PROGRAMS
One Health Program
Various Hospitals and Animal Care Centers
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Shadowing at the Hospital
In partnership with the Italian Ministry of Health, the Doctors in Italy One Health Fellowship offers a select group of students the chance to spend two weeks shadowing doctors and veterinarians in top hospitals and animal rescue centers across Italy during summer or winter break.
This unique program promotes cross-disciplinary collaboration, giving participants hands-on insight into the vital connection between human and animal health. You’ll build lasting connections, explore new fields, and discover the power of teamwork in solving shared health challenge.
The One Health Fellowship combines experiences in human healthcare, veterinary medicine, environmental health, and conservation.
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Included with the fees
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Shadowing ≈ 20 hours per week
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Workshops and seminars
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Accommodation
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Airport pick-up and check-in upon arrival
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Daily breakfast plus 9 meals (lunch or dinner)
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Medical and travel insurance
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Transportation
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1 excursion outside of the city
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2 cultural immersion tours and activities
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Pre-program and post-program support
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24/7 on-site support
Housing in Florence
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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.