2011-2012 University of Illinois Application Thread

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Congrats to all those with new acceptances!

Congratulations everybody! here is the facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/135915903178274/

There should be some post-interview status changes today. I hope I get that 'Additional Correspondence' tab!

For those wondering about Fin Aid...I received my award letter a few days ago. I'm in-state and got it all in loans. About 70% Fed un-subsidized loans and 30% grad plus. Good luck to the rest of you! Also I only filled out FAFSA for UIC...no other information needed unless they specifically tell you so.

If you are post interview this cycle and did not hear back and status page states "Decision Pending"...is that a silent rejection heading your way? Or on Hold?

Has anyone heard anything from the URMED or GMED programs? They should be interviewing soon, right?

I think it's a hold until the April adcom meeting.

Anyone in the Medical Scholars Program? I'm in for Fall 2012, PhD in MCB. Wondering who else got in and has decided to matriculate??

What does your status page say if you are rejected, does it even change? Is there a hold list for UofI?

hey everyone, i was just wondering if anyone with a 26 mcat has been accepted to UIC this app cycle?
I know my score is low for MD, but I decided to apply with the mindset that it would be a reach. I checked my application page and it still states "Applicant in Process". I feel that its gonna be a rejection soon enough....

Originally Posted by inquiry101

hey everyone, i was just wondering if anyone with a 26 mcat has been accepted to UIC this app cycle?
I know my score is low for MD, but I decided to apply with the mindset that it would be a reach. I checked my application page and it still states "Applicant in Process". I feel that its gonna be a rejection soon enough....

I don't think they are sending out anymore interviews...

But this guy got in with a 26:

http://mdapplicants.com/profile.php?...rderby:,order:

Urban med interview invite!

Originally Posted by phnerd1105

Urban med interview invite!

Wow this late? What interview date did they give you?

Originally Posted by app1

Wow this late? What interview date did they give you?

I already interviewed for admission to the MD program on 2/29. This is specifically for their Urban Medicine "track" in Chicago. They offer a few tracks for those with specialized interests. There's also a Rural Medicine track, Global Medicine track, as well as a few others I think. Interviews for this program are conducted during the Second Look day, on 4/20.

Originally Posted by phnerd1105

I already interviewed for admission to the MD program on 2/29. This is specifically for their Urban Medicine "track" in Chicago. They offer a few tracks for those with specialized interests. There's also a Rural Medicine track, Global Medicine track, as well as a few others I think. Interviews for this program are conducted during the Second Look day, on 4/20.

Rural Medicine track (RMED) interviews were conducted over the course of two days in January. Just to let everyone know.

Did anyone receive any Subsidized Loans? I only got Unsubsidized and Plus

Originally Posted by myork

Did anyone receive any Subsidized Loans? I only got Unsubsidized and Plus

Subsidized loans are no longer available as of this coming academic year to any graduate or professional student. Part of the whole debt ceiling compromise.

Wow..looks like I'm going to be in debt for a long long time....

Did they sent out invitations via e-mail or snail mail?? And does everyone interview before being accepted into the UMed program?

Originally Posted by ChiCity

Did they sent out invitations via e-mail or snail mail?? And does everyone interview before being accepted into the UMed program?

I got mine via email, before I even got my acceptance packet by snail mail. And I believe so. How many are accepted after interview varies year to year.

Thanks!

Thoughts on whether getting accepted into the UMED program is worth the OOS tuition costs? I'm having a hard time deciding between schools... received invite for UMED interview yesterday. :T

So my status is "additional correspondence" but I have not yet received my letter or CBC email. Last night I got an email from the financial aid office with my student ID and info on the loans I qualified for. I'm guessing that's means I'm accepted right?? I don't want to be too optimistic...

Originally Posted by Clev

So my status is "additional correspondence" but I have not yet received my letter or CBC email. Last night I got an email from the financial aid office with my student ID and info on the loans I qualified for. I'm guessing that's means I'm accepted right?? I don't want to be too optimistic...

Either it's a cruel joke or you are accepted. I'm guessing it's the latter. Just curious, when did your status change?

Originally Posted by charliewhatnow

Thoughts on whether getting accepted into the UMED program is worth the OOS tuition costs? I'm having a hard time deciding between schools... received invite for UMED interview yesterday. :T

Did you notice they charge summer tuition also? So out of state for M2 year is 128,000?? What!?!?!

