I figure we should mk a thread for schools that we've gotten interview invites for but are definitely not going to. AND PLEASE call the programs as a courtesy and tell them that you arent going well ahead of time so that OTHER students (me included can get invites to places we REALLY want to go).

Invites which I'm declining: UCLA, Oregon, SUNY upstate
why? Well, I also fell victim to the 'apply wide' thing and applied. I called these schools up today and told them i'm not going. At this time w/ a handful or so of interviews I figure i'll keep the remaining spots open in my schedule for schools where I REALLY want to go. Like I said, it would be appreciated to others if we can all do the same to be courteous!

THANKS!

TF

I figure we should mk a thread for schools that we've gotten interview invites for but are definitely not going to. AND PLEASE call the programs as a courtesy and tell them that you arent going well ahead of time so that OTHER students (me included can get invites to places we REALLY want to go).

Invites which I'm declining: UCLA, Oregon, SUNY upstate
why? Well, I also fell victim to the 'apply wide' thing and applied. I called these schools up today and told them i'm not going. At this time w/ a handful or so of interviews I figure i'll keep the remaining spots open in my schedule for schools where I REALLY want to go. Like I said, it would be appreciated to others if we can all do the same to be courteous!

THANKS!

TF


Many thanks from those of us still in need of some more invites!!! Best wishes... :cool:

This thread is a good idea. Gives those of us with few invites a little hope. (I'll glady take your scraps!!! :laugh: )

Anyway, this is a little info that some people may wish to know about...the administrator of the residency program at Mercy Pgh told me that they interview every one of their applicants. This might be helpful to some of you, since I know that if I got an interview far away, I might be tempted to go, but if I knew they were interviewing EVERYONE, it might make me think twice, unless it was someplace I really really wanted to go. I don't know if anyone else thinks this way, but I thought I would share, at any rate.

Good luck everyone.

also declining interviews from Med Coll of Wisconsin...called them today and told them.

Have declined: U Kentucky, U Louisville, Cleveland Clinic, Case Western, Ohio State, Medical U of Ohio, U Tennessee, MUSC, Emory, Mayo in Jacksonville, Baylor, UTMB, Scott & White

May decline: U of Oklahoma

Have declined: U Kentucky, U Louisville, Cleveland Clinic, Case Western, Ohio State, Medical U of Ohio, U Tennessee, MUSC, Emory, Mayo in Jacksonville, Baylor, UTMB, Scott & White

May decline: U of Oklahoma

Wow...you've D'clined some nice ones...

Withdrew my app from U. Rochester and CCF today

SUNY Buffalo

also cancelled UVA today

cancelled brigham and womens

Declined Med. College of GA, Arkansas, Med. University of Ohio so far.

Will probably cancel UNM, CCF, and Pitt too very soon.

Why would you cancel BW? Have you heard terrible things?



cancelled brigham and womens

so far have declined WashU, Pitt, CCF, Vandy.

Why would you cancel BW? Have you heard terrible things?
In a word: Boston.

Declined Case Western and U Penn today

Declined Case Western and U Penn today

Just curious, why U Penn?

Canceled SUNY Downstate today

Just curious, why U Penn?

Canceled SUNY Downstate today

It's about location. Plus I had trouble fitting it into my schedule.

Declined Maine Medical and VCU today...would have loved to go to both but, alas, both time and $ are limited.

Last year, I was on the interview circuit, now at WSU/DMC.
I was very unimpressed with Case-MetroHealth, Med Coll Wisc, Henry Ford and Med Coll Ohio (now Med Univ Ohio - They're on probation).
I wish I had not interviewed there, waste of money and time. I did not even rank them.

Last year, I was on the interview circuit, now at WSU/DMC.
I was very unimpressed with Case-MetroHealth, Med Coll Wisc, Henry Ford and Med Coll Ohio (now Med Univ Ohio - They're on probation).
I wish I had not interviewed there, waste of money and time. I did not even rank them.

THANKS PASS

Last year I was also on the interview circuit and I would encourage others to avoid the University of South Florida like the plague. They are on probabtion and will likely continue to be on probabtion. Tampa is a neat city however, USF is a terrible program. I did not even rank them.

From someone who just hit the trail...

