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When you go for USPHS - when do you get your physical?



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Sep 03, 2009 07:55 AM

When you go for USPHS - when do you get your physical?


I know when going for active duty you go to the MEPS/physical pretty early on in your application process. If you go USPHS, when and where do you go for your physical?

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from BSN317
Old Oct 23, 2009, 07:48 AM

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You can choose to go to a MEPS, or your own private physician-at your own cost. You can go anytime you like, but you cannot get orders until you are medically cleared, so-the earlier you go, the better. But there is no "set time." You have to clear all three areas nursing board, security, and medical to be complete.
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Old Oct 23, 2009, 09:25 AM

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Are the physical requirements and weight restrictions the same as for active duty?
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from BSN317
Old Oct 23, 2009, 09:31 AM

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Yes; you must meet weight requirements, or meet body fat percenatges as calculated by the Navy method. If you do not, you still can get in, you just will be on a limited medical tour for a specified amount of time, which will give you time to get your weight within control. You will be required to make progress at specific intervals. I know all this because I am anemic, and I am over their weight standards by six pounds. But I met the body fat percentage requirements. I am on a limited medical tour for the anemia.
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from Ace587RN
Old Oct 23, 2009, 10:08 AM

Default Re: When you go for USPHS - when do you get your physical?
im 5'4" and the 140lbs. the max is 163lbs for my height, would they make a big deal out of that like tell me to gain some weight or am i fine as it is?
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from BSN317
Old Oct 23, 2009, 10:22 AM

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No. As long as you dont pass the limit, youre fine.
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from BSN317
Old Oct 23, 2009, 10:24 AM

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I think its 10% within the weight standards
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