Shadow physicians in a hospital in Ferrara, Italy for 20 hours per week in partnership with the Atlantis program. Students will rotate through a different department in the local hospital each week, observing physicians and residents in a variety of medical specialties. The online internship course will allow students to reflect on their experiences and earn 3 credits (graded S/U). Each week students will also participate in a required excursion of cultural, regional, or historical interest, enjoying the beauty of Italy and learning about Italian culture.
Application Deadlines
Priority Deadline: September 15
Final Deadline: October 25
Application Process
Student who submit a complete application by the priority deadline are given priority. A select number of reviewed students are invited to meet with the program directors. Depending on the number of applications we receive, we may not be able to invite all applicants. After meeting with a program director, you will be told whether you are accepted to the program or would like to be on a waitlist. If the program does not fill with students who applied by the priority deadline, remaining applicants will be reviewed. You are strongly encouraged to apply by the priority deadline.
Program Dates
Summer A: May 16 – June 12, 2026
Academics
The course is taught online by UF faculty.
IDS 4944 – Healthcare in Italy Internship (3 UF credits, graded S/U)
- This online course in Canvas will run the full UF Summer A term even though the travel component only lasts for 4 weeks.
- This course is graded S/U.
Eligibility
- Open to all majors.
- 2.5 GPA.
- Students in good standing.
- All applicants must submit an essay and complete an interview with the program director.
- All applicants must have a passport valid for at least 6 months past the program end date.
Estimated Program Fee: $6,673
If you are selected for the program you will be instructed to complete the official UFIC application including a non-refundable deposit of $395 due by November 15th. Deposit will be applied towards total fees.
Program cost includes:
- Pre-departure support from Atlantis staff (pre-departure orientation, logistics consultation, and international travel resources.
- Shadowing internship placement for 20 hours per week.
- Tuition for 3 UF credits.
- Housing (shared rooms).
- 24/7 Local Staff Support.
- On-site and hospital orientation sessions.
- Transportation to and from the hospital daily as well as transportation for group meals and Atlantis-coordinated excursions.
- Breakfast 7 days per weeks.
- Three group meals per week.
- Weekly excursions.
- Wi-fi access in housing (often not high-speed internet).
- International Health Insurance.
Not included:
- Airfare.
- Airport transfer.
- Meals not included above.
- International cell phone service.
- Additional personal travel and personal expenses.
Housing
Students will be housed in furnished hotels, hostels, apartments or student housing in shared rooms. Housing details including housing type will not be available until a few weeks before departure. Air-conditioning is not common in European housing and is generally not available.
Activities
This program includes one cultural excursion per-week in the surrounding area. Exact excursion locations are determined each week while on the program, accounting for local weather conditions and locations may not be available prior to departure.
Pre-Departure Information
We’ll offer multiple pre-departure sessions before you go as well as on-site orientations once you arrive.
Withdrawal Policy (subject to change)
Please contact the Program Director and Study Abroad advisor with any questions related to withdrawal from the program. Please see the policy on cancellation and withdrawal.
Contact Information
Contact a UFIC Study Abroad Advisor Here!
Program Directors
Christine Richmond richmoc@ufl.edu