2011-2012 Mayo Application Thread

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AvidAvatar said:
Unfortunately, I am never able to stay with student hosts because I talk in my sleep, and I don't want to put anyone through that. :laugh: If I can lure one of our awesome 'Mayo Insiders' out for a late lunch or dinner on Thursday the chow will be on me!

Thank you for all your postings Snuke - you are a asset to the SDN community. 👍
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I'm pretty sure that nary a student shall be found Thursday night doing anything but histo. :laugh: If you're aimless, go to Dooleys or Macs, or Newts for burgers. If you're really bored, go to Plummer and walk through the historical suites on the third floor, to see the Mayo brother's offices. And the 14th floor is very pretty. There's an exhibit in the lobby of the Mayo building (on the brothers and some medicine stuff) if you enter from the side of the Grand Kahler. I'm sure there is stuff to do outside of Rochester, but that's all I've got for it. Depends on how much time you have, but make sure you relax a bit.

Aww, thanks. 😳 Let me know how it goes, and best of luck!
 
Hey all, first time poster here. Congrats to everyone who's got an interview and good luck! I am still waiting to hear about an interview; LOR received e-mail just came 9/9.

I actually did my own tour of the town yesterday and today and have to say, it was utopian. For such a small city, downtown is very impressive. Hospitals are astonishing.

I "snuck in" to the medical school this morning through the subway level, and think a group of interviewees walked past me as they entered through a side door, funnily enough!

Unfortunately since I'm studying abroad this fall, if I get an interview I'll have to fly back for it. But I am so impressed by Mayo that it'll be worth it.

One question: with (only) one summer of chemistry research, will that be a major impediment? I know some schools are very research-obsessed. Thanks!
 
post-LOR rejection!!!! good luck to the rest of you!

Verified 8/8, LOR Request 8/19, LOR Received 8/19, Rejected 9/13
 
UmphreysMcGee said:
One question: with (only) one summer of chemistry research, will that be a major impediment? I know some schools are very research-obsessed. Thanks!
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I only had one semester of research (20+ hours a week), but I think the more important aspect is whether it was worthwhile, whether you contributed significantly and if you can explain it succinctly. I don't know if it'll impede you, but it didn't prevent me from getting an interview. The other aspects of your application are likely more important.

Good luck snaring an interview, and enjoy your study abroad!
 
premed67783 said:
post-LOR rejection!!!! good luck to the rest of you!

Verified 8/8, LOR Request 8/19, LOR Received 8/19, Rejected 9/13
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Wow - with your EC's, I'd pegged you for an invite. Shows how much I know. :shrug: You'll definitely make it in somewhere. Good luck!
 
LOR Request 8/19, LOR Received 8/19
I still have not heard back yet.
 
I had a few questions I was hoping people could answer:

1) The interview is open-file, right?
2) The email said to not schedule a flight before 6...but I had already bought my ticket for 5. Will this be a problem? I thought since the day ended at 3 I would have plenty of time to get to the airport.
 
EvilSponge said:
1) The interview is open-file, right?
2) The email said to not schedule a flight before 6...but I had already bought my ticket for 5. Will this be a problem? I thought since the day ended at 3 I would have plenty of time to get to the airport.
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1) At least semi-open. Not sure whether or not they can see your MCAT and GPA, since neither interview asked me about them, but they definitely have your primary essay and activities.

2) Which airport? It takes ~90 minutes to get from Mayo to MSP, but more like 30 to get to the Rochester airport. So... 5pm ticket is definitely a problem if you're flying out of the Twin Cities. If not, just make sure you mention it to Gina, and if you're taking a shuttle make sure it leaves by 3:15. (Your last interview could end as late as 2:30, and you might have to miss part of the wrap-up session.)
 
Northwesterly said:
1) At least semi-open. Not sure whether or not they can see your MCAT and GPA, since neither interview asked me about them, but they definitely have your primary essay and activities.

