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Tuesday, January 13, 2015
The Long Road to Medical Clearance
I made it folks. I just received Final Medical Clearance.
Because of my remote location in Alaska, I was initially overwhelmed by the medical requirements. I decided to try to squeeze everything into my Christmas trip to Minnesota. It made for a very busy vacation, but I am happy to say that it all got done and things came back with good results!
For those of you applying to the Peace Corps, here is the complete list of requirements:
Dental Exam
-Any dental work recommended by your dentist must also be completed before you will be granted clearance.
Dental X-Rays
Full mouth series or a Panorex with four bitewings (less than a year old)
Physical Exam
-PAP Smear with cytology report (only for women obviously)
-HHF (Health History Form) must be reviewed and signed by physician
Immunizations
Polio- one dose after the age of 18
Tetanus & Diptheria- within five years
MMR- two doses in lifetime
Varicella (Chickenpox)- two doses or blood work indicating immunity
Blood Work/Labs
Varicella titer (To demonstrate immunity if you have had chickenpox)
CBC
Hepatitis B surface antigen
Hepatitis C antibody
HIV (blood work or rapid oral test)
TB test or T SPOT TB or QuantiFERON
G6PD titer
Basic Metabolic Panel
Urinalysis
Cardiology
Because I have a mild heart condition, I also had to have a thorough evaluation done at the Mayo Clinic. This included more blood work, chest x-rays, an EKG, an Echo-cardiogram, and more paperwork for the cardiologist to fill out.
If you have any health conditions at all, expect that the Peace Corps will want it checked out. This is where the costs will add up, especially if you are uninsured. Even though I have pretty good insurance, I am dreading my bill from the Mayo Clinic.
Feel free to leave any questions in the comments section! Click here to read my detailed application timeline.
Because of my remote location in Alaska, I was initially overwhelmed by the medical requirements. I decided to try to squeeze everything into my Christmas trip to Minnesota. It made for a very busy vacation, but I am happy to say that it all got done and things came back with good results!
For those of you applying to the Peace Corps, here is the complete list of requirements:
Dental Exam
-Any dental work recommended by your dentist must also be completed before you will be granted clearance.
Dental X-Rays
Full mouth series or a Panorex with four bitewings (less than a year old)
Physical Exam
-PAP Smear with cytology report (only for women obviously)
-HHF (Health History Form) must be reviewed and signed by physician
Immunizations
Polio- one dose after the age of 18
Tetanus & Diptheria- within five years
MMR- two doses in lifetime
Varicella (Chickenpox)- two doses or blood work indicating immunity
Blood Work/Labs
Varicella titer (To demonstrate immunity if you have had chickenpox)
CBC
Hepatitis B surface antigen
Hepatitis C antibody
HIV (blood work or rapid oral test)
TB test or T SPOT TB or QuantiFERON
G6PD titer
Basic Metabolic Panel
Urinalysis
Cardiology
Because I have a mild heart condition, I also had to have a thorough evaluation done at the Mayo Clinic. This included more blood work, chest x-rays, an EKG, an Echo-cardiogram, and more paperwork for the cardiologist to fill out.
If you have any health conditions at all, expect that the Peace Corps will want it checked out. This is where the costs will add up, especially if you are uninsured. Even though I have pretty good insurance, I am dreading my bill from the Mayo Clinic.
Feel free to leave any questions in the comments section! Click here to read my detailed application timeline.
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