Medical Examination Q's

[BughouseMaster 3]

lol... seriously? 11?

[DavenRoxy 1,073]

No, not seriously. I was poking fun because you keep asking questions and wanting DEFINITE answers. You gotta understand, this is a very fluid/flexible process. Where USEM & SLEC control the fluid flow. The only thing certain is that you are going to have to wait a lot more than you want. There is no hard and fast rule about the SLEC process, nor the # of days before the medical is handed to USEM, nor the delay you may incur by trying to do the two so close together. Some get lucky, and it all happens. Some get "screwed", and end up waiting and waiting. When we did ours, I remember couples making plans, scheduling, buying tickets... only to have it all backfire and end up waiting and spending a lot more money. Your enthusiasm and impetuousness may work well for your style of chess play, but the good folk at USEM won't care one bit what you or your fiance want or think is right. I applaud your drive, but caution you to remember that all good race car drivers who finish the race get there by knowing when to apply the brakes as opposed to always pressing the gas.

we all want to see you succeed. And you most likely will, just be willing to let it happen rather than try and force it.

[BughouseMaster 3]

How am I trying to force things? I am just asking questions to understand the process better as we are extremely close........... dont take my quick replies & ready assertive attitude as forcing..... and thanks for visiting my website for you to know that I'm a highly skilled Chess player.

When I learned that people have said that they take 10 the 1st day, naturally I want more detail on that as ours med is on a Monday.... I see nothing wrong with me trying to get the most accurate info as possible, as that is what this forum is for, right?

[DavenRoxy 1,073]

It's not just this topic, but all that you ask about. Nothing wrong with asking, but you get very impatient when no one answers, or you get an answer you don't like. And while I am not saying Leon's info is wrong, I have never heard it before. I know some get the 1-day deal, others get the 2-day. There has never seemed to be rhyme or reason to it all. If there were anything definite, it would be in a sticky here, I reckon.

I don't know if you've ever said, but where is your fiancee from? Is she close to MNL?

[Hank_ 9,174]

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

Medicals in the Philippines are all done at St. Luke's Extension Clinic, there are no doctors to contact or choose, just show up with the proper documents at SLEC.

[Jettechfsr 5]

I would look at the shot requirements and if you had the proper records there asking for you might get out of there a little faster I'm guessing I don't have any facts to back this up and the price includes everything there website has all the information

http://www.slec.ph

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.

[Niblet 22]

They don thave to do any shots,,,it will not hinder the visa process if they decline the vaccinations,,not req'd to enter US

[Hank_ 9,174]

- Are required to proceed with AOS a couple months later, kind of stupid not to get the vaccinations while at SLEC when they are included in the fee rather than waiting until in the USA and having to pay for them

[Niblet 22]

- Are required to proceed with AOS a couple months later, kind of stupid not to get the vaccinations while at SLEC when they are included in the fee rather than waiting until in the USA and having to pay for them

maybe true, but the bottom line is they arent required for entry tu US

[Hank_ 9,174]

- bottom line is ... a fool and his money are soon parted.

[Niblet 22]

- bottom line is ... a fool and his money are soon parted.

yeah but when you make six figures,,it tends to be later than sooner,,,

besides those of us with decent jobs have great healthcare and the vaccinations would most likely be covered anyway,,who knows what those filpino Dr's are shooting these poor Pinay upo with.

back in the day US troops went off base to get treated for VD because the USAF was disciplining troops for getting an STD,,One airman got shot up with MAYONAISE!!!! yes MAYO,,,

So I am sorry if I prefer to have my vaccinations done in the US of A

Edited September 16, 2013 by Niblet