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Ospedale San Giovanni di Dio

Hospital and Outpatient Shadowing

The Florence program offers diverse shadowing opportunities in both medical and surgical fields at Ospedale San Giovanni di Dio, part of the USL Toscana Centro healthcare network.

As a key public hospital serving the Florence metropolitan area, San Giovanni di Dio is known for its strong focus on patient-centered care and efficient clinical services. The hospital provides a broad range of specialties and plays an important role in delivering accessible, high-quality healthcare within the regional system.

San Giovanni di Dio offers a more community-oriented clinical environment, giving students valuable exposure to day-to-day hospital operations, patient management, and multidisciplinary teamwork in a public healthcare setting.

Top choice for:

  • Cardiothoracic Surgery
  • Cardiology
  • Intensive Care Unit
  • Vascular Surgery
Life in Florence
Everything you need to know before you arrive
Best known for
Art & cultureIntimate cohortRenaissance historyWorld-class foodWalkable city

Florence is Italy distilled into one city. Renaissance art on every corner, cobblestone streets, and a pace of life that makes you slow down in the best possible way. Cohorts here get bigger as summer begins, which means coming in the Spring gets you more face time with physicians and a tighter-knit group experience. The Duomo, the Arno at sunset, and the first pharmacy in the world live here in Florence.

✨ you'll stay here!
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🛏 Single Studio Room📍 15 minutes from city center

In Florence, students stay at Florentia Living, a modern student residence just 15 minutes from the city center on the T2 tram line. Each student will be placed in a Single Studio Room with a private bathroom and kitchenette. The residence also features plenty of shared spaces to hang out and connect with others, a gym, and, best of all, a rooftop pool with a great view of Florence’s Duomo.

NOTICE: Summer 2026 setup shown — future accommodation may vary.

Winter
🧥
6–12°C (43–54°F)
Cool and misty, magical in the quiet season
Spring
🌸
14–20°C (57–68°F)
Mild, green and stunning
Summer
☀️
28–34°C (82–93°F)
Hot and busy — the city comes alive
✈️ Getting to Florence
Firenze-Peretola (FLR)
Firenze-Peretola - formerly Amerigo Vespucci
Closest airport
🚉 Closest train station: Santa Maria Novella

Flexible financing

Build your own payment plan

❄️ Winter 2026

From €1345 / month

Up to 2 monthly installments

Apply now for winter

☀️ Summer 2027

From €336 / month

Up to 8 monthly installments

Apply now for summer

*Monthly installment amounts are illustrative and vary based on program, destination, and application date. The earlier you apply, the smaller your monthly payments.

Arcadia University

Academic add-on

Earn 3 university credits abroad

A 4-week accredited virtual seminar to complement your shadowing. Build your portfolio, discover your psychometric profile, and earn transferable credits.

  • ✓ 3 transferable credits from Arcadia University
  • ✓ Understand your working style & intercultural competency
  • ✓ Analyse the differences between US & Italian healthcare
  • ✓ Walk away with a complete, personalised career portfolio

Add-on from €990

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Summer Programs Dates and Fees

2 Weeks Program

€5,660
TERMS

Term 1: May 9 - May 22

Term 2: May 23 - June 5

Term 3: June 6 – June 19

Term 4: June 20 – July 3

Term 5: July 4 – July 17

Term 6: July 18 - July 31

3 Weeks Program

€7,760
TERMS

Term 1: May 9 - May 29

4 Weeks Program: 2 Weeks Florence and 2 Weeks Rome

€10,540
TERMS

Term 1: May 9 - June 5

Term 2: June 6 - July 3

Summer Arcadia University Programs for credits

2 Weeks Program

€6,650
TERMS

Term 1: May 9 - May 22

Term 2: May 23 - June 5

Term 3: June 6 – June 19

Term 4: June 20 – July 3

Term 5: July 4 – July 17

Term 6: July 18 - July 31

3 Weeks Program

€8,750
TERMS

Term 1: May 9 - May 29

4 Weeks Program: 2 Weeks Florence and 2 Weeks Rome

€11,530
TERMS

Term 1: May 9 - June 5

Term 2: June 6 - July 3

2026/2027 Winter Programs Dates and Fees

2 Weeks Program

Few spots left
€5,060
TERMS

Term 1: January 3 - January 16

Term 2: January 17 - January 30

4 Weeks Program: 2 Weeks Florence and 2 Weeks Rome

Filling Fast
€9,660
TERMS

Term 1: January 3 - January 30

2027/2028 Winter Programs Dates and Fees

2 Weeks Program

€5,060
TERMS

Term 1: January 2 - January 15

Term 2: January 16 - January 29

4 Weeks Program: 2 Weeks Florence and 2 Weeks Rome

€9,660
TERMS

Term 1: January 2 - January 29

Tuition fees include:

  • Shadowing ≈ 20 hours per week
  • At least 4 rotations
  • Accommodation
  • Excursions and cultural immersion
  • Airport pick-up and check-in upon arrival
  • Transportation
  • Medical and travel insurance
  • 24/7 on-site support
  • Pre-program and post-program support
  • arn 3-credits with Arcadia University (Optional add-on)
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*Note that program start date listed is always a Sunday and your housing is available from that day. The first day of shadowing is the Monday after move in day. The last day of the program stated is always a Saturday and housing is booked for you up until this morning. The last day of shadowing is the Thursday of that week. The last Friday is kept for final packing and personal tasks, therefore you can checkout on Friday instead of Saturday if that is preferable for you.

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