Well, I also am in the process of getting a date for my Class 1 Medical test which will take place in Madrid. I was going to get it the 1st of July but due to my knee problem I had to postpone it and now I have to wait till September (when I start my ATPL) to do it. I guess the case is the same in many hospitals due to everyone finishing (or near enough) their studies and wanting to do this course.