Korean Job Discussion Forums

[wbryant400]

Before I go to Korea I am planning on getting some STD tests done here in the states. Can anyone tell me what they test for so I can go get those specific tests? I want to make sure I am all good to go before I make the trek all the way out there.

[northway]

HIV. That's all on the STD front.

[wbryant400]

What else can I expect from the medical exam? Is it just a normal physical?

[holydiver]

some blood work, height, weight, blood pressure, color blind test, eye exam, chest x-ray, pee in a cup

[Hokie21]

[wbryant400]

So the blood work is an AIDS test and the urine sample is to check for pot in your system, right?

[comm]

[Kepler]

"I have just received my health check results back and as a courtesy to everyone else, I have translated all of the tests listed on the results page. This is what the tests were for:

Height & Weight
Chest Size
Blood Pressure
Vision Test
Hearing Test
Eye Disease
Ear, Nose, & Throat Disease
Oral Disease
Respiratory Disease
Liver Disease
Neurological Disorders
Digestive Disease
Skin Disease
Cardiovascular Disease
Mental Illness
Urinary Tract Disorder/Infections
Syphilis Test
Chest X-Ray
HIV
Drug Test: Methamphetamine, Cocaine, Opium, Hemp, and the last one translates to 'Measuring Drug' "
http://calny.hubpages.com/hub/Health-Check-for-EFL-Teachers-in-Korea

I've also heard of people being tested for hepatitis B/C.

[luckylady]

yeah, I recall the doc suggested I get another Hep B shot that my titer (immunoglobulin level) was a bit low but it was just a suggestion.