Guest megs29 Posted July 25, 2005 Report Share Posted July 25, 2005 Can anyone tell me what the wait is usually like at the Health Centre? I understand that it operates on a walk-in basis. At my undergrad university's walk-in clinic (U of Ottawa), the wait was often a couple hours. I'm just wondering if that's what it is usually like at U of A. Thanks! Megs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hash Posted July 25, 2005 Report Share Posted July 25, 2005 Is pretty dead there if you go in the morning as soon as it opens (I think it opens @ 8 am... but don't quote me on it). You should be able to see a doc in 5-10 minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Apna Posted July 25, 2005 Report Share Posted July 25, 2005 yeah, it really varies by time of day... the nice thing last year was that we had no trouble getting our physicals/immunizations done at the start of the year, as med students start one week earlier than the rest of campus... so I strongly advise all incoming students to try to get this stuff done ASAP when you arrive in Edmonton and take advantage of shorter waits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest megs29 Posted July 25, 2005 Report Share Posted July 25, 2005 Thanks guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Qwigley Posted July 25, 2005 Report Share Posted July 25, 2005 When you walk in the clinic there will be a sign that says something about them not giving immunizations after 3pm (I can't remember that time for sure). Some of the nurses are kind of sticky about stuff like that so maybe go early just in case. Generally, during the school year, there isn't a very long wait; I've never waited more than maybe 45 mins. As Apna said, until the undergrad students start, you should be able to get in very quickly. The same is true of your student loan forms; the lines to get them signed get longer if you wait 'til all the undergrads are back, so do it during the first week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CD4CD25 Posted August 10, 2005 Report Share Posted August 10, 2005 Just so you guys know, it costs $40 to get your physical at the U of A Health Centre (you can pay by interac). Also, you need to plan to get a Mantoux TB test, so you will have to be able to come back 48-72 hr later to get it read. Be sure to have all of your immunization stuff (including HepB Surface Ag if you have ever had that measured), or else you will have to get boosted for things Oh yeah, I am not sure if someone mentioned it above, but you need to arrive there by 2 pm in the summer for a physical. They open at 8 am. Cd4Cd25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest megs29 Posted August 10, 2005 Report Share Posted August 10, 2005 Thanks for the info, CD4CD25! Megs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tantalus Posted August 11, 2005 Report Share Posted August 11, 2005 Just to re-emphasize what CD4CD25 said: make sure you plan your TB testing. Don't go on a Thursday because they will be unable to do the TB test and you will have to go back again. I learned this the hard way today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest klukyboy Posted August 19, 2005 Report Share Posted August 19, 2005 man, I lost my list of stuff to do as a new med student last year and I STILL haven't gone to get my physical... Then again, I still have Sally's pic on my ID badge. Ok, This year I promise to be less lazy and get this stuff done! :rollin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest megs29 Posted August 23, 2005 Report Share Posted August 23, 2005 Just a note for those who haven't gone to get their medical done yet.... If you don't have your One card yet, make sure you bring a letter that has your Student No. on it. If you don't, you can't get your medical done until you go down to the Admin building and get one printed out. And they only open at 8:30am. So if you go to the Health Centre at 8:00am (like I did), you'll have to wait until 8:30am to get your paper at Admin. Megs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MedAnxiety Posted August 24, 2005 Report Share Posted August 24, 2005 yup..i went through the same thing...except i couldn't find the admin building =( so i went to CAB and just got my timetable from beartracks printed out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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