*****Official General Surgery Interview Invite/Rejection Thread 2010-2011*****

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Illinois

University of Illinois-Metropolitan Group Hospitals (9/7)-group email

Members don't see this ad.
 
It was for an interview invite. Most of my application is complete, pretty much everything except for my medical school transcript
 
Members don't see this ad :)
I'd hijack this thread and make it into my "official women I've been rejected from by program," but then it would be too long. Although the quality of the rejections would be impressive.
 
These interview threads are a perpetual occurrence. But are they productive?

Has anyone ever really been helped by a thread like this? If so, please describe.

was an interview cancelled, previously unknown program applied to, etc...
 
These interview threads are a perpetual occurrence. But are they productive?

Has anyone ever really been helped by a thread like this? If so, please describe.

was an interview cancelled, previously unknown program applied to, etc...

Mostly for calming neuroses, "have the programs I've applied to started inviting/rejecting yet," and feeding neuroses, especially if one uses previous years' threads and makes tentative plans based on programs' previous behaviors. Especially nice is if the date of contact is included in the list.

The above is totally not me... I swear. Yup.
 
I take it no one has heard anything. I am curious. Haven't received anything yet.
 
Don't worry, this is SDN. As soon as someone gets an invitation from a top 10 residency they'll post it.
 
Don't worry, this is SDN. As soon as someone gets an invitation from a top 10 residency they'll post it.

Hilarious. I hate not hearing back and logging on facebook to see that a bunch of my classmates are already scheduling theirs. Provided, none of the students are going into Gen surg.
 
Interviews:

Illinois

University of Illinois-Metropolitan Group Hospitals (9/7)-group email

Texas

UT-Houston (9/8)
Dates: 11/18, 12/9, 12/16


Rejection:

New York

SUNY Stony Brook - 9/1 (Not considering IMG's this year)
 
Texas

UT-Houston (9/8)
Dates: 11/18, 12/9, 12/16

Applied to this program but haven't received a rejection e-mail. Should I assume that I won't be invited for an interview?
 
Texas

UT-Houston (9/8)
Dates: 11/18, 12/9, 12/16

Applied to this program but haven't received a rejection e-mail. Should I assume that I won't be invited for an interview?
Yeah, it's safe to assume you won't get an interview there. Why would they offer interviews after applications have been open for a whole WEEK and you only heard about an interview offer to a student from the program? Pffft.
 
Members don't see this ad :)
Curious -- what other forums do you guys use to see where/when people have gotten Gen Surg interviews?
 
*update: Temple University

Illinois

University of Illinois-Metropolitan Group Hospitals (9/7)

Texas
UT-Houston (9/8); dates: 11/18, 12/9, 12/16

Pennsylvania
Temple University (9/10); dates: 11/10, 11/17, 12/1, 1/5
 
Arizona
Maricopa Medical Center (9/10); dates 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 12/1, 12/8, 12/15, 1/5

Illinois
University of Illinois-Metropolitan Group Hospitals (9/7)

Texas
UT-Houston (9/8); dates: 11/18, 12/9, 12/16

Pennsylvania
Temple University (9/10); dates: 11/10, 11/17, 12/1, 1/5
 
Curious -- what other forums do you guys use to see where/when people have gotten Gen Surg interviews?

One very good site is residencyadvisor.info

You create a username and have access to all gen surg programs. When you get interviews, you enter the dates, which are available for all users to see. There's also a built-in calendar that you can use to manage your interviews/potential interviews. There are also comments about interviews by interviewees, but these are somewhat limited. Overall, it's a very good site to use for the interviewing process.
 
