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Campus Notice: International Travel Advisory sent October 24, 2023
US Department of State: Worldwide Travel Caution issued October 19, 2023
“Due to increased tensions in various locations around the world, the potential for terrorist attacks, demonstrations or violent actions against U.S. citizens and interests, the Department of State advises U.S. citizens overseas to exercise increased caution. U.S. citizens should:
- Stay alert in locations frequented by tourists.
- Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive information and alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency overseas.
- Follow the Department of State on Facebook and Twitter.
A Field Operational Planner is Required for all travel involving undergraduate students and strongly recommended for all other University-related travel.
International Travel Resources
Register your official UC San Diego business travel with the UC Travel Insurance Program.
Resources Available for Registered Travelers
- Review WorldCue travel intelligence planning tools and sign up for the travel alerts.
- Download UC's WorldCue Mobile App for information, access, and alerts.
- Registered UC San Diego travelers can utilize the travel assistance program while abroad.
- Confirm what vaccinations may be required and get them.
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- Consult with UC San Diego Center for Occupational and Environmental Medicine (COEM) or Student Health Services. They may be able to provide information regarding vaccines required by other countries. Consult with them early in your planning to confirm the availability of needed vaccines at the clinic.
Other International Traveler Resources
U.S. State Department
- Register for the U.S. State Department Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)
- Embassies, Consulates, and Diplomatic Missions
- Overseas Security Advisory Council
- State.Gov
Country Information and Report Resources
Communications and Social Media Guidance Resources
- Lèse Majesté: Watching what you say (and type) abroad (List of countries with Lèse Majesté laws)
- The Freedom House (Rating of access to political rights and civil liberties in various countries around the world)
UC San Diego Global Initiatives Travelers Resource
Note: For travel to a foreign country, contact the UC San Diego Export Control Office at export@ucsd.edu and review the fact sheet, What you Need to Know Before You Travel Outside of the United States.Incident and illness reporting
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For all matters related to requests for physician claims histories, email UC San Diego Health Risk Management at ucsd-hsrm@health.ucsd.edu. For questions regarding medical malpractice insurance questions, claims and lawsuits, medical board issues and patient care issues, email UC San Diego Health Risk Management at ucsdh-riskmanagement@health.ucsd.edu.