Medical at Montreal review

[edsotherhalf 1]

Just got back from my whirlwind trip to Montreal for my medical. Seems like a whole lot of wasted time and money and energy for the shortness of the actual medical. Could have had that done at home and sent to them. My appointment was 9:30. I arrived at the airport at 7:10 a.m. (caught the plane in Edmonton at 1:30 a.m.) I decided to take a cab from the airport instead of trying to figure out buses and trains. It was 38.00 flat rate and that was right to Mediskys front door. Stood in line for about 2 mins and was called up. Was asked for my passport, letter of interview from NVC, three pictures (they attached these to three yellow papers, didn't see what they were about) and my immunization record. Was given a paper to fill out with medical history. Well I have quite a history so had it all on a separate piece of paper and she attached it. Handed that back in and about 10 mins later the Dr. came out and called me in. He asked a couple of questions then I got undressed. The medical consisted of looking in my mouth and ears, listening to my chest, a poke at the belly, a quick look (no touching) at my breasts and that was it. Got dressed and he sent me back to the waiting room. 5 mins later I was called and taken for a chest exray, they only take 2 pics. Back to the waiting room, called 5 mins later by another women who took me back and did one blood test, weight and height and eye chart reading. After that I was called to the desk again and paid 213.00 for the fees. I didn't have to get any more immunizations. Came out of the bldg, at the bottom of stairs turn right (had a smoke first) and walked 1/2 block to where cabs were waiting and caught one back to the airport as my plane home was leaving at 2 p.m. One part done, interview next Weds.

[Lise+Michael 13]

Just got back from my whirlwind trip to Montreal for my medical. Seems like a whole lot of wasted time and money and energy for the shortness of the actual medical. Could have had that done at home and sent to them. My appointment was 9:30. I arrived at the airport at 7:10 a.m. (caught the plane in Edmonton at 1:30 a.m.) I decided to take a cab from the airport instead of trying to figure out buses and trains. It was 38.00 flat rate and that was right to Mediskys front door. Stood in line for about 2 mins and was called up. Was asked for my passport, letter of interview from NVC, three pictures (they attached these to three yellow papers, didn't see what they were about) and my immunization record. Was given a paper to fill out with medical history. Well I have quite a history so had it all on a separate piece of paper and she attached it. Handed that back in and about 10 mins later the Dr. came out and called me in. He asked a couple of questions then I got undressed. The medical consisted of looking in my mouth and ears, listening to my chest, a poke at the belly, a quick look (no touching) at my breasts and that was it. Got dressed and he sent me back to the waiting room. 5 mins later I was called and taken for a chest exray, they only take 2 pics. Back to the waiting room, called 5 mins later by another women who took me back and did one blood test, weight and height and eye chart reading. After that I was called to the desk again and paid 213.00 for the fees. I didn't have to get any more immunizations. Came out of the bldg, at the bottom of stairs turn right (had a smoke first) and walked 1/2 block to where cabs were waiting and caught one back to the airport as my plane home was leaving at 2 p.m. One part done, interview next Weds.

Yeah!! Another step done for you!

I am doing a semi-whirlwind medical in Toronto on Aug 2nd. I guess from what I have read I will have lots of time to kill between my medical and flight back home!

[edsotherhalf 1]

I don't mind sitting at airports and people watching, although by the time I was sitting in Toronto airport I was falling asleep. Thank God my plane was a little late in Calgary as my connection was only 20 mins from getting out of one plane and leaving the airport to Edmonton. 4 flights in one day is a little much. Good luck for the rest of your journey. It will all be over soon. I told Medyskys' I was coming on the 28th to pick up results and she insisted I call first. Well as I explained to her, I can't "call" first. I get on a plane at 1:00 a.m. Tues morning, interview the next day. Its not like we like anywhere near the place. I am thinking it will all go well as I think if there were issues he would have mentioned it at the medical. I will call her when I land to see if I go directly there or to the hotel which won't be ready until 3. More time wasted.