2) Which airport? It takes ~90 minutes to get from Mayo to MSP, but more like 30 to get to the Rochester airport. So... 5pm ticket is definitely a problem if you're flying out of the Twin Cities. If not, just make sure you mention it to Gina, and if you're taking a shuttle make sure it leaves by 3:15. (Your last interview could end as late as 2:30, and you might have to miss part of the wrap-up session.)
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Hey, I know you! I'm your airport/shuttle buddy :laugh:

Both of my interviewers had my MCAT and GPA.
 
yo nadaba...did you discover the cure to cancer or something? 😛
Phenomenal interview list.
 
Frazier said:
He is largely a mystery expect for that fact that he has a 41 mcat score...but I will be daring enough to guess that the other half of his numbers is equally as impressive. Also, he's either Hispanic or just likes to talk about swimming in Spanish. 😉

EC's will be left up to the imagination, I suppose. 😛
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He's gonna be nadarin' wherever the heck he pleases.
 
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not sure whats the best way for me to get to rochester. Should I fly to Rochester with a 40 min plane change at Minneapolis or fly to Minneapolis and take bus to Rochester. The cost is only diff by $100, but I think I will use frequent flyer mileage so that doesnt matter.
 
Lulz, nadaba is a very intelligent person. He is, as they say on the streets, "killing it this cycle."

And yes, I frequent the streets a lot. That is where I learn everything
 
MilkIsGood said:
not sure whats the best way for me to get to rochester. Should I fly to Rochester with a 40 min plane change at Minneapolis or fly to Minneapolis and take bus to Rochester. The cost is only diff by $100, but I think I will use frequent flyer mileage so that doesnt matter.
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I have been told that flights from Minneapolis to Rochester do get canceled more often, but the shuttle to Rochester from Minneapolis is $55 round-way. If you're using frequent flyer, flying all the way might be cheapest for you, but it also depends on how late you want to stay. It's much easier to fly out of Rochester the day of your interview than to fly out of Minneapolis. When I set up my flights, I had to stay an extra night with my hosts because I could not get a flight that night in time, flying out of Minneapolis.

It's completely up to you and your situation.
 
What's the typical length of time people have had between fee request and LOR request? I'm sure I could find it, but I don't have time to read through 29 pages...lol
 
FutureMD23 said:
What's the typical length of time people have had between fee request and LOR request? I'm sure I could find it, but I don't have time to read through 29 pages...lol
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It has changed throughout the summer. Expect long delays, unfortunately, especially now that the M1s are well into classes and interviews have begun. I'd say, 3 weeks is a safe bet, though you are not rejected until you are rejected. My suggestion is to try not to think about it. They have not lost you.
 
LOR request tonight- fee received 9/6 if that helps anyone... I am super excited to have a (small) chance for an interview- Mayo is definitely one of my top choices but my app is far from perfect so I'm hoping they will give me a chance🙂
 
My 3-weeks since LOR received is friday...I'm hoping!!

Don't lose hope guys, I have a 30R with a 3.3 GPA, pretty stellar EC's but praying for a positive outcome!!
 
elblackwell said:
LOR request tonight- fee received 9/6 if that helps anyone... I am super excited to have a (small) chance for an interview- Mayo is definitely one of my top choices but my app is far from perfect so I'm hoping they will give me a chance🙂
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Dang...my fee received was on 9/2
 
It's been two weeks since they received my new MCAT scores, still no word on LOR.
 
Fee received July 22
Rejected Aug 31 at 2:35am

I can't say that I wasn't hoping for an interview.

3.7 sGPA
3.5 cGPA
4.0 grad GPA
40R
 
RandomHero117 said:
Their mcat averages are pretty low for such a selective school. This makes me think that they may place more emphasis on other factors when it comes to making the final selection. Who knows though...
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That is absolutely true. MCAT scores in each class range from the 20's to the 40's. But, uniformly, every single student is an absolute baller in some (or many) way(s). Definitely quote me on that.
 
