Medical & How long have you been waiting?

smiley963

irishgti wrote: »

A.G.S wrote: »

You will be fine! just keep with the running and where heavy clothing to sweat as much as possible while jogging. Go to the sauna the day before your medical if you can to shed some more weight, and most importantly dont eat anything before your medical! do all of this you should be fine Ive experience in cutting weight from boxing, it aint nice but it will pay off dont defer your medical just train hard and cut the weight, sweat is only fat crying

Haha tnks AGS i have been wanting and waiting for this for too long just to fuc* it up at the last bit. i just wonder how exact are they in measuring your BMI?

Your medical in middle of May loads of time, this something you want you will get it just keep doing what your doing jogging, don't delay it go for it you should be fine I have seen some reserves some are Big they obv had no problem. If you don't mind me asking how long roughly had it taking you to get to the medical. After ur interview with Super. :-)

irishgti

smiley963 wrote: »

Your medical in middle of May loads of time, this something you want you will get it just keep doing what your doing jogging, don't delay it go for it you should be fine I have seen some reserves some are Big they obv had no problem. If you don't mind me asking how long roughly had it taking you to get to the medical. After ur interview with Super. :-)

Tnks smiley god its been going on so long i kinda forget i kno i did my written exam and interview around end of 2009,I think i meet the super around Nov last year. my application was held up for ages because i work in a bar

smiley963

irishgti wrote: »

smiley963 wrote: »

Your medical in middle of May loads of time, this something you want you will get it just keep doing what your doing jogging, don't delay it go for it you should be fine I have seen some reserves some are Big they obv had no problem. If you don't mind me asking how long roughly had it taking you to get to the medical. After ur interview with Super. :-)

Tnks smiley god its been going on so long i kinda forget i kno i did my written exam and interview around end of 2009,I think i meet the super around Nov last year. my application was held up for ages because i work in a bar

My Background checks started the end of January and I had 9 in total on them and of the 9 I think 4 had come to the attention of guards but I'm not in contact with any of them. So bit annoying it can hold you up.

irishgti

smiley963 wrote: »

My Background checks started the end of January and I had 9 in total on them and of the 9 I think 4 had come to the attention of guards but I'm not in contact with any of them. So bit annoying it can hold you up.

I kno what u mean from what i have seen its gona be a long wait, i dont know what they do in the backround check it must look into family in sum dept i dont know how it would stop you from getting into GR if u have not been in trouble yourself. best of luck i hope you hear back soon. maby drop them a call just to ''REMIND'' them

smiley963

irishgti wrote: »

smiley963 wrote: »

My Background checks started the end of January and I had 9 in total on them and of the 9 I think 4 had come to the attention of guards but I'm not in contact with any of them. So bit annoying it can hold you up.

I kno what u mean from what i have seen its gona be a long wait, i dont know what they do in the backround check it must look into family in sum dept i dont know how it would stop you from getting into GR if u have not been in trouble yourself. best of luck i hope you hear back soon. maby drop them a call just to ''REMIND'' them

Oh most definitly I always remind them I'll ring the end of the month and see how it is hopefully hear before that. Goodluck let us no how you get on. :-)

irishgti

smiley963 wrote: »

Oh most definitly I always remind them I'll ring the end of the month and see how it is hopefully hear before that. Goodluck let us no how you get on. :-)

Tnks Smiley will do best of luck yourself too:D

smiley963

irishgti wrote: »

smiley963 wrote: »

Oh most definitly I always remind them I'll ring the end of the month and see how it is hopefully hear before that. Goodluck let us no how you get on. :-)

Tnks Smiley will do best of luck yourself too:D

Thanks :-)

cozzy66

hayzer wrote: »

I'm sure it is different for every individual but in my case - Medical last week, Templemore tomorrow. So could work.

Hey just wondering how you got on in phase 1 in the end ? Any information they gave out or about next intakes and any changes or things like that? What was it like for the 2 days up there?

Veni Vidi Vici

Had my final interview the other day. Went well and he said he's happy to recommend me. The only downside is he said the Guards won't be recruiting full time until 2015...

shaunerz

Passed my medical yesterday! Won't be long now... What happens on phase one again?

A.G.S

shaunerz wrote: »

Passed my medical yesterday! Won't be long now... What happens on phase one again?

Congratulations how long where you waiting for your medical ?

shaunerz

Since 2009!!:eek:

collw2

Also passed during the week

http://www.garda.ie/controller.aspx?page=1631 according tho this it seems like a general introduction phase.

irishgti

collw2 wrote: »

Also passed during the week

http://www.garda.ie/controller.aspx?page=1631 according tho this it seems like a general introduction phase.

