Many students in non-MD tracks join each year
Atlantis programs are primarily focused on immersion in the hospital environment. EITHER360 shading templatehe wasdeveloped and refined over 15 years from 2022, and although it focused on accompanying doctors, it is an experience beyond the classroom (in a hospital) that is relevant to anyone starting a healthcare career in the United States.

Graduate with a unique perspective
Academic health programs put a lot of emphasis on what they call itintercultural perspective, this is one of several competitions that Atlantis programspromote, and Atlantis alumni applying to graduate schools in health professions bring unique and directly applicable experiences from their time in Europe's leading hospitals.

Who are you?
Pre-PA
PAs are similar to MDs in their training and the way they practice. However, in addition to aftercare, CF schools and programs require a large amount ofpaid, in handHours as an additional opportunity to gain experience. As a PA candidate, you should always ensure that you are paid for these hours. That is, if you have (or will have) enough hours of this clinical experience, Atlantisadds a whole other dimension (which most PA candidates who check the box lack),and contributes to apps for the same reasons that Atlantis contributes to those on an MD track. We think this is one of the reasons so many Atlantis alumni have been accepted into PA programs, as you can see in the profiles (and the video).who frequently addresses how alumni used Atlantis in their PA interviews) on this page that you are reading right now.
Most of our students are on the MD course, but the same 3 pillars for admission to schools apply to the PA course. read belowWhy 360 degree shading?
Adding 360 shadows means adding valuable elementsTypical PA candidates, after securing all required hours, have no:
- depth(for example, often seeThe operation)
- Broad(Experiencing something biggerdiversityspecialties – p. 6 specialties in 6 weeks)
- intercultural perspective(an ability that grows further inMeaningin all senses of health)
It makes sense that Atlantis cohorts typically include many pre-PA students, and that many Atlantis alumni have been admitted to PA programs on the PA pathway. That means only you can know if it fits your unique path.
Read more about Atlantis for Pre-PA students
I believe that Atlantis placed me in a unique position to excel in my application... I have seenso many proceduresand I really got to experience what it was like to be in an operating room... It showed that I had a good understanding of how healthcare works in the US.AndersFrom other countries.
care and pre-care
Every year,Atlantis Hospital Partners welcomes many nursing students from the United Stateswho see Atlantis as a great opportunity to study abroad while contributing to their career in healthcare. If you are a nursing student, attending Atlantis will allow you to develop a strong sense of daily life in a hospital. You will follow healthcare professionals in different fields and immerse yourself in a technologically advanced system similar to the one in the US but with more access to the inner workings of the hospital. Follow-up abroad adds a valuable cross-cultural perspective to your clinical experience in the US.
Why choose Atlantis over other programs? Each program has its benefits, but nursing students often choose Atlantis because we are leaders in short-term health study abroad; with an established reputation among healthcare consultants and over 100 partner hospitals worldwide.
Be sure to do your research and see if Atlantis is right for you!
Read more about Atlantis for nursing students
I believe the program will be of great value to me in my future career as a nurse. It is something that has helped me stand out from other graduates and has enriched my college experience. Seeing the different angles of medicine was also very educational for me;At school they taught me the nursing perspective, but with Atlantis I was able to see the perspective of doctors, allowing me to take a more holistic team approach in my future career.
PT/OT
PT/OT students join Atlantis because they want to study abroad and see Atlantis as a way to get there.understand another health system. How PT/OT professionals often treat patientsafter hospital admissions, helps to get a sense of the doctor's perspective and the general environment of the hospital. Atlantis programs offer prospective PT/OT students valuable experience in a complex and exciting environment alongside the field of their choice.
PT/OT students often choose Atlantis' inpatient programs over the more narrowly defined PT/OT degrees due to Atlantis' many years of experience in delivering quality programs. Atlantis may be less PT/OT focused (they don't typically follow a PT/OT professional), but its higher quality and level of exposure to general health make it a smart choice for many students who value deep and broad experience. . Check out Atlantis and other options and compare the pros and cons as only you can know which one is best for your specific route.
Explore your options and talk to us about what's best for you!
This [program] has provided me with cultural, educational, and life skills that will make me more competitive for entry into occupational therapy school. These skills will also help me throughout my life and career.
predental
Dental students join Atlantis because they want to study abroad and because they see Atlantis as a form of experience.other health system. Atlantis programs offer prospective dental students an experience in a complex and exciting environment.next to the field of your choice.
Dental students often choose Atlantis' inpatient programs over a more limited pre-dental study abroad program due to Atlantis' many years of experience in delivering quality healthcare programs. Atlantis may be less focused on dentistry (and students don't follow dentists), but its superior quality makes it a smart choice for many students who value breadth and depth of clinical experience.
Explore your options and talk to us about what's best for you! You need to decide if you prefer a study abroad program that deals more directly with dentistry, or if you want a more general and proven health perspective.
I chose Atlantis because it allowed me to validate my career and experience first-hand how a hospital works. It was very difficult to find internship opportunities in the US, but this program gave me a quality internship experience while learning a lot about a different culture abroad!
Vorapotheke
Pre-pharmacy students join Atlantis because they want to study abroad and because they see Atlantis as a form of experience.other health system. Atlantis programs offer prospective pharmacy students valuable experience in a complex and exciting environment alongside their chosen specialty. However, Atlantis students generally cannot compete with pharmacy professionals.
Pharmacy students often choose Atlantis' inpatient programs over the more narrowly defined undergraduate pharmacy programs abroad due to Atlantis' extensive experience in delivering quality healthcare programs. While less drugstore-oriented, Atlantis' superior quality makes it a smart choice for many students who value breadth and depth of clinical experience.
Explore your options and talk to us about what's best for you!
I didn't know what area of healthcare I wanted to work in, but the Atlantis experience helped me make the decision to work in a hospital environment related to pharmacy and/or sale of medical products. I have seen many amazing things and I am so grateful to be a part of this program.
health care
Atlantis participants are typically interested in public health and/or have public health degrees, and our alumni ended up in public health graduate programs like Johns Hopkins, arguably the leading public health program. Read more on our public health page.
health care
health administration
Atlantis conducts service research projects primarily for medical students whose primary purpose isprimarily to gain admission to medical school or other health care programsand get a unique experience that helps with that. However, any student interested in healthcare administration should consider our services research projects a unique opportunity, whether or not they are also interested in studying medicine.
Services research projects
Watch the video: Over 20 Graduate Students Now Studying Medicine Say: Atlantis Is One Of The Main Reasons I Came Here
This video features more than 20 alumni in videos captured on their cell phones, explaining exactly why Atlantis helped them get involved in their programs. Thisare alumni in MD, DO, PA, and other programs, but in allyou will see a theme: Clearly, Atlantis can play a significant role in interviews, to a variety of degrees. This is a long video, but you can choose the parts you want to see.
Questions?
Contact us if you are trying to assess the fit between Atlantis and your path before health.
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After Atlantis, I definitely know in my heart and mind that I want to go into healthcare, especially as a personal assistant.
alexis m
Atlantis '20
University of Delaware '20 (Pennsylvania)
I could have worked as a nurse all summer, but I chose to shadow work at Atlantis and it allowed me to see a different side of medicine.
carolina h.
Atlantis '19
Virginia Tech '20 (Nursing)
This program combined the study abroad experience I wanted with the follow-up experience I needed.
Klara G.
Atlantis '19
LSU '20
The experience is amazing whether you are a premed or not. The opportunity to see how the healthcare system works in another culture is an amazing and incredibly useful experience.
kaylee k.
Atlantis '19
University of Iowa '21 (Vor-PT)
I believe the program will be of great value to me in my future career as a nurse. It is something that has helped me stand out from other graduates and has enriched my college experience.
teresa r
Atlantis '18
Linfield College '19 (Nursing)
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Ex alumnos en Great PA, DO, MPH,
and maintenance programs