Nerday Shortay said:
That is absolutely true. MCAT scores in each class range from the 20's to the 40's. But, uniformly, every single student is an absolute baller in some (or many) way(s). Definitely quote me on that.
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You have one of the funniest MDapps. It's great for anyone who needs a little humor and perspective in this process (if you can get over the fact that most people would kill to have gotten your interviews and acceptances).
 
Nerday Shortay said:
That is absolutely true. MCAT scores in each class range from the 20's to the 40's. But, uniformly, every single student is an absolute baller in some (or many) way(s). Definitely quote me on that.
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I always feel less and less 'baller' whenever I read about the students here....and the baller folks that get rejected. :scared:
 
Nerday Shortay said:
That is absolutely true. MCAT scores in each class range from the 20's to the 40's. But, uniformly, every single student is an absolute baller in some (or many) way(s). Definitely quote me on that.
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I really wish I had met you when I was in Rochester. :laugh: And I did notice that the M1s, at least, were all incredibly balla in some way. Legit. 👍

And AvidAvatar, me too, all the way. I feel fairly insignificant compared to almost every one of them, and the remainder, I only felt somewhat insignificant. Especially if you look at any MDApps - don't, unless it's Shortay's. I really want to know what offended her about the Harvard interview, and what else she might have said. :laugh:
 
Damn it...I somehow never noticed their fee request on my email and sent it only today after it's been sitting in my box for 3 weeks!!!
 
Snuke said:
And AvidAvatar, me too, all the way. I feel fairly insignificant compared to almost every one of them, and the remainder, I only felt somewhat insignificant. Especially if you look at any MDApps - don't, unless it's Shortay's. I really want to know what offended her about the Harvard interview, and what else she might have said. :laugh:
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That might be part of the reason you guys are on their radar to begin with. I've always gotten the impression that Mayo values people who are humble and honored by the opportunity to be a physician. There definitely seems to be a lower proportion of ego issues around the clinic than other medical centers.
 
wholeheartedly said:
There definitely seems to be a lower proportion of ego issues around the clinic than other medical centers.
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Thanks WH! That's awfully kind of you. As for the ego issues (or lack thereof), I had the same experience and realization when I visited, and I honestly believe that a large portion of this comes from the Mayo Foundation. There is such an emphasis - a real emphasis - on the patients, and the importance of and respect for them. They do put it into practice, and that creates a sort of humbleness, I think.

I was at another medical school today, and for some reason when I left, I felt a bit off, but then I realized the source of my unease a few hours later; they had never once referenced the patient other than to say 'early patient contact' and in terms of following patients at clinics, and how they have a diverse patient body. I'm sure the students at that school like people and like to help them, but it was never brought up at a time when the school was trying to sell itself. Everything was about the opportunities for the student (which were pretty sweet); not once did I hear 'for the patient,' when I couldn't go 10 minutes at Mayo without hearing that phrase.

It's an interesting difference, I thought. Sorry for the ramble - still putting my thoughts in order, just thought it was an interesting insight into what schools find most important.
 
Snuke said:
Thanks WH! That's awfully kind of you. As for the ego issues (or lack thereof), I had the same experience and realization when I visited, and I honestly believe that a large portion of this comes from the Mayo Foundation. There is such an emphasis - a real emphasis - on the patients, and the importance of and respect for them. They do put it into practice, and that creates a sort of humbleness, I think.

I was at another medical school today, and for some reason when I left, I felt a bit off, but then I realized the source of my unease a few hours later; they had never once referenced the patient other than to say 'early patient contact' and in terms of following patients at clinics, and how they have a diverse patient body. I'm sure the students at that school like people and like to help them, but it was never brought up at a time when the school was trying to sell itself. Everything was about the opportunities for the student (which were pretty sweet); not once did I hear 'for the patient,' when I couldn't go 10 minutes at Mayo without hearing that phrase.

