Program Overview

Program Overview

The GlobalWorks Pre-Med Shadowing in Europe (Spain or Italy) program is a Clinical Fellowship that provides AAMC-compliant physician shadowing in an international setting. The program takes place over 4 weeks in the Summer term and is offered in partnership with Atlantis. Fellows will have the opportunity to experience global healthcare with a group of other pre-health students, shadowing doctors in a different specialty each week for at least 20 hours per week.

Program Details

• Language Requirement: None
• Academic Standing by Program Start: Freshman or Above
• Location: Europe, Italy, Spain
• GPA: 2.75
• Location Options: Students will be assigned a site in Spain or Italy after commitment, based on group-size, site availability, and the order in which applications are received.
  • Barcelona, Spain
  • Rome, Italy
  • Trieste, Italy
  • Verona, Italy

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work independently
• Flexibility to take on multiple job responsibilities, including entry-level tasks
• Ability to take initiative, work independently, and deal with ambiguity
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work on a team
• Strong attention to accuracy, details, and organizational skills
• Local language proficiency is welcome, but not required

What is GlobalWorks?

GlobalWorks internships are personalized internship programs that bring students out of the country and into the workplace. The program connects academic study with real-world experiences by providing full-time international internship opportunities to UO students in various career fields.

Internship Sectors

• STEM + Healthcare

Dates and Deadlines

Academic Details

Students will enroll in the following courses:

1. OGWI 188: Intercultural Communication (2 or 4 credits)
2. OGWI 488: Internship (3 credits) Note: The two courses above are online and asynchronous, and there will not be any in-person lectures.

Course Equivalencies

• UO students: please refer to the UO Course Equivalency Process and the UO Office of the Registrar Course Equivalency Database.
• Non-UO students: Actual credit awarded is determined by the relevant department at your university in consultation with the study abroad office.

Housing Description

As an intern in Europe, students will be housed in fully furnished shared apartments. All accommodation is vetted and approved by the local vendor to ensure quality and comfort.

Budget and Price

GlobalWorks Pre-Med Shadowing in Europe (Spain or Italy)

2026 Summer

• GEO Program Fees
  • UO Study Abroad Fee: $500
  • Tuition & Fees (up to 7 credits): $6,150
  • Insurance: $105
  • Housing: $1,150
• Estimated Additional Expenses
  • Estimated airfare from Eugene: $1,500
  • Estimated food and personal expenses: $750
  • Estimated local transportation: $200
  • Estimated travel clinic and pre-departure physical: $50
  • Estimated cost of acquiring a passport: $150
• Total Estimated total cost of attendance: $10,555

Cancellation Policy

• Cancellation Date | Cancellation Penalty
  • Upon acceptance into the program: Student agrees to $500 non-refundable deposit.
  • Less than 60 days before program start: Student is responsible for 100% of the program costs and any additional fees accrued

Discount for Pell Recipients

To expand access to study abroad, GEO is offering a $500 discount for this program to UO students who currently have the Pell Grant as part of their federal financial aid (FAFSA).