interview

  1. bommer2323

    Letter of Interest

    Hello, I was wondering if anyone has ever sent a LOI pre-interview and gotten a positive response to it. I feel extremely fortunate to have interviewed at a few great schools pre-December so far however I have yet to hear from my IS public school (MI). If anyone has any tips on how to write an...
  2. Asclepius293

    Ability to Schedule Future Interview After Cancelling Past Freeze Date

    Hey all, I had something important come up on the same day of a scheduled interview. The freeze date on the ERAS self-scheduler has passed already, but I'm confused based on the ERAS user guide. It says that you can still cancel a scheduled interview date after a freeze date has passed. It...
  3. crmdpt

    NAU DPT Cycle 2021-2022

    Anyone else interview with NAU? If so, any idea on when we are supposed to hear back?
  4. D

    No interview after audition

    I did an audition rotation a few months ago at a program that was reachable for me. I thought it went well and they wrote me a letter. I did not receive an interview invite and other peers that rotated with them did. The program has now ghosted me. I am heartbroken, left wondering what I did...
  5. E

    MD & DO Canceling residency interviews

    As the 2021-2022 interview season is in full swing my schedule is getting pretty full. I've been scheduled to interview at 26 institutions for EM, and I know that is far too many and I need to cancel some of them, but I still want to keep a good number to insure match. Anyone else in the same...
  6. diana2000

    open file or closed file???

    i have interviews coming up and i am pretty nervous regarding the whole open file and closed file type thing. I checked the SDN pharmacy school interview feedback where it shows what type of interview it was and it gave me a mixed response for the schools. But my question is, even though i did...
  7. C

    Michigan College of Optometry Interview Questions

    Hello! I recently applied to the Michigan College of Optometry. I'm wondering if anyone knows a general timeline for when I should expect to hear back about an interview? I have reached out to a couple optometry students that are currently enrolled now, and they both received interviews...
  8. artist2022

    LSU Dental School Class of 2026 Interview/Acceptance Thread

    Good luck everyone! Link to last years thread: LSU Dental School Class of 2025 Interview/Acceptance Thread Link to interview prep: Louisiana State University New Orleans School of Dentistry Interview Feedback ----> Be sure to give feedback on your interview to help future applicants! :)
  9. J

    The Mechanics of the DNR List

    Hello SDN I'd like to know. Can anybody here with any special insight on this, explain exactly how a candidate ends up on a Do Not Rank List? Does any faculty members, Program Directors or current residents have an specific vivid examples? If so drop them here so the masses can learn what not...
  10. P

    LOI early in the cycle

    Hi friends, I've been really fortunate to interview at 3 schools now, one of which being my top choice school. Between cost, programs offered, and vibes at the interview, I am confident that I would commit to this school over any of my others, even if I got accepted anywhere else. I know the...
  11. Asclepius293

    Chance at Interviews? - ERAS FM App

    Hello all, US MD here applying for FM this cycle. I will graduate this December and am listed as US Senior on NRMP for match, but have an extension mentioned on ERAS and MSPE. Had some personal losses and struggles at beginning of third year, tried to continue rather than take LOA and ended up...
  12. Asclepius293

    Chances of interview - Insight/Advice

    Hello all, US MD here applying for FM this cycle. I will graduate this December and am listed as US Senior on NRMP for match, but have an extension mentioned on ERAS and MSPE. Had some personal losses and struggles at beginning of third year, tried to continue rather than take LOA and ended up...
  13. J

    Virtual Interview Advice

    I have an interview coming up that will be online. I am feeling good about the actual interview portions of the day, but I'm wondering about the time between. They said that there will be presentations about the program as well as some downtime that I will have access to a "Home Room" with other...
  14. J

    Questions about interview offers.

    I applied to 11 schools and received 2 interviews from my safe schools so far. Undergrad: UNC-Chapel Hill Major: Biology, B.S Application verified: 7/27 U.S Army veteran My stats are cGPA 3.63, sGPA 3.36, DAT 23AA, 22TS, 23PAT. I applied to UNC, UMich, ECU, UB, UPitt, USC, NOVA, UK, Tufts...
  15. D

    Similarities between "Tell Me About Yourself" and "Why Medicine" answers

    When I answer the "Tell Me About Yourself", I will discuss my background, where I was raised etc, but I also really want to discuss how I discovered my interest in studying medicine. However, I fear that later in the interview I will be asked " why medicine" and feeling like I already discussed...
  16. S

    Interview Waitlists

    I have received emails from three different schools indicating that I have been put on their "interview waitlist" I am unsure what to think of this as it is still early but my application has obviously not made the initial cut. Are there people out there that have gotten off these waitlists?
  17. LizzyM

    Question for foreign language speakers who have interviewed

    There are stories of applicants being spoken to in a language other than English during an interview. But is this common or mostly urban legend? Please respond only if you have been interviewed for MD school between 2019 and 2021. If you listed proficiency in a foreign language on your AMCAS...
  18. C

    St. George's University Interview Invites

    Hi everyone! I'm still waiting to hear if I will be offered an interview for SGU's DVM program. I applied 5 weeks ago and still haven't heard back. I'm applying for the January 2022 semester so I'm worried that I won't have much time to get things in order if I wind up getting accepted! How long...
  19. M

    General Admissions & OTCAS Occupational Therapy 2021-2022 cycle graduate school application

    Hey everyone! I'm starting OT school in the fall and wanted to make a thread so that you guys can discuss the application process together and can all follow each other's progress during this process, ask questions, and support each other along the way! I saw a thread with this same idea a few...
  20. W

    Washington State University College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

    There are no breaks from exams throughout the semester. All four exams are on a SINGLE DAY on Mondays and there are a full day of classes the next day. Most pharmacy schools have their therapy, pharmaceutics, and physiology finals spread throughout the week, but not here. With Spring Break...
  21. A

    When are most interviews?