It's an interesting difference, I thought. Sorry for the ramble - still putting my thoughts in order, just thought it was an interesting insight into what schools find most important.
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Hmm...I heard that about a certain NYC school - was it an Ivy?
 
For those of you who have interviewed/are Mayo med students, can you describe the opportunities available through Selectives? According to the MMS brochure, it sounds like a fascinating way to allow students to design their own research projects, volunteer in underserved areas, and/or truly explore their own passions. What are some examples of Selectives students have pursued in the past? This seems like an amazing, unique aspect of Mayo's curriculum that I'd love to learn more about!
 
FACS444 said:
For those of you who have interviewed/are Mayo med students, can you describe the opportunities available through Selectives? According to the MMS brochure, it sounds like a fascinating way to allow students to design their own research projects, volunteer in underserved areas, and/or truly explore their own passions. What are some examples of Selectives students have pursued in the past? This seems like an amazing, unique aspect of Mayo's curriculum that I'd love to learn more about!
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Pretty much, students can design whatever they want, or they can choose something that has already been done before. A lot of different trips overseas, short-term research, more longer-term shadowing than they can do during class, volunteering. They gave a list when I was there - other people could probably tell you a lot more and give specific examples. You do get a stipend for selectives for all four years.
 
Snuke said:
Pretty much, students can design whatever they want, or they can choose something that has already been done before. A lot of different trips overseas, short-term research, more longer-term shadowing than they can do during class, volunteering. They gave a list when I was there - other people could probably tell you a lot more and give specific examples. You do get a stipend for selectives for all four years.
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Thanks a lot Snuke. I guess I'll wait until I can see the list then, but I am definitely intrigued by Selectives. Seems like an awesome way to get creative with your medical education.
 
FACS444 said:
Thanks a lot Snuke. I guess I'll wait until I can see the list then, but I am definitely intrigued by Selectives. Seems like an awesome way to get creative with your medical education.
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Everyone seemed quite excited about them, students and faculty. The only requirements are that they be medically relevant (you have to write a short proposal proving how) and that a certain portion includes assistance to an underserved community.

Check the website, too. I believe that talks about Selectives. I'm sure students would comment, but I'm equally sure that the M1s have a histo test tomorrow, so that might not happen for a few days!
 
Snuke said:
The only requirements are that they be medically relevant (you have to write a short proposal proving how) and that a certain portion includes assistance to an underserved community.
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This. You can do pretty much anything that interests you--the approval process seems to exist mainly to ensure that you don't blow $5000 flying home to play Xbox every two months.

Seriously though, selectives sound amazing. Interested in ENT? Spend a couple weeks in your first or second year shadowing a surgeon at the clinic and rule it in/out. Take a break from histology to do neuro research? Sure. It requires some self direction, but it also mitigates a lot of the rigidity of a med school curriculum.
 
Northwesterly said:
This. You can do pretty much anything that interests you--the approval process seems to exist mainly to ensure that you don't blow $5000 flying home to play Xbox every two months.

Seriously though, selectives sound amazing. Interested in ENT? Spend a couple weeks in your first or second year shadowing a surgeon at the clinic and rule it in/out. Take a break from histology to do neuro research? Sure. It requires some self direction, but it also mitigates a lot of the rigidity of a med school curriculum.
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Correction: They do not have to be medically relevant. You can do selectives for personal development. You have to prove that you aren't just bs-ing and that you really mean to make something of your week(s), but it doesn't have to be medical. I'm doing a personal development/higher aims selective this coming week...
 
Nerday Shortay said:
Correction: They do not have to be medically relevant. You can do selectives for personal development. You have to prove that you aren't just bs-ing and that you really mean to make something of your week(s), but it doesn't have to be medical. I'm doing a personal development/higher aims selective this coming week...
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What are some of the selectives you have done, if you don't mind sharing?
 
