interviews

Hey all -- am looking for some useful resources for writing a med school personal statement. Be it online, in a book or even just some personal insight/advice from your own experiences. Radiology residency is the goal, but will need to prep 2 versions at least -- one radiology-focused and one...

While I'm a TX resident, I'm out of the state most of the year. I heard from a previous applicant that TX schools are pretty good about coordinating interviews. I noticed today they don't have identical interview seasons, and I'd imagine the interview invites come rolling in not at the same time...

Hi everyone! I'm going to be a senior in the fall, and I will be submitting my OD applications this summer on July 1st, 2017 (taking OAT August 7th). However, I will be studying abroad in London, England mid-September to the end of December. I was just wondering how this will work with receiving...

Warning... I'm an insane rambler and this post my have nothing of substance. Also I have no idea how post organizations work... so Idk if this is even in the right place. Anyways... Hiya! I'm a longtime lurker on SDN and applied this past application cycle. I really liked having a resource/...

Hi, I just interviewed for the PhD program at St. John's (Child Track)! I really liked the program (also interviewed at LIU-Brooklyn and Ferkauf Yeshiva PhDs in the area) but I am from California and do not know too much about the reputations of the different programs in the area. If anyone can...

Hi there, I just wanted to do some future planning and scheduling for the next application cycle and was wondering when did everyone hear back from the schools they applied to, and when were they scheduled interviews? If anyone could list around what time you applied, which school(s) you applied...

I'm going to be speaking with inerviewees both before and after their interviews (Canadian cycle is much later), and I'm curious as to what you guys think they'd most like to know. A year ago I was a bundle of nerves and didn't want to do anything but focus on the interview, but I'm sure others...

I applied to 130 EM programs, not because I was told to, but because I thought it was a bad place to save money. I got 8 interviews. If you include home and away rotations, that's 10 interviews total. Still pretty confused about the number. AMG, MD school, step scores 230s both, Pass. EM...

Does anyone know about how long it takes for UHCO to respond back with interviews? I had my application verified and have received interviews or application holds from pretty much every school I have applied to. I'm instate and the optometrist I shadow has a daughter that goes there now and has...

My SO has been going to interviews in other cities and it just dawned on me that I was not invited to tag along on any of the trips. This really wouldn't be a big deal if we hadn't sat down and discussed the best options for where we, together, would be moving. I would never want to impede on...

Besides the advantage of learning more about the school and finances, are there any other advantages to staying with a student host? Do AdComs talk to the hosts about your stay as a way to judge you further? Or is it completely neutral.

Any tips for the Ottawa internal medicine interview? or any Canadian internal medicine interviews in general. Also how does UOttawa IM compare to other Canadian IM programs? Thanks!

Good afternoon! While I wait to hear back from the schools I have applied to (both PhD and PsyD), I thought I might distract myself by preparing for possible interviews. I am prepared to answer questions about my educational, research, and clinical experiences, as well as read bios and articles...

I'm thinking of taking a language class abroad during the winter (January) of my senior year of college. I am applying on time at the end of my junior year. Do med schools typically conduct interviews during December/January, since this is holiday season and most students are on break? Do you...

Who exactly interviews? Department chair, dean of admissions, program director? It varies? Thanks.

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So far I got interviews from D'youville (had to reject though, wayyyyyy too far), St, John fisher, and ACPHS (my main school!!) Any ACPHS people have any tips? I took a look on their pharmcas and it seems that they interview 250 people and then accept 250 people, does that mean if you get an...

Anyone have feedback or tips for interviews at UHCO or UIWRSO? I have interviews at both coming up and I have looked at the interview feedback on SDN, but I am wondering if anyone has gone to an interview at either school this year (or last year) that could give some more tips.

Hey guys I am new to this website so bear with me! I applied at Shenandoah U, Jefferson Health Sciences, Tennessee State and St. Augustine in FL and I am just looking for other people who have applied to these schools. I applied early September and have yet to hear from Tennessee. I am wondering...

(This is my first post so forgive me for any mistakes.) I've read through quite a few posts, but couldn't find exactly what I'm looking for. I was wondering if it would be possible to easily submit my AMCAS app and all that good stuff while abroad in Ireland (from the end of May to the end of...