Michael Pelak
- Atlantis '18
- University of New England '18
- Buschel Pensilvania '22


Marichelle Pita
- Atlantis '18
- Lehmann '15
- DO/MBA/MS '23 from NYITCOM


Danielle Lehmann
- Atlantis '17
- University of Delaware '19
- Rowan SOME DO '24


Claudia Fernandez Perez
- Atlantis '19
- Miami '21
- Johns Hopkins MHS '22


Prince of Yante
- Atlantis '18
- Mehrhaus '20
- Boston University MPH '22


russell
- Atlantis '17
- Spelmann 2020
- Johns-Hopkins-MSN '22

More than 1 in 10 healthcare workers in the US have personally attended an Atlantis program.
Ask your advisor for an opinion on Atlantis. If your advisor has not attended our programs, encourage him or her to contact other advisors at other universities to ask for their input.

Are you looking for a pre-health degree abroad?
If you want to study abroad, do so with Atlantis, the leading provider of healthcare programs in the United States.
- atlantean hat15 yearsExperience (as of 2022), more than 100 partner clinics worldwide and thousands of alumni
- Studying abroad has many benefits and if you are committed to finding a program, Atlantis is ideal for pre-health (not just medical) students.
- Students often choose Atlantis because other study abroad programs are not as relevant or health-friendly.
Explore all of your options and talk to our team to see if Atlantis is right for you!
Are you a university administrator?
Visit our For Universities page to learn more about our customized group programs. Our team can tailor programs to specific groups of pre-health students (Pre-PA, Nursing, PT/OT, etc.) and prepare them for success in their chosen field.
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