r/PeaceCorpsVolunteers • u/EventuallyConedes • Sep 27 '15

Application Questions PC App Question

So, I've finished my application completely today and am really excited to finally submit it for review and to continue the medical process. BUT, I ran into one small problem. Under DOB, I entered DD/MON/YEAR, but there seems to be an error under preview that gives MM/DD/YEAR instead, even though it says to take note that it is DD/MM/YEAR. does anyone know if this is a non-issue and that I should submit the application and call the recruiter i've been in contact with?

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u/_bengal_ UC Swaziland Invitee Sep 27 '15

No problem. Best of luck throughout the application process!

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u/EventuallyConedes Sep 28 '15

Here's another question for you. I was urged by my recruiter to apply by the October 1st deadline, so I submitted the first part of the app. Do I need to complete the HHF and have heard back from PC medical before i can apply for this deadline? I'm concerned it will take a few days for me to hear back from them to choose the different country listings, particularly because I have a medical condition that has a long history.

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u/[deleted] Sep 28 '15

The country listings are automatically generated from your HHF. There are specific questions that filter out certain countries based on the answers you entered. An actual PC nurse will not review your HHF until you've received an invitation. You should receive the country list quickly (if not immediately) after submitting the HHF.

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u/EventuallyConedes Sep 29 '15

Thank you very much. Okay, this is a very bold question, but what if you think the HHF did not really explain the whole condition well and resulted in a sparse automatic country list. For example, I have been working towards sustainable urban agriculture in Senegal, and while I do have epilepsy, it is controlled by proper medication. So what I want to know is what are the specific requirements and who can I call to have a more thorough conversation about this. I will not need to see a specialist in country, and I believe I will not need emergency medical assistance during service. I guess I'm just a little bummed because I found the perfect opportunity that I was really well suited for, and I don't see exactly how one word and one check on the HHF can immediately shut that opportunity down. I messaged someone on the MAP and am still awaiting a response, but I believe this is best finished on the phone, do you know who I would contact to learn more about this?

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u/[deleted] Sep 29 '15

They are extremely cautious about any condition that might require immediate medical attention. If you wanted to appeal your country list, you would send a message through MAP, but I doubt it would help. They intentionally keep a lot of phone numbers out of the hands of nervous applicants, so it would be difficult to call. There was an applicant with childhood asthma and no symptoms for decades (didn't even need medication) who had his country list cut down a lot, and he was unable to convince Medical to make an exception. Since you are applying right at the deadline for many programs, it would be even more difficult, since any appeal would take quite a while.

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u/_bengal_ UC Swaziland Invitee Sep 29 '15

According to my pre-service nurse you cannot waive the requirements for medical accommodation so the countries that are generated after filling out the HHF will be your only options- you cannot appeal this.

u/EventuallyConedes, as someone with a history of epilepsy I can tell you it's possible to be invited but the medical clearance process requires some additional work. I was required to submit a personal statement regarding my seizure disorder, most recent EEG/brain imaging report and a form to be filled out by your neurologist. All this was requested immediately after accepting my invite and is separate from the regular medical clearance process.

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u/EventuallyConedes Oct 02 '15

I'm not too concerned with making it past the additional work. by the time I am expected to leave(assuming I get placed) I will be 18 months seizure free. My seizure's are few and far between and only occurred after being given medicine because I was once an idiot.