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Medical & How long have you been waiting?

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  • #152
    marymulr
    Registered Users Posts: 32 ✭marymulr


    Jeanxx wrote: »
    I don't know if you're living in Dublin but if you are I think you can go to Joyce House & actually get your long birth cert there :)

    If you're not living in Dublin that won't be any help at all! lol!

    I'm sure you'll get it by next weekend though, I wouldn't worry about it! Things of that of nature are usually very prompt :)

    Tnx Jeanxx, am in Dublin and rang the civil registration office to see what the story was - have to get it from Roscommon so got on to them this avo and said i needed it asap. Thankfully they were more than helpful so should have it early next week. Did you get info on times for next w-end? :)


  • #153
    Jeanxx
    Registered Users Posts: 98 ✭✭Jeanxx


    Ah cool, thats good news then :D

    Yeah I got the info mailed to me today & joy of joys a lovely early morning both days :P It beats getting up for work by a longshot so I'm not going to complain!

    Self Defence should be hilarious as I am extremely uncoordinated, honestly you will see what I mean! ;)


  • #154
    ZoneAlarm
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,093 ✭✭✭ZoneAlarm


    Jeanxx can you tell me what the medical intailed and also how long it took to compleat also was there many there and did anyone fail do you know on the day you attended thanks


  • #155
    Jeanxx
    Registered Users Posts: 98 ✭✭Jeanxx


    I was there around half 8 & they start really the minute you can get there & I was half an hour early :P

    I had to take a urine test first, I had a kidney infection & I still passed & they copped it with the urine when they analysed it. Sent it to the lab & told me to get to my docs for antibiotics pronto :)

    Then the hearing test... A bit weird & you really really need to focus... Only press the button when you hear a tone because you get a penalty I believe for pressing it when you don't hear anything. It lasts about 5 minutes. This was the hardest part for me just cos it was a bit odd! :P

    After that BP, if you're nervous it will rise so don't worry the doc checked mine again after & I was fine. & then it's lung capacity. Blow into a yoke three times & it takes the best reading. I'm an asthmatic & I passed!

    That was all with the nurses.

    Then ya go upstairs & change into a 'beautiful' blue gown & a robe... I believe they purely do it to make you cringe... ;) The doc will call you in depending on where you are on the list. The doctor is lovely & for me it was eyesight (Basic Snellan Chart (A, E,.... etc..), lateral vision testing & colour blindness testing), BMI, height, weight, checking for lumps & bumps. He never asked me for any balance testing or even checked my teeth! Then he'll just ask you general stuff between testing, the whole thing lasts around ten minutes with the doctor.

    Now I have asthma & I had a severe kidney infection on the day & my hearing isn't fantastic & I passed... I was convinced I was gonna fail but I didn't :)

    I was the first to be called to the doctors & scarpered out after saying good luck to everyone when it was over so I don't know if anyone failed! The waiting takes the longest, if everything was done one after the other it would be about a half an hour... but it took for me around three hours!

    Good luck, you'll be fine!
    & I salute you if you read through that novel I just wrote ;)


  • #156
    ZoneAlarm
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,093 ✭✭✭ZoneAlarm


    Thanks for the info it is a real eye opener all right for some reason they dont seem to be as strict as i had first thought

    I'm just waiting on my background checks to come back they have been in touch with my referees so that's not a bad sign

    It means they are moving on it anyway

    But hay thanks for the quick response and good luck with the rest hope you enjoy the experience ;)


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  • #157
    Jeanxx
    Registered Users Posts: 98 ✭✭Jeanxx


    No problem at all!

    Once you get the background checks out of the way it will most likely be all systems go :)

    Sure the whole process left me speechless, can't believe I got at all! I tell ya it helps if you were a Prefect in school! Haha!

    Good luck with everything anyway & keep us posted with how you get on!


