Medical conferences are important opportunities for learning and networking for medical practitioners. But when a medical conference takes you several hundred miles away from home or even overseas, traveling can have a lot of challenges. Be more efficient and productive using these practical traveling tips:Book and confirm your travel arrangements ahead of time
Getting booked earlier not only saves you money, it will also save you from a lot of headaches. Medical conferences are carefully scheduled events, so invitations are given well before the date/s. Get your flight arranged a few days or weeks before so you are assured of seat availability. You could also ask a travel agent to do the booking for you. You could have your flight schedule, airline carrier and hotel arrangements done to suit your preferences.Arrange for ground transportation as well
Taxis will take you anywhere from the airport but you could also arrange for pick up through rental services. If you prefer, get a rental car so you have more independence moving around as you please. Be familiar with the location or at least bring a map (paper or electronic). If you want stress-free travel to a medical conference, at least know where you ought to go.Make a note of important contact numbers and information
Save all contact numbers on your mobile phone or make a list, so you’ll know whom to call in case you need assistance.Bring only what is necessary
As a medical practitioner, you will probably need to take notes during the medical conference. Pack all the basic supplies you will need for the lectures. If you wish to go paperless, bring a laptop computer with you, along with accessories such as cables and extra batteries.Medical conferences are also excellent opportunities for networking, so bring a stack of calling cards as well.Pack for business travel
Do you really need all those clothes during your trip? Probably not. Pack enough clothes you will need to wear to the conference and other activities. Use pieces you can mix and match so you don’t have to bring more. If you will be staying long at an event, consider the possibility of using laundry and ironing services so you don’t have to pack more stuff than you should carry.Keep luggage to a minimum so you don’t have to walk around carrying several bags. If possible, get all your stuff in a hand carry luggage so you don’t have to wait in line to pick up your baggage at the airport. If you can keep all your things in one bag, everything will be easy to track and find.