I received my interview letter from the US Embassy yesterday and had my medical exam today (I scheduled it on Monday, even before getting the letter).

My appointment was at 2pm so when I came in I had to fill a couple of papers and waited for about half an hour before I got to see the doctor. Prior to seeing the doctor, they called me in to measure my weight and height. They also checked my eyesight, since I was wearing contact lenses I had to take them out.

Then when I went in to see the doctor, he asked about my medical history and then proceeded to take my blood pressure which turned out to be normal. Then it was time for a physical checkup. After that he took my blood, he said it was needed for two tests, one was AIDS/HIV and the other one was syphilis. Then I provided him my vaccination records and he recorded all the dates and said that I have all the needed vaccinations so didn't have to take any. yippeeee....

Then I had to give a urine sample and that was it. By 3.15pm I was done. I had to pay about RM180 (60USD) for the whole thing. She then instructed me to go to a different place to get my x-ray done which I went and theyy said they will send my results to the panel doctor. By 4.30 I was home.

I can only get my results in a week, hopefully everything's alright. My interview is on Tuesday, 8th July so I have ample time.

I hope this helps everyone to understand how the medical checkup is generally done. Every country will have it differently (HIV test is only for Malaysians) but again, it's just a general overview.

Thank you for the information...my wife is at the doctor right this minute in Lima, Peru getting her medical exam. After speaking with her tonight and getting the details I will try to relate her experience as well. It is sooooooo great that all the VJers spread share this info.

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Congratulations!

HIV test is done on everyone older than 15 years old applying for a US visa.

Congratulations on your process I would like to find out how you were able to get the medical check up done before the packet arrived. I am a K1 filer also from Malaysia. Can you go to any doctors? Or must we go to an assigned one?
I would also like to get mine done before receiving the packet. Also i was wondering, how many days were you notified before your interview? I would like to get an idea of how long it takes for them to issue me an interview upon arrival of my packet in Malaysia's US embassy.

Thank you

i knew my interview date like as soon as my case was complete (check my timeline). there wasnt a big gap between then and my interview date so i was worried that i wont be able to do the medical checkup in time. i tried my luck and called the clinic and they arranged an appointment for me when i informed them of my interview date. there's only 1 place you can go to do you r medical exam in KL, the others are in Penang, Sabah & Sarawak.
Once you know when your interview date is, you can call the clinic and ask them for an appointment.

i knew my interview date like as soon as my case was complete (check my timeline). there wasnt a big gap between then and my interview date so i was worried that i wont be able to do the medical checkup in time. i tried my luck and called the clinic and they arranged an appointment for me when i informed them of my interview date. there's only 1 place you can go to do you r medical exam in KL, the others are in Penang, Sabah & Sarawak.
Once you know when your interview date is, you can call the clinic and ask them for an appointment.
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Thank you

What do they x-ray?

just the chest i guess, the normal thing.

thanks.

CONGRATULATIONS!And goodluck n your interview.