UVa is worth seeing; along with UF, Wake, Duke, 'Bama, among the best in the southeast.

for those of you guys declining/cancelling interviews by e-mail, have you gotten a response or acknowledgement that that you are no longer going? or do they just leave it at that...

Got a email back each time

Declined SLU today.

declined louisville.

lol they dont even put u up for the night!! :laugh:

Despite hearing about the wonderful hotel and all,
I canceled Northwestern in Chicago. I hope this helps someone else!

i love the people declining places because they dont give you a hotel night. there are alot of programs that dont do that, including those in very expensive cities, ie, NYC. if you're interested in a program i'd pay the money and check them out

Cancelled/ Passed on Houston, Baylor, Loma Linda and George Wash recently.

Comeon, be nice to the Dre-man - never got the NWU invite, but I would pass on it too not because of the hotel situation but other issues - bad pt population to train on (in my oppinion), long hours, etc - - but someone else might think that the addmittedly strong clinical experience you get from being in a program that works you hard is good, and many people might prefer the so-called 'NWU pt population' - - different strokes for different folks.

Just realized my last post made no sense- cause drdre didnt pass it up cause the hotel - (just thought Id point that out to myself publicily b4 someone else did)

"RW"
Thx for getting my back. It is purportedly a great hotel for NW. I D/Cd because I really don't want to live in Chicago and becuz of location would likely be at the bottom -ONLY becuz of location.
Why go when u know it will be that low?
Not Chicago specific, either, just not a big city person (except for Compton and Inglewood)

"RW"
(except for Compton and Inglewood)

-always up to no good.

i have family in inglewood.

anyway, i'm just giving you a hard time dre. i feel you.

Soon to be ENT? (or Gas now fo sho?)

I think we are all becoming a little apathetic now that the invites have arrived and we see how difficult it is to GO to them. My school doesn't like us to miss many days per rotation.

Right now, I am trying hard to find reasons to not go to interviews while maintaining enough so I don't have to post here in March and ask for advice on how to scramble. God forbid that happens to any of us!

"RW"
Thx for getting my back. It is purportedly a great hotel for NW. I D/Cd because I really don't want to live in Chicago and becuz of location would likely be at the bottom -ONLY becuz of location.
Why go when u know it will be that low?
Not Chicago specific, either, just not a big city person (except for Compton and Inglewood)

Inglewood in the house! Home to massage parlors, two really good strip clubs, Century blvd with teaming prostituion to rival Hollywood in the early 80s, Hollywood park and Casino, and a Liqour store mecca. All that wrapped up in a 2 mile radius. Oh yea, it's also known for it's delicate cusine of Hong Kong Express and Taco shops.

Like I said, it's a quaint little "backwater."

Had to turn down UNM. I hate turning down programs that put their faith in you. Still, it's part of life and provides ops for others.

Had to turn down UNM. I hate turning down programs that put their faith in you. Still, it's part of life and provides ops for others.

I agree, it seems weird. However, its better than going on an interview and getting ranked by a program that you have no intention of going to.

Soon to be ENT? (or Gas now fo sho?)

I was dead set on it until i realized I hated clinic. Pass the gas!

Had to turn down UNM. I hate turning down programs that put their faith in you. Still, it's part of life and provides ops for others.

Hows the interviews going? As an AZCOMer you have the force!

So far so good yoda. To date I've got:

Florida
JHU
Mayo Roch
Vandy
Penn State
Michigan
UNM -declined.
UCDavis
Loma Linda
Arizona
UCLA Harbor

A good mix of top to mid-tier programs. Especially waiting on the other California programs and OHSU. Do you know Dr. Poulson from AZCOM? He's a CA2 at Michigan right now.

I'm glad this thread is going - I feel like I need a support group to help me let go and decline/cancel some interviews....I just can't bring myself to do it...what is wrong with me! I don't need 13 interviews - let go sugar let go!

Aughhh! I did it - cancelled UIC!

Aughhh! I did it - cancelled UIC!

WHAT :scared: !?!?!! UIC!?! Not UIC! For the love of Gawd! Why would you cancel UIC!?! Cancel ANY program before UIC! Call them up right now and BEG to be rescheduled! ON YOUR KNEES!