Snuke said:
What are some of the selectives you have done, if you don't mind sharing?
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Some are emergency medicine, pediatrics, medical clowning, two medical mission trips to Honduras, LGBT/HIV medicine in South Beach, Florida, psychiatry, research (x2), music therapy (upcoming), infectious disease. Mine are mostly medical, but the music therapy one is self-designed and mainly aimed at improving my repertoire/technique on the ukulele (no joke). I do play music every week in the main lobby at Mayo, but the school has nothing to do with this and it isn't technically medical in any way. I know other students have done writing selectives, volunteering selectives (not necessarily with medical organizations). You just have to explain what the selective will do for your career - bettering yourself as a person, even in non-medical ways, will ultimately make you a better doctor. They know that 🙂
 
Nerday Shortay said:
Some are emergency medicine, pediatrics, medical clowning, two medical mission trips to Honduras, LGBT/HIV medicine in South Beach, Florida, psychiatry, research (x2), music therapy (upcoming), infectious disease. Mine are mostly medical, but the music therapy one is self-designed and mainly aimed at improving my repertoire/technique on the ukulele (no joke). I do play music every week in the main lobby at Mayo, but the school has nothing to do with this and it isn't technically medical in any way. I know other students have done writing selectives, volunteering selectives (not necessarily with medical organizations). You just have to explain what the selective will do for your career - bettering yourself as a person, even in non-medical ways, will ultimately make you a better doctor. They know that 🙂
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Sounds real cool. I'm excited to interview next week!
 
Nerday Shortay said:
Some are emergency medicine, pediatrics, medical clowning, two medical mission trips to Honduras, LGBT/HIV medicine in South Beach, Florida, psychiatry, research (x2), music therapy (upcoming), infectious disease. Mine are mostly medical, but the music therapy one is self-designed and mainly aimed at improving my repertoire/technique on the ukulele (no joke). I do play music every week in the main lobby at Mayo, but the school has nothing to do with this and it isn't technically medical in any way. I know other students have done writing selectives, volunteering selectives (not necessarily with medical organizations). You just have to explain what the selective will do for your career - bettering yourself as a person, even in non-medical ways, will ultimately make you a better doctor. They know that 🙂
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I should have known that was you! The other students were saying how they had one classmate who played the ukulele in the main lobby of the Clinic. :laugh: I think that's awesome - I want to do that with my French horn, if I can. Or a piano/horn duet - I have several of those. Where do you practice?
 
The more I hear about this school the more in love with it I am. Gahhh - Just accept me MAYO - screw the interview
 
Snuke said:
I should have known that was you! The other students were saying how they had one classmate who played the ukulele in the main lobby of the Clinic. :laugh: I think that's awesome - I want to do that with my French horn, if I can. Or a piano/horn duet - I have several of those. Where do you practice?
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I've been singing for a long time and I usually just look up the chords for songs I want to do...and then play them. So no rehearsing for me 😉. There is an orchestra in town that is a minimal commitment type deal - multiple medical students have been members, and I'm sure french horn would be a welcome addition. For playing in the Mayo lobby, you just have to find a time when nobody is there (there is no official sign up, but certain people come regularly to play/sing - I do it for an hour during lunch on the same day each week, for instance, so people know not to show up then). If you end up coming here I'm sure you'll figure it out 🙂
 
Nerday Shortay said:
I've been singing for a long time and I usually just look up the chords for songs I want to do...and then play them. So no rehearsing for me 😉. There is an orchestra in town that is a minimal commitment type deal - multiple medical students have been members, and I'm sure french horn would be a welcome addition. For playing in the Mayo lobby, you just have to find a time when nobody is there (there is no official sign up, but certain people come regularly to play/sing - I do it for an hour during lunch on the same day each week, for instance, so people know not to show up then). If you end up coming here I'm sure you'll figure it out 🙂
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Hahaha. I have been playing the Ukulele for years and some students mentioned a girl who plays here. I wish I would have known - we could have jammed! If I get in we should totally do it.

A bunch of fellow interviewees from today are going out with some of the students. What a school!
 
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