Medical Examination Q's

[BughouseMaster 3]

I'm aware that 2nd day usually are shots, but I've also read that some people get everything done on day 1. What are the chances of this happening & what needs to happen in order for everything be done on the 1st day?

On day 2 for shots, How long does it typically last & what time could we expect to get outta there?

Thanks.

[stevie b 141]

I'm aware that 2nd day usually are shots, but I've also read that some people get everything done on day 1. What are the chances of this happening & what needs to happen in order for everything be done on the 1st day?

On day 2 for shots, How long does it typically last & what time could we expect to get outta there?

Thanks.

although I am sure my medical process was a little different from a country perspective, what I did find out was that each doctor's process was a little bit different. two different doc's I contacted had two different processes for missing vaccinations.

while you will most likely get a correct answer here, you are best served contacting your selected doc directly

[Bugs 455]

I'm aware that 2nd day usually are shots, but I've also read that some people get everything done on day 1. What are the chances of this happening & what needs to happen in order for everything be done on the 1st day?

On day 2 for shots, How long does it typically last & what time could we expect to get outta there?

Thanks.

We got hers done in 1 day. They give it to the first 10 in line on certain days. To be the first 10 in line, you need to be in line at 4:00 AM, as it fills up pretty fast.

Expect to be there all day the 1st day. You get a break for lunch though. I don't know how long it is the second day.

[Bugs 455]

If you haven't had your medical done yet though, and seeing that your interview is on the 18th, which is this Wednesday, you may run into problems in getting the results to the embassy before the interview. This will delay your approval. You may want to reschedule.

Edited September 14, 2013 by Leon & Mylen

[DavenRoxy 1,073]

You say "we" get outta there... are you going with her, or just using the generic term? My fiance's 2nd day took about an hour, IIRC.

[Netsikai 20]

Leon is right try to be the first in line so be there between 3 to 4 am...then expect to be there till 3 or 5 pm....so give 10 to 12 hours for one day medical.

I had 2 days medical, first day I arrived 5:15 am then home at 11:30, 2nd day 6:30 for my 7:30 vaccination schedule then went home at 11:45 am...for 2 days 10 to 12 hours.

[apple21 953]

I'm aware that 2nd day usually are shots, but I've also read that some people get everything done on day 1. What are the chances of this happening & what needs to happen in order for everything be done on the 1st day?

On day 2 for shots, How long does it typically last & what time could we expect to get outta there?

Thanks.

Hard to predict the exact time. One thing for sure, keep the day reserved for SLEC.

[Bugs 455]

The reason most are sent home is because the doctors have to read all the TB chest xrays, and the medical cannot go forward for any individual until his/hers is read. These are the same doctors who have to administer physicals there, so, after the first 10 or so patients' xrays are read, they usually start getting busy giving physicals to go further on the xrays. The rest are sent home and told to come back the next day for their xray results.

[DavenRoxy 1,073]

The reason most are sent home is because the doctors have to read all the TB chest xrays, and the medical cannot go forward for any individual until his/hers is read. These are the same doctors who have to administer physicals there, so, after the first 10 or so patients' xrays are read, they usually start getting busy giving physicals to go further on the xrays. The rest are sent home and told to come back the next day for their xray results.

Where'd you get that info?

[Bugs 455]

Where'd you get that info?

Here. I don't remember who.

[DavenRoxy 1,073]

It makes sense, but I never heard it before. Unfortunately, there are a lot of rumors that abound here, some superstitious, some based on experience. I try to keep facts straight.

[BughouseMaster 3]

Does anyone know for a fact if every day they allow the 1st 10 people in line to be able to finish it the entire day?

Yes I realize it's a close gap but we are not in a rush for her to get her visa because the whole month of Oct she will still be in Philippines preparing for her NCLEX-RN examination, and I'm so thankful that I was just able to snag the Sept 18 1st available appointment date faster then a fart-in-a-whirlwind instead of the Oct 25 date I just booked earlier today!

[Bugs 455]

Also, 2 doctors have to pass/fail an x-ray test. They are real sticklers about that one. Even a blemish will result in a sputum.

[Bugs 455]

Does anyone know for a fact if every day they allow the 1st 10 people in line to be able to finish it the entire day?

Yes I realize it's a close gap but we are not in a rush for her to get her visa because the whole month of Oct she will still be in Philippines preparing for her NCLEX-RN examination, and I'm so thankful that I was just able to snag the Sept 18 1st available appointment date faster then a fart-in-a-whirlwind instead of the Oct 25 date I just booked earlier today!

No, not every day. I've read on here instances where everyone was sent home. My memory is sketchy but I think it is Fridays that are considered the worst. It all just depends on how busy the doctors are on a given day, and, of course, how many show up/preregister.

[DavenRoxy 1,073]

Does anyone know for a fact if every day they allow the 1st 10 people in line to be able to finish it the entire day?

M-W-F is the first 10 people. Tu-Th is the first 11.