PRE-TRIP PREPARATIONS

PASSPORTS

One year expiration date from return date (heightened focus on passports in

international travel) You need at least one blank page.

Submit a copy. The reason we ask for copies is that we keep them with the team

leader in case anything happens on the trip. It’s a lot easier to get a temporary if you

have a copy.

VACCINATIONS

Get them. We strongly encourage (not require) you all to comply with CDC recommendations

for travel. You don’t have to provide proof, but you do need proof of Yellow Fever for entrance

into Uganda. MUSC has travel clinics in all parts of Charleston. Typically travel clinics are

more knowledgeable in necessary vaccinations & that is why we recommend them.

Vaccination timeline :: Get them sooner rather than later.

FUNDRAISING DEADLINES

FIRST FUNDRAISING DEADLINEYour flight will be purchased after this deadline. If for any reason you have to cancel your trip, you will be responsible for the flight cancellation fees.

passed

SECOND FUNDRAISING DEADLINEYou must have all your funds in at this point or you will forfeit your spot on

the team.

Friday, November 21st

East Africa :: $3650 | Central America :: $2350

FUNDRAISING DEADLINES

Your fundraising deadlines are

communicated through your weekly

emails.

Questions? Contact

katie@palmettomedical.org

SETTING UP YOUR ONLINE

FUNDRAISING PAGE1

Follow the link you were provided in your Fundraising Instructions document.

Click “Register” on the left.

2

Select “I need to create an account,” and click “next.”

3

Enter your information.

4

Set your fundraising goal to equal your trip cost.

Then, enter the name you would like to show up on your fundraising page.

5

Do not create a team. We have done that for you.

Search for your team by entering the month you are traveling.

6

Select your team.

7

Enter “[month][year]” as your password to join the team.

[ Ex: May2014 ]

8

Verify your information.

9

BEGIN FUNDRAISING!

PACKING

You are allowed ONE carry-on and ONE personal bag.

There will be no personal luggage checked.

See the packing list included in your weekly email.

NOT ENCOURAGED :: Laptop, Phone, iPad

WHAT TO WEAR

CLOSED TOE SHOESLIGHTWEIGHT, LONG PANTS

SLEEVESA GOOD ATTITUDE

PACKINGBring your diagnostic equipment

Box of surgical gloves

One Carry-On

Clothes

Cotton scrubs

T-shirts

Closed toed shoes

Err on the conservative side

Sunglasses/hats

Swimsuit for Free Day

Hand sanitizer

Sunscreen // Bug spray

Prescription medication :: have enough for the

whole trip

We do have access to the formulary, so if you

get sick we have access to resources to treat

you.

Personal Snacks

Cameras

UgandaCrisp $50 dated after 2006 for entry into countryYellow Fever Certificate

Nicaragua$10 for entry into countryActivities are already paid for$50 for spending money

ON THE GROUND

PMI does like to give generously to the local community, but it is better to do so through

the proper channels. We do not want to perpetuate a cycle of dependency and

expectancy.

You will have the option to give to different programs at the end of the week through tips.

GIFTS & DONATIONSDo not give money or gifts to anyone without first consulting your Team Director.

Emergency contact info will be on the back of your nametags so make sure you

keep them in the field/transit. PMI uses the “buddy system” for added

accountability so make sure your buddy is accounted for before traveling.

HEAD COUNTSHead counts will be taken at arrival/departure points for clinic, hotel, airport, and

between flights. Your team number is on your nametag and the team leader will ask you

to call out your number at times.

TRAVEL

Van drivers selected for team are the

best in the region, but remember

international standards of defensive

driving are not quite U.S equivalent.

If you feel unsafe, please remind your

drivers that they are carrying precious

cargo.

Vans should never separate from the

group in transit to/from clinics, hotels,

and airport.

Windows in vans should be closed at

all times when stopped in transit.

LODGINGPMI has selected these

accommodations because they are the

safest lodgings for our team. But

remember there are certain procedures

that should be followed while traveling

abroad.

Team members should never leave hotel

grounds without the approval of the PMI

Team Leader.

Example: Jogging outside

grounds prohibited

Example: Walking to the PMI

health center unsupervised is

prohibited

Drinking alcohol is prohibited on the trip :: keep your wits when in unfamiliar

surroundings.

Please avoid drinking tap/shower water. Use the bottled water provided for you in

the lobby at all times (drinking, brushing teeth, etc.)

COMMUNICATION

WWW.PALMETTOMEDICAL.O

RG/BLOG

FACEBOOK.COM/PALMETTOM

EDICAL

@PALMETTOMEDICAL

FUN DAY

The no drinking policy is still in effect on free day.

Do not pet or touch the animals.

Do not leave your valuables lying around the resort/lodge.

Please limit the number of team members on each van roof to eight people during the

safari. Do not stand up on the roof to take pictures. The driver doesn’t know you are

standing up and he may hit a bump that sends you flying off the van.