Atlantis Project - Global Health Fellowship
Organization: Atlantis Project
Program Overview
Medical shadowing abroad for pre-med students. Summer or gap year.
The **Atlantis Project - Global Health Fellowship** offers structured medical shadowing opportunities abroad for high school graduates and college-bound pre-med students. Participants spend time in international hospital settings, observing physicians and healthcare teams as they work with patients, manage cases, and navigate different health systems. This program is best suited for students who already have a strong interest in medicine, are considering a pre-med track, and want early, firsthand exposure to clinical environments before or during college. Fellows gain insight into **global health**, including how cultural, economic, and systemic factors affect patient care. Typical experiences may include observing hospital rounds, comparing international healthcare models, and reflecting on ethical and practical challenges in medicine. These experiences can strengthen **college and pre-med applications** by demonstrating sustained interest in healthcare, exposure to diverse medical settings, and the maturity to engage with complex real-world issues. Students can reference their shadowing hours, global perspective, and reflective learning in application essays and interviews. The program can be integrated into a **summer** or **gap year** plan, offering a focused way to explore medicine before committing to a pre-med path.
Program Details
- Category: STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
- Format: In-Person
- Cost: $4000
- Grade Level: Grades 9-12
- Location: International
- Application Deadline: December 31, 2026
- Country: USA
Related Topics
This program is relevant for students interested in: medicine, global-health, shadowing, international
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Learn More
Visit the official program website: Atlantis Project