Physical Therapy Shadowing Abroad

Earn 40–60+ Clinical Observation Hours as a Pre-PT Student

Toucan Abroad helps pre-PT students complete required clinical observation hours through guided, immersive programs abroad.

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FOR PRE-PHYSICAL THERAPY STUDENTS

Toucan Abroad offers pre-PT students an exciting way to complete required shadowing hours through a guided, immersive experience in some of the world’s most beautiful destinations. We believe studying abroad—especially through direct exposure to different cultures and healthcare systems—has a lasting impact on students both personally and professionally. Our programs are built through meticulous planning, trusted clinical partnerships, and a deep commitment to quality.

What is Toucan Abroad?

2-3 Week Programs

Global destinations

Included Group Housing

Weekly cultural excursions

40–60+ Clinical Observation Hours

Planned weekend trips

OUR LOCATIONS

Programs We Are offering

Costa Rica

Cartago

Cartago, Costa Rica, is a lively city located at the heart of the Central Valley at the foot of Irazu Volcano.

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Spain

Seville

Seville, in southern Spain, is a captivating blend of rich history, vibrant culture, and architectural splendor.

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Greece

Athens

Athens, Greece, blends ancient history with vibrant modern culture at the crossroads of Europe and the Mediterranean.

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📍Cabarete, Dominican Republic

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LEARN. TRAVEL. GROW.

Why Toucan Abroad?

Clinical Shadowing

Accumulate 40 or 60 hours of clinical observation
in multiple physical therapy specialties. Acquire experience with patients alongside licensed PT professionals.

Culture & Language Immersion

Engage with new vibrant cultures and communities. Develop your knowledge and use of the Spanish language in a professional health setting. (No prior Spanish classes required.)

Lifelong Friendships

Create meaningful, lasting friendships with fellow students preparing to study physical therapy.

Exciting Excursions

Explore the unparalleled rainforests, beaches, mountains, and volcanoes our locations have to offer. Embark on adventures such as ATV off-roading, ziplining, horseback riding, and more!

TESTIMONIALS

Hear From Our Students

I absolutely loved my time in Cartago this January. The directors were friendly and supportive, I became close with many of my peers on the trip, and I was able to learn so much about both physical therapy and the Costa Rican culture. I would highly recommend this experience to anyone looking for a way to get out of their comfort zone, but still be in a safe and supportive environment. The experiences I had in Costa Rica are truly unforgettable and I look forward to an opportunity to go back some day

Emily - Costa Rica

I really enjoyed my experience with Toucan Abroad! It was a great way to get a bunch of shadowing hours, learn new PT techniques, meet and establish connections with new PT’s, and a great way to travel (explore the great city of Seville!! Also Granada and Cadiz) and meet a bunch of new people and lifelong friends! Toucan Abroad is truly one of the best experiences I have ever been apart of, I would recommend this program for any pre-PT looking for some shadow hours or someone who is on the fence for a career field of PT or maybe OT. Super helpful in furthering my career choice and also LOTS OF FUN!!

Kennedy - Spain

If you are even thinking about applying, do it!!! This was truly the best experience ever and I have grown and learned so much from it! You gain lifelong friends through this program and couldn’t be more thankful for everything this program showed me!! The clinical hour experience was amazing and I learned so many new techniques and how to use different equipment which was great! The environment is beautiful and could never get over our views we had every day!! Definitely recommend this program and you will not regret it!!

Kiersten - Costa Rica