Just kidding... (where the hell is UIC anyway? ;))**


** JUST KIDDING! (Univ of Ill. at Chicago)

WHAT :scared: !?!?!! UIC!?! Not UIC! For the love of Gawd! Why would you cancel UIC!?! Cancel ANY program before UIC! Call them up right now and BEG to be rescheduled! ON YOUR KNEES!


Just kidding... (where the hell is UIC anyway? ;))**


** JUST KIDDING! (Univ of Ill. at Chicago)

I know! now that I have experienced the joy of cancelling interviews - I am cancelling all of them! It is just a warm fuzzy feeling - I'll just scramble.

I agree, it seems weird. However, its better than going on an interview and getting ranked by a program that you have no intention of going to.

Just because you interview at a program does not mean that you have to rank them and thus you won't be forced to go there. Do you guys understand how the match works? I interviewed at 12 programs and only ranked 5 of them.

Declined Baystate and Pitt recently.

Declined Baystate, Boston Medical Center/BU and Western Penn. Deliberating over UT Houston, Med College of Georgia and U Maryland. :o

Do you know Dr. Poulson from AZCOM? He's a CA2 at Michigan right now.

I did an away rotation at UofM and worked with Dr. Poulson quite a bit. He is a great guy and an excellent resident.

declined West Penn Alle

will decline U of FLA tommorrow

Declined:

Ohio State
CWR Metrohealth
Texas Tech - Lubbock

Good luck all.

Will likely cancel Rush And Colorado this week.

Just because you interview at a program does not mean that you have to rank them and thus you won't be forced to go there. Do you guys understand how the match works? I interviewed at 12 programs and only ranked 5 of them.

Of course I understand it. My point was that why waste their time and yours. Why have them go to the trouble of finding a place for you on their ROL when you have no intention of going.

will decline U of FLA tommorrow

Definitely a mistake. Good people, U of F

Definitely a mistake. Good people, U of F
Definately not a mistake. Florida nor Gainesville is not for everyone. Just as you previously said there is no need to interview at places you have no intention of going. No need to comment on personal decisions.

Definately not a mistake. Florida nor Gainesville is not for everyone. Just as you previously said there is no need to interview at places you have no intention of going. No need to comment on personal decisions.

And who the hell are you? I agree not for everybody, but one of the top 5 to 10 progs in the country, IMHO. If not in Gainesville, would be very highly sought after. I believe anyone interested in anesthesia would be well served to check it out, thats all.

Nice first post. Maybe its from a Florida 'hopeful'.

And who the hell are you? I agree not for everybody, but one of the top 5 to 10 progs in the country, IMHO. If not in Gainesville, would be very highly sought after. I believe anyone interested in anesthesia would be well served to check it out, thats all.

Nice first post. Maybe its from a Florida 'hopeful'.

I just don't think it is very fair to tell people they are making mistakes in this process. The whole process is hard enough as is. I agree U F is a heck of a program but that doesn't mean that someone is making a mistake by not intervieweing there. You ask who I am, who are you to tell people they are making mistakes.

And who the hell are you? I agree not for everybody, but one of the top 5 to 10 progs in the country, IMHO. If not in Gainesville, would be very highly sought after. I believe anyone interested in anesthesia would be well served to check it out, thats all.

Nice first post. Maybe its from a Florida 'hopeful'.


Top 5 or 10 in the country? According to who? I could probably rattle off at least 15 programs with a better reputation. I'm all for not listening to the advice of others when figuring out which residency is best for you, but if you asked most PDs and residency directors around the country I don't think Florida would be top 10, let alone top 5.

And who the hell are you? I agree not for everybody, but one of the top 5 to 10 progs in the country, IMHO. If not in Gainesville, would be very highly sought after. I believe anyone interested in anesthesia would be well served to check it out, thats all.

Nice first post. Maybe its from a Florida 'hopeful'.

idio, not cool to be calling out people on their decisions.

i've recently starting posting, and from my view, you've been pretty high-strung in this messageboard, constantly worried, and always looking for external confirmation. i say chill out, the process is the same for all of us, and let people make their own decisions.

Canceled Mayo-Rochester, Penn State, and U Mich today. I know, excellent top-notch program but location became problematic for me.

