Alumni Feedback
We put great emphasis on creating educational programs that have a positive impact on students’ lives. So far, in all our programs, 100% of Hippocrates alumni have said that the experience was “life-changing”, and that they would definitely recommend our programs to others.
“It was a life changing experience!”
“Amazing health care experience, exposure to different departments, and great people.”
“I loved it! I would tell anyone to do this program.”
“Living and shadowing in Thessaloniki was an amazing cultural experience and I think every pre-med in America should do something like this during undergrad.”
“This was truly an eye-opening experience that has reignited my passion for the medical field and has motivated me to continue with my journey. Learning about a different country’s healthcare has been really fun to learn along with learning more about their culture...”
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“This was truly an eye-opening experience that has reignited my passion for the medical field and has motivated me to continue with my journey. Learning about a different country’s healthcare has been really fun to learn along with learning more about their culture. The engagement of the doctors was truly fantastic especially with how busy they are. The meals were absolutely amazing and taught me so much about the culture. Site Manager’s availability to help us with anything at any time was truly amazing and made us feel so welcome.”
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“It was an amazing experience all around with wonderful people and learning experiences.”
“It was the best experience ever and I feel like I learned so much!”
“The biggest reason I would recommend this program is because of the on site managers. They make the experience amazing! I also think that this program is a great way to get clinical experience that is difficult to get in the U.S. I also think that this program is a great way to explore Greece.”
“Life changing experience. A study abroad that teaches you important things about yourself while providing a very unique experience that you’ll remember forever.”
“It was a life changing experience that helped me to determine if medicine was right for me. The whole experience was fairly stress free because of the amazing team of directors in the country to help us out.”
“I loved this program and I learned so much about medicine as well as myself, so I would definitely recommend to anyone that is still trying to figure out what they would like to do in the medical field.”
“It was such a great way to receive exposure to many different healthcare specialties! It was also a great opportunity to learn more about Greece and its culture and history. Things were well organized and the directors were incredible.”
“This program was truly life changing and one of the most fulfilling experiences. I am so grateful i was a part of to meet the Hippocrates' directors, new friends, learn from a new culture and experience true kindness from the greeks, and understand healthcare better.”
“Honestly you are all amazing. The way you helped us and spent so much time to make sure we were comfortable and safe was amazing. It was very beneficial for us to be there with you all and we’re all so grateful!”
“The Hippocrates program was a wonderful experience, and I would definitely recommend it to a friend! Hippocrates is a very unique experience and I was able to gain so much from this program in just 2 weeks that I will remember throughout my life...”
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“The Hippocrates program was a wonderful experience, and I would definitely recommend it to a friend! Hippocrates is a very unique experience and I was able to gain so much from this program in just 2 weeks that I will remember throughout my life.
Not only was this experience valuable in terms of my academic and career goals, but was also important in showing me another culture, giving me life experiences that I can share with others, and in networking and making connections with others. Out of all of the study-abroad/ medical observation programs I have been on, Hippocrates is by far the most organized, well planned, and executed program. Through this program I met some of the kindest people, and had the chance to explore the culture, food, architecture, history, and so much more in Thessaloniki!
This is a wonderful program for anyone considering the medical field/profession because it gave a holistic view of how the medical system worked through the chance to observe in two different hospitals and to see a variety of specialties! I am so grateful that we were also given an additional opportunity to shadow in the evening because it showed me a different side to the hospital and also gave me the chance to see how much the doctors and nurses do for their patients and how long their work day can be, but they still treat each patient with the same level of engagement, kindness, and generosity. It was so nice to hear from the doctors, residents, dentists, etc about their opinions on healthcare, the medical education system, and about their own personal experiences.
Even through I have known that I wanted to work in the medical field for several years, this program was important for me because I gained an insight into how each of the specialties differ to see what might interest me in the future, and also showed my how the medical systems in Greece and the United States are different. Since I have been studying public health in college, I was able to make connections to how the different systems affect the patient populations, overall health of each geographical location, how they affect the medical professionals, and also the pros and cons unique to each country.
Having a broader understanding of healthcare and global health as well as cross cultural communication and cultural humility is useful in pursuing a medical career.”
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“I think this was a great way to become familiar or be introduced to the healthcare setting. You get to shadow in the clinic and in surgery, which you can't necessarily do in a lot of other programs, and you get to work with doctors who are genuinely passionate about what they do.”
“This program was well organized and allowed me to see a variety of specialties within the two hospitals. The site managers also helped us learn about the culture, food, and navigate our way to have a great experience. I loved this program and would definitely recommend it to a friend! I learned so much about healthcare, my interests, and the many possibilities ahead of me.”
“I would recommend it for the shadowing experience that allows you to see so much!! A fun, growing experience that changes the way you see healthcare and way of life!”
“The program is an amazing opportunity to travel to a well known, established, and organized city. Furthermore, it exposes students to a new perspective on global healthcare, showing what it truly means to be a medical professional.”
“This was truly a life-changing experience! Getting the opportunity to shadow healthcare professionals, travel, and adapt to a new culture in a 2-week period is challenging, rewarding, and so special for someone to do.”
“The experience is one in a lifetime and you’ll get such a great balance of both Greek medical care and culture! It’s also a great way to make connections with doctors and learn about their experience and path to their profession.”
“An unforgettable experience that I would do again in a heartbeat.”
“It was an amazing experience for both medicine and experiencing Greece and the local culture.”
“It helped me network with physicians and surgeons much easier. Honestly it was one of the best travels and shadowing experiences I've had!”