    I have my third year schedule now and am assigned an inpatient heavy rotation in the Fall along with some electives. When are the bulk of interviews for heme onc done? Assuming normal interview dates and not last year’s changes with Covid. Thanks
  22. E

    Reporter looking to talk to people about med school applications, experiences & expenses (pre- and during COVID)

    Hi everyone, My name is Eric Krebs and I'm reporting for Slate Magazine on the medical school application process and how COVID affected things. I'm interested in hearing all experiences — the great and the terrible alike. I'm really interested in the interview process specifically, how remote...
  23. Alemo

    Accepting forensic fellowship offers

    I’ve been fortunate enough to have had a few interviews for forensic fellowships in 2022. At the end of the interview, each program director has said something like “Well, if you want to come here let me know, and if you decide you’d rather be elsewhere, let me know that too.” One said, “I’ll...
  24. D

    UHCO Admittance Chances Around Now?

    Hello! I just recently finished my interview with UHCO. I quite like the school with its myriad of research opportunities and plethora of clinical chances. I was overall surprised that I got an interview for this school since my numbers are slightly below their expectations - my work experience...
  25. Eragon8192

    Ross University c/o 2025

    Lets get this going :) Rossies '25!
  26. P

    “bad” interviewer - any way to let admissions know?

    if i had a bad interview experience with a faculty interviewer - unresponsive, didn’t ask me many questions, seemed distracted - would it be acceptable to email admissions about it and see if there is anything that could be done? obviously i’m not trying to be annoying, i know some interviewers...
  27. I

    Just received interview for Pediatric NP program - advice/specific questions to prep??

    I applied to the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner program at Oregon Health and Science University and just heard I've received an interview. Any specific questions I should prep for?? I know one could be the difference between PNP and pediatrician, but curious of any beyond that. Eek, nerves are...
  28. paggal

    When do you guys think a second surge of acceptances will happen?

    Dec 15th was the first..... Roughly when should we hear back this time?
  29. O

    Interviews— Does anyone have any tips for an outstanding interview? How best to calm nerves? Or what should be worn?

    I previously posted this on CollegeVine’s community forums but I believe I can receive a more detailed, experienced response since everyone seems to have “been there, done that” when it comes to college applications on SDN—Thank You!! First and foremost, here is a piece of the email I received...
  30. F

    Help! prelim interview date swap for UCLA Olive View

    Hi, anyone has an interview date at UCLA Olive View prelim medicine scheduled for 1/6 that could be swapped to 1/5? It would be mean that I could actually interview at the program and I would be eternally grateful. Happy to buy you postmates dinner and boba. Thank you!!
  31. D

    MPH/ MBA Dual Degree Related Questions

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  32. M

    Program-Specific Info / Q's MUSC OTD Interview

    I got an email this past week from MUSC saying they would be sending emails out in mid-December for January interviews. I wanted to make this thread to see when people hear back from them!
  33. D

    IMG need advice/experience in prelim application & SOAP success rate

    I'm a non-US IMG, potentially no visa needed, with good scores (step1 255~260, step2 265~270, CS first pass) applying for neurology&radiology this year. YOG 4 years, has a bunch of first author publication in decent journals. Got some great interview invitations from advanced residency programs...
  34. D

    Going to interview with UIW soon. Any advice?

    Hello! I was given an opportunity to interview with UIW's Optometry program. I was curious if anybody has interviewed with them already. If so, what are some nuggets of advice and questions I should expect from the interviewers? Thank you very much!
  35. R

    UBC DMD class of 2025 Interview!?

    I just received an invite to interview at UBC! Was wondering if anyone else received and if anyone else has done their virtual interview before how was it and what was it like!
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  37. Y

    UMaryland-Baltimore School of Pharmacy

    Hi everyone, I wanted to see if anyone else completed their interviews and math test for the University of Maryland-Baltimore School of Pharmacy. If you have done those things, how long did it take to get a response from the admissions team regarding their decision? Faculty interview - 11/02...
  38. K

    Rosalind Franklin DPT Interviews 2020-2021

    Has anyone had an interview/ heard any information on the interview format for Rosalind Franklins DPT program? I have an upcoming interview and was wondering if they were sticking with the MMI format virtually this year? Thanks!
  39. c137

    Freaking out about not getting II's

    Hello all. Sorry to add another "how competitive am I"-style post to the pile, but I'm freaking out rn. I am a non-US IMG, graduated 2018 and have been working as an ER doc non-stop since then. My step 1 is a flat 230 and CK flat 220 (I know... didn't study that hard). I have 4 LORs, all from...
  40. D

    How Important Are Stats post-interview invite??

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