  • #158
    ZoneAlarm
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,093 ✭✭✭ZoneAlarm


    Well i was never perfect or prefect in school by any means

    and yes i will keep the posting going once i here anything which i would say will be a while anyway :)


  • #159
    tashamc
    Registered Users Posts: 65 ✭✭tashamc


    ZoneAlarm wrote: »
    Well i was never perfect or prefect in school by any means

    and yes i will keep the posting going once i here anything which i would say will be a while anyway :)
    If you feel you haven't heard anything from them for awhile, do send them an email, i got in contact with them about my meeting with my local station cause it didn't seem to be happenin anytime this side of xmas & they sorted it for me.


  • #160
    scanner man
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8 ✭scanner man


    i have not had my medical yet.why did you have laser eye surgery was your eyesight bad do you wear glasses and what age bracket are you in


  • #161
    Random
    Closed Accounts Posts: 19,080 ✭✭✭✭Random


    Is the medical as strict as it is for the full time?
    Do you still have to get laser surgury if eye sight is not up to scratch?


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  • #162
    Random
    Closed Accounts Posts: 19,080 ✭✭✭✭Random


    Is the medical as strict as it is for the full time?
    Do you still have to get laser surgury if eye sight is not up to scratch?


  • #163
    freddiew
    Registered Users Posts: 178 ✭✭freddiew


    doingmybit wrote: »
    Have a quick look back on the posts in here and every questions can can think of has been answered. Just on the physical exam, nope, you don't do that, but the medical is the same. Visit the Garda website and goto the reserve section and it gives you a complete break down of the requirements both medical and education. As for the recruitment numbers, there are 310 attested reserves and i think another 40 in training. 1200 is the cap for the numbers for the reserve they can't go any higher than that 10% of the regular force:D

    Since the 5th November there are 405 attested reserves.


  • #164
    scullersky
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 530 ✭✭✭scullersky


    Hi i applied in oct 2007.... Im waiting on my backround checks since the start of march.... Im still waiting on a call for my medical... Just woundering if anyone have medicals coming up before Phase 1 on Nov 29th Im still hoping ill get the call before then


  • #165
    s-specter-k
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18 ✭s-specter-k


    Hi there,
    I have the Garda medical examination coming up and i'm curious to know what is involved in ???


  • #166
    0325422
    Registered Users Posts: 81 ✭✭0325422


    i presume its the same as the usual garda medical.. bmi, eyes, hearing etc.. check out the other forum on the medical


  • #167
    jick the rapper
    Closed Accounts Posts: 53 ✭✭jick the rapper


    guys do i have to submit a form for my medical?


  • #168
    KIERAN61
    Closed Accounts Posts: 50 ✭✭KIERAN61


    jick the rapper wrote: »
    guys do i have to submit a form for my medical?

    Yes you will be sent one which you will bring to your family doctor to fill out which will I think take into account your last 5 years medical history.


  • #169
    paulbolg
    Registered Users Posts: 76 ✭✭paulbolg


    KIERAN61 wrote: »
    Yes you will be sent one which you will bring to your family doctor to fill out which will I think take into account your last 5 years medical history.


    yes you will need to submit a form to your doctor which the garda reserve in HQ will email you before your medical


  • #170
    Scouser
    Registered Users Posts: 883 ✭✭✭Scouser


    with regards to Application Form BR,

    do i have to provide a written reference for part 15 b) or does name, address and occupation suffice.

    also, what exactly must i do for the medical record in part 12?

    please help!


  • #171
    billyhead
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,962 ✭✭✭billyhead


    Scouser

    I got 2 written references for this (One from my current employer and one from a friend/neighbour.


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  • #172
    Scouser
    Registered Users Posts: 883 ✭✭✭Scouser


    great stuff billyhead!

    what about the medical record from the past 5 years?


  • #173
    sf94
    Closed Accounts Posts: 47 ✭sf94


    Scouser wrote: »
    great stuff billyhead!

    what about the medical record from the past 5 years?

    If I remember correctly it just says you WILL have to supply one.....like in the future at the medical stage so I dont think you need to worry about it at this stage. I didn't send in anything with mine


  • #174
    Scouser
    Registered Users Posts: 883 ✭✭✭Scouser


    excellent stuff!

    thanks for that, the wording is a bit hazy, thanks for clearing that up for me!