IMG 99/99 ECFMG Certified
1 US LOR
Complete APP

Applied to: 71 programs

Invitations: 0

Rejections: 2

Stony Brook, NY

Sweedish MC, WA
 
Arizona
Maricopa Medical Center (9/10); dates 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 12/1, 12/8, 12/15, 1/5

Connecticut
Stamford Hospital/Columbia P&S (9/13); dates 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11, 11/18, 12/2, 12/9, 12/16, 1/6

Illinois
University of Illinois-Metropolitan Group Hospitals (9/7)

Texas
UT-Houston (9/8); dates: 11/18, 12/9, 12/16

Pennsylvania
Temple University (9/10); dates: 11/10, 11/17, 12/1, 1/5
 
Arizona
Maricopa Medical Center (9/10); dates 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 12/1, 12/8, 12/15, 1/5

Connecticut
Stamford Hospital/Columbia P&S (9/13); dates 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11, 11/18, 12/2, 12/9, 12/16, 1/6

Georgia
Emory (9/13); dates 11/6, 12/4, 1/8

Illinois
University of Illinois-Metropolitan Group Hospitals (9/7): dates 12/18

Texas
UT-Houston (9/8); dates: 11/18, 12/9, 12/16

Pennsylvania
Temple University (9/10); dates: 11/10, 11/17, 12/1, 1/5



Anyone know when the first date for UIC-mgh is? Sent out by group email. Apparently, this is the second batch of email for the second interview date.
 
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it was 11/13. they didnt give us more options.

Today was a good day for interviews!! I was getting anxious all last week. Hopefully this week will be better then the last couple of weeks
 
it was 11/13. they didnt give us more options.

Today was a good day for interviews!! I was getting anxious all last week. Hopefully this week will be better then the last couple of weeks

any more invites?
 
well they were both posted earlier today, its just nice getting more then one interview!
 
Arizona
Maricopa Medical Center (9/10); dates 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 12/1, 12/8, 12/15, 1/5

Connecticut
Stamford Hospital/Columbia P&S (9/13); dates 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11, 11/18, 12/2, 12/9, 12/16, 1/6

Georgia
Emory (9/13); dates 11/6, 12/4, 1/8

Illinois
University of Illinois-Metropolitan Group Hospitals (9/7): dates 11/13, 12/18

Michigan
Synergy Medical Education Alliance (9/13); dates 10/11, 18, 25 and 11/1, 8

Texas
UT-Houston (9/8); dates: 11/18, 12/9, 12/16

Pennsylvania
Temple University (9/10); dates: 11/10, 11/17, 12/1, 1/5
 
Arizona
Maricopa Medical Center (9/10); dates 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 12/1, 12/8, 12/15, 1/5

Connecticut
Stamford Hospital/Columbia P&S (9/13); dates 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11, 11/18, 12/2, 12/9, 12/16, 1/6

Georgia
Emory (9/13); dates 11/6, 12/4, 1/8

Illinois
University of Illinois-Metropolitan Group Hospitals (9/7): dates 11/13, 12/18

Michigan
Synergy Medical Education Alliance (9/13); dates 10/11, 18, 25 and 11/1, 8

Ohio
University of Toledo (9/13); dates 11/5, 11/22, 12/3 and 12/13

Texas
UT-Houston (9/8); dates: 11/18, 12/9, 12/16

Pennsylvania
Temple University (9/10); dates: 11/10, 11/17, 12/1, 1/5
 
Arizona
Maricopa Medical Center (9/10); dates 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 12/1, 12/8, 12/15, 1/5

Connecticut
Stamford Hospital/Columbia P&S (9/13); dates 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11, 11/18, 12/2, 12/9, 12/16, 1/6

Georgia
Emory (9/13); dates 11/6, 12/4, 1/8

Illinois
University of Illinois-Metropolitan Group Hospitals (9/7): dates 11/13, 12/18

Michigan
Synergy Medical Education Alliance (9/13); dates 10/11, 18, 25 and 11/1, 8

Ohio
University of Toledo (9/13); dates 11/5, 11/22, 12/3 and 12/13

Pennsylvania
Temple University (9/10); dates: 11/10, 11/17, 12/1, 1/5

Texas
UT-Houston (9/8); dates: 11/18, 12/9, 12/16
UTSW (9/14); dates: 11/13, 11/20, 12/4, 12/18, 1/8
 
