# Passport to Medicine - Session with Student-Services Department

> Learn essential information regarding the new student process, provide insights into life on the beautiful island of Dominica, and facilitate a question-and-answer session with a current ACSOM student. Here's what you can expect from the PDO: 1. New Student Process: Our team will guide you through the necessary steps to ensure a smooth transition into your medical education journey at ACSOM. We'll cover everything from visa documentation requirements to housing arrangements, so you feel fully prepared before your arrival. 2. Discovering Dominica: Get ready to learn more about the enchanting island of Dominica, your home for the next few years. From its landscapes to culture, we'll provide insights into what makes Dominica a unique and enriching environment for studying medicine. 3. Q&A with Current ACSOM Student: Hear firsthand experiences from a current ACSOM student who has successfully navigated through the challenges and opportunities of medical school. This interactive session will give you an opportunity to ask questions and gain valuable insights and tips to thrive in your academic and personal journey. Attending this orientation will equip you with knowledge, resources, and provide you an opportunity to connect with other students to begin building your network within the ACSOM community.

- Host: Student-Services Department
- Duration: 90 min
- Location: https://meet.google.com/ywb-vyji-hzt
- Host time zone: America/Barbados
- Confirmation: Bookings are confirmed instantly.
- Booking page: https://cal.com/student-services-department-okdgb8/pass2med
- Event type id: 1038969

## Check availability

```http
GET https://api.cal.com/v2/slots?eventTypeId=1038969&start=YYYY-MM-DD&end=YYYY-MM-DD&timeZone=<IANA time zone>
cal-api-version: 2024-09-04
```

The response is `{"data":{"YYYY-MM-DD":[{"start":"<ISO 8601 with offset>"}]}}`; no API key is needed.

## Book

```http
POST https://api.cal.com/v2/bookings
cal-api-version: 2026-02-25
Content-Type: application/json

{
  "eventTypeId": 1038969,
  "start": "<UTC ISO 8601 start from the slots response>",
  "attendee": {
    "name": "…",
    "email": "…",
    "timeZone": "<IANA time zone>"
  }
}
```

- Required fields: `name` (Your name), `email` (Email address)
- Optional fields: none
- `name` and `email` go in `attendee` and `guests` is a list of emails; every other field goes in `bookingFieldsResponses` under its name.