  • #175
    billyhead
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,962 ✭✭✭billyhead


    I was pretty sure it mentioned on the form to hand in 2 written refences. In relation to the medical form I did not hand this in. I don't remember anything about this on the BR form. I think you need this prior to the actual medical in the Garda Headquarters


  • #176
    jick the rapper
    Closed Accounts Posts: 53 ✭✭jick the rapper


    guys, what exactly is involved in the medical?


  • #177
    kerry4sam
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,127 ✭✭✭✭kerry4sam


    jick the rapper wrote: »
    guys, what exactly is involved in the medical?

    It is the exact same as the medical for the full-time members. Their thread has some really good tips & advice in there.


  • #178
    Trebor35
    Closed Accounts Posts: 11 ✭Trebor35


    Hi Everyone, I just got my call this morning for a date on my medical. Tuesday 26th May at 9am. They said all going well there, they hope to have a class in for June. Can't wait.


  • #179
    Abed
    Registered Users Posts: 52 ✭✭Abed


    Trebor35 wrote: »
    Hi Everyone, I just got my call this morning for a date on my medical. Tuesday 26th May at 9am. They said all going well there, they hope to have a class in for June. Can't wait.

    Wow!! that is brilliant. you must be delighted:). A dozen of us lads and gals on this thread are waiting for medical. when was your interview with the superintendent?


  • #180
    ball
    Registered Users Posts: 479 ✭✭ball


    I've a medical coming up next week.
    I've to get the form they sent me signed by my GP.
    Thing is, I've never been to the doctor (never needed to) and don't have a GP.
    Do I just go to any GP and get him to sign a piece of paper for me?


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  • #181
    Murphy(Cork)
    Closed Accounts Posts: 441 ✭✭Murphy(Cork)


    ball wrote: »
    I've a medical coming up next week.
    I've to get the form they sent me signed by my GP.
    Thing is, I've never been to the doctor (never needed to) and don't have a GP.
    Do I just go to any GP and get him to sign a piece of paper for me?

    Ya any1 will do, Just look around and see who you want to be your GP, go to him, explain whats its for and give him the form, will only take around 10 mins.
    He/she will check your blood pressure and stuff

    Price varies from free to 50 euro, typical :rolleyes:


  • #182
    ball
    Registered Users Posts: 479 ✭✭ball


    Murphy(Cork) wrote: »
    Price varies from free to 50 euro, typical :rolleyes:
    Jaysus, 50 quid for a signature


  • #183
    Murphy(Cork)
    Closed Accounts Posts: 441 ✭✭Murphy(Cork)


    ball wrote: »
    Jaysus, 50 quid for a signature

    Ah no like it's a check up too.

    Listens to your heart, blood pressure, not sure what else, was along time ago for me.

    But ya 50 euro even for that is a rip off, depends on the GP tho


  • #184
    grandslam
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4 ✭grandslam


    tell ur gp its for gr, mine said fair play to you as the gs need the people and didnt charge me.


  • #185
    Trebor35
    Closed Accounts Posts: 11 ✭Trebor35


    Hi ABED.
    Ah stop l was so delighted to hear the guy saying that they would like me down with the class in June all going well on the 26th that is. Going to my Doc now during the week and have the medical form all ready. It was with the local Inspector that l had an interview with, which was the about 4 to 5 weeks ago.

    Does anyone know how long the medical takes?


  • #186
    jick the rapper
    Closed Accounts Posts: 53 ✭✭jick the rapper


    anyone waiting more than 8 weeks for medical?

    or whats the average?

    i did the inspector interview then and no word since!

    how will i be notified?

    glad to hear everyones tippin along!


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  • #187
    lehanemore
    Registered Users Posts: 319 ✭✭lehanemore


    jick the rapper wrote: »
    anyone waiting more than 8 weeks for medical?

    or whats the average?

    well, I was waiting about a year, there's more that took longer than that, so the answer is no one knows for sure.


