International Medicine ProgramsGeorge Washington University Medical Center

Travel Information

The following websites might give you the up-to-date information on travel specifications:

  1. U.S. Department of State hosts the following sites related to international travel:
     
    1. Background Notes: http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/
       
    2. Bureau of Consular Affairs: http://travel.state.gov
       
    3. Countries and Regions: http://www.state.gov/countries
       
    4. Travel and Living Abroad: http://www.state.gov/travel/
       
  2. World Health Organization: International Travel and Health: http://www.who.int/ith/
  3. CIA World Factbook: http://www.odci.gov/cia/publications/factbook/index.html
  4. National Geographic Traveler Magazine: http://www.nationalgeographic.com/traveler/
  5. CDC Travelers' Health: http://www.cdc.gov/travel/
  6. Travel Health Online: http://www.tripprep.com/scripts/main/default.asp
  7. Overseas Security Advisory Council: http://www.osac.gov/
  8. Travel Policies
    1. International Travel Approval Policy (2008): Outlines the approval process for University-supported or University-related international travel, and related requirements, thereby promoting such travel while mitigating associated risks.
      http://my.gwu.edu/files/policies/InternationalTravelApprovalFINAL.pdf
       
    2. International Travel Insurance Policy (2007): Provides employees and students engaged in University business or travel abroad with information regarding the University’s international insurance program and travel services.
       http://my.gwu.edu/files/policies/IntlTravelFINAL.pdf
       
    3. Export Control Policy (2008): Although many of the University’s activities are exempt from export control laws, some activities may be restricted; thus, the purpose is to inform GW faculty, staff members, and students of applicable export control laws.
      http://my.gwu.edu/files/policies/ExportControlFINAL.pdf
       
    4. Primer on Doing Business Abroad (2006): The Primer explains laws carrying monetary and/or criminal penalties, for individuals and for corporate entities (such as GW) and how and when they may apply to your international activities.
      http://www.gwu.edu/~vpgc/pdf/Primer_on_Doing_Business_Abroad.pdf