Author Topic: Medical Review Board (Read 8138 times)

Andy_d · « **on:** March 10, 2004, 22:57:00 »

Hey guys, I just completed my physical, successfully completing my recruitment process except for a blood test result which I now have and am dropping off with the required physician paperwork tomorrow.

Out of curiosity, how long does it take to get cleared by the medical review board after everything is in order? After I‘m cleared I will be set to be sworn in and am worried about the reserve unit I‘m applying for filling up soon.

Yes Man · « **Reply #1 on:** March 10, 2004, 23:01:00 »

How come you have to do a blood test? No one asked me to do one.

Andy_d · « **Reply #2 on:** March 10, 2004, 23:03:00 »

It was due to some medication I was finishing during the recruitment process, blood test came back normal so I should be cleared to get in as soon as CFB Boredon Medical Review Board clears me.

koach · « **Reply #3 on:** March 10, 2004, 23:10:00 »

The average time for a medical to come back from Borden is 3 weeks depending on how busy they are.

Andy_d · « **Reply #4 on:** March 10, 2004, 23:16:00 »

Thanks for the info Koach!

venero · « **Reply #5 on:** March 11, 2004, 03:30:00 »

been allmost 8 weeks for me.

Andy_d · « **Reply #6 on:** March 15, 2004, 11:26:00 »

Any luck getting yours back yet Venero? Hope you‘ve been harrassing the CFRC/medical department about that.

venero · « **Reply #7 on:** March 16, 2004, 01:34:00 »

Nope not yet, All I can do is hope. I called them 3 days ago but all they could tell me was that they will call me if my medical comes back as a positive result to book my PT test and interview.

CathTaylor · « **Reply #8 on:** March 16, 2004, 15:50:00 »

I was told that the medical dept is extremely busy and not to expect anything for approx. 6-8 weeks.

pi-r-squared · « **Reply #9 on:** January 18, 2005, 21:17:10 »

is there a difference between the medical board and the selection board? and if so, if you are set for the selection board, does this mean that you've passed the medical board?

spenco · « **Reply #10 on:** January 18, 2005, 21:33:48 »

The medical boards and selection boards are completely different. However you cannot get to the latter without clearing the former. Your CFRC probably won't send your file to the selection boards until your medical has cleared. Venero, the medical will take longer if you have any major outstanding issues, first they will be looked over by the MO at bordon, then if need be they will send the file to an appropriate specialist, this is where the wait begins because the CFRC's are not on the top of the priority list of the specialists. Good Luck.

pi-r-squared · « **Reply #11 on:** January 18, 2005, 21:44:06 »

Quote from: spenco on January 18, 2005, 21:33:48

The medical boards and selection boards are completely different. However you cannot get to the latter without clearing the former. Your CFRC probably won't send your file to the selection boards until your medical has cleared. Venero, the medical will take longer if you have any major outstanding issues, first they will be looked over by the MO at bordon, then if need be they will send the file to an appropriate specialist, this is where the wait begins because the CFRC's are not on the top of the priority list of the specialists. Good Luck.

In short, one would not be put to the selection board unless after receiving clearance from the med staff?

Love793 · « **Reply #12 on:** January 18, 2005, 22:32:18 »

Quote from: Koach on March 10, 2004, 23:10:00

The average time for a medical to come back from Borden is 3 weeks depending on how busy they are.

3 Weeks, where are you doing processing, Borden?

You are right about the delays, if they're busy it takes a while.

spenco · « **Reply #13 on:** January 18, 2005, 22:40:05 »

Quote from: pi-r-squared on January 18, 2005, 21:44:06

In short, one would not be put to the selection board unless after receiving clearance from the med staff?

Yes, that is what I have been told repeatedly from the CFRC.

Spr. Legault · « **Reply #14 on:** January 20, 2005, 06:19:53 »

the Doc at the CF RC said that he found nothing wrong with me and that he recommended Immediate enrollment, will this speed up my file at Borden? and are they still backed up 8 weeks as mentioned in a previous rep;y?

LoLieZ · « **Reply #15 on:** January 20, 2005, 17:03:55 »

Mine medical only took 2 and a half weeks to come back.

Love793 · « **Reply #16 on:** January 22, 2005, 02:44:37 »

Quote from: aspiring_recruit on January 20, 2005, 06:19:53

the Doc at the CF RC said that he found nothing wrong with me and that he recommended Immediate enrollment, will this speed up my file at Borden? and are they still backed up 8 weeks as mentioned in a previous rep;y?

If the "Doc" at CFRC is recommending immediate enrollment, you're joining a Res Unit. For Reserves, any one whom applied AFTER 1 Jun 04, is eligible for "conditional" enrollment, pending a successful competion of PT 1 and 2 of the medical. Unfortunately, reg force apps must complete all 3 parts prior to enrollment.

If a reserve medical (post 1 Jun 04) has been sent away to RMO, a problem has arisen in PT 1 or 2 and requires a decision by the Recruiting Med O in Borden. Unfortunately again, he is swamped with files.

Love793 · « **Reply #17 on:** January 22, 2005, 05:35:56 »

Militia NCMs don't go to the selection boards. It's up to the CO of the unit to hire the applicant.

Spr. Legault · « **Reply #18 on:** January 22, 2005, 14:01:22 »

Thanx for the info Love, glad to hear I wont be waiting forever!!

McAllister · « **Reply #19 on:** January 27, 2005, 19:48:27 »

I was told to wait 2 months for medical too. Am I notified when the medical review is finished?

Rinker · « **Reply #20 on:** May 30, 2009, 20:48:53 »

This may be an old topic but whatever. If all my references have been contacted and old bosses etc by backcheck have been phoned and/emailed does that mean my medical was cleared. If anyone is curious as to what, I have orthotic inserts and the medical staff that reviewed me said I don't really need them and filed that I was a good candidate. I still had to get additional info, and my prognosis was excellent. So I was just wondering, because I am getting kind of bored waiting on the army considering I applied in Feb.

PMedMoe · « **Reply #21 on:** May 31, 2009, 08:03:45 »

Your references have been checked, but that does not mean your medical is cleared. I'm pretty sure they do things simultaneously. You applied in Feb, that's only three months ago. Be patient!! When things do happen, they will happen quickly.

templeton peck · « **Reply #22 on:** June 11, 2009, 22:29:44 »

I suspect the medical review is just another step to justify more bureaucrats in the long chain of pencil pushers. Why on earth could the medical officer at the recruiting office not be able to ok your file? Streamlined my ***!

CDN Aviator · « **Reply #23 on:** June 11, 2009, 22:49:39 »

Quote from: templeton peck on June 11, 2009, 22:29:44

I suspect the medical review is just another step to justify more bureaucrats in the long chain of pencil pushers. Why on earth could the medical officer at the recruiting office not be able to ok your file? Streamlined my ***!

templeton peck · « **Reply #24 on:** June 12, 2009, 07:08:21 »

Yes, you got me CDN! I also suspect those things never get fixed precisely because of people such as yourself with the attitude that complaining is tantamount to whining. I would rather be a 'whiner' than someone eating crap and asking for more, imho.

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Author Topic: Medical Review Board (Read 8138 times)

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