Overview
The Algarve is in the south of Portugal, famous worldwide for their beautiful beaches, cliffs and sandy coves. Along the coast you will find from fishing villages to high end hotels, from golf resorts to traditional bars and restaurants. Apart from relaxing at beaches with turquoise waters, people from all over the world go to the Algarve for surfing, snorkeling, kayaking and hiking. And if you are a globetrotter, you will also be interested in visiting the most southwestern point of Europe, Cabo de São Vicente.
Destination Information
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Official Languages:
Portuguese
Almost all alumni have not spoken the local language.The City
Algarve’s breathtaking sights and overall great weather in the spring and summer months are just the beginning for those who spend more time in Faro. Its unique old town, surrounded by medieval walls, is a network of winding, cobbled pedestrian streets, squares and buildings that were reconstructed in a variety of styles. Faro is home to an impressive marina, well-preserved parks and plazas, museums, churches, a bone chapel and al fresco cafes. Within its old town you will see architecture that dates back to the Renaissance next to modern pedestrian leisure areas. And just south of the city you will find Parque Natural da Ria Formosa, a system of islands and lagoons that is considered one of the seven natural wonders of Portugal. Additionally, Faro has its own international airport, which means you will be connected to several other European cities and will be able to book a very convenient arrival to your program.
Dates & Availability
- Summer Break 2023
Dates
Price
Availability
June 24, 2023 - July 14, 2023 3 weeks
$5,999 from $286/month
closed
July 15, 2023 - August 4, 2023 3 weeks
$5,999 from $286/month
closed
You may pay over time, fundraise, consider scholarships, and more. See more on the financing and aid page.
Dates may be subject to change, in rare cases, depending on hospital availability. Students may transfer to another program or receive a refund up until a pre-defined amount of before the start date. All fees include an initial $900 deposit, which is non-refundable. Accepted students or their parents are welcome to apply for financing through Uplift (up to 24-month terms, with a 4% to 36% fixed APR based on creditworthiness). Monthly payment amounts are for those paying via Uplift and are for illustration purposes only.
What’s Included
Atlantis programs include ~20h/week of shadowing, housing, some meals, transportation, health insurance if traveling abroad, and more. Airfare is not included but can be very affordable.
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Hospital Overview
The Hospital de Faro is one of the three Centro Hospitalar do Algarve units, and is integrated into the Portuguese National Health System (SNS). It is a medium sized hospital with 582 beds and covers an area of influence of over 450,000 Portuguese residents, which can exceed 1 million in the high season.
Beaches
In the Algarve, coastline framed by cliffs stretches for about 100 miles with beach options for every taste. There are long sandy beaches protected by golden cliffs, small bays nestled by rocks, areas dotted with islands, water channels and lagoons, as well as other idyllic settings.
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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