Sebastian Robards
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I am a 17-year-old senior high school student currently applying to aviation colleges, many of which require a medical certificate as part of the admissions process. Recently, I scheduled an appointment to obtain my Third-Class Medical Certificate in hopes of completing it before December 1st. However, I was unaware of the challenges that my past ADHD prescriptions could present.
When I was five years old, my father was battling cancer, and during this difficult time, my preschool teacher suggested to my mother that I might benefit from ADHD medication due to my behavior. Given the circumstances, the doctor, understanding the immense stress my mother was under, prescribed Concerta (a common ADHD medication) without conducting formal diagnostic tests. I have never received an official diagnosis of ADHD, but the prescription remains on my medical records and will be visible to the FAA.
At my recent appointment, I set up a MedXPress account but did not list my history with ADHD medication because the form specifically asked about current or ongoing prescriptions. The Aviation Medical Examiner (AME) noted this omission and informed me that my case would need to be deferred to an HIMS Aviation Medical Examiner for a psychological evaluation. On my MedXPress application, the AME selected "Other" rather than "Neurological Disorder," as there is no official ADHD diagnosis on record, and he believed this approach would minimize potential complications.
I currently maintain a 4.1 GPA and can obtain multiple recommendation letters from teachers and school officials attesting that I do not exhibit any symptoms of ADHD. I have also been off medication for the past four years, as I noticed no meaningful difference while taking it.
I am reaching out to seek advice on the best steps to address this situation. Would you recommend obtaining transcripts, securing recommendation letters, or pursuing other documentation to support my case? Any guidance on how to navigate this process effectively would be greatly appreciated.
email: robardssebastian@gmail.com
When I was five years old, my father was battling cancer, and during this difficult time, my preschool teacher suggested to my mother that I might benefit from ADHD medication due to my behavior. Given the circumstances, the doctor, understanding the immense stress my mother was under, prescribed Concerta (a common ADHD medication) without conducting formal diagnostic tests. I have never received an official diagnosis of ADHD, but the prescription remains on my medical records and will be visible to the FAA.
At my recent appointment, I set up a MedXPress account but did not list my history with ADHD medication because the form specifically asked about current or ongoing prescriptions. The Aviation Medical Examiner (AME) noted this omission and informed me that my case would need to be deferred to an HIMS Aviation Medical Examiner for a psychological evaluation. On my MedXPress application, the AME selected "Other" rather than "Neurological Disorder," as there is no official ADHD diagnosis on record, and he believed this approach would minimize potential complications.
I currently maintain a 4.1 GPA and can obtain multiple recommendation letters from teachers and school officials attesting that I do not exhibit any symptoms of ADHD. I have also been off medication for the past four years, as I noticed no meaningful difference while taking it.
I am reaching out to seek advice on the best steps to address this situation. Would you recommend obtaining transcripts, securing recommendation letters, or pursuing other documentation to support my case? Any guidance on how to navigate this process effectively would be greatly appreciated.
email: robardssebastian@gmail.com