Top 5 or 10 in the country? According to who? I could probably rattle off at least 15 programs with a better reputation. I'm all for not listening to the advice of others when figuring out which residency is best for you, but if you asked most PDs and residency directors around the country I don't think Florida would be top 10, let alone top 5.



That's actually a very common theme on the interview trail and especially here. According to this school of thought, there are about 25 or so "top 5 or 10" programs. UF I'm sure is a great program, even a "top notch" program. But there are only 5 "top 5" places, and it varies depending on who you ask.

idio, not cool to be calling out people on their decisions.

i've recently starting posting, and from my view, you've been pretty high-strung in this messageboard, constantly worried, and always looking for external confirmation. i say chill out, the process is the same for all of us, and let people make their own decisions.

Note: dont read it if you dont want to get sucked in.







Just opinions around here, obviously, but if you read my post you would see that it was not meant to be malicious. I certainly dont expect to make decisions for TF, but Ive had plenty of conversations (through the message board) with this person (unlike you two) and feel fairly comfortable just expressing that opinion. I cant imagine that there would be offense taken, but if it is, I certainly would apologize. I think it was the least 'high-strung' thing Ive said on this thread, which is primarily for conversation and venting (for me). I dont claim it to be anything else, so perhaps you should consider that before commenting on my attitude.

You will also note that the 'top 5-10' comment was in my honest opinion as I have seen the program, the facility, their faculty, graduates and what they have to offer, therefore, I feel reasonably secure commenting that I feel it is an excellent program, with great training and opportunity, and suffers only from location. My goal was to suggest to TF that he not overlook this as simply another state school program. Im sorry I offended the new posters, Ill try to keep it down.

And as for blaze, I am someone who has spent a lot of time around here, giving advice (usually when asked) to many people and generally being a positive influence. This is meant to be conversational, remember. No accusations, nothing taken personally, just open discussion. So there we are.


edit: I would expect you to tell me if you thought it was a mistake to ca ncel a specific interview. I certainly wouldnt get pissed about it.

Note: dont read it if you dont want to get sucked in.







Just opinions around here, obviously, but if you read my post you would see that it was not meant to be malicious. I certainly dont expect to make decisions for TF, but Ive had plenty of conversations (through the message board) with this person (unlike you two) and feel fairly comfortable just expressing that opinion. I cant imagine that there would be offense taken, but if it is, I certainly would apologize. I think it was the least 'high-strung' thing Ive said on this thread, which is primarily for conversation and venting (for me). I dont claim it to be anything else, so perhaps you should consider that before commenting on my attitude.

You will also note that the 'top 5-10' comment was in my honest opinion as I have seen the program, the facility, their faculty, graduates and what they have to offer, therefore, I feel reasonably secure commenting that I feel it is an excellent program, with great training and opportunity, and suffers only from location. My goal was to suggest to TF that he not overlook this as simply another state school program. Im sorry I offended the new posters, Ill try to keep it down.

And as for blaze, I am someone who has spent a lot of time around here, giving advice (usually when asked) to many people and generally being a positive influence. This is meant to be conversational, remember. No accusations, nothing taken personally, just open discussion. So there we are.


edit: I would expect you to tell me if you thought it was a mistake to ca ncel a specific interview. I certainly wouldnt get pissed about it.




If you have no intentions of going to a program- who whatever reason then give up the interview slot. There are many people waiting to get interviews but all the interview slots are filled.

So do your co-students a big good deed. They need a chance also

Note: dont read it if you dont want to get sucked in.







Just opinions around here, obviously, but if you read my post you would see that it was not meant to be malicious. I certainly dont expect to make decisions for TF, but Ive had plenty of conversations (through the message board) with this person (unlike you two) and feel fairly comfortable just expressing that opinion. I cant imagine that there would be offense taken, but if it is, I certainly would apologize. I think it was the least 'high-strung' thing Ive said on this thread, which is primarily for conversation and venting (for me). I dont claim it to be anything else, so perhaps you should consider that before commenting on my attitude.