Arizona
Maricopa Medical Center (9/10); dates 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 12/1, 12/8, 12/15, 1/5

Connecticut
Stamford Hospital/Columbia P&S (9/13); dates 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11, 11/18, 12/2, 12/9, 12/16, 1/6

Georgia
Emory (9/13); dates 11/6, 12/4, 1/8

Illinois
University of Illinois-Metropolitan Group Hospitals (9/7): dates 11/13, 12/18

Michigan
Michigan State University - Integrated program (9/16)
Providence (9/15)
Synergy Medical Education Alliance (9/13); dates 10/11, 18, 25 and 11/1, 8

Ohio
University of Toledo (9/13); dates 11/5, 11/22, 12/3 and 12/13

Pennsylvania
Temple University (9/10); dates: 11/10, 11/17, 12/1, 1/5

Texas
UT-Houston (9/8); dates: 11/18, 12/9, 12/16
UTSW (9/14); dates: 11/13, 11/20, 12/4, 12/18, 1/8



Rejections

University of Maryland
Stony Brook, NY
Sweedish MC, WA
 
Ok soooo I am getting a little depressed, because I haven't gotten any interviews yet??? I applied only to surgery to over 100 programs. I did get 5 rejections so far.
Should I be worried???
 
Ok soooo I am getting a little depressed, because I haven't gotten any interviews yet??? I applied only to surgery to over 100 programs. I did get 5 rejections so far.
Should I be worried???

Are you IMG? 100 programs? Why so many? :eek: Which programs gave out rejections, besides U of Maryland?
Apparently, most programs are giving out invites in October. So don't freak out just yet. :)
 
Are you IMG? 100 programs? Why so many? :eek: Which programs gave out rejections, besides U of Maryland?
Apparently, most programs are giving out invites in October. So don't freak out just yet. :)

yup... I'm an "american senior" student, and have only gotten 1 invite (listed above). Some schools haven't even downloaded my application! It is early yet. Give it a month or so.
 
I applied to 62 programs and heard back from 7 of them, one of them for a rejection. It looks like most programs are waiting till october. If anyone has any info about any other programs that are sending interview invites or rejections, please post the name of that school!
 
Arizona
Maricopa Medical Center (9/10); dates 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 12/1, 12/8, 12/15, 1/5

Connecticut
Stamford Hospital/Columbia P&S (9/13); dates 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11, 11/18, 12/2, 12/9, 12/16, 1/6

Georgia
Emory (9/13); dates 11/6, 12/4, 1/8

Illinois
University of Illinois-Metropolitan Group Hospitals (9/7): dates 11/13, 12/18

Louisiana
Tulane University: dates 9/22 (current students),

Michigan
Michigan State University - Integrated program (9/16)
Providence (9/15)
Synergy Medical Education Alliance (9/13); dates 10/11, 18, 25 and 11/1, 8

Ohio
University of Toledo (9/13); dates 11/5, 11/22, 12/3 and 12/13

Pennsylvania
Temple University (9/10); dates: 11/10, 11/17, 12/1, 1/5
Geisinger (9/17); dates 11/19, 12/2, 12/7, 1/13

Texas
UT-Houston (9/8); dates: 11/18, 12/9, 12/16
UTSW (9/14); dates: 11/13, 11/20, 12/4, 12/18, 1/8



Rejections

University of Maryland
Stony Brook, NY
Sweedish MC, WA
 
Arizona
Maricopa Medical Center (9/10); dates 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 12/1, 12/8, 12/15, 1/5

Connecticut
Stamford Hospital/Columbia P&S (9/13); dates 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11, 11/18, 12/2, 12/9, 12/16, 1/6

Georgia
Emory (9/13); dates 11/6, 12/4, 1/8

Illinois
University of Illinois-Metropolitan Group Hospitals (9/7): dates 11/13, 12/18

Louisiana
Tulane University: dates 9/22 (current students),

Michigan
Michigan State University - Integrated program (9/16)
Providence (9/15)
Synergy Medical Education Alliance (9/13); dates 10/11, 18, 25 and 11/1, 8

