2011-2012 Wake Forest University Application Thread

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1st year students do indeed volunteer at DEAC.

Off the top of my head, there are two big clinical experience courses built into the curriculum, one is a clinical medicine course which is basically medical interview and physical exam. It meets once a week, alternating between physical and interview, when you are on an interview week you go up to the wards and practice your interviewing and history taking. You start this from week 1, so I actually saw a patient on my 2nd day of medical school. At the end of the course, you have standardized patient assessments.

The 2nd thing is something called CPE, which is where you spend a week (I think it's 4 weeks total distributed throughout 1st and 2nd year) with a physician in a primary care practice somewhere in NC. It's basically a chance for you to put things that you learn in FCM to use.

Other than that, there are a lot of shadowing opportunities, lots of volunteer opportunities, things like Peds Pals, doctors love having med students shadow.

Thanks! This is exactly what I wanted to know. I knew about the PCE course but I hadn't been able to find anything concrete about what year students become eligible to help with the DEAC (it only mentioned 3rd years online), nor clinical experience in the first two years beyond the PCE experience, which is one of the major things I am looking for in a program. I appreciate the informative response!

 

[Pirates1992]

People who have already interviewed can you post how you got from the airport to W-S? Is there an inexpensive option? Additionally, did people stay with student hosts or is that not an option?

 

[anon324]

People who have already interviewed can you post how you got from the airport to W-S? Is there an inexpensive option? Additionally, did people stay with student hosts or is that not an option?

I took the PART shuttle (called the service right after my flight arrived) to their hub, then a free transfer to another bus hub in Winston Salem, where I caught the 2020 bus to the Medical Center. The entire process took about an hour and a half and cost me only $3.00. I stayed at the Hawthorne Inn and Conference Center, which had a free shuttle service to the MC running every half hour/every hour depending on the time of day.

 

[zmxcm]

I took the PART shuttle (called the service right after my flight arrived) to their hub, then a free transfer to another bus hub in Winston Salem, where I caught the 2020 bus to the Medical Center. The entire process took about an hour and a half and cost me only $3.00. I stayed at the Hawthorne Inn and Conference Center, which had a free shuttle service to the MC running every half hour/every hour depending on the time of day.

I rented a car and stayed at the Hawthorne Inn. Be sure to return on a full tank!

 

[Yraqi]

I'm sure this question has been asked before, but what did you guys write in the Personal Statement? Is a Why Wake a good choice? Or talk about something more interesting!

Also how long were your essays?

 

[Cinclus]

Both of my WF essays came to exactly 690 words. I chose to write about "Why WF?" for the personal statement. It couldn't have been too bad, because they invited me to interview.

 

[UnclePhil]

Both of my WF essays came to exactly 690 words. I chose to write about "Why WF?" for the personal statement. It couldn't have been too bad, because they invited me to interview.

I'm sure your writing is wonderful but I think that 4.00/39 might have something to do with it too 😉

 

[Matteo]

okay, so way back in the day (early july) I thought the consensus was that "Your app is complete...interview from X month to Y month...will receive email or phone call" was just a blanket complete status. Except now it's been 2 months. Huh?

 

[PeterPesto]

okay, so way back in the day (early july) I thought the consensus was that "Your app is complete...interview from X month to Y month...will receive email or phone call" was just a blanket complete status. Except now it's been 2 months. Huh?

In the same situation. It looks like I'm destined for the hold status at Wake.

 

[Asacchi]

okay, so way back in the day (early july) I thought the consensus was that "Your app is complete...interview from X month to Y month...will receive email or phone call" was just a blanket complete status. Except now it's been 2 months. Huh?

I was complete sometime around then and received this status as well. I recevied an II like... last week? Don't give up hope! 🙂 Perhaps send in updates/interest to make sure they know you're still interested.

 

[Cinclus]

I'm sure your writing is wonderful but I think that 4.00/39 might have something to do with it too 😉

You might be right. 🙂

 

[latony]

Ecstatic! Complete: 8/18 Update Letter: 8/19/11 Invite: 9/14 via email Interview: Early October

Wake is wonderful! I am SO EXCITED! 😍

 

[tory]

Ecstatic! Complete: 8/18 Update Letter: 8/19/11 Invite: 9/14 via email Interview: Early October

Wake is wonderful! I am SO EXCITED! 😍

Congrats! Question: what did you update Wake about? I'm considering sending a letter myself and any guidance would be so appreciated.