You will also note that the 'top 5-10' comment was in my honest opinion as I have seen the program, the facility, their faculty, graduates and what they have to offer, therefore, I feel reasonably secure commenting that I feel it is an excellent program, with great training and opportunity, and suffers only from location. My goal was to suggest to TF that he not overlook this as simply another state school program. Im sorry I offended the new posters, Ill try to keep it down.

And as for blaze, I am someone who has spent a lot of time around here, giving advice (usually when asked) to many people and generally being a positive influence. This is meant to be conversational, remember. No accusations, nothing taken personally, just open discussion. So there we are.


edit: I would expect you to tell me if you thought it was a mistake to ca ncel a specific interview. I certainly wouldnt get pissed about it.
Hey guys.

Idio...dont worry I didnt take it to mean anything. And yes, Idio and I have had convos on and off the message board, so i know he's only looking out for my best interest.

i agree.. U of Fla is a Kick ***** program, I would LOVE to go there, but for personal reasons i realllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll llllllllllllllllllly need to stay in the midwest.

LOL...so if any of u floridians have an interview at say NWU or something, it would be GREATLYYYYY appreciated if ya'll cashed that one in since now you all have a chance at U of Fla :D :D

I also bought the book that came out of U of FLA for med students...I mean the book is friggin awesome! for an idiot like me, it breaks stuff down to the T. so it's w/o reserve, I can say the program prolly rocks.

best of luck..oh and remember DROP ur Chciago/midwest program!! :laugh: :laugh:

have a good weekend!

And just so you know, Ill be cancelling Rush, since I got another interview scheduled and it conflicts. Now you can all tell me why I shouldnt cancel Rush :p




Somehow I dont think its that kind of group, huh...

How is the program at UMDNJ-NJMS doing..

is it still in the dumps about to be **** canned?

Nah, cancel Rush. :) I'm probably going to do the same next week.

And just so you know, Ill be cancelling Rush, since I got another interview scheduled and it conflicts. Now you can all tell me why I shouldnt cancel Rush :p




Somehow I dont think its that kind of group, huh...

my question to all is this. i'm guessing the less competitive programs will use interview cancellations to invite their "2nd string" team. but is it really true for the top notch programs (ucsf, stanford, mgh, etc.) that they would give out addtl invites based on a few people cancelling?

my guess is not. i've actually heard from ucsf that they would rather not fill than accept someone less "qualified" in their eyes.

just a thought as we go thru this. btw, i did cancel wash u, so i'm not against cancelling. just trying to be rational i guess.

my question to all is this. i'm guessing the less competitive programs will use interview cancellations to invite their "2nd string" team. but is it really true for the top notch programs (ucsf, stanford, mgh, etc.) that they would give out addtl invites based on a few people cancelling?

my guess is not. i've actually heard from ucsf that they would rather not fill than accept someone less "qualified" in their eyes.

just a thought as we go thru this. btw, i did cancel wash u, so i'm not against cancelling. just trying to be rational i guess.


That is a very UCSF thing to say.

my question to all is this. i'm guessing the less competitive programs will use interview cancellations to invite their "2nd string" team. but is it really true for the top notch programs (ucsf, stanford, mgh, etc.) that they would give out addtl invites based on a few people cancelling?

my guess is not. i've actually heard from ucsf that they would rather not fill than accept someone less "qualified" in their eyes.

just a thought as we go thru this. btw, i did cancel wash u, so i'm not against cancelling. just trying to be rational i guess.

I think that the applicant pool is much stronger this year than in years past, and it would be much easier to find enough quality applicants to interview, at least. It behooves every program to use every possible interview spot, even if they interview people who might not be considered top notch.

That is a very UCSF thing to say.
And stupid. Guess who will have to pick up the slack if the program doesn't fill. :rolleyes:

My list:

Baystate - to be cancelled (going to Duke that day)
Pitt - already declined
Thomas Jefferson - to be cancelled (going to BID that day)
UC Irvine - already declined
St. Vincent's NYMC - already declined
Penn State - may cancel if I'm going to flunk family medicine for missing too many days
Stanford - don't want to touch me with a ten foot pole :laugh:
Dartmouth - I'm not sure yet. Will ask fiance.

I think that the applicant pool is much stronger this year than in years past, and it would be much easier to find enough quality applicants to interview, at least. It behooves every program to use every possible interview spot, even if they interview people who might not be considered top notch.