Ohio
University of Toledo (9/13); dates 11/5, 11/22, 12/3 and 12/13

Pennsylvania
Temple University (9/10); dates: 11/10, 11/17, 12/1, 1/5
Geisinger (9/17); dates 11/19, 12/2, 12/7, 1/13

Texas
UT-Houston (9/8); dates: 11/18, 12/9, 12/16
UTSW (9/14); dates: 11/13, 11/20, 12/4, 12/18, 1/8

Minnesota

U of MN (9/18): dates: 11/30, 12/7, 12/14



Rejections

University of Maryland
Stony Brook, NY
Sweedish MC, WA
 
Hey Lazymed, congrats on all those interviews, you must be one smart cookie ;) How many interviews are you actually going to go to, all of them???
 
Hey Lazymed, congrats on all those interviews, you must be one smart cookie ;) How many interviews are you actually going to go to, all of them???
You do realize that he just updated the list with the U of MN interview offer, right?

Winged Scapula (or any mod), any way we can get a separate thread for interview chit chat and keep this one simply interview offers?
 
You do realize that he just updated the list with the U of MN interview offer, right?

Winged Scapula (or any mod), any way we can get a separate thread for interview chit chat and keep this one simply interview offers?

Can't you guys control yourself and not chitchat in the thread? Who am I? Your mom?

You can create a separate thread if you want for your girlish chit chat. ;)
 
Can't you guys control yourself and not chitchat in the thread? Who am I? Your mom?

You can create a separate thread if you want for your girlish chit chat. ;)
Even with a separate thread we'd still need some enforcement, someone to keep the "zomg I haven't gotten any interviews yet what are my chances" and other drivel at least separated from the useful thread. I'm looking at you, WS.
 
Hey Lazymed, congrats on all those interviews, you must be one smart cookie ;) How many interviews are you actually going to go to, all of them???

Guile is right. I only have two interviews so far. I haven't applied to any of the other ones listed. It is still fairly early in the game.

Guile: I think it's still easy to skip the chatting and find the meat of this thread. If everyone updates the list as they add their invites, one would only have to look at the last (or one of the last) post(s) to find out which interviews were offered when and for what dates. Despite that, you may creata a seperate thread, and I'll refrain from off topic postings in this thread. ;)
 
Arizona
Maricopa Medical Center (9/10); dates 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 12/1, 12/8, 12/15, 1/5

Connecticut
Stamford Hospital/Columbia P&S (9/13); dates 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11, 11/18, 12/2, 12/9, 12/16, 1/6

Georgia
Emory (9/13); dates 11/6, 12/4, 1/8

Illinois
University of Illinois-Metropolitan Group Hospitals (9/7): dates 11/13, 12/18
University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria (9/8)
Southern Illinois University (9/13)

Louisiana
Tulane University: dates 9/22 (current students),

Michigan
Michigan State University - Integrated program (9/16)
Providence (9/15)
Synergy Medical Education Alliance (9/13); dates 10/11, 18, 25 and 11/1, 8

Ohio
University of Toledo (9/13); dates 11/5, 11/22, 12/3 and 12/13

Pennsylvania
Temple University (9/10); dates: 11/10, 11/17, 12/1, 1/5
Geisinger (9/17); dates 11/19, 12/2, 12/7, 1/13

Texas
UT-Houston (9/8); dates: 11/18, 12/9, 12/16
UTSW (9/14); dates: 11/13, 11/20, 12/4, 12/18, 1/8

Minnesota
U of MN (9/18): dates: 11/30, 12/7, 12/14

Virginia
Carilion Clinic (9/2)



Rejections

University of Maryland
Stony Brook, NY
Sweedish MC, WA
 
Arizona
Maricopa Medical Center (9/10); dates 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 12/1, 12/8, 12/15, 1/5
St Joseph Hospital (9/16)

