Frequently asked questions
Do I need visa to the Czech Republic?
It depends on your home country. You can find detailded info here.
I am placed in another city/faculty/departement, but I like your hospital more. Is it possible to change it?
No. In each city and hospital, there are some extremely busy departements and time periods, so not every student can be placed in the departement and city of his/her choice. We do our best to meet your demands, so if we place you to another city or departement than the one of your choice, it is for a good reason and there is usually not much we can do about it!
Will I be picked up at the airport∕ bus or train station?
Yes, we organize pick-ups for all the students. Please don’t forget to specify your exact arrival date and time in your Card of Confirmation. For further information, please ask your Contact Person.
What is the weather like in Czech Republic?
There are four seasons in Czech Republic of approximately same length. Winters are relatively mild (the average January temperature is -2 °C/28,4 °F), although especially in January and February snow and temperatures below zero often occur. Therefore, if you plan to come during autumn and winter, don‘t forget to bring enough warm clothes!
Summers are not too hot (the average July temperature is 20 °C/68 °F), however you will always get some really warm and sunny days. A nice time of the year to visit the Czech Republic is late spring (mid-May to mid-June) and early fall (September to mid-October) when the weather can be quite pleasant. The best chance of warm and dry summer weather is from mid-July to mid-August. For actual information about Czech weather, you can check for example this page:
http://www.meteoprog.cz/en/catalog/CzechRepublic/
What is the electrical plug used in Czech Republic?
In Czech Republic, we use type the standard European E electrical plug with two round pins spaced 19mm apart and a hole for the socket's male grounding pin. The Type E socket is standard in France, Belgium, Denmark, Poland, and other countries. It is incompatible with the Type F that is standard in Germany, the Netherlands, and other continental European countries. In our electricity, we use 230 V/50 Hz voltage/ frequency. It is not a problem to buy a socket adapter in Czech Republic.
Can I use credit card to pay/withdraw cash during my stay?
Yes. There are cash machines (ATMs) on every corner in Prague and other big cities, that accept debit/credit cards backed by Visa, Mastercard/ EuroCard, Maestro and American Express. Using credit card in stores, restaurants and withdrawing cash is safe. However, in smaller towns you might often find only one cash machine; in the villages there might not be one. So, if you are traveling to the country, take some cash together with you. Even restaurants and local stores in villages often do not accept credit cards.
Calling in Czech Republic
The international dialing code for the Czech Republic is +420 (or 00 420). When calling from abroad this must be dialed first, followed by the 9-digit number.
Three mobile phone operators provide mobile services in the Czech Republic. Almost 100% of the country is covered by the mobile signal. The network uses the GSM 900 and 1800 system. This is compatible with the rest of Europe and Australia. Problems can arise with handsets from North America and Japan. Before you leave home, check what type of telephone you have and activate the roaming service provided by your operator.
We usually recommend students to buy a pay-as-you-go SIM cards charged with a certain amount of prepaid credit (300–2000 Kč), when they arrive to Czech Republic. In order to use a Czech SIM card you will need to have a telephone which has not been blocked by your operator. There are three mobile operators in Czech Republic: O2, T-Mobile and Vodafone:
Vodafone: www.vodafone.cz/index_en.htm
O2: www.cz.o2.com/welcome/en/index.html
T-mobile: www.t-mobile.cz/Web/English
Money Exchange
You can change money in the Czech Republic in many places, but never on the street!
At exchange offices in banks you will pay 2 % of the total sum in commission. In certain banks there is a minimum fee of 50 Kč (1.70 Euros). You will pay this only when the 2 % commission comes to less than this amount. In privately run exchange offices it is recommended that you first of all ask for the exact sum you will receive for your money: the sign advertising 0 % commission often relates to buying foreign currency! Your Contact Person will of course show you the best place to change money.
What is the cost of living in Czech Republic?
The cost of living in Czech Republic is lower than in Western Europe. How much money will you need during your stay in Czech Republic depends very much on your spending habits, but below you can find some average costs that'll help you budget for your time here. Please also note that Prague is much more expensive than the rest of Czech Republic.
Beer at a bar or restaurant: 20CZK to 30CZK
Eating out: 80CZK to 250CZK for a meal and a drink
Club cover charges: 100CZK - 200CZK. Some have free entry for women.
Clothes shopping: Prices are comparable to any other major city but there aren’t as many sales or as big of a selection.
Traveling in the Czech Republic: Trains and buses go all over the country for 100CZK to 400CZK round-trip.
Bottle of a Czech wine: 80 - 100 CZK
Bag of Pasta: 20 CZK
Dozen eggs: 20 CZK
1 yogurt: 7 CZK
Monthly transportation pass: 300-500CZK
What clothes and shoes shall I bring to the hospital?
White coat is mandatory as well as white indoors shoes - preferably closed types of shoes, meaning no flip-flops etc (see the picture below). In some departments you are expected to wear white hospital clothes, both white top and trousers. You will be provided with special clothes for the operating theatre when visiting operations in all the surgical departments.
Also, don’t forget to bring your own stethoscope. You will also be required to have your ID with you at all times in the hospital.
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