 

[latony]

Congrats! Question: what did you update Wake about? I'm considering sending a letter myself and any guidance would be so appreciated.

I sent them an e-mail with an attached letter that I signed. Basically, I emphasized how much I love Wake and a few recent developments (a paper being published, enrollment in a new course). I can send it to you if you PM me. 👍

 

[Yraqi]

Seems a lot of you guys wrote a "Why Wake?" and I'm pressured to do so as well although I like to write about a unique experience that I had lol

 

[Bill Roth]

So what if we have nothing to update? Should we just send a letter expressing interest in the school?

 

[latony]

So what if we have nothing to update? Should we just send a letter expressing interest in the school?

Honestly, I am not sure I would send a letter if nothing has changed - the update letter is meant for improvements in your application that complement your file. Since my application, I have had updates on two papers in submission and have enrolled in additional courses; these developments are what made up the bulk of my letter. The why Wake part was just the final few paragraphs.

 

[Pirates1992]

Honestly, I am not sure I would send a letter if nothing has changed - the update letter is meant for improvements in your application that complement your file. Since my application, I have had updates on two papers in submission and have enrolled in additional courses; these developments are what made up the bulk of my letter. The why Wake part was just the final few paragraphs.

+1

Almost the exact same situation

 

[deleted261193]

i wrote "why wake".

did you get a completion email?

 

[centrigeugle]

Firing this off today.

OOS, strongly suspecting that I'm just giving them free money. But who knows.

 

[exquisitemelody]

What's Wake Forest's stance on primary care vs. research? More one or the other?

 

[Yraqi]

Did anyone NOT write a why wake essay and get an interview?

 

[WhizoMD]

Did anyone NOT write a why wake essay and get an interview?

me; no why wake, no update e-mail.

 

[deleted261193]

again - are we supposed to get a complete email?

 

[WhizoMD]

again - are we supposed to get a complete email?

I got one about 2 weeks after submitting my secondary

 

[PhilthyD]

Did anyone NOT write a why wake essay and get an interview?

I didn't write anything in the optional essay and I got an interview

 

[br229]

I didn't write anything in the optional essay and I got an interview

I am glad someone did because I was beginning to worry I wasn't going to get an interview just because I didn't write anything in the optional essay portion.

 

[ellie22]

Does anyone know when we can expect to hear from Wake about acceptance/waitlist? I had an earlier interview and they told us to check our status page the first week in Oct, but I'm pretty sure we can't hear from schools until the 15th?

 

[wolverine0]

Does any one know when the next batch of interview invites go out? I have the "your application is complete, interviews are from sept-march" status.

 

[Pirates1992]

If anyone is flying in on the 25th for the Monday interview and wants to share a cab to W-S, let me know. Also, I'd be interested in sharing a cab back to the airport after the Monday interview. PM

 

[Jimmer]

Does anyone know when we can expect to hear from Wake about acceptance/waitlist? I had an earlier interview and they told us to check our status page the first week in Oct, but I'm pretty sure we can't hear from schools until the 15th?

nah, wake forest is special - during orientation they told us the same thing that we would hear back first week of october, but that also meant we can only hold multiple acceptances with wake until may 1 instead of may 15. she wasnt totally sure about the may 1 deadline, but either way we will find out soon!

 

[Spinietzschon]

How do you access the status page? Anyone have a URL? I'm only finding a copy of what I submitted. I can't see my status or find the URL from their grad page.

 

[aSagacious]

https://www.hrfin.wfubmc.edu:8022/psp/pspro/EMPLOYEE/EMPL/h/?tab=PAPP_GUEST

 

[Spinietzschon]

Hey Thanks! Looking hard for it and couldn't find it. Good karma to you!

I've got:
Your application is complete. Interviews are by invitation from September to March. If you are invited, you will receive a e-mail or phone call to schedule an interview.

...does this mean that they're not gotten to it, or that they've gotten to it but aren't moved to invite me or reject me yet, or something else to those who are familiar with it?

