Overview
Sibenik, Croatia is the oldest originally Croatian town on the Croatian coast. It was founded by Croats in the 9th century and is in very close proximity to the over 300 Croatian islands in the Adriatic Sea. Throughout its long history, it has been influenced by several different nations, but the most prominent and visible still today is the Venetian influence. It is sometimes called ‘the city of fortresses’ as it has four fortresses, that were all designed to defend the city.
Destination Information
Local Time Now:
10:39pm
Official Languages:
Croatian
Almost all alumni have not spoken the local language.The City
Besides the rich culture and history, tourists are especially drawn to Sibenik’s coastal location, lush landscape, colorful town, and beautiful blue-green waters.
The city has four fortresses, as well as many churches and monasteries to see. St. James Cathedral is Venetian art masterpiece, that was worked on for more than 100 years and it was (much more recently!) a filming location for Game of Thrones.
You can wander the streets of Old Town and take in the cobblestone and charm, or relax on the beautiful beaches of the Adriatic Sea.
Dates & Availability
- Summer Break 2024
Dates
Price
Availability
May 11, 2024 - May 31, 2024 3 weeks
$6,999
Close to Full
June 1, 2024 - June 21, 2024 3 weeks
$5,999
Close to Full
June 22, 2024 - July 12, 2024 3 weeks
$5,999
Close to Full
July 13, 2024 - August 2, 2024 3 weeks
$5,999
Open
August 3, 2024 - August 23, 2024 3 weeks
$5,999
Open
You may pay over time, fundraise, consider scholarships, and more.
Participants may transfer to another program or receive a refund up until a predefined amount of time before the start date.
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
Hospital Overview
Opca Bolnica Sibenik is a general hospital that opened its doors in 1883. In 1994, the Sibenik Medical Center was divided between the Opca Bolnica General Hospital and the Sibenik Health Center. The General Hospital serves the majority of patients in the surrounding area, with 300 beds and specializations in 11 acute illnesses. The hospital has seen great advances in staff training, technological improvements, and facility renovations.
Old Town
One of the most exciting things to do in Sibenik is taking a stroll through the stone streets of Old Town. The Old Town is small but has plenty of interesting things to do and explore. You’ll pass old stone buildings, narrow streets, and squares that are filled with trendy boutiques, souvenir shops, modern cafés, restaurants, bars, museums, old churches, and monasteries. You’re bound to enjoy the town atmosphere, which has a young and laid-back vibe.
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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 enjoyment of exploring a new place with others who share your interests in travel and medicine. Excursions range from historical tours to culinary and cultural explorations.
Your Site Manager will inform you of the excursions they have planned during your program orientation. If you make travel plans outside of your city for a weekend and it conflicts with the events your Site Manager has planned, notify your Site Manager several days in advance so that they can plan accordingly.
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.
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.
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.
