pinkice said:Okay guys...with so many people still waiting on pins and needles I waited as long as I could. Alas, I can wait no longer! This is the official University of Pittsburgh class of 2009 thread.
Holla Back!!!
pinkice said:Big ups Reggae Girl!!
See you in the fall??!!
I thought y'all loved me Pitt? I loved you 
CreativeWriter said:I have been accepted, though I haven't received my official letter. I found out because the Dean of the Medical School personally wrote me an email encouraging me to apply for their Research Merit Scholarship. I wasn't going to apply for it, but after that email, I went ahead and applied. We will see what kind of offer I get....after all, UPitt is also a superb school
im super excited 
docinthemaking said:Omigosh. I can't believe it. I'm in! I thought I was hoping for a waitlist at best since I received no special e-mails. Congrats to everyone here! Alright, off to go celebrate.
Good to see that you got in!iggyboop said:Congrats docinthemaking!
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Well, I got a waitlist - although the letter was written so that it practically could have been written for an acceptance, so that made me happy...but the truth of the matter is, I can't help but think that it's all just false hope. I've been told left and right, "you'll get in, don't worry" - yet 7 (and 5 others planned) interviews later, still no acceptances. Sigh.
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criminallyinane said:
...we were all stressing out on the "waiting to hear from Pitt" thread...see you in April (or August)???!!!!
pinkice said:SPECIAL congrats out to CriminallyInane and SeeThrew
I am definitely going to second look and also (almost) definitely going to Pitt! Will I see you at second look? Congrats to everyone who got the big envelope and good luck to our waitlisters... getting into Pitt was worth the emotional rollercoaster!!I definitely plan to be there for second look...I really have my heart set on Pitt the only thing that could change my mind would be an irresistible financial aid package from my state school!criminallyinane said:Aw shucks pinkice, thanks for the special shout-out
CalGirl said:Hey everyone - I just got my acceptance letter from Pitt today in the mail. For those of you who are pretty set on going to Pitt, can I ask what really sold you on the school?? I know its a great place, great reputation, but I had a not-so-great interview day so I am trying to find out why/how people are choosing it. Thanks for any help!!!
Think they'll let me do that at second look?
criminallyinane said:Here is my list of reasons for choosing Pitt Med:
1. I think the hospital system is quite amazing. Pitt Med basically runs every hospital in Pittsburgh! So lots of different experiences await us. Children's is awesome, Shadyside and Presby are great, the Psychiatric center is awesome, Magee provides excellent OB/Gyn training... etc, etc, etc.
2. I like Pittsburgh as a place to spend four years of med school. It's safe but with enough "city life" to keep me happy: sports teams, bars, clubs, culture, etc, without the hassles of living in an extremely large and urban city. Cost of living is much lower than other cities, which will cut down on the financial investment quite a bit.
3. I like the curriculum. A good mix of traditional lecture and PBL without too much of either. It seems like a lot of time is spent in class, which I'm not thrilled about, but it also seems like class is pretty optional! And you only have to take one test per block unless you're going for honors, I think... so you can learn/study at your own pace.
4. WISER!!!!! So, so cool... I want to deliver the mannequin baby
5. I like the longitudinal concentrations and may pursue one.
6. Excellent research opportunities.
7. Nice people.
8. Closer to home than my other choices.
9. (Last but not least...) I'll be honest: it is the "best" school, objectively, that I have gotten into thus far. By best I mean highest ranked, with well-respected hospitals, good research, etc. This is moderately important to me. But more important to me is that it's a school with an excellent reputation that hasn't lost its heart in the process. I feel like I am going to a "prestigious" medical school, and I feel lucky for that, but I feel like Pitt offers so much more than the name -- it offers a caring and collaborative environment. Throw in that it's highly ranked and that is just the cherry on top
In all... I love Pittsburgh!
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Singing Devil said:I couldn't agree more, for all the reasons you said (that's my exact list) ... I really, really like Pittsburgh (I think I need to get to know it a bit more before I'm ready to commit to love, but I've got a definite crush
If only I can get off the waitlist...
criminallyinane said:Here is my list of reasons for choosing Pitt Med:
1. I think the hospital system is quite amazing. Pitt Med basically runs every hospital in Pittsburgh! So lots of different experiences await us. Children's is awesome, Shadyside and Presby are great, the Psychiatric center is awesome, Magee provides excellent OB/Gyn training... etc, etc, etc.
Correct
2. I like Pittsburgh as a place to spend four years of med school. It's safe but with enough "city life" to keep me happy: sports teams, bars, clubs, culture, etc, without the hassles of living in an extremely large and urban city. Cost of living is much lower than other cities, which will cut down on the financial investment quite a bit.
Not much culture in the city, in fact the city sucks...
3. I like the curriculum. A good mix of traditional lecture and PBL without too much of either. It seems like a lot of time is spent in class, which I'm not thrilled about, but it also seems like class is pretty optional! And you only have to take one test per block unless you're going for honors, I think... so you can learn/study at your own pace.
I have never been to class and I have easily passed every course, and honered a few exams on the way. PBLs are a waste of time.
4. WISER!!!!! So, so cool... I want to deliver the mannequin baby
As a medical student you will NEVER see WISER. You only use WISER if you take a fourth year elective, which is ultra competitive.
5. I like the longitudinal concentrations and may pursue one.
Not a bad plan, have fun wasting 4 years of your life doing a worthless concentration.
6. Excellent research opportunities.
Resaerch is easy as hell to get, plus getting funding is easier than Paris Hilton.
7. Nice people.
Everyone is nice, but everyone studies ALOT. Be prepared to study!!
8. Closer to home than my other choices.
9. (Last but not least...) I'll be honest: it is the "best" school, objectively, that I have gotten into thus far. By best I mean highest ranked, with well-respected hospitals, good research, etc. This is moderately important to me. But more important to me is that it's a school with an excellent reputation that hasn't lost its heart in the process. I feel like I am going to a "prestigious" medical school, and I feel lucky for that, but I feel like Pitt offers so much more than the name -- it offers a caring and collaborative environment. Throw in that it's highly ranked and that is just the cherry on top
Pitt does kick major ASS!!
In all... I love Pittsburgh!
