We have put together the following basic checklist for you to refer to. This is by no means exhaustive, but there are some useful ideas.
Take the originals and copies of:
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Passport
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Travel insurance and contact number (including embassy contacts)
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Flight tickets and contact number for the sales office
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Indemnity documentation from Medical Protection
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Driving licence - if applicable
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Copy of correspondence with accepting institution
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Document with contact details for:
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next of kin
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medical school contact
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destinations
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accommodation
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local organisations.
General kit
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Student ID card and holder
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Travel adaptors
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Mobile phone and charger
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A 'yellow book' (the pocket guides and the BNF are excellent, plus anything else relevant to study)
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Other items may include a stethoscope, gloves, hand wash, antibiotics and a post-exposure pack.
General health
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Malaria tablets
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Medical pack (all in ones are good, available from high street chemists). Make sure they are sealed to aid you through customs.
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Post exposure HIV prophylaxis (PEP) kit
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Antibiotics (after discussion with GP)
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Plenty of oral rehydration sachets (buy them from your chemist)
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Paracetamol.