Travel Requirements

International Travel Checklist - Prior to Trip Abroad

1) Choose the program and country for your planned travel.

Make an appointment to speak with the Office of Global Health about your travel plans. Email Dr. Angela Gitau.

2) Apply for Global Funding through the Office of Global Health -

See the link below to download an application for travel funding, click on "Application Form For Funding".

3) Travel health and SOS Insurance Card

Before you travel internationally for a university-associated matter, you must register your trip on the international Travel Registration Site. This form provides Rutgers with the information we will need to locate you and deliver resources to you in the event of an international emergency. To learn more about international travel insurance Follow the link. Please direct your completed forms and questions about the travel registration process to Matt Spaventa

4) For M1 students: Submit your Externship or Non-Credit Clinical Experience Form to Student Affairs.

Note: It is the student's responsibility to get parts A, B, C and D completed prior to your trip abroad (and submit this to Student Affairs for their records). You will also bring this form with you on your trip so that part E can be completed at the conclusion of your experience abroad (submit this with part E completed to Student Affairs when you return).

Download the Externship or Non-Credit Clinical Experience

5) Guidance on Rutgers- approved Domestic and International Travel.

Please read the guidelines set forth by Rutgers University on International Travel. See Link for guidelines. You will need International Travel Waiver Form for international Travel.

6) Get your immunizations and prophylaxis. Plan ahead and make your appointments early before your trip!

Department of Family Medicine at Monument Square, 317 George St, First Floor New Brunswick (732-235-5160). Click Here for Student Health Services. To obtain immunization clearance.

Click Here to review the student lunch lecture PowerPoint on "Travel Associated Infections." by Sunanda Gaur, MD.

To Complete After Your Trip

Application Form for Funding

Medical Requirements

Department of State Travel Requirements

School Requirements

Students who are going abroad for non-credit clinical experience need to complete an "Externship Form". Please read the message below from the Office of Student Affairs regarding this form.

Dear Students,

It is essential that you have a signed approval form in your file if you do any clinical activity that is not for credit toward graduation. This is the only way that you can be covered for professional liability under the university's coverage. The new form requires that in addition to the approval of the student affairs dean, the registrar and the preceptor who will be supervising you, in advance of starting the experience, you must also get a certification from the supervisor at the end of the experience that you have satisfactorily completed the described experience.

You must complete and have a signed form in your file (with sections A, B, C and D completed) prior to the start of your experience and then a revised form with Section E completed after the experience. If your clinical experience is at a site that is distant from RWJMS, then you must mail or fax us the form with the supervisor's signature in section D at the start of your experience. You may bring the completed form with Section E signed when you return from the experience.

It is very important that you follow this procedure to ensure that you will not have liability exposure without insurance from the university. If you engage in a non-credit clinical experience without following these procedures, the university will not cover you in the event of any legal action arising from any mishap that could occur."

Important: If you are going abroad to a program supported by the Office of Global Health, listed under the "Our Programs" tab, we can help you obtain the necessary signature for Section D of the Externship Form. Please submit the form (with Sections A, B, and C completed) to our office 2-3 weeks prior to your departure. You will be responsible for getting the necessary signature for Section E at the end of your rotation and submitting this form to Student Affairs upon your return.

Travel and Airfare

Ways to Fund Your Trip

Office of Global Health
Association of Family and Friends
AAPI / SALUD
Financial Aid if fulfilling graduation requirement – Independent Project
Program specific funding
Personal – church, clubs, family

