Good Morning Hospital

In order to get my Alien Residence Card, I have to get a medical examination. On Friday morning, my co-teacher took me to Good Morning Hospital. The hospital had an interesting lay out. There was a lobby area that looked like it belonged to a hotel rather then a hospital. All the workers were in uniform matching the lime green furniture. There were stations on the perimeter of the lobby. We had to take a number and fill out some paper work. When they called our number we were informed I had to be fasting because if I ate it would affect my liver functions and cholesterol. I am not sure how that would be relevant, but I had to go back the next day.

I also found out I needed more passport size pictures, so after the hospital we went to a photo shop. For 12,000 won I got 12 passport pictures, a free keychain, and a free picture of my co-teacher and myself. The funny thing about the picture place is that they totally photoshopped my picture.

(sorry I couldn't figure out how to rotate this picture)

I went back to the hospital on Saturday. I had to take a taxi because I still do not feel comfortable taking the bus by my self. I had to go to 5 stations:

• Station 1: Urine and blood
• Station 2: Chest x-rays
• Station 3: Weight and height measurements and they also measured my chest
• Station 4: Hearing and vision test
• Station 5: Consultation. I am assuming this was with a doctor. She spoke English very well and asked me my medical history.

The exam took about 30 minuets and cost 70,000 wons. The results will be ready in 10 days. Once I get the results I can apply for my alien card. I was told it now takes 3 weeks to get the card from immigration opposed to the 1 week it used to take. Once I have this card I can get Internet at home, a cell phone, and a bank account. So it is very important to have.