Females at Gatwick

[CPLtitov]

In the initial Class one medical UK-CAA, what are the chances that you get a female doctor in the general final physical examination ?
i am interested to know because you know that they check yours nuts and i am quite shy !!

[Willows]

You want a female doctor to check your nuts instead of a male?

[Earthmover]

Well he is only 15

[Hufty]

I think you have to pay extra if you want a woman to examine your 'nads

Seriously though, I think most if not all of the AMEs there are blokes. Just call them and ask - they are good people and will help you out.

Good luck with the medical!

[EI-Shamrock]

They never did that as part of my medical! No seriously, they never bothered.

[CPLtitov]

you don't understand...i want a male ,,not a female !!!!!!

[EI-Shamrock]

I think you have to be 17 to do a Class 1, so don't worry about it!

[Willows]

Originally Posted by Earthmover

Well he is only 15

Entitled to a Class one medical? Is the minimum age not 17?

I think females can specify to be checked over by other females for obvious reasons. Most AMEs are male, you're more likely to checked by a guy.

I wouldn't worry about it, CPLtitov.

[Jinkster]

hmm.....could be embarassing with a female examiner. unless she's german and called olga

[Jimmy The Big Greek]

I really don't care if it is a male/female/hermafrodite that checks my jewels as long as they say that there is no problem with them. You are most likely never going to meet that person again and they have probably touched 1000 of them.



Now for the prostate examination, its a another story. I probably would prefer a female doc (smallar and thinner fingers)

[Olof]

CPLtitov, I've worked with countless of Doctors as an assistant nurse. I promise you that he/she won't give a rats arse about your nuts. They are proffesionals. You're a patient nothing more.

[Threethirteen]

Why do we need our nuts checked anyway? Do they have to "clang" before we're allowed to fly into Greek Island airfields?

Seriously, I'd love to know the real physiological reason for the standard "Drop and Cough" if anyone can provide a qualified opinion.

[CPLtitov]

is there also a prostate check ????
i asked my friends and 50% of them got a femal examiner in the initial..they said that there is always a male and a female examiner in the same day so they share the work

[rusty_y2k2]

Originally Posted by Threethirteen

Why do we need our nuts checked anyway? Do they have to "clang" before we're allowed to fly into Greek Island airfields?

Seriously, I'd love to know the real physiological reason for the standard "Drop and Cough" if anyone can provide a qualified opinion.

You know, I've long wondered the same thing.... but never found out!

I think i'll ask my medicine studying chum from Uni.

[EI-Shamrock]

I thought it was to check for cancer, same reason they check older gentlemen's prostates? Could be wrong on that though.

CPLtitov, don't worry about it! You've another few years before you're even allowed to get a Class 1. There's no point in worrying about it, it's just something you have to do.

[EI-Shamrock]

Cesco,

I was the same. Had my initial a few months ago, and no "nuts check" either.

[Beethoven]

Things must have changed then as I had a comprehensive nut check at Gatwick in 1997 (ish)..Not just a cough n drop but a full-on roll 'em around in the hand exam! I would not worry about it mate, as stated before they are just doctors and have twiddled around with thousands of balls in their time. Unless you have a particularly unique or impressive set I doubt they will be remembering them on their drive home..

Beet.

[Jimmy The Big Greek]

Its to check for hernia, that the balls are in place, and how many you have,


Checking the testicles is very important for flight crew since we have an increased risk for testicular cancer. Its good to check your balls in the shower for any abnormal- weight or form.

[rusty_y2k2]

My friend just got back to me (he's in Canada at the moment, hence the delayed response) with the following:


"Coughing increases intra-abdominal pressure, thus increasing the prominence of a potential inguinal or testicular hernia...I think that answers your question...next"



So there you go!

[rhovsquared]

My Family doctor is a beautiful lady my age, I CAN NOT have her check me there, 'cuz definite embarassment ,
but hernia can be serious, and testicular cancer [common in youths] is bad,I check myself as should you for cancer[monthy]. get to know your own nuts
so if by chance you get a female for a short duration exam of your privates; close your eyes and think of holding pattern entries -with left turns


Fate IS The Hunter,...but Chance Favors The Prepared Mind

rhov