03/09/2026
🇪🇸✨ Two unforgettable months in Madrid with Erasmus+
My experience in Madrid was truly unforgettable and enriching, both personally and professionally.
During my two-month traineeship at Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón, I had the opportunity to learn from outstanding doctors and healthcare professionals and to explore different aspects of clinical practice.
🔹 I observed and actively participated in activities in the operating room;
🔹 spent time in the Emergency Department;
🔹 joined ward rounds;
🔹 discussed clinical cases with medical professionals;
🔹 reviewed patients’ medical records and laboratory results;
🔹 and gained a deeper understanding of how different aspects of patient care come together in clinical decision-making.
This experience gave me a more complete perspective on medicine and allowed me to learn in a variety of clinical settings.
But this journey was about much more than professional development. 🇪🇸❤️
I improved my Spanish, immersed myself in a new culture, and met wonderful people who made these two months truly special.
🙏 I am incredibly grateful for everything I learned, for the experiences I had, and for all the people I met along the way.
This Erasmus+ experience helped me grow not only as a future doctor, but also as a person.
💙 I would strongly encourage every student who has the opportunity to take part in an Erasmus+ traineeship to embrace it. Stepping outside your comfort zone can open the door to new knowledge, new perspectives, meaningful connections, and experiences that stay with you long after you return home.
Marzia Ricciardi, 5th course, Medicine
