Cerca Abroad: Orthopedics Internship in Greece
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This is a shadowing program with provided shared housing and local team support.Acquire unique exposure to cutting-edge, patient-centric orthopedic care with a focus on bloodless surgery (non-transfusional) and patient blood management (PBM) at a ... read more
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This is a shadowing program with provided shared housing and local team support.
Acquire unique exposure to cutting-edge, patient-centric orthopedic care with a focus on bloodless surgery (non-transfusional) and patient blood management (PBM) at a specialized clinic in Greece. Interns will observe and learn from experienced orthopedic surgeons employing advanced, minimally invasive techniques, supported by modern medical technologies. This program is ideal for students interested in orthopedic surgery, musculoskeletal medicine, and innovative surgical practices.
Program Overview
This orthopedic internship program offers students the opportunity to shadow orthopedic surgeons and medical teams specializing in non-transfusion surgical methods. The clinic, renowned for its expertise in bloodless surgery and patient blood management, integrates personalized pre- and post-operative patient care with state-of-the-art surgical techniques. Interns will gain valuable insight into patient preparation, surgical procedures, and post-operative recovery, emphasizing respect for patient autonomy and choices.
Key Learning Experiences
- Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques: Observe procedures involving small incisions and advanced digital navigation (CAS) for knee and hip arthroplasty.
- Blood Conservation Methods: Learn about the use of closed-circuit hemodialysis during surgery, intraoperative oximetry, and surgical diathermy to minimize blood loss.
- Orthopedic Pathologies & Treatments: Gain an understanding of major orthopedic conditions such as osteoarthritis, fractures, lower and upper limb disorders, hand surgery and spinal conditions.
- Advanced Technologies in Orthopedics: Familiarize yourself with specialized tools like computer navigation surgeries, the microcamera surgeries (Nanoscope), cryoablation techniques for tumor and chronic pain treatment and AI robotic assisted surgery.
- Holistic Patient Care: Observe how pharmaceutical and nutritional treatments are tailored pre- and post-surgery to optimize hemoglobin levels and ensure faster recovery.
Key Procedures & Techniques Observed
- Total knee and hip arthroplasty with digital navigation and AI robotics
- Total ankle, wrist and thumb arthroplasty with state-of-the-art techniques
- Arthroscopy of all joints using a microcamera
- Osteotomies for lower limb axis correction
- Percutaneous techniques for hand surgery (carpal tunnel syndrome with camera & tendon entrapment syndrome)
- Percutaneous techniques for pain management (shoulder, hip, knee, spine)
- Sports injury treatments for elite athletes
Why Choose This Internship?
- Exclusive Access to Non-Transfusion Surgery: Learn from a pioneering team in bloodless medicine, a growing field in modern healthcare that combines innovation with ethical medical practices.
- Mentorship from Internationally Trained Surgeons: Collaborate with orthopedic specialists who have trained and worked in top medical institutions worldwide.
- Advanced Surgical Training: Observe innovative surgical procedures that promote patient safety, minimize complications, and improve recovery time.
- Ethical and Inclusive Medical Practice: Understand how respect for patient beliefs and bioethics shapes modern orthopedic care.
- Career Preparation: Build a solid foundation in orthopedic medicine and enhance your resume with hands-on observation experience in a world-class facility.
Custom short-term workshops on bloodless surgery techniques are available for graduate orthopedists seeking advanced specialization. The training is led by Dr. D. Triantafyllopoulos MD, a renowned and awarded expert in non-transfusion orthopedic surgery.
Who Should Apply?
This program is suitable for:
- Pre-med and medical students interested in surgery, orthopedics, or musculoskeletal medicine.
- Graduates in health sciences seeking advanced exposure to innovative surgical methods.
- Individuals passionate about bioethics and patient-centered medical care.
Associated career paths:
Orthopedic Surgeon, Sports Medicine Physician, Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Orthopedic Physician Assistant, Spine Surgeon, Trauma Surgeon, Rehabilitation Specialist, Medical Device Specialist (Orthopedics), Prosthetist & Orthotist, Musculoskeletal Researcher
Program Fees
Duration | Fees (USD)
2-Weeks | $2,000
3-Weeks | $2,680
4-Weeks | $3,350
5-Weeks | $3,900
6-Weeks | $4,400
7-Weeks | $4,950
8-Weeks | $5,400
9-Weeks | $5,850
10-Weeks | $6,250
11-Weeks | $6,600
12-Weeks | $6,750
Fees include:
– 24/7 in-country support
– Airport pick-up
– Customized internship plan
– Fully furnished shared accommodation
– Local English speaking coordinator
– International reference letter
– Program & host city orientation
– Support before, during, and after your internship
– Sourcing and securing your internship placement
– Supervisor coaching
– Support to gain academic credit
Program Fees
Duration | Fees (USD)
2-Weeks | $2,000
3-Weeks | $2,680
4-Weeks | $3,350
5-Weeks | $3,900
6-Weeks | $4,400
7-Weeks | $4,950
8-Weeks | $5,400
9-Weeks | $5,850
10-Weeks | $6,250
11-Weeks | $6,600
12-Weeks | $6,750
Fees include:
– 24/7 in-country support
– Airport pick-up
– Customized internship plan
– Fully furnished shared accommodation
– Local English speaking coordinator
– International reference letter
– Program & host city orientation
– Support before, during, and after your internship
– Sourcing and securing your internship placement
– Supervisor coaching
– Support to gain academic credit
Fees do not Include:
– Airport drop-off
– Local activities, meals/drinks (of any sort)
– International/local travel costs (incl public transport)
– Visa (if required), vaccinations
– Travel Insurance (mandatory), background check (mandatory)
– Any other service not mentioned
– Airport drop-off
– Local activities, meals/drinks (of any sort)
– International/local travel costs (incl public transport)
– Visa (if required), vaccinations
– Travel Insurance (mandatory), background check (mandatory)
– Any other service not mentioned
Program Type(s):
InternshipProgram Length(s):
- Fall
- Summer
- Spring
- Academic Year
- Maymester
- January Term
- Spring Break
- Custom
- Short Term
Instruction Language(s):
- English
Language Requirement(s):
- English
Relevant Study Subject(s):
- Health/Medical Preparatory Programs
- Medicine
- Healthcare Residency Programs
- Medical Residency Programs
Minimum GPA:
2.0Year Founded:
2017Website
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Cerca Abroad Scholarships
Cerca Abroad offers each year scholarships to in-person program participants. The scholarships are awarded based on academic excellence or financial hardship. The application deadline is the 31st of January 2026 and all successful recipients of the award will be notified by the end of February.
Percentage of program fees
Deadlines:
31st of January 2026
Guidelines/Requirements:
The scholarships are awarded based on academic excellence or financial hardship.
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