Medical Review - Medisys

[Maggie_Kenyth 1]

Hello, I just wanted to give a quick review of this.

It was an easy process - mostly just a long wait. As long as you have your vaccination records and passport/divorce papers, etc. It goes very smoothly.

I just also wanted to note, if you ever have been on medication, such as an anti depressant, bring a letter from your doctor - even if you are no longer on it!!

I was on paxil BRIEFLY (shouldn't have been on it to begin with) almost 10-11 years ago now...and Medisys wanted to do a deferral letter to the embassy unless I provided a letter from my doctor confirming I no longer take it and do not require it. Thankfully, my doctor even over the easter weekend, prepared that letter and faxed it to them first thing in the morning when he got to work. Medisys then approved my Medical.

I know it says it on the documents you receive, but I guess I didn't think 10 years ago or more would require any information.

- Mostly they do a regular physical on you, they glance at your privates. They xray your chest. You get one vial of blood drawn, weight, height and eye checked and you're asked a lot of questions and you fill out a questionaire before you begin. That's pretty much it.

Overall the staff was pleasant and helpful.

Oh.. I had my medical on April 1st. They worked over the Easter Holiday so it was Ready on the Monday/Tuesday

I picked it up Wednesday Morning.

Edited April 9, 2010 by Maggie_Kenyth

[Veronicali 0]

Thanks for posting this - it reminded me that I wanted to share my story as well

For anyone who is taking an anti-depressant it is imperative that you bring documentation from your GP, psychiatrist and any other mental health practitioner that you've dealt with . What they are really looking for is that you haven't been a threat to yourself or to others and that you haven't been hospitalized due to mental health issues.

It's not a big deal that someone is on an anti-depressant (most of the US is on them anyways) as long as you don't have any major disorder or psychosis. And for those of you who do - just bring a lot of favorable documentation in support of your progress, etc.

I, myself was really worried that it was going to be a hindrence but the associate at Dr.Seiden's office in Montreal just said that all the documentation was in order and asked if I thought seeing a doctor in the US every 6 mths was going to be OK. He also had written a lot of info on the form. I asked if he thought me being on anti-depressants was going to be an issue and he said 'no'.

Hopefully, it won't be a problem at the interview I'll keep everyone posted!