Connecticut
Stamford Hospital/Columbia P&S (9/13); dates 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11, 11/18, 12/2, 12/9, 12/16, 1/6

Georgia
Emory (9/13); dates 11/6, 12/4, 1/8

Illinois
University of Illinois-Metropolitan Group Hospitals (9/7): dates 11/13, 12/18
University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria (9/8)
Southern Illinois University (9/13)

Louisiana
Tulane University: dates 9/22 (current students),

Michigan
Michigan State University - Integrated program (9/16)
Providence (9/15)
Synergy Medical Education Alliance (9/13); dates 10/11, 18, 25 and 11/1, 8

Ohio
University of Toledo (9/13); dates 11/5, 11/22, 12/3 and 12/13

Pennsylvania
Temple University (9/10); dates: 11/10, 11/17, 12/1, 1/5
Geisinger (9/17); dates 11/19, 12/2, 12/7, 1/13

Texas
UT-Houston (9/8); dates: 11/18, 12/9, 12/16
UTSW (9/14); dates: 11/13, 11/20, 12/4, 12/18, 1/8

Minnesota
U of MN (9/18): dates: 11/30, 12/7, 12/14

Virginia
Carilion Clinic (9/2)



Rejections

University of Maryland
Stony Brook, NY
Sweedish MC, WA
 
Arizona
Maricopa Medical Center (9/10); dates 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 12/1, 12/8, 12/15, 1/5
St Joseph Hospital (9/16)

Connecticut
Stamford Hospital/Columbia P&S (9/13); dates 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11, 11/18, 12/2, 12/9, 12/16, 1/6

Georgia
Emory (9/13); dates 11/6, 12/4, 1/8

Illinois
University of Illinois-Metropolitan Group Hospitals (9/7): dates 11/13, 12/18
University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria (9/8)
Southern Illinois University (9/13)

Louisiana
Tulane University: dates 9/22 (current students),
Ochsner Medical Center: 11/6, 11/20, 12/4, 1/8

Michigan
Michigan State University - Integrated program (9/16)
Providence (9/15)
Synergy Medical Education Alliance (9/13); dates 10/11, 18, 25 and 11/1, 8

Ohio
University of Toledo (9/13); dates 11/5, 11/22, 12/3 and 12/13

Pennsylvania
Temple University (9/10); dates: 11/10, 11/17, 12/1, 1/5
Geisinger (9/17); dates 11/19, 12/2, 12/7, 1/13

Texas
UT-Houston (9/8); dates: 11/18, 12/9, 12/16
UTSW (9/14); dates: 11/13, 11/20, 12/4, 12/18, 1/8

Minnesota
U of MN (9/18): dates: 11/30, 12/7, 12/14

Virginia
Carilion Clinic (9/2)



Rejections

University of Maryland
Stony Brook, NY
Sweedish MC, WA
 
added UIC

Arizona
Maricopa Medical Center (9/10); dates 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 12/1, 12/8, 12/15, 1/5
St Joseph Hospital (9/16)

Connecticut
Stamford Hospital/Columbia P&S (9/13); dates 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11, 11/18, 12/2, 12/9, 12/16, 1/6

Georgia
Emory (9/13); dates 11/6, 12/4, 1/8

Illinois
University of Illinois-Metropolitan Group Hospitals (9/7): dates 11/13, 12/18
University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria (9/8)
Southern Illinois University (9/13)
University of Illinois College (9/20): dates november 4 & 5

Louisiana
Tulane University: dates 9/22 (current students),
Ochsner Medical Center: 11/6, 11/20, 12/4, 1/8

Michigan
Michigan State University - Integrated program (9/16)
Providence (9/15)
Synergy Medical Education Alliance (9/13); dates 10/11, 18, 25 and 11/1, 8

Ohio
University of Toledo (9/13); dates 11/5, 11/22, 12/3 and 12/13

Pennsylvania
Temple University (9/10); dates: 11/10, 11/17, 12/1, 1/5
Geisinger (9/17); dates 11/19, 12/2, 12/7, 1/13

