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Dear Angrydoc,

I am currently awaiting the september medical boards decision RE Medical Cadesthip for entry 2014. Is there any thing I can do between now and then which may help my chances?
for example If I arranged more RN medical work experience and sent a letter with what I have done down to AIB? Would it make any difference at this stage?
Cheers,

Bearchief

Hello AngryDoc

I have one year left at uni then i want to join the navy, however i have flat feet and have also had a minor operation on my ankle. Although i am fitter than most people i know and go to the gym or play football everyday my flexibility isnt great and i did have problems when i was younger (Mainly because of rapid growth and alot of football).

Im worried that this will this stop me from getting in?

Many Thanks
Jase

Angrydoc,
I had my AIB today and passed( Hurrah!) however I dont find out until September RE medic cadetship.

I was wondering is it possible to still join the navy as a doctor when I graduate on the off chance I don't secure a cadetship?

Thanks in advance,

Bearchief

Hello angrydoc. I applied for the marines this time last year, but currently have my application on hold due to an inguinal hernia, which I'm having key hole surgery for at the end of the month. But I've recently been diagnosed with hyperthyroidism too, and the consultant that I seen is talking of a thyroidectomy (removal of the thyroid), which will possibly require me to have a tablet everyday for the rest of my live :/ I would appreciate it if you could shine some light on my situation, whether I'd be permanently classed as unfit, or the use of prescribed meds in rt? Thanks