Can anyone who is currently in the UMed program comment on their experience so far? What are some of the pros and cons?

Is the program focused on getting you into primary care fields, or is it common to still enter a specialty field? I read the info on the website about how 67% of students in UMed go into primary care vs 50% of non-UMed students, and was wondering if this program will limit my opportunities to enter specialty fields of medicine.

Any info on the program would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

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I noticed it last Friday but not sure when it actually changed. Thanks for the positive thoughts! I hope you're right!!

@ bubbleteafilly - i'm a medicina scholar cohort 2008. congrats on your acceptance!

I got this yesterday....


The Committee on Admissions of the University of Illinois College of Medicine
reviewed your application in the month of March. We wish to advise you that no
final decision has been reached on your application, but that you are still under
consideration. Please note that the Committee reserves the right to withhold all
final decisions until June 1st. You will receive another email later in the year to
update you of your status in the process. We ask that you notify us of mailing
address or phone number changes so we may communicate promptly with you.

Thanks @call911! I PM'd you

Accepted today via snail mail... now I'm torn about staying in Illinois or going to BU. Price of tuition isn't even that much different anymore.
Interviewed first week of March.

Edit: When I interviewed in March, they told me that the Chicago campus is already filled up. They told me to rank the schools, and then petition later on (closer to May) to try to "switch" to the Chicago campus. If I can't get into the Chicago campus, I will be withdrawing for sure.

Originally Posted by Rippy087

Accepted today via snail mail... now I'm torn about staying in Illinois or going to BU. Price of tuition isn't even that much different anymore.
Interviewed first week of March.

Gahh still waiting on mine!

So what do we have to do about immunization? I see on my status page that we have to send in a Hep B form, how do we go about doing that?

Originally Posted by DVolle

So what do we have to do about immunization? I see on my status page that we have to send in a Hep B form, how do we go about doing that?

I went to my family doctor and she took titers (blood tests) to fill out the form. Or you can get a copy of your records from your University (but then I am not sure who fills out the form). There is an immunization form on the Admissions website.

Originally Posted by myork

I went to my family doctor and she took titers (blood tests) to fill out the form. Or you can get a copy of your records from your University (but then I am not sure who fills out the form). There is an immunization form on the Admissions website.

Near the bottom right of the screen:

http://www.medicine.uic.edu/admissions

So do we have to fill out the entire form or just Hep B? It just says Hep B on the status page.

Just got the finaid email...so many loans

I know that some people have heard back for UMed interviews already but has anyone heard from the Global Med program?

if anyone is wondering.. i got the UMED interview invite and I haven't even interviewed for the school yet.

I did notice that, is anyone from out of state actually considering that? do they have any kind of tuition fee waiver deal? that's outrageous.

Originally Posted by Bigbird35

I did notice that, is anyone from out of state actually considering that? do they have any kind of tuition fee waiver deal? that's outrageous.

notice what?

Has anyone recieved any financial aid from this school that isnt an unsubsidized loan? more likely someone that is out of state?

Originally Posted by poohbear12345

Has anyone recieved any financial aid from this school that isnt an unsubsidized loan? more likely someone that is out of state?

I'm in state and got Unsubsidized and Grad Plus

Originally Posted by myork

i'm in state and got unsubsidized and grad plus

+1

Originally Posted by phnerd1105

Just got the finaid email...so many loans

You are not alone...it's very depressing but a small price to pay to fulfill your dreams of becoming a doctor

Originally Posted by Lucky98

I know that some people have heard back for UMed interviews already but has anyone heard from the Global Med program?

Yeah, I heard back from GMED a few days ago (maybe it was Friday last week).

Originally Posted by poohbear12345

notice what?

I was replying to this previous post asking if i noticed the summer tuition:

Originally Posted by rachy87

Did you notice they charge summer tuition also? So out of state for M2 year is 128,000?? What!?!?!

I'm in the Army Health Professionals Scholarship Program, and I was Army ROTC for my ridiculously pricey undergraduate education. If anyone has any questions about the military (obligation, lifestyle, pay, etc.), I would be happy to answer. It is a great way to make money during med school while avoiding loans, but there is certainly a heavy cost, and it isn't for everyone. PM me if you have any questions.

Hi everyone... I'm going through my list of schools that haven't sent me an II or rejection yet. Can I assume this one is out? It appears that interview season is over. Thanks.