International SOS
The University of Pennsylvania contracts with International SOS to provide students participating in Penn Abroad programs with 24-hour worldwide assistance and emergency services designed to supplement and integrate with the University of Pennsylvania’s services, procedures and policies. Participants enroll online as a University of Pennsylvania member and can access pretrip planning information. In addition to the information covered at the predeparture sessions and on-site orientation conducted by your program, the SOS comprehensive guides provide both medical, security and general travel advice, such as information on the standard of health care, how to pay for medical care, the availability of medications, safety of the blood supply, embassy/visa information, dialing code information, cultural etiquette and financial and voltage/plug information. While abroad International SOS can assist in emergency situations, including evacuation and repatriation.