Yeah!! Another step done for you!

I am doing a semi-whirlwind medical in Toronto on Aug 2nd. I guess from what I have read I will have lots of time to kill between my medical and flight back home!

[skr 0]

Just got back from my whirlwind trip to Montreal for my medical. Seems like a whole lot of wasted time and money and energy for the shortness of the actual medical. Could have had that done at home and sent to them. My appointment was 9:30. I arrived at the airport at 7:10 a.m. (caught the plane in Edmonton at 1:30 a.m.) I decided to take a cab from the airport instead of trying to figure out buses and trains. It was 38.00 flat rate and that was right to Mediskys front door. Stood in line for about 2 mins and was called up. Was asked for my passport, letter of interview from NVC, three pictures (they attached these to three yellow papers, didn't see what they were about) and my immunization record. Was given a paper to fill out with medical history. Well I have quite a history so had it all on a separate piece of paper and she attached it. Handed that back in and about 10 mins later the Dr. came out and called me in. He asked a couple of questions then I got undressed. The medical consisted of looking in my mouth and ears, listening to my chest, a poke at the belly, a quick look (no touching) at my breasts and that was it. Got dressed and he sent me back to the waiting room. 5 mins later I was called and taken for a chest exray, they only take 2 pics. Back to the waiting room, called 5 mins later by another women who took me back and did one blood test, weight and height and eye chart reading. After that I was called to the desk again and paid 213.00 for the fees. I didn't have to get any more immunizations. Came out of the bldg, at the bottom of stairs turn right (had a smoke first) and walked 1/2 block to where cabs were waiting and caught one back to the airport as my plane home was leaving at 2 p.m. One part done, interview next Weds.

Hi, I'm doing my medical tomorrow in Montreal - August 1. Since I live in Ottawa, I'm driving there and back in the same day. Just curious to know about how long you were at the Doctor's office?

Thanks

[Inky 1,110]

Hi, I'm doing my medical tomorrow in Montreal - August 1. Since I live in Ottawa, I'm driving there and back in the same day. Just curious to know about how long you were at the Doctor's office?

Thanks

If you read the post it says he was there from 930 am and at the airport at 2pm.

When I had gone to my medical at medisys i was there for almost the whole morning into the late afternoon as well.

[BM Canada 3]

Silly question -- can you eat before your medical, or do they ask you not to?

[skr 0]

If you read the post it says he was there from 930 am and at the airport at 2pm.

When I had gone to my medical at medisys i was there for almost the whole morning into the late afternoon as well.

I realise that the individual was at the airport by 2, what I was curious about was the actual time in the office. There was a comment about the shortness of the medical and that things didn't take all that long (5 minutes for this, 10 minutes for that), so there must be a lot of waiting around. My appointment isn't until 11:30 am. The other choice offered to me was 2:30 pm which led me to believe that it wouldn't be a full day, certainly not most of the morning and well into the late afternoon. I have a very boring history, have all my immunization records and all my shots are up to date. I'll be optimistic and keep my fingers crossed that I won't be there all afternoon.

[Inky 1,110]

I realise that the individual was at the airport by 2, what I was curious about was the actual time in the office. There was a comment about the shortness of the medical and that things didn't take all that long (5 minutes for this, 10 minutes for that), so there must be a lot of waiting around. My appointment isn't until 11:30 am. The other choice offered to me was 2:30 pm which led me to believe that it wouldn't be a full day, certainly not most of the morning and well into the late afternoon. I have a very boring history, have all my immunization records and all my shots are up to date. I'll be optimistic and keep my fingers crossed that I won't be there all afternoon.

I had all my shots and my records with me. VERY boring past medical history. You spend most of the entire time sitting for hours in the waiting room. The place is packed with people early morning. Bring a snack.

[skr 0]

I had all my shots and my records with me. VERY boring past medical history. You spend most of the entire time sitting for hours in the waiting room. The place is packed with people early morning. Bring a snack.

