Overview
Manresa is located in the geographic center of Catalonia, Spain and is crossed by the river Cardener. Manresa’s architectural heritage is truly remarkable, with buildings from the medieval, Roman and modernist periods. In addition, its proximity to Barcelona allows day or weekend getaways to discover one of the most cosmopolitan cities in Europe.
Destination Information
Local Time Now:
7:22am
Official Languages:
Spanish
Almost all alumni have not spoken the local language.The City
Near Manresa are the mountain and the Benedictine monastery of Montserrat, which was founded in the 11th century and is one of the most outstanding temples in Catalonia. From the city, you can make excursions to beautiful natural areas and visit monasteries, water mills, factory colonies, castles, or salt mines. Fans of speleology and geology (and the so-called “geotourism”) will enjoy the Geological and Mining Park of Central Catalonia.
Dates & Availability
- Summer Break 2023
Dates
Price
Availability
June 24, 2023 - July 14, 2023 3 weeks
$5,999 from $286/month
closed
June 24, 2023 - July 7, 2023 2 weeks
$4,499 from $202/month
open
July 8, 2023 - July 28, 2023 3 weeks
$4,999 from $230/month
open
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, and more. Airfare is not included but can be very affordable.
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Hospital Overview
The Hospital of Sant Joan de Deu of Manresa (Althaia), is a private, non-profit foundation of medium size. Each year they attend to hundreds of thousands of patients, as they form part of a healthcare network for 260,000 inhabitants. Their staff comprises more than 1,800 medical professionals. The hospital holds more than 500 beds. The Althaia Hospital was opened officially in 2002 after a merger of several smaller hospitals.
Exploring the City
Get lost on the small, narrow streets of the city center, enjoy a coffee at one of the many coffee shops in the pedestrian area, and end your day having dinner at one of the wonderful restaurants in Manresa that offer local cuisine. This sounds like a good plan for an afternoon in the city!
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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