Expected Costs/Budget
All costs are the responsibility of the participant. All prices below are in USD.
IU Students: Contact the IUSM Office of Admissions and Financial Aid to inquire about available scholarship opportunities.
Residents: Many programs allow you to use your CME/book money for travel expenses.
Travel
| Item | Low end | High end | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passport | $0 | $110+60 for expedited fee if needed | Must not expire within 6 months of return. |
| Flight to Nairobi | $800 | $2000 | book early. |
| Hotel in Nairobi | $0 | $200 | You can opt to sleep in airport until next flight. |
| Taxi to/from airport in Nairobi | $0 | $30 ($15 x2) | Many hotels have free airport shuttles. |
| Flight to Eldoret | $100 | $200 | |
| Flight insurance | $0 | $50 | Completely optional. Covers the cost of travel that has to be changed. Obtained through airlines or private companies. |
| Kenya Electronic Travel Authorization | $30 | $30 | Required for all visitors |
| Pupil Pass (type of visa) | $50 | $50 | Required for students only |
| Special Pass (type of visa) | $105/month | $105/month | Required for some faculty/non-trainees. Contact AMPATH Visitors Team to confirm. |
| Taxi to/from hospital after hours | $0 | $15 ($3 x5 days) | |
| Tips | $30 | $60 | |
Room and Board
All fees include meals at IU House unless otherwise noted (excluding Friday evening-Sunday lunch). All fees are per person, per day, unless otherwise noted. Please note that all IU trainees are required to stay at IU House or the student hostel.
| Short-Term Rates | 1-29 Days | 30-89 Days | Room Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMPATH Consortium Students | $35/day | $26/day | SQ - small, shared room in annex to a main house (bathroom located next to the SQ) |
| AMPATH Consortium Residents and Fellows | $53/day | $44/day | Shared room in main house |
| AMPATH Consortium Non-Trainees (e.g., faculty, staff) | $86/day | $68/day | Bedroom with or without ensuite bathroom, subject to availability |
| Non-Consortium Members (any role) | $110/day | One of the above options based on visitor role (e.g., student, faculty, etc.) and room availability |
| Long-Term Rates | 90-364 Days | Room Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMPATH Consortium – Non-Trainees (/e.g., faculty, staff) | $675/month (lodging only) | Ensuite room | |
| $450/month (lodging only) | Non-ensuite room | ||
| AMPATH Consortium - Trainees | Contact AMPATH Visitors Team for rates |
Guest/Travel Companion Rates
Please note that all rates below are in addition to the primary visitor's rate and do not include meals.
If any travel companion or visitor not already on a meal plan would like to purchase one, meal plans are $115/week, prorated to $15/day.
| Who are you visiting? | Description | How long are you visiting? | |
|---|---|---|---|
| <30 Days | >29 Days | ||
| Consortium Trainee (Student, Resident, or Fellow) |
Trainee Moves to Private Room with Guest (Upgrade Fee) | $15.00 | $15.00 |
| Consortium Faculty/Staff | Same Room as Primary Guest/No Additional Rooms | No additional charge | No additional charge |
| Any Consortium Visitor | Each Additional Room | $71.00 | $53.00 |
| Non-Consortium Visitor | Same Room as Primary Guest/No Additional Rooms | No additional charge | No additional charge |
| Each Additional Room | $95.00 | $95.00 |
Other Items
| Health and Safety | Low end | High end | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immunizations | $0 | $385 | Check with your insurance company. |
| Travel medical insurance | $0 | $200 | MANDATORY. Must cover evacuation and repatriation and must not have COVID exemptions. |
| Malaria prophylaxis | $20 | $200 | |
| AMREF Evacuation Insurance: Maisha Bronze | $25 for one year of coverage | MANDATORY for all AMPATH visitors. |
| Professional | Low end | High end | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenyan medical license (residents and faculty only) | $195 (typical) | ~$1,100 (long-term faculty only) | Not applicable to students. See medical licensing section for more details. |
| Kenyan physician assistant license | $195 | N/A | See SOP for details |
| Kenyan nursing license | $135 (0-3 months) | $335 (7-12 months) | See SOP for details |
| Personal | Low end | High End | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekend excursions | $0 | $2,000 | Depends on # taken and # of people traveling. A weekend safari is usually ~$200-500. |