Ascle+ Human Health

Overview

Short, applied learning in Athens that pairs academic instruction with supervised field exposure and a capstone.

The Ascle+ Fellowship Program offers an immersive, experiential learning pathway for students interested in human health and the health professions. It combines faculty-led sessions with mentored, supervised field observation across community health settings in Athens, including NGOs and partner institutions, alongside guided projects, reflection, and a capstone presentation.

The program is developed and delivered by HCISR, with U.S. academic credit available through Arcadia University, serving as School of Record for approved credit-bearing programs, or through the student’s sending institution.

Who it’s for: Biology, Neuroscience, Public Health, Nutrition, Psychology, Pre-Med ·Occupational Therapy (OT)  · Physical Therapy (PT) 

Learning format at a glance: faculty-led sessions · supervised field observation · guided projects · site visits · reflective journals · capstone presentation

  • When: May–July
  • Duration: 4–8 weeks
  • Credits: 3–6 U.S. semester credits 
  • Location: Athens, Greece
  • Language: English

What you’ll learn

By the end of the program, participants will be able to:

  • Develop an understanding of scientific inquiry and research in human health
  • Interpret scientific literature, research findings, and health data
  • Explore how evidence is generated, evaluated, and applied in real-world health settings
  • Gain supervised exposure to health, research, and community-based environments
  • Apply evidence to a guided project within their selected thematic area
  • Communicate and reflect on their work through a final capstone presentation

Program Structure & Thematic Areas

A short, intensive format combining academic sessions, guided field engagement, and a final capstone project.
Faculty mentoring and local supervision provide guidance throughout the program. Placements are coordinated with partner institutions and host organizations in Athens.

The program offers thematic areas of study combining seminars, guided projects, and supervised observation. Participants choose an area that matches their academic interests, with placements coordinated with partner institutions and host organizations in Athens.

Thematic areas may include:

  • Rehabilitation Sciences
  • Nutrition & Public Health
  • Neuroscience
  • Developmental Health & Disability
  • Cancer Biology & Health Data Science
  • Health Economics & Outcomes Research
  • Medical Humanities & Bioethics

All placements are non-clinical, observational, and supervised, with appropriate attention to ethics, consent, privacy, and professional conduct.

Explore Health Beyond the Classroom

No prior research experience is required. Ascle+ is designed to give undergraduate students early exposure to the ways health professionals, researchers, and community organizations approach real-world health questions. Depending on the course, students may engage with scientific evidence and health data, case-based learning, professional and community settings, and supervised observation, helping them explore academic and career pathways before deciding where they want to specialize.

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