Existing Sources for Global Health Funding

Allied Epidemiology Fellowship
Sponsor: Centers for Disease Control Foundation
For medical students completing their second or third year of medical school.
Location: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, Georgia.
One year with an applied hands-on training experience in epidemiology and public health.
www.cdcfoundation.org
AMSA Global AIDS Fellowship Application
Sponsor: American Medical Student Association
Location: Reston, Virginia
The student will utilize the health professions and health students to address the global HIV/AIDS pandemic through education, service, and action for 13 months.
www.amsa.org
AMSA Global Health Scholars Program
Sponsor: American Medical Student Association
Must be a member of AMSA. A health professional student with a focus on global health issues.
Location: U.S. Institution
An eight month program that allows the student to develop advanced advocacy, communication, and critical thinking skills to effect change in global health.
www.amsa.org
AMWA Overseas Assistance Grant
Sponsor: American Medical Women's Association/American Women's Hospitals Service
A national AMWA student or resident member. For medical students completing their second, third, or fourth year.
Location: Off-campus setting where the medically neglected will benefit.
Six weeks to one year in a sponsored program that will serve the needs of the medically underserved.
www.amwa-doc.org
Benjamin H. Kean Travelling Fellowship in Tropical Medicine
Sponsor: American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
A national fellowship program that will provide airfare and (up to $1000) towards living expenses. Kean Fellows will be required to prepare and present reports describing their activities.
http://www.astmh.org
Doris Duke International Clinical Research Fellowship
Sponsor: Doris Duke Charitable Foundation
For medical students who have completed two or more years of medical school.
Location: Africa
A one year fellowship; 8 months will be spent conducting HIV/AIDS and related diseases research in Africa.
www.ddcf.org
Fulbright Program for U.S. Students
Sponsor: U.S. Department of State
For a graduating senior, recent graduate, or graduate student; Must be a US citizen at time of application.
Location: Many countries around the world
Fellowships are awarded for study, research, internships and/or service abroad.
us.fulbrightonline.org
Global Health Council Internship Program
Sponsor: Global Health Council (GHC)
A graduate or undergraduate student at an accredited university.
Location: Washington, DC or White River Junction, Vermont
This internship offers experiences in advocating and supporting programs that improve health around the world; 30 hours per week over 12 weeks
www.globalhealth.org
Global Health Fellows
Sponsor: U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
A student interested in pursuing a career in international development.
Location: Washington, DC
Ten-week summer internships at USAID's Bureau for Global Health in various areas
www.ghfp.net
HIVCorps
Sponsor: Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia (CIDRZ)
A medical or nursing student who wishes to gain international experience.
Location: Zambia
A 10-12 month program to provide students and recent graduates with the opportunity to participate in international HIV programs and research initiatives.
www.cidrz.org
India Elective Travel Scholarship
Sponsor: American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI)
A student, resident, or fellow in an accredited U.S. scholar training program; must be a member of the AAPI medical student, resident, and fellows section.
www.aapimsr.org
International Graduate Medical Education List of Funding
Sponsor: University of Ambrosiana. An Extensive List of Grants, Scholarships and Fellowships for Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences is available at this site.
http://www.internationalgme.org/General/Funding.htm
Luce Scholars Program
Sponsor: Henry Luce Foundation
An American citizen with at least a bachelor's degree and are no more than 29 years old. Those who have significant experience in Asia or Asian studies are not eligible for the program.
Location: Asia
The student will live and work in Asia for a year.
www.hluce.org
Mayan Medical Aid Scholarships
Sponsor: Mayan Medical Aid
The scholarships are granted on a first-come,
first-served basis to students having financial need.
Granting of the scholarship is not dependent on
when the student participates in the elective. Special
scholarship students are given priority for scheduling
and can participate anytime within the next 18 months.
Payment of the student portion of the fees confirms
the student's place in the elective and the granting of
the scholarship.
http://www.mayanmedicalaid.org/scholarship1200.htm
O.C. Hubert Student Fellowship in International Health
Sponsor: Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Foundation
For a third or fourth year medical student.
Location: Developing countries
Work is to be on a priority health problem in a developing country in conjunction with CDC staff.
www.cdcfoundation.org
Open Society Foundations (Soros Foundation)
The Open Society Foundations work to build vibrant and tolerant democracies whose governments are accountable to their citizens. To achieve this mission, the Foundations seek to shape public policies that assure greater fairness in political, legal, and economic systems and safeguard fundamental rights. On a local level, the Open Society Foundations implement a range of initiatives to advance justice, education, public health, and independent media.
http://www.soros.org/grants
Sara's Wish Scholarship Fund
Sponsor: Sara's Wish Foundation
For an extraordinary young woman committed to make the world a better place by fully participating in it.
Location: All areas of the world
Sara Christie Schewe, a junior in college, was killed in a bus crash in India while participating in the Semester at Sea Program. Sara's Wish Foundation educational travel scholarships are awarded to young women who perpetuate Sara's ideals.
www.saraswish.org
MAP Fellows Program: International Medical Fellowship program
The fellowships are awarded once each year in the spring and provide 100% of the approved round trip airfare to one country destination. Fourth year medical students, at the time of their externship, enrolled in North America AAMC approved schools are eligible. The recipient pays any room and board charges as well as any in-country travel costs.

Note: The field experience must be designed to provide the student exposure to community health in a Christian context.
www.map.org/
KAMA (the Korean-American Medical Association):
Has provided annual scholarships to qualified medical students since its inception as part of our commitment to education and mentorship. The KAMA scholarship is intended to promote, assist and support eligible medical students of Korean heritage and their pursuit of medical and scientific research studies and community outreach efforts. www.koreanama.org

If you are interested in any of these opportunities, please visit their websites for more information.

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Travel Requirements

International Travel Checklist - Prior to Trip Abroad

1) Choose the program and country for your planned travel.

2) Apply for Global Funding through the Office of Global Health -

3) Travel health and SOS Insurance Card

4) For M1 students: Submit your Externship or Non-Credit Clinical Experience Form to Student Affairs.

5) Guidance on Rutgers- approved Domestic and International Travel.

6) Get your immunizations and prophylaxis. Plan ahead and make your appointments early before your trip!

For M1 students

For students who are receiving funding through the Global Health Travel Stipend

Immunizations

Prophylaxis

Valid Passport and Visas

Entry/Exit Requirements

Visas

Argentina

Brazil

China

Costa Rica

Ghana

India

Mauritius

Mexico

Peru

Spain

South Africa

Taiwan

Tanzania

Dear Students,

Travel & Airfare Web Sites

Existing Sources for Global Health Funding

Allied Epidemiology Fellowship

AMSA Global AIDS Fellowship Application

AMSA Global Health Scholars Program

AMWA Overseas Assistance Grant

Benjamin H. Kean Travelling Fellowship in Tropical Medicine

Doris Duke International Clinical Research Fellowship

Fulbright Program for U.S. Students

Global Health Council Internship Program

Global Health Fellows

HIVCorps

India Elective Travel Scholarship

International Graduate Medical Education List of Funding

Luce Scholars Program

Mayan Medical Aid Scholarships

O.C. Hubert Student Fellowship in International Health

Open Society Foundations (Soros Foundation)

Sara's Wish Scholarship Fund

MAP Fellows Program: International Medical Fellowship program

KAMA (the Korean-American Medical Association):

If you are interested in any of these opportunities, please visit their websites for more information.