Texas
UT-Houston (9/8); dates: 11/18, 12/9, 12/16
UTSW (9/14); dates: 11/13, 11/20, 12/4, 12/18, 1/8

Minnesota
U of MN (9/18): dates: 11/30, 12/7, 12/14

Virginia
Carilion Clinic (9/2)



Rejections

University of Maryland
Stony Brook, NY
Sweedish MC, WA
 
In case anyone else applied to integrated CT, also got invite from MUSC

Arizona
Maricopa Medical Center (9/10); dates 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 12/1, 12/8, 12/15, 1/5
St Joseph Hospital (9/16)

Connecticut
Stamford Hospital/Columbia P&S (9/13); dates 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11, 11/18, 12/2, 12/9, 12/16, 1/6

Georgia
Emory (9/13); dates 11/6, 12/4, 1/8

Illinois
University of Illinois-Metropolitan Group Hospitals (9/7): dates 11/13, 12/18
University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria (9/8)
Southern Illinois University (9/13)
University of Illinois College (9/20): dates november 4 & 5

Kentucky
Univ of Louisville 10/29, 12/10, 1/14

Louisiana
Tulane University: dates 9/22 (current students),
Ochsner Medical Center: 11/6, 11/20, 12/4, 1/8

Michigan
Michigan State University - Integrated program (9/16)
Providence (9/15)
Synergy Medical Education Alliance (9/13); dates 10/11, 18, 25 and 11/1, 8

Ohio
University of Toledo (9/13); dates 11/5, 11/22, 12/3 and 12/13

Pennsylvania
Temple University (9/10); dates: 11/10, 11/17, 12/1, 1/5
Geisinger (9/17); dates 11/19, 12/2, 12/7, 1/13

Texas
UT-Houston (9/8); dates: 11/18, 12/9, 12/16
UTSW (9/14); dates: 11/13, 11/20, 12/4, 12/18, 1/8

Minnesota
U of MN (9/18): dates: 11/30, 12/7, 12/14

Virginia
Carilion Clinic (9/2)



Rejections

University of Maryland
Stony Brook, NY
Sweedish MC, WA
 
Arizona
Maricopa Medical Center (9/10); dates 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 12/1, 12/8, 12/15, 1/5
St Joseph Hospital (9/16): dates 10/19, 11/2, 11/9, 11/30, 12/7, 12/14

Connecticut
Stamford Hospital/Columbia P&S (9/13); dates 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11, 11/18, 12/2, 12/9, 12/16, 1/6

Georgia
Emory (9/13); dates 11/6, 12/4, 1/8

Illinois
University of Illinois-Metropolitan Group Hospitals (9/7): dates 11/13, 12/18
University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria (9/8)
Southern Illinois University (9/13)
University of Illinois College (9/20): dates november 4&5, December 9&10

Kentucky
Univ of Louisville 10/29, 12/10, 1/14

Louisiana
Tulane University: dates 9/22 (current students),
Ochsner Medical Center: 11/6, 11/20, 12/4, 1/8

Michigan
Michigan State University - Integrated program (9/16)
Providence (9/15)
Synergy Medical Education Alliance (9/13); dates 10/11, 18, 25 and 11/1, 8

Ohio
University of Toledo (9/13); dates 11/5, 11/22, 12/3 and 12/13

Pennsylvania
Temple University (9/10); dates: 11/10, 11/17, 12/1, 1/5
Geisinger (9/17); dates 11/19, 12/2, 12/7, 1/13

Texas
UT-Houston (9/8); dates: 11/18, 12/9, 12/16
UTSW (9/14); dates: 11/13, 11/20, 12/4, 12/18, 1/8

Minnesota
U of MN (9/18): dates: 11/30, 12/7, 12/14

Virginia
Carilion Clinic (9/2)



Rejections

University of Maryland
Stony Brook, NY
Sweedish MC, WA[/QUOTE]
 
I like how I made you part of the problem, not part of the solution. :thumbup:
 
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