Study Abroad and Clinical Shadowing Abroad Programs
College of Health Professions and Sciences
Student learning extends beyond the boundaries of the classroom and our local community and that’s why the College of Health Professions and Sciences offers unique summer experiences designed for students to gain new skills in an international setting while receiving credits toward their degree and experiencing new cultures.
Our Clinical Shadowing Abroad program allows students to shadow physicians and healthcare providers and our Study Abroad programs offer the chance to take classes with their professor in a foreign country.
Study Abroad Scholarships
Application Deadline: March 30, 2025
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CHPS Study Abroad Scholarship ($1,000) |
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Social Work Study Abroad Scholarship ($800) |
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For more information contact shauri.santiago@ucf.edu
What Our Student Have to Say
"An experience I will absolutely never forget. This week in Spain reassured me that healthcare and medicine is what I want to do with my life."
“The first week of my shadow abroad trip to Mérida, Spain has been more rewarding than I could have imagined. The doctors and medical staff at the hospital were beyond welcoming and eager to teach students.”
“Being in this program has been life changing. I learned so much about myself and the culture of Italy. This is an experience I will never forget and will always be thankful for.“
“I have the utmost respect for the medical professionals in neonatology. Their passion for preserving and improving the lives of vulnerable patients is incredibly inspiring. I will remember this incredible experience forever.”
“My first week of shadowing was nothing short of an amazing experience. I have seen things I never thought I would be able to.”
