Overview
This program is made up of the following consecutive components, and takes place in the order shown (you visit the first city first, etc.):
Madrid + HMX
Tuscany (Arezzo)
Destination Information
Local Time Now:
11:20pm
Official Languages:
Spanish, Italian
Almost all alumni have not spoken the local language.The Cities
The Madrid of the Austrians (the old center of Madrid) was built during the reign of the Habsburg Dynasty (1516–1700). The most notable feature of the area is the Plaza Mayor, constructed in 1619. Other unique tourist attractions in the city of Madrid are the Royal Palace, the Retiro Park, and the Temple of Debod, a true Egyptian funerary monument transported and rebuilt stone by stone.
The Region of Madrid is home to three urban enclaves included in the World Heritage List: Alcalá de Henares, with a beautiful historic center and one of the oldest universities in Europe; Aranjuez, with its royal palace and famous gardens; and San Lorenzo de El Escorial, with its Palace and Monastery, where the kings of the houses of Austria and Bourbon are buried.
To the north of Madrid, the Sierra de Guadarrama offers numerous opportunities for nature lovers.
Arezzo is a lesser-known, but stunning city in Tuscany’s countryside with history, architecture and views. As a tourist, it’s a great location to get the experience of Tuscany, but miss out on the crowds.
The city has beautiful historic cathedrals and churches, such as the medieval San Francesco Basilica and the Church of Santa Maria della Pieve. The Museum of Medieval and Modern Art, inside an amazing Renaissance building, houses art from the 13th to 16th century. The Medici Fortress sits on a hill overtop the city and allows for gorgeous views of the city and the surrounding area.
Arezzo is also known for its shopping, goldsmithing and antiques, giving you even more to explore.
What’s Included
Atlantis programs include ~20h/week of shadowing, housing, some meals, transportation, travel health insurance, and more. Airfare is not included but can be very affordable.
What’s Included
On Program Components
Pre/Post Program Components
Dates & Availability
- Summer Break 2025
Dates
Price
Availability
May 10, 2025 - June 20, 2025 6 weeks 3 weeks in Madrid
3 weeks in Florence
$14,438
Open
May 31, 2025 - July 11, 2025 6 weeks 3 weeks in Madrid
3 weeks in Florence
$14,438
Full
June 21, 2025 - August 1, 2025 6 weeks 3 weeks in Madrid
3 weeks in Florence
$14,438
Full
You may pay over time, fundraise, consider scholarships, and more. Learn about our significant partial need-based scholarships here.
Participants may transfer to another program or receive a refund up until a predefined amount of time before the start date.
Hospital or Partner Overview
Excursions
Our excursions are designed to offer a deeper look into your host culture, for both the educational benefit and the pure enjoyment of exploring a new place with others who share your interests in travel and medicine. If you happen to make travel plans outside of your city for a weekend, and thus your travel plans conflict with the events your Site Manager has planned, we ask that you notify your Site Manager several days in advance so that they’re able to plan the excursion accordingly. Excursions range from historical tours to culinary and cultural explorations. Your Site Manager will inform you of the different excursions they have planned during your program orientation.
Clinical Experience that Stands Out to Schools
Medical schools want 3 things: healthcare exposure, GPA/MCAT, and certain competencies. Uniquely, “360 Shadowing” gives you the best version of the 1st, frees you to focus on the 2nd, and cultivates/shows the 3rd to medical school admissions.
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Funding Your Future
The cost of Atlantis isn’t too dissimilar from the cost of many study abroad programs that you may find. And we’re here to help: from our extensive fundraising guide to flexible payment plans and financing options, we make the process simple and easy, allowing you to focus on what really matters.
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Bring a Friend
Consider bringing a friend to the same program you’re applying to. Although the vast majority of Atlantis alumni have gone on programs without knowing someone in their cohort, bringing a friend allows your experience to be shared in a unique way, while still allowing you one of the benefits of Atlantis: meeting new pre-health friends from across the country. Consider sharing this idea with your friends.
Gain the Exposure, Stats, and Competencies that Med Schools Want
- The vast majority of alumni accepted into med/PA school said Atlantis “strongly” or “very strongly” impacted their admittance
- 81% of alumni accepted into med/PA school said Atlantis impacted their passion for medicine
- 93% of our pre-health alumni progressed on the AAMC Core Competencies for Entering Medical Students