At Vandy this week, the PD said that because of the HUGE increase in applicants a lot of applicants who they would normally invite for interviews were not invited this year because they ran out of interview slots - after adding several additional interview days. I guess I am really, really glad I turned in my app early - I think it makes a huge difference this year. So many more qualified and competitive (top-notch) applicants this year

Ok, OK, it is hard to let go! I feel like I am doing something wrong. It is so different from applying to med school.

Here goes:

D/C:

MMC
MCOW
Stanford
UVM
Dart

NW prior

More to follow!

At Vandy this week, the PD said that because of the HUGE increase in applicants a lot of applicants who they would normally invite for interviews were not invited this year because they ran out of interview slots - after adding several additional interview days. I guess I am really, really glad I turned in my app early - I think it makes a huge difference this year. So many more qualified and competitive (top-notch) applicants this year

Im glad I interviewed early.

At Vandy this week, the PD said that because of the HUGE increase in applicants a lot of applicants who they would normally invite for interviews were not invited this year because they ran out of interview slots - after adding several additional interview days. I guess I am really, really glad I turned in my app early - I think it makes a huge difference this year. So many more qualified and competitive (top-notch) applicants this year

I turned in my app 9/1 but my school's dept took its sweet time submitting my anesthesia letter. :mad: I'm sure a lot of the programs i havent heard from were waiting for that letter. And now they just dont have any more interview slots. I feel so screwed over. :(

btw, conversely, I sent my app to Wash U St. Louis like mid-october, and i've gotten, not one, but TWO invites from them. :D

Same here, I am still missing one of my letters of rec.


:mad: :mad: :mad:

HOUND THE INVOLVED PEOPLE!!!!!!!!! That's what worked for me. Until the letter got stuck waiting for a signature for 4 days when the writer left for the ASA meeting. :mad:

Anybody declining the following schools?
Cleveland clinic
JHU
Wash U
Northwestern
Loma-linda
Baylor
Layola
Uwash
BID
Tufts
Univ. of florida

If you are when do you plan to do it? If you have made up your mind. please do it sooner than later. Thanks,

Can you guys help me decide which Texas programs I should go to!! I have received interview intvitations at all of them except A&M and will only be able to go to about 3 interviews, which ones should I go to!! Thanks in advance.

Can you guys help me decide which Texas programs I should go to!! I have received interview intvitations at all of them except A&M and will only be able to go to about 3 interviews, which ones should I go to!! Thanks in advance.

UTSW, Baylor, UTMB....those are the best programs in TX

Can you guys help me decide which Texas programs I should go to!! I have received interview intvitations at all of them except A&M and will only be able to go to about 3 interviews, which ones should I go to!! Thanks in advance.

I couldn't tell you which one's not to got to, but personally if I got an invite from San Antonio, I'd go. I hear it is a great program and it's in a kick ***** city.

I just sent out emails canceling;
- MGH
- BID
- B&W
- Univ of Colorado
- Univ of Wisconsin

I just sent out emails canceling;
- MGH
- BID
- B&W
- Univ of Colorado
- Univ of Wisconsin

FYI - It caused me physical pain to cancel these - took me two days to get the nerve to click the 'send' button.

FYI - It caused me physical pain to cancel these - took me two days to get the nerve to click the 'send' button.

respect, man...

I just sent out emails canceling;
- MGH
- BID
- B&W
- Univ of Colorado
- Univ of Wisconsin

wow. then what programs ARE you interviewing at?

Dropped UCSF.

Dropped MGH.
This did not cause me physical pain. however, it has stimulated more psychiatric symptoms...


Sorry I held on so long!

Today I'm canceling
-Duke
-Dartmouth
-MMC
-Emory
-Wash U

That's in addition to the ones I already cancelled
-U Penn
-Penn State
-U Rochester
-Mayo Rochester
-U Mich

Cancelled UT-Houston today

Dropped MGH.
This did not cause me physical pain. however, it has stimulated more psychiatric symptoms...


Sorry I held on so long!

Damn! Drop UCSF & MGH on the same day - you show them whos the man!

RW-
You know- all in a day's work!
Let's hope I don't regret it!

respect, man...