  • #188
    ball
    Registered Users Posts: 479 ✭✭ball


    Murphy(Cork) wrote: »
    Ya any1 will do, Just look around and see who you want to be your GP, go to him, explain whats its for and give him the form, will only take around 10 mins.
    He/she will check your blood pressure and stuff

    Price varies from free to 50 euro, typical :rolleyes:
    Got that sorted.
    Doc took down my details and asked about my medical history.
    Gave me the signature and charged 50 euro.

    Didnt touch me. Didn't even ask for ID


  • #189
    glhoran121
    Registered Users Posts: 66 ✭✭glhoran121


    wonder how long of a wait thou ????
    its the medical and local station interview then !!!!!


  • #190
    dentalnurse
    Closed Accounts Posts: 247 ✭✭dentalnurse


    glhoran121 wrote: »
    wonder how long of a wait thou ????
    its the medical and local station interview then !!!!!

    yes presuming we pass, then after that an interview with the super.... :rolleyes:


  • #191
    THE PIPER
    Registered Users Posts: 40 ✭THE PIPER


    Have medical next wednesday at 9 am,got a call today to call


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  • #192
    kerry4sam
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,127 ✭✭✭✭kerry4sam


    THE PIPER wrote: »
    Have medical next wednesday at 9 am,got a call today to call

    :D nice one Piper, seriously hope it all goes well for you next Wednesday


  • #193
    THE PIPER
    Registered Users Posts: 40 ✭THE PIPER


    kerry4sam wrote: »
    :D nice one Piper, seriously hope it all goes well for you next Wednesday
    Thanks sam,didnt expect to be called so soon,medical yesterday with my own GP and he said i should fly through the medical.:DWhole process very quick,only applied end of febuary:)


  • #194
    lavman
    Closed Accounts Posts: 48 ✭lavman


    THE PIPER wrote: »
    Thanks sam,didnt expect to be called so soon,medical yesterday with my own GP and he said i should fly through the medical.:DWhole process very quick,only applied end of febuary:)
    how long was it between your interview in your local station and medical? i was in my local station yesterday and i think everything went well. what does the medical involve?


  • #195
    Mc Jakester
    Closed Accounts Posts: 167 ✭✭Mc Jakester


    THE PIPER wrote: »
    Have medical next wednesday at 9 am,got a call today to call

    Nice one Piper, I think we did the interview around then same month...

    Still waiting for mine,

    Good look.:)


  • #196
    THE PIPER
    Registered Users Posts: 40 ✭THE PIPER


    lavman wrote: »
    how long was it between your interview in your local station and medical? i was in my local station yesterday and i think everything went well. what does the medical involve?
    Supers interview last week,bout a week between each interview,very quick for me.Just one of the lucky ones.;)


  • #197
    Mahns
    Closed Accounts Posts: 17 ✭Mahns


    What does the medical involve? Hearing test, eye test, blood test, urine test? Is that about it? Have mine on the 17th! Start training on the 19th if passed!


  • #198
    Mahns
    Closed Accounts Posts: 17 ✭Mahns


    What does the medical involve? Hearing test, eye test, blood test, urine test? Is that about it? Have mine on the 17th! Start training on the 19th if passed!


  • #199
    I'm listening
    Registered Users Posts: 583 ✭✭✭I'm listening


    Mahns wrote: »
    What does the medical involve? Hearing test, eye test, blood test, urine test? Is that about it? Have mine on the 17th! Start training on the 19th if passed!

    Thats about it, no blood test tho


  • #200
    THE PIPER
    Registered Users Posts: 40 ✭THE PIPER


    Well folks Im up for medical at 9am tomorow:eek:,got a phonecall today to say that Ive been cleared for training subject to passing medical:D
    Theres going to be an in take next month,cant start the 19th as Im going on holidays tomorow for 2 weeks :(


  • #201
    kerry4sam
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,127 ✭✭✭✭kerry4sam


    THE PIPER wrote: »
    Well folks Im up for medical at 9am tomorow:eek:,got a phonecall today to say that Ive been cleared for training subject to passing medical:D
    Theres going to be an in take next month,cant start the 19th as Im going on holidays tomorow for 2 weeks :(

    Piper, well how did you get on this morning ... I would guess you would have passed no hassle :)

    You are really lucky to have got this far so soon.


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