Hello,
Im considering an application to join the TA RAMC as a medical officer (Im a qualified GP). I wondered however if having had a couple of brief bouts of reactive depression (twice in 20 years) will mean its a no go. I'm not on medication, have never had any sick leave due to depression in past 3 years etc (max was 2 weeks after divorce).
Also, Ive got a mild visual defect in right eye (amblyopia, lazy eye) which means vision even with glasses out of it is only ab 6/24, but left eye is fine for drivng and work etc (6/9 - 6/6 on a good day). Since its never caused me any problems with work/driving, I wondered if its something I might be able to get in with?
Plus, who does medical for entry to TA? Local GPs (most of whom I know) or a TA medical officer- Id prefer the latter.
Advice from those in RAMC or in the know very gratefully appreciated.
Many thanks
Im considering an application to join the TA RAMC as a medical officer (Im a qualified GP). I wondered however if having had a couple of brief bouts of reactive depression (twice in 20 years) will mean its a no go. I'm not on medication, have never had any sick leave due to depression in past 3 years etc (max was 2 weeks after divorce).
Also, Ive got a mild visual defect in right eye (amblyopia, lazy eye) which means vision even with glasses out of it is only ab 6/24, but left eye is fine for drivng and work etc (6/9 - 6/6 on a good day). Since its never caused me any problems with work/driving, I wondered if its something I might be able to get in with?
Plus, who does medical for entry to TA? Local GPs (most of whom I know) or a TA medical officer- Id prefer the latter.
Advice from those in RAMC or in the know very gratefully appreciated.
Many thanks