True, part of it was respect - but it was also like trying to decide which one of your children you were going to drop off at the orphanage.

RW-
You know- all in a day's work!
Let's hope I don't regret it!

Whats to regret? If you cant match with your 8-12 interviews lined up, the you probably wouldnt match at UCSF or MGH. Of course, just the fact that you got both interviews makes me think your going to have to f'ck up your interviews in a way still unknown to mankind not to match. You'll end up somewhere you'll actually wanna be, no doubt.

Follow'in Dre's lead - I just canceled UCSF and Stanford.

I really would have liked to have interviewed there... I don't think I can fight back the tears...

RW,
I hope u r right. I can't imagine why one can't match with 8, even this year.

Ear,

Good move, let someone else at them. You got plenty of great choices! :)

Now, one more invite and I can be 100% satisfied and relaxed (yeah right!).
Oh, that's setting myself up for a rejection!

True, part of it was respect - but it was also like trying to decide which one of your children you were going to drop off at the orphanage.

You should drop Utah, I hear its not really even yours. ;)

You should drop Utah, I hear its not really even yours. ;)

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

well i finally purged myself of interviews that i knew i wouldn't have the time or money to go on. it was painful, as i would have liked to have seen some of the programs, but i hope that it opens up space!

Cancelled/declined:

Cornell
Columbia
Mt. Sinai
UCLA
U of Chicago
Rush
UAB
Boston U
Baylor

Declining/Cancelling UF and Virginia Mason.

Good luck all!

Just canceled the North Carolina's;
- Wake
- UNC
- Duke

Now down to 11-12 interviews. Much more manageable.

No 02-
Not into Seattle or just not hot for VM?

Ear,
That will make your life much more manageable this year!

For those you who cancelled MGH, UCLA, BID, Virginia Mason, Cornell, Columbia, and UCSF, could you PM me and let me know why? Gracias.

Declined Univ of Rochester today, may decline NYU sometime soon.

Declined NYU today.

For those you who cancelled MGH, UCLA, BID, Virginia Mason, Cornell, Columbia, and UCSF, could you PM me and let me know why? Gracias.

Just to let everyone know, I did NOT cancel these, or any other interviews, because of rumors of malignancy.

I canceled MGH, BID, B&W, UCSF, and Stanford purely because my family could not afford to live in Boston, SF, or Palo Alta. I would have loved to interviewed at all them and I fantasied about going to UCSF or Stanford, but it was not financially realistic.

Declined NYU today.


Thank you!! I'm waiting for them.

Cancelling UT-San Antonio today. Heard too many malignant comments about this program.

Turned down UCSD a few days back. Decided I didn't want to live in San Diego/La Jolla, even though it's absolutely frickin' beautiful...

No 02-
Not into Seattle or just not hot for VM?

Hey Dre,

Sorry for taking so long, been busy w/ interviews. I agonized over that decision...really wanted to go but I've got way more interviews than I can possibly go on. You definitely begin to view these things differently once you go on a few, no?

I love Seattle...used to live there. Wife isn't too big on the rainy season, tho. I told her about the temperate, beautiful summers but it just wasn't enough. Hope it frees up a spot for someone else!

Had to cancel Virginia Mason today. Great program but I had to start making more cuts. Call them quick to scoop up my spot, if interested.

Plan to cancell BID. What is the etiquette? Phone vs email. What should I say. I just dont want to live in Boston anymore. Suggestions please.

Plan to cancell BID. What is the etiquette? Phone vs email. What should I say. I just dont want to live in Boston anymore. Suggestions please.
dude email is fine.

dude email is fine.

Ditto on that. I've used e-mail; no need for awkward "I don't want you" phone conversations.

Cancelling UMich, Rush, UChicago, Loyola - I really hate being cold. It is time for me to just admit it to myself! Hope 8 interviews is going tobe enough this year.

Canceled U Colorado. Call 'em today!

have not posted in a while here so these are not all recently cancelled (just so nobody gets mad thinking i held on this long)...

east coast: NYU, Upenn, Cornell, Temple, Jeff
non east: UCSF, VM, Mayo

this way i have money for x-mas gifts!

