LRMC Advance Information 2017-18 - WHAT TO BRING

Things to bring:

Passport – do NOT travel in uniform
http://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/site/news.cfm?ID=18 - your CAC ID number will let you fly TSA Pre-Check

ACLS/BLS cards
Immunization records, with proof of PPD status and hepatitis vaccination

BDU/ACU, required for inprocessing/outprocessing

Camera (not required): it is permitted to take clinical photos of patients/wounds, as long as identifying features are not included and you are not disruptive of patient care in the process.

Any reference material/pocket guides etc. that you use

Money and Obtaining Euros:

Do this at an ATM machine, never use an exchange service.  There are machines at the airports and here at the hospital.   Call your bank before departure, ask about fees and let them know the dates you are traveling and which countries and that you will be on military instillations - this means it will look like you are in NY when using ATMs on post.  You don’t want them to cancel your card because of unusual activity.  Almost everything on US military instillations in Europe can be purchased in US dollars.  ATM’s at LRMC do not charge fees, just exchange fees for Euros.  Do not use a currency exchange, even the worst ATM fees will be less.

Transportation from Frankfurt International Airport to LRMC:

Disclaimer: (this information is updated regularly, but no guarantees)

There are several shuttle services available (“flug-zubringer”).  You will need to reserve with one of them in advance.  Prices vary depending on number of passengers, roughly 50 Euro one way and 85 Euro round trip. Make sure you understand where to meet them when you leave baggage claim.  There are two main terminals, 1 and 2.  If you tell the shuttle your airline and flight number they will know where to find you.

If you have never flown internationally before: you will get off the plane, clear immigration with  your passport (get in one of the “non-EU citizen” lines), then go to baggage claim, potentially waiting a long time for your bags, finally clear customs with your bags and exit into the main airport. 

Please pay careful attention to where the shuttle service will meet you.

Alex Airport Shuttle, website: http://www.aas-airport-shuttle.de/en/
 - 40 Euro / person

Rita’s airport Shuttle: http://www.airport-shuttle-ramstein.com/index.html
- 40 Euro / person

DiLiberto airport shuttle: http://www.van-service.de/index.html
 - 40 Euro / person

CAR RENTAL - Please, do NOT plan to get a car!!  If you do decide to rent one, then do it here at Ramstein, not the airport.

Many cars will have a GPS in them.  You will need to purchase insurance as you are most likely NOT covered here in Europe.  You do not need to get an installation permit for the vehicle, just show your military ID every time you drive on base.  You can rent a car with your military ID and a US driver’s license.  Most of the cars are standard (stick shift).

Information that is helpful:

-        Make sure you have an electrical outlet adapter for Europe.  The outlets are 220V here.  Most electronic devices have built in voltage adapters (iPhone, laptops, camera charges, etc) but the plug adapter is what you need. (can be purchased at the shoppette)

-        Gym on base