Passed the medical there on Thursday so looking forward to starting training soon, best of luck to all that I meet on the day a nice bunch of guys and girls

carlbre

passed on thursday too, delighted!! lets hope we get the official offer for templemore soon

irishgti

carlbre wrote: »

passed on thursday too, delighted!! lets hope we get the official offer for templemore soon

Hopefully we will get the E-mail today with all the details

cozzy66

irishgti wrote: »

Hopefully we will get the E-mail today with all the details

Does anybody have any idea of when the next intake for phase is planned. I have my medical the 7th of June, Wondering would I be waiting long after that provided I do pass. Was there many in waiting with you when getting your medical checks complete??

irishgti

cozzy66 wrote: »

Does anybody have any idea of when the next intake for phase is planned. I have my medical the 7th of June, Wondering would I be waiting long after that provided I do pass. Was there many in waiting with you when getting your medical checks complete??

There were 14 or so people there that day, there is a intake in June and after that not until September again i believe. They tell you on the day if u pass or not.

cozzy66

irishgti wrote: »

There were 14 or so people there that day, there is a intake in June and after that not until September again i believe. They tell you on the day if u pass or not.

Did all the 14 pass do you know? any idea how big they make phase 1 classes, like would there be a hundred or so in it, or a lot less than that?

TylerIE

cozzy66 wrote: »

irishgti wrote: »

There were 14 or so people there that day, there is a intake in June and after that not until September again i believe. They tell you on the day if u pass or not.

Did all the 14 pass do you know? any idea how big they make phase 1 classes, like would there be a hundred or so in it, or a lot less than that?

About 30 per class.

carlbre

irishgti wrote: »

Hopefully we will get the E-mail today with all the details

no sign of it for me today, how about yourself?

irishgti

carlbre wrote: »

no sign of it for me today, how about yourself?

No Nothing here i think i will gave them a buzz tomoro..........

smiley963

irishgti wrote: »

carlbre wrote: »

no sign of it for me today, how about yourself?

No Nothing here i think i will gave them a buzz tomoro..........

I wish I had my Medical !!

carlbre

i might drop them an e-mail tomorrow, they did say it would be friday or monday but that it depends on how fast they get files from the medical over to them.

smiley it can be a long wait from handing in the br form. I was 13 months from handing the form in to meeting the super, then just under 3 months till the medical. you just have to be patient!

carlbre

irishgti wrote: »

No Nothing here i think i will gave them a buzz tomoro..........

just got the mail, now all i have to do is clear it with work!

cozzy66

carlbre wrote: »

just got the mail, now all i have to do is clear it with work!

well done, what date were you called down for? I have my medical the 7th of June provided I pass is there any hope do you think of being called into a up-coming training?

carlbre

cozzy66 wrote: »

well done, what date were you called down for? I have my medical the 7th of June provided I pass is there any hope do you think of being called into a up-coming training?

hey cozzy66, i've been called down for 14th of June, i have no idea if you would be called for the same being as its so close to your medical. they did tell us that they like to give at least a months notice even though we were just inside the month. best of luck with the medical!

Falony

Hi could someone tell me what's the process when you go for your medical. What happens on the day????

cozzy66

Passed my medical a few weeks ago now. Do you get any confirmation email or letter to say so? Or is all you hear from the doctor telling you that you have passed?? Also anyone hear or know of when the next intake to training is?

A.G.S

cozzy66 wrote: »

Passed my medical a few weeks ago now. Do you get any confirmation email or letter to say so? Or is all you hear from the doctor telling you that you have passed?? Also anyone hear or know of when the next intake to training is?

Ring Hq and find out, they will send you an email when the next intake is. its in September by the way so you will be waiting.

Veni Vidi Vici

Passed my medical yesterday, absolutely delighted. Do you think I will make the September intake or will have to wait until the next one?

Tyron Jara

Veni Vidi Vici wrote: »

Passed my medical yesterday, absolutely delighted. Do you think I will make the September intake or will have to wait until the next one?

Well I wouldn't ring now but maybe next month if you call hq they might be able to tell you.

cozzy66

Veni Vidi Vici wrote: »

Passed my medical yesterday, absolutely delighted. Do you think I will make the September intake or will have to wait until the next one?

Passed my a month ago now hoping for the sept intake also. But I have no idea how many are on the waiting list for training. Did you get any email or written confirmation you passed or was it just the doctor telling you on the day. Just wondering is there or should there be an email?

