Medical in Montreal, oh lord silly times!

[jbel 3]

So I just got back from the walk down to Medisys to pick up my Medical information (all the little sealed packets with DO NOT OPEN stamps on them are terribly tempting). Let me just say how AWWWESSOME Medisys is. They were really accommodating.

My appointment was scheduled at 1:45, so I arrived a bit early. They didn't have my file ready so we spend some time doing that...then they needed my MTL number. Oh holy man I had forgotten it in the hotel and didn't have a record of it on my phone. My fiance also had no record of it. All of this preparation and boom, it wasn't on the paper I thought it was.

The girls at Medisys, however (and the lovely Doctor Katherine C.) just moved my appointment back to 3:00 so I could go grab my number, and run back to the building. The entire medical took maybe 45 minutes. X-rays, bloodwork, weighing, a vision test (apparently 20/20), a physical and a peak in my pants and the entire thing was over more or less. I have depression so I made sure to bring both a note from my doctor and an offical print out from the office stating my condition (chronic but not severe) and prescription. All of my vaccinations were up to date (yay!) and I was out the door 240 bucks lighter.

They had it right there when I went to go pick it up and gave it over no muss, no fuss. All in all a very lovely experience (except for the crying because I forgot my MTL number at the hotel like an idiot).

If you're looking to stay in Montreal for a time over your visa business, I somehow managed to get a suite at the Days Inn through Expedia for dirt cheap, I simply called their customer service number and they hooked me up for like 59 bucks a night. Non smoking, clean, huge comfy bed and all the necessaries. The restaurant downstairs is also staffed by some lovely folks, and it's close to the consulate.

Hope everyone else is having a good time with their interviews this week and next week!

[Janie2 1]

Very nice! I've been on contact with them for about a week with different questions, and they are always so nice!! My appointment is next wednesday! Could you get the results the same day or did you have to go back?

[jbel 3]

It does take 3 business days for them to process the medical paperwork/tests and all that, so you'll need to account for that during your stay/stays in Montreal. If you live close to Montreal it isn't a problem, of course...but when you live in Nova Scotia...

Well. I've been here all week! My interview isn't 'til Monday. Here's hoping I don't have TB or anything else that might destroy my chances!

Edited March 9, 2012 by jbel

[jbel 3]

I should also mention that they do open at 7am during the week to accommodate various interviewers. The Consulate is about a 5 minute walk from the Medisys building, so even if you do have to pick your medical up on the day of your interview, you should still be able to get to the consulate before the doors open to wait out in the cold like the rest of us crazies.

[JeannieL 44]

Good luck on Monday! I will be waiting for your email with your yahoos!!

[jbel 3]

I should also mention the things that you need to bring with you, just in case there's any confusion (like I had):

*Packet 4 Letter with your MTL number on it - they take a photocopy of this.

(I actually got this AFTER I booked my interview on the website. For K1s - We book our own interviews, the appointment confirmation letter they send you IS NOT the letter you need for the Medical. Sometimes the people at NVC will say that Montreal books them for us. This is wrong.)

*Your Passport

*3 Passport style photographs (2"2")

*A note from your doctor explaining any medical issues you may have IE: Depression, Asthma, CF, whatever. Just a short note detailing your medication will help.

*Your Vaccination Records. (This makes it VERY easy for the Nurses to figure out which vaccines you might need.)

*Any other prudent information as required by the individual medical office.

[Elisinha 1]

Jbel, thanks so much for posting your experience. i am glad everything worked well even though you have a "bit" of stress

[keysjangle 145]

Wow, I hadn't heard of a vision test before. What did that entail? My vision is garbage without corrective lenses, 20/200

[jbel 3]

The vision test was really simple, they let me keep my glasses on and just tested my chart reading from across the room. Nothing too terrible about it! I'll update with my interview experience tomorrow! <3

[JeannieL 44]

The vision test was really simple, they let me keep my glasses on and just tested my chart reading from across the room. Nothing too terrible about it! I'll update with my interview experience tomorrow! <3

Thinking of you today! Have a great interview!