Does anyone know an approximate date for when UWSOM would start? Is it Sept. 24th like the rest of the university or does the SOM meet earlier for orientation, etc.? Thanks!
Does anyone know an approximate date for when UWSOM would start? Is it Sept. 24th like the rest of the university or does the SOM meet earlier for orientation, etc.? Thanks!
First-Year Orientation 2012
The dates for Orientation and the first day of class for the Class of 2012 will be listed as confirmed by each regional site. Attendance to Orientation is mandatory. All 2012 students that have been assigned to WWAMI Regional locations will find a survey link here to complete in the May/June timeframe.
Wyoming: TBD
Spokane: TBD
WSU-Pullman: TBD
UI-Idaho: TBD
Alaska: TBD
Montana: TBD
Seattle: August 27th -August 31st; Classes begin September 4, 2012
http://uwmedicine.washington.edu/Ed...n-and-policies/Orientation/Pages/default.aspx
I'm in the same exact boat - only med school that I applied to, and I already have a PhD from UW. Got positive feedback during the interview... Very disappointed with the result Didn't get any specific reasons for the rejection in the e-mail. The worst part is that now I'm not sure if they will ever take me, however hard I try. Very disheartening.
It seems there are a lot of folks that applied only to UW. I don't understand. Why apply to only one school? That is tempting fate quite a bit. There are a lot of great med schools and great places to live all over the country.
Relocation is not an option for some people due to family, spouse jobs or other circumstances. Some people would rather wait a year or two and reapply than go to a school in a different state.
I think applying to one specific school vs. going anywhere would be perceived very differently by applicants applying straight out of college or a few years out compared to older applicants. When I went to grad school I moved here all the way from Europe and at the time I literally applied to schools all over the US. I now have my life set up here and my network of friends is really important for me to stay sane (plus I have ties to various organizations). I think that going to medical school is challenging enough, and if on top of that you have little support around you and you are dealing with starting a new life again, then it would be even more difficult. Not to mention the difference in tuition at private schools or for OOS applicantsIt seems there are a lot of folks that applied only to UW. I don't understand. Why apply to only one school? That is tempting fate quite a bit. There are a lot of great med schools and great places to live all over the country.
I think applying to one specific school vs. going anywhere would be perceived very differently by applicants applying straight out of college or a few years out compared to older applicants. When I went to grad school I moved here all the way from Europe and at the time I literally applied to schools all over the US. I now have my life set up here and my network of friends is really important for me to stay sane (plus I have ties to various organizations). I think that going to medical school is challenging enough, and if on top of that you have little support around you and you are dealing with starting a new life again, then it would be even more difficult. Not to mention the difference in tuition at private schools or for OOS applicants
As an older nontraditional applicant myself, I can totally understand having roots and not wanting to leave that support network. However, given the reality of medical school admissions and the sheer number of qualified people applying these days, it simply may not be an option to stay near your hometown.
Also, keep in mind that many OOS schools will extend residency privileges after the first year, making it a lot less expensive than it would appear at first to go out of state. Just some thoughts. I applied near my hometown and did not get in locally. Although I am waitlisted for one in-state school, I will most likely be moving across the country to attend medical school this year. It is a sacrifice to give up familiar people and places but you can always make new friends wherever you go.
For those who are married with kids, on the other hand, I could not imagine pulling them out of school and moving the whole family. Hats off to anyone who can pull that off.
I think applying to one specific school vs. going anywhere would be perceived very differently by applicants applying straight out of college or a few years out compared to older applicants. When I went to grad school I moved here all the way from Europe and at the time I literally applied to schools all over the US. I now have my life set up here and my network of friends is really important for me to stay sane (plus I have ties to various organizations). I think that going to medical school is challenging enough, and if on top of that you have little support around you and you are dealing with starting a new life again, then it would be even more difficult. Not to mention the difference in tuition at private schools or for OOS applicants
Well, plus I have this whole other issue of having my undergraduate degree from a foreign university, which apparently is an insurmountable problem when it comes to medical schools. I was hoping that UW would look at my application favorably given that I have an advanced degree from this school (and it seems like they did, but maybe something else wasn't right). Doing a post-bac or taking science classes that I already took at my alma mater just to get an American grade doesn't make sense in my mind... Curious if anyone has additional perspectives on this.
I did get a credentials evaluation done, it was about $150, but UW never asked for it!! I was surprised. AMCAS doesn't ask for foreign transcripts or evaluations either.Just curious, did you have your foreign transcript verified? I had to do that for my international masters degree (and it cost about $200) but I think that is a requirement for UW and many other med schools. A bonus is that I am now finally able to convince people that a D in Australia is equivalent to an A in the US.
I did get a credentials evaluation done, it was about $150, but UW never asked for it!! I was surprised. AMCAS doesn't ask for foreign transcripts or evaluations either.
BTW, alternate #3 from WA/OOR just got accepted.
https://www.somas.washington.edu/uwappstatus.htm Same place you checked your interview statusWhere is this watch list everyone speaks of? Just out of curiosity
FYI, alternate #5 from WA/OOR has been accepted. And that is the last time I am going to check the alternate list.
Wait, really? I am #4 on the list and haven't heard anything. Did they call you or email you?
Uh oh, don't panic! I got a call from my ExCom, who told me that I would get the official email soon, probably by the end of the day. I don't think that everybody gets a phone call, it probably depends on the availability of your ExCom. I haven't gotten the email yet, so I bet they will send them out soon.
Second, I just found out my site placement. Anyone else going to Pullman / Moscow?
Idaho here so Moscow...headed there in 2 weeks to find a place to live
Niice! I'm originally from Idaho, so I'm excited to be in the Moscow/Pullman group. I've never been to Pullman though. Do we have any resources we can access to find housing?
Niice! I'm originally from Idaho, so I'm excited to be in the Moscow/Pullman group. I've never been to Pullman though. Do we have any resources we can access to find housing?
If we received Univ Grad Tuition Exemption (or rather, a reduction), does that mean that we are placed anywhere but Seattle? Thanks in advance for any help
No, I am a 2nd year and received that first year as well and was placed in Seattle. It's only given to certain students, I haven't figured out why, but I think it's related to your financial situation...
Also, for those who haven't ranked their sites yet, if you do still exist. You don't have to fill out all of the site options. Read the directions carefully, it says only put a site that you are willing to go to. You can just put seattle and call it good...and then you will for sure be placed in Seattle...
Hey Everyone, I am considering applying to UW during the 2012-2013 cycle. I am OOR, and I know that UW likes their OOR applicants to have a lot of experience with the underserved population. I have over 200 hours volunteering in a free clinic, volunteered out of the country with an underserved population for two weeks, and I have 40 hours of shadowing experience with a family doctor. Do you guys think this would be enough to get an interview?
I am a reapplicant and having already spent over 6k this season, I want to spend wisely for next year...
Hey Everyone, I am considering applying to UW during the 2012-2013 cycle. I am OOR, and I know that UW likes their OOR applicants to have a lot of experience with the underserved population. I have over 200 hours volunteering in a free clinic, volunteered out of the country with an underserved population for two weeks, and I have 40 hours of shadowing experience with a family doctor. Do you guys think this would be enough to get an interview?
I am a reapplicant and having already spent over 6k this season, I want to spend wisely for next year...
You never know until you apply.
Any large movement? Website too slow on updating. I just got an acceptance yesterday from another school and I'm trying to hold off from accepting until I get a better idea where UW's waitlist is at.
I thought University of Washington doesn't require a deposit...?