Veni Vidi Vici

Went through the whole medical exam and in the end the doctor shook my hand and said "Congratulations you're in perfect health, you can go downstairs and tell the lady in reception that you've passed"...went down and she said that I'll get an email or letter regarding the next step

cozzy66

Veni Vidi Vici wrote: »

Went through the whole medical exam and in the end the doctor shook my hand and said "Congratulations you're in perfect health, you can go downstairs and tell the lady in reception that you've passed"...went down and she said that I'll get an email or letter regarding the next step

Ya thats exactly how mine went aswel... Not sure if we are too late for the sept intake or not?

cozzy66

Veni Vidi Vici wrote: »

Went through the whole medical exam and in the end the doctor shook my hand and said "Congratulations you're in perfect health, you can go downstairs and tell the lady in reception that you've passed"...went down and she said that I'll get an email or letter regarding the next step

Got my email for training in sept today, delighted... Finally

King Ludvig

Congrats Cozzy ya lucky B******!

King Ludvig

Got my call for the medical Seven months wasn't bad for the security checks

msg11

Waiting ages for this day ! Got a call for the medical on the 22th of this month.. At leased I am making some headway now with this application !

A.G.S

msg11 wrote: »

Waiting ages for this day ! Got a call for the medical on the 22th of this month.. At leased I am making some headway now with this application !

well done how long have you been waiting ?

msg11

A.G.S wrote: »

well done how long have you been waiting ?

Started the process in March 2011.. So going on a while now !

A.G.S

msg11 wrote: »

Started the process in March 2011.. So going on a while now !

I'm waiting since January 2011, the wait is killing me

msg11

A.G.S wrote: »

I'm waiting since January 2011, the wait is killing me

What stage are you at now ?

A.G.S

msg11 wrote: »

What stage are you at now ?

waiting to be called for medical

msg11

A.G.S wrote: »

waiting to be called for medical

Can't see you wait to much longer, I had hardly anyone on my background checks as I come from a small family.

How long will the medical take? Any suggestions on what to wear was just thinking, runners , jeans , t shirt and a top. How long would I be expected to be in there for?

A.G.S

msg11 wrote: »

Can't see you wait to much longer, I had hardly anyone on my background checks as I come from a small family.

How long will the medical take? Any suggestions on what to wear was just thinking, runners , jeans , t shirt and a top. How long would I be expected to be in there for?

I herd the medical can take up to 4 hours from talking to all my buddys who done it. my family and friends who are in the job advised to go business casual so shirt jumper and slacks with some nice balck shoes, just remmber you will be in hq with most people being in uniform so best to dress smart.

bmcgov86

Hi guys, I met with Superintendent in August, he said i could be waiting over a year for the medical. bit ridiculous but i know everybodys in the same boat.

My question is to people who have went through the medical. As I've pretty shocking vision (+6.50, +7), I'm 99% sure that its not good enough to pass even with glasses. Would you get away with wearing contacts on the day or does the doctor rigorously check your eyes? Its not ideal but I plan to get implantable contact lenses in the next two years.

Thanks in advance

King Ludvig

msg11 wrote: »

Can't see you wait to much longer, I had hardly anyone on my background checks as I come from a small family.

How long will the medical take? Any suggestions on what to wear was just thinking, runners , jeans , t shirt and a top. How long would I be expected to be in there for?

I did the medical there about two months ago. The others there were mainly wearing tracksuits which I thought looked bad considering your walking around the HQ of the organisation you hope to join. I wore jeans and a shirt which I think is as casual as you should go. All in all I was in there for about 2-3 hours in total but I'd imagine it can vary.

bmcgov86 wrote: »

My question is to people who have went through the medical. As I've pretty shocking vision (+6.50, +7), I'm 99% sure that its not good enough to pass even with glasses. Would you get away with wearing contacts on the day or does the doctor rigorously check your eyes? Its not ideal but I plan to get implantable contact lenses in the next two years.

Thanks in advance

Yeah I think that'll be a problem for you....is laser eye surgery not an option?

King Ludvig

Just thought I'd give an updated account of the GR medical (did mine in August 2012), though it doesn't seem to have changed much compared to the earlier posts. I arrived at the park and got my ID card at the reception area. Took a short walk to the medical centre, where I had to fill out a few more form (similar to the medical form you'll have already filled out). Your given a small container to pee into while waiting on the nurse. After about a half hour the nurse called me and took my blood pressure, height, weight, calculated BMI, and did the hearing test with me. Next it was off to another waiting room upstairs, this time waiting for the doctor. About 45 minutes waiting after which he briefly inspected my body (he was very impressed of course :P - I presume he was checking for deformaties, scars etc), reflexes, flexability, and the eye test which involved looking into a unit to test both the reading and distance vision, then finally it was on to the colour vision test which involved reading the numbers from about 5 or 6 Ishira plates.

Surprisingly there was no drop and cough element for me!

dunner515

When going for your medical and the doctor checks your body for scars, what is the purpose for this? Say somebody had a few scars on their body, would this go against him/her?