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Old 05-07-2017, 09:55 PM
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Me too! Not sure what all the fuss is about.
Well........ as has already been expressed, I think there is a lot to fuss about in regards to how we got to where we're at today. That being said.......I think, what we ended up with, is a huge improvement to what we had before. I will go on record as to being firmly in the "doubters" camp a couple weeks ago.........but am now firmly in the "hopeful" camp.

I hope we can all keep our input civil and try to understand the issues others might be dealing with and keep this thread open. There's a lot to be learned as this process moves forward.

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Old 05-07-2017, 09:57 PM
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just like what was stated above, everyone is allowed their personal opinion

Mine remains unchanged.
<Alphabet soup reference deleted by moderator> ...the only change is who signs off. An AME or your PCP.

<Moderator's comment: Doug has already warned us in the previous post about this thread getting dangerously close to breaking one of his rules. Please respect his rules.>

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Old 05-08-2017, 10:32 AM
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My Kaiser Permanente doctor signed off mine, Just walked down the check list and did the exam. Took about 5 min.

This is a big win for me: as it was free, low hassle factor, avoided the whole dance with the FAA on my very well treated hypertension and is good for 4 years.
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Old 05-10-2017, 02:42 PM
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So I see that googling CDL exams in my state turns up numerous individuals with D.C credentials. Does a Chiropractor qualify as a state licensed Dr.? For that matter, does a D.D.S qualify by the definition of "State Licensed Dr." or does the requirement dictate a M.D or D.O. I see it specifically excludes Physicians assistants.
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Old 05-10-2017, 07:56 PM
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Checked with another local, KLMO, AME today regards BasicMed exam. Office gal said "we don't participate in the BasicMed program, we can give you a third class for $125.00," then added, "area Dr offices are charging $400 to $600 for the BasicMed." I HOPE, that that was to try to encourage me to get a 3rd class from them.

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Old 05-26-2017, 10:31 AM
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Bill, unfortunately the language in almost all states does not license Chiropractors as Physicians. This excludes them from performing the basic med. In some states, Optometrists and Podiatrists are licensed as Physicians and "could" perform the Basic med If, as stated, they feel confident to perform all portions of the the CMEC. Given that all newer (within last 8 years or so) Podiatrists have undergone three years of surgical residency and conduct full Historys and Physicals as part of their daily surgery schedules, that may be a route for you. It is doubtful that would find an optometrist willing to do it.

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Old 05-26-2017, 01:13 PM
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Bill, unfortunately the language in almost all states does not license Chiropractors as Physicians. This excludes them from performing the basic med. In some states, Optometrists and Podiatrists are licensed as Physicians and "could" perform the Basic med If, as stated, they feel confident to perform all portions of the the CMEC. Given that all newer (within last 8 years or so) Podiatrists have undergone three years of surgical residency and conduct full Historys and Physicals as part of their daily surgery schedules, that may be a route for you. It is doubtful that would find an optometrist willing to do it.
I wonder if a psychiatrist would qualify?

Most pilots are a tad crazy to start with, after all... LOL
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Old 05-27-2017, 11:43 AM
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Psychiatry is a medical specialty. An MD or DO is prerequisite, and state licensing would surely be in place to prescribe meds.

If a psychiatrist still had basic examination equipment ready to hand, he or she could do a BasicMed, but good luck finding one willing to look at a pilot's anus.
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Old 05-27-2017, 12:36 PM
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Received BasicMed exam this week from my AME, his first one. It went through as the standard $20 co-pay since my insurance pays for a "free" annual physical
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Old 06-08-2017, 10:17 AM
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Just got my physical completed by a SoCal Doc that does DOT exams. I was his first. He now knows the process. Can highly recommend him.
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