As international PhD Candidate, there are some aspects you should consider after you have secured a PhD position at the Amsterdam UMC.
Get help and information about the practical aspects of moving to The Netherlands (housing, permits, visa's, insurances, etc.) by contacting:
AMC/UvA: internationaloffice@amc.uva.nl
VUmc/VU: phd@vu.nl
Links to useful information for International PhD candidates:
Support for international staff (University of Amsterdam)
International Staff - Events & Workshops (Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam)