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Padua Human Health
Istituto Oncologico Veneto
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Hospital and Outpatient Shadowing
The Padua program offers a unique shadowing experience at the Veneto Oncology Institute (IOV – IRCCS), the region’s leading center dedicated to cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and research.
Recognized nationally and internationally, IOV combines cutting-edge techniques in immunology, genetics, and molecular oncology to deliver top-tier care. As a Ministry of Health–certified institute, it follows the latest global standards, offering students a front-row seat to innovative cancer care and research.
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Life in Padua
Everything you need to know before you arrive
Best known for
University cityHistoric medical heritageClose to VeniceMedieval beautyIntellectual energy
✨ you'll stay here!
Winter
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2–8°C (36–46°F)
Cold and occasionally foggy, cosy café culture
Spring
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14–20°C (57–68°F)
Lovely — the university gardens are stunning
Summer
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26–32°C (79–90°F)
Warm and lively, perfect piazza evenings
✈️ Getting to Padua
Marco Polo (VCE)
Venice Marco Polo International Airport
🚉 Closest train station: Padova Centrale
Flexible financing
Build your own payment plan
*Monthly installment amounts are illustrative and vary based on program, destination, and application date. The earlier you apply, the smaller your monthly payments.
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
Learn more →Tuition fees include:
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Shadowing ≈ 20 hours per week
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At least 4 rotations
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Accommodation
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Excursions and cultural immersion
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Airport pick-up and check-in upon arrival
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Transportation
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Medical and travel insurance
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24/7 on-site support
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Pre-program and post-program support
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arn 3-credits with Arcadia University (Optional add-on)
*Note - Read more
*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.