So it is almost the end of November and I have only been offered an interview at UNLV and that is in early January. I am excited about that interview, but naturally I am worried since I am mostly likely not getting any pre-December interviews and I don't really know what to do at this point. I...

So here's the deal. I applied to 15 schools and completed secondaries for 9 of them by the end of August. Now it's October 1 and I've only gotten one interview. When should I be freaking out? Some people say end of October, others say to stick it out until April. What's everyone's opinion?

In 2004, Canada’s McMaster University published a study that examined how the Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) method can be used to more accurately assess candidates for medical school admission. The study found that the traditional interview format was not a reliable admissions tool because too...

As the interview day is nearing its end, you may find yourself in the company of other applicants. Try not to engage in discussion about your interview in detail. These conversations only serve to increase anxiety and often lead to self-doubt. Talking about the school or topics you may have...

Unless your wife is about to go into labor (or is already IN labor), then you should not under ANY circumstance answer your phone, or even leave your ringer on, during your med school interview. Seem obvious to you? Then you’re one step ahead of med school applicants who let their phones ring...

Some of these tips are obvious, some less so. All are important and will help you maintain a sense of professionalism, project confidence, and prove to the interviewer that you’re a top med school shoo-in. 1. Make sure you smile. Chances are, your interviewer will smile back. :) 2. Maintain...

I've posted this before, and I'm sure i'll post it again at some point during this cycle, but chill out. Seriously, its the beginning of September, and there's already threads of people asking how many IIs they should have. By any standard, it is still very early in the cycle. Some schools...

This post is for research perhaps only, perhaps on a mouse model. What supplements would you recommend before interviews? Some caffeine, l-theanine potentially ephedrine could be a calm sharpness, but we want to get the absolute most out of our mice. Modafinil or 2-FA combined with etizolam is...

Q: “Why do you want to come to our school?” A: “Because you’re the only school that invited me to interview!” DING! Looking for more answers to avoid and things NOT to do during your interview? What about a whole list of things that you SHOULD DO to earn the respect and appreciation of your...

Now you know what to say. But what should you wear? For the men, suits are most common. You want to dress neatly and professionally. Applicants should have their hair groomed and it is best to wear business style walking shoes. Women, on the other hand, do not need to wear a suit but often do...

Hello all. I have come yet again for the advice of the pre-allo people. I am in a position where I am finishing up applications to do research abroad, and am trying to think ahead. The program is 9 months long, and I can start it at any point between July of 2017 through the end of the year...

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Time yourself regularly to increase your typing speed. In 2010, McMaster, the medical school in Canada that created the MMI ( Multiple Mini-interviews) format has generated a new essay system. It’s called CASPer (Computer-Based Assessment for Sampling Personal Characteristics). They’re finding...

I'm a 4th year med student applying to IM and am setting up a budget for interviews, and trying to get a feel of how many programs might pay for hotel expenses or give a discount. I'm applying mostly in the midwest to academic programs. If you wouldn't mind commenting how many of your interviews...

I have read the other threads but none of them have the answer to my question and I am still not in the clear. According to PharmCAS early decision interviews are between sept and oct and decision is made by 21 OCT. However, if I apply as regular admission can I still be interviewed within this...

I'm having a very hard time finding an interview-appropriate suit. I want it to be very conservative, solid color, dark navy or dark charcoal gray, super normal. I am 6'0" with extra long arms and legs and very skinny. My waist is 30" or 31". My inseam is 34" or 35" depending on the rise in...

Hi all-- Do you send thank yous to all your interviewers at fellowship programs ? Just the PD? No one at all? Thanks-- gas

So I haven't been able to receive a straight answer on some of my questions, so I decided I would give it a shot here. I will be graduating next May (2017), applying to medical school, and then spending a year in Ecuador at a clinic. NOW....assuming that I apply in May/June since I have...

Is every single person who a medical school accepts interviewed? Do they ever accept applicants without asking for an interview? Just wondering

I just submitted my AMCAS application. When should I expect to hear back from medical schools regarding secondary applications? Also, when should I expect to hear back after submitting secondary applications for interviews? When should I expect to hear back after interviews whether or not I got in?