Recently cancelled since money and my patience are getting short:

UTSW
Penn State
UF
UPMC

Anybody wanna trade one of the above for UC Davis or UCSD? :p :p

Cancelled Northwestern and Michigan recently...hope this helps somebody!

Cancelled Northwestern and Michigan recently...hope this helps somebody!

I just got back from Michigan. It was pretty sweet, if cold. Everyone there is super-friendly and very happy. I'll try to review it soon if I can.

cancelled yale

canceled U of Maryland today. the relentless secondhand bad reviews got to me.


probably canceling CCF, RWJ and PSU in the coming days. soon as i talk myself into the comfort zone.

cancelled UW - after all that waiting for an invite!

Cancelled Colorado, Dartmouth, Wake Forest

Canceling all of California....its SOOOOOOO painful.........but I'm SOOOOOOO poor.

am cancelling mercy all philadelphia and pittsburgh interviews, charles R drew (LA), baylor (heard terrible things), columbia-mo, UCSD. im broke

Cancelled Loyola and UTSW.

You should drop Utah, I hear its not really even yours. ;)


Blood test came back today... You're right, it's not mine... So I canceled Utah.

Ear,
Good move. UT doesn't have what you need.

I would shout out some lines but apparently I'm more Kid than Gee!:)

cancelled Yale.

Cancelled UMDNJ-Newark and SUNY Downstate

Do you guys think that programs will still offer interviews with all the cancellations that applicants are doing?

canceled Penn State recently (was Jan 19-20)
canceled Cleveland Clinic today (was Jan 9)

call em if you want em.

Cancelled Colorado recently...I'm officially done interviewing, thank god.

Canceled UAZ recently. Have UNM then I am done. 2 more prelims too, yuck.

Penn State (9-10)
University of Virginia (11)
Cleveland Clinic (16)

up for grabs......

Anyone have any new opinions on which places to avoid now that application time is near?

Anyone have any new opinions on which places to avoid now that application time is near?

I agree...it seems like programs that I once thought had a good reputation are being turned away by you guys.
Just curious as to why so many ppl turned away cleveland clinic and baylor/UTSW!

Since most of the interview invitations are out by now I thought it would be a good idea to bump this thread.

If any of you are cancelling interviews could you please post the places/times here?

I'm sure it will be much appreciated by those of us who are sitting on just a few. Maybe we can call and get in? Who knows...

Good luck to everyone!

Why don't we just start a new thread rather than confusing everybody with a thread from 2005/2006. Look at the dates!!!

Why don't we just start a new thread rather than confusing everybody with a thread from 2005/2006. Look at the dates!!!

I tried before to start this up on a new thread. No one posted.

Hello. I cancelled U of Chicago (12/19) and Loyola (12/16) today. I hope this helps somebody else :) Good luck to everybody!

can't wait to be in your guy's shoes soon. (~2.5 years)

Recently Cancelled:
Loyola
Advocate
*both pushing the edge of how far West I want to go


Declined:
Doctor's Columbus (D.O.)
Grandview Columbus (D.O.)
SouthPointe Cleveland (D.O.)

Past 3 weeks Canceled:

Hopkins
Kansas-Wichita
Rush
SLU

Cancelled Rush, UCDavis, UConn and VCU last week.

cancelled Tufts, UC-Davis, Rush, U.Wisc....

probably more to come....

Cancelled Mercy. More to follow when I return from this interview trip.

cancelling usc, harbor-ucla, ucla, u wash.

i hate to say it, but i'm already burning out...and the west coast just seems...so far away...

Cancelled MUSC, Mississippi, Georgetown, George Washington.

Cancelled Mayo Jax and Case Metrohealth

Cancelled JHU, MGH, BWC, Columbia, Mount Sinai, UC Irvine, Loyola Marymount, Harbor UCLA
(That was really painful to do...but I am a California girl at heart, not to mention really poor)

If anyone decides to cancel their West Penn interview, please post. I'm waiting for a January date to appear.

Cancelled Loyola and UIC today.

Just wanted to let everyone know that I just cancelled wake, U of Colorado (was really painful to cancel this one, but too much snow in Denver), and u of Pitt.

I hope this helps someone.......

Cancelled a few days ago:

U. Kentucky
Indiana
West Virginia