting ...
        Samarah Alam rating5

        2023 at Medical Internships in Greece

        I am a student at the University of Central Florida. I wanted to do this medical internship because I love the medical field and I really want to get like into the medical field as medical life is and really get to see all the different specialties and the different doctors and surgeons and all ...
        Megan Baxter rating5

        2023 at Medical Internships in Greece

        I chose Athens, Greece for my medical internship through an internship abroad because the experience it gave me and I’ve never travelled outside to the world nor had I seen the medical practices in Greece, so it was really interesting to see. I got to stay within a twenty minute metro ride and it ...
        Angie Juha rating5

        2023 at Medical Internships in Greece

        My name is Angie Juha I am from Palestine. I am studying in the European University of Cyprus, this is my fourth year. I came to Cerca Abroad for the second year because I recommend it so much and it helped me so much to get more experience, hands- on practice, my Greek language since I am studying ...
        Eleni Speros rating5

        2023 at Medical Internships in Greece

        I am in a medical internship here at the Metropolitan General Hospital in Athens Greece. I am a premed major in Boston Massachusetts and I’m here doing this internship in order to build my resume for medical school and to get an interesting experience here in Greece, also because my roots are here ...
        Brianna Werner rating5

        2023 at Medical Internships in Greece

        I am a student at Coastal Carolina and I am a biology student and I want to be a surgeon. I came here because I wanted to gain personal experience I got to shadow a bunch of surgeries and a bunch of clinicals which has been so useful for what I want to do in the future. My favorite part was getting ...

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        Europe > Southern Europe > Greece > Thessaloniki

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