Overview
The Italian city of Arezzo is located in the countryside of Tuscany and boasts an illustrious history, a rich cultural heritage, and an enduring artistic tradition. Arezzo’s legacy can be seen in the city’s ancient walls, archaeological treasures and vibrant traditions. It is known as the “City of Gold,” and serves as a hub for goldsmithing and jewelry craftsmanship, a tradition that has shaped its identity for centuries. Arezzo is distinguished by its medieval piazzas, historic churches, and events such as the Saracen Joust which brings together past and present.
Destination Information
Local Time Now:
4:24pm
Official Languages:
Italian
Almost all alumni have not spoken the local language.The City
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.
Dates & Availability
- Summer Break 2025
Dates
Price
Availability
May 31, 2025 - June 20, 2025 3 weeks
$6,999
Open
June 21, 2025 - July 11, 2025 3 weeks
$6,999
Open
July 12, 2025 - August 1, 2025 3 weeks
$6,999
Open
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.
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
San Donato Hospital
The San Donato Hospital provides a comprehensive range of high-quality healthcare services, encompassing both routine and complex illnesses and diseases. Its specialties include cardiology and urology. A multidisciplinary approach is employed in the management of patients, encompassing the diagnostic phase, therapy and rehabilitation. The facility is equipped with state-of-the-art technology and methodologies, with a commitment to achieving the best possible health outcomes. In addition to its commitment to patient care, San Donato Hospital plays a pivotal role in the advancement of medical education and research. The academic teaching hospital provides a dynamic environment for training the next generation of healthcare professionals, including medical students, interns, and residents. The hospital is engaged in pioneering research projects while fostering collaborations that advance the frontiers of medical science.
Piazza Grande
Built on a downhill slope, the main piazza in Arezzo has beautiful medieval buildings and is nearby to cafes and restaurants. Throughout the year, the Piazza Grande is host to various events, including a monthly Antiques Fair and the Saracen Joust.
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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.