Thank you!

 

[aSagacious]

I've got:
Your application is complete. Interviews are by invitation from September to March. If you are invited, you will receive a e-mail or phone call to schedule an interview.

...does this mean that they're not gotten to it, or that they've gotten to it but aren't moved to invite me or reject me yet, or something else to those who are familiar with it?

They must have read your application for you to have received a secondary (as they screen quite heavily). I think that the bolded is correct.

 

[justoneplease]

Sorry if this was already posted somewhere before but does anyone know offhand how many interviews they give out to those who received secondaries? Rough estimate is fine, doesn't have to be an exact number. Thanks!

 

[Cinclus]

Sorry if this was already posted somewhere before but does anyone know offhand how many interviews they give out to those who received secondaries? Rough estimate is fine, doesn't have to be an exact number. Thanks!

I think it's about 1/3.

 

[estelyk]

Hi,

I have a question for the current medical students. How do you participate in research at Wake Forest? Do you have to apply for grants? Is there a summer research program, were you can do research with any one of the research faculties?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks
estelyk

 

[UnclePhil]

yes this is a summer msrp program. i don't know much about it, we're supposed to get more info about it later in the year (we're finishing up anatomy and the last thing on our minds right now is research...). i'm pretty sure you can do research anyway, but yes, you do have to apply for grants.

 

[eastexas]

Interview Invite! Verified 8/29 Secondary Submitted 9/10 II 9/26 for 11/7 Hope to see some of y'all there!

 

[vickpick]

Still no answer from WF(actually complete since early this month but marked complete 2 months ago.) I guess my first NC rejection. 🙁

 

[estelyk]

yes this is a summer msrp program. i don't know much about it, we're supposed to get more info about it later in the year (we're finishing up anatomy and the last thing on our minds right now is research...). i'm pretty sure you can do research anyway, but yes, you do have to apply for grants.

Ok, thanks for the advice! Gd luck on anatomy btw

 

[SBAKSHI]

So what's the verdict? how long does it take forr them to send the complete email? I submitted my secondary on 22nd and have LoRs in in like July..!

 

[justoneplease]

I think it's about 1/3.

thanks!

 

[strawberifields]

So what's the verdict? how long does it take forr them to send the complete email? I submitted my secondary on 22nd and have LoRs in in like July..!

if it makes you feel better, I submitted the 18th and still got nada. I'd give it another week before worrying too much

 

[komikos]

They just received my MCAT scores (12PS/7VR/10BS) and sent me a secondary .. is it even worth it to fill it out knowing that I have a 7 in verbal?

 

[mrmatt]

They just received my MCAT scores (12PS/7VR/10BS) and sent me a secondary .. is it even worth it to fill it out knowing that I have a 7 in verbal?

My thinking is, if you passed the secondary screen, then they must have liked you at least a little bit. Since it's only one essay and an optional personal statement, I say go for it if you can spare the app fee. Good luck.

 

[Matt In The Hat]

They just received my MCAT scores (12PS/7VR/10BS) and sent me a secondary .. is it even worth it to fill it out knowing that I have a 7 in verbal?

komikos - when did you take the MCAT? Still on hold at Wake while they download my scores (8/12).

NVM - just checked my status - I have the "You are under review. When your review is over, you'll get an email" status. Got that last year too - right before a rejection. . . Keeping hope alive until it's official, though.

 

[komikos]

komikos - when did you take the MCAT? Still on hold at Wake while they download my scores (8/12).

NVM - just checked my status - I have the "You are under review. When your review is over, you'll get an email" status. Got that last year too - right before a rejection. . . Keeping hope alive until it's official, though.

I took my MCAT on August 19th.

Also, does anyone else think I should fill out the secondary or are they just gonna reject me right away due to that 7 in verbal?

 

[Pirates1992]

They just received my MCAT scores (12PS/7VR/10BS) and sent me a secondary .. is it even worth it to fill it out knowing that I have a 7 in verbal?

Interviewed here earlier this week, one thing they stressed is that you are more than just a collection of grades and scores. If you feel that your application is well-rounded and you're a good match for the program I would definitely fill out the secondary.