Very uneventful day. In and out in just over 2 hours. Pretty standard stuff - physical, x-ray, and blood work. The longest part was the wait while the nurse had her lunch. Otherwise, could have taken less than an hour.

Edited August 1, 2011 by skr

[Udella&Wiz 325]

Silly question -- can you eat before your medical, or do they ask you not to?

Eating is fine - they aren't doing fasting bloodwork or anything like that.

[edsotherhalf 1]

Sorry I missed your question. I see you have already had your medical. Time in the office was about 1.5 hours.

Hi, I'm doing my medical tomorrow in Montreal - August 1. Since I live in Ottawa, I'm driving there and back in the same day. Just curious to know about how long you were at the Doctor's office?

Thanks

[kaibosh 3]

Just got back from my whirlwind trip to Montreal for my medical. Seems like a whole lot of wasted time and money and energy for the shortness of the actual medical. Could have had that done at home and sent to them. My appointment was 9:30. I arrived at the airport at 7:10 a.m. (caught the plane in Edmonton at 1:30 a.m.) I decided to take a cab from the airport instead of trying to figure out buses and trains. It was 38.00 flat rate and that was right to Mediskys front door. Stood in line for about 2 mins and was called up. Was asked for my passport, letter of interview from NVC, three pictures (they attached these to three yellow papers, didn't see what they were about) and my immunization record. Was given a paper to fill out with medical history. Well I have quite a history so had it all on a separate piece of paper and she attached it. Handed that back in and about 10 mins later the Dr. came out and called me in. He asked a couple of questions then I got undressed. The medical consisted of looking in my mouth and ears, listening to my chest, a poke at the belly, a quick look (no touching) at my breasts and that was it. Got dressed and he sent me back to the waiting room. 5 mins later I was called and taken for a chest exray, they only take 2 pics. Back to the waiting room, called 5 mins later by another women who took me back and did one blood test, weight and height and eye chart reading. After that I was called to the desk again and paid 213.00 for the fees. I didn't have to get any more immunizations. Came out of the bldg, at the bottom of stairs turn right (had a smoke first) and walked 1/2 block to where cabs were waiting and caught one back to the airport as my plane home was leaving at 2 p.m. One part done, interview next Weds.

Be thankful that it was only 213.00, in Vancouver its 350.00, no cash, credit, check, or debit accepted...............

[BM Canada 3]

Eating is fine - they aren't doing fasting bloodwork or anything like that.

Thanks for the reply! Came just in time as my fiance's medical was this morning at Medisys in Montreal.

From what I can grasp from his text messages, he got there about at 7:45am with his appointment being at 8:00am. He was in and out in an hour. The funny thing is, I asked him how crowded it was, and he said he was the only one there for about 45 minutes, and then finally 10 or so people showed up. The first part of the medical consisted of the physician's physical exam, and having questions asked such as, 'do you have asthma? have you ever had surgery?' He was able to answer no to everything, and the doctor wished him luck at the interview. The next part was the blood work, where had a friendly nurse say she typically draws blood for 20-30 visa applicants a day, but the day before she did close to 100 (moral of the story? don't have your medical on a holiday). The next part was his x-ray, which I think may have taken the longest. At the end, he was given a order number for his results and a phone number to call, and they told him his results would be ready within 48 hours (despite the fact that they said it would take until Friday afternoon when he arranged the appointment a few weeks ago). I believe he was completely finished at 9:05am.

Hope this helps someone!

[edsotherhalf 1]

Good Luck on your medical today Lise!! Almost done the journey.

Yeah!! Another step done for you!

I am doing a semi-whirlwind medical in Toronto on Aug 2nd. I guess from what I have read I will have lots of time to kill between my medical and flight back home!

[bigbigblake 2]

Im glad to hear they fixed there X-ray machine. It was broken on our visit. We had to to head way down the street to a wierd place to do our x-rays. It was like a 40 minute walk, but luckily we had our bus passes.