2012-2013 SUNY Downstate Application Thread

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I was accepted via snail mail back in October and just received this e-mail:

March, 2013

Dear Accepted Applicant,

Thank you for considering SUNY Downstate Medical Center. You may have heard that Downstate is restructuring its hospital facilities. They are undergoing consolidation to better provide patient services and to create emerging models of patient-centered care. Even with this consolidation, Downstate’s clinical training facilities include over thirty affiliated hospitals & facilities in Brooklyn and the New York City metropolitan area. The changes to our facilities will not impact our education and research programs. In fact, our education programs are stronger than ever before.

Collectively, our five colleges and schools offer high-powered programs focused on health education, with degrees ranging from bachelor's to the doctorate level. We attract students who are passionate about the health professions, medicine and science, who want to pursue research and experience hands-on community involvement -- in Brooklyn, possibly the most diverse community in the nation. Our students learn in a friendly environment with facilities that include a modern high tech anatomy lab and an "Information Commons" digital library -- soon to be enhanced with a new academic building providing classrooms to support 21st-century medical curriculum and innovative research.

Our educational strengths are mirrored in our outcomes. Downstate graduates consistently beat national averages on licensure and exam scores. For example, our Accelerated Nursing students who graduated last year achieved a 100% pass rate on the NCLEX (National Council Licensing Exam) as did our Nurse Anesthesia and Physician Assistant graduates, who all achieved pass rates of 100% on their national exams. Our placement levels for all colleges and schools are close to 100 percent three months out from graduation.

Students in our School of Medicine consistently outscore the national average on Step 1 and Step 2 Clinical Knowledge board exams. This year, over 97% of fourth-year medical students placed into a residency program on the first attempt -- again, above national averages -- with acceptances at major pre-eminent residency programs.

No matter which of our programs you plan to join, we are dedicated to educating the next generation of health professionals and scientists, and our reputation for clinical training is second to none. We are proud of our diversity, emphasis on urban and immigrant health, and camaraderie among students and faculty.

If you have any further questions regarding Downstate, we would be very happy to answer them. We greatly appreciate your interest in applying to Downstate and look forward to you joining us.

Sincerely,
Ian L. Taylor, MD, Ph.D.
Senior Vice President for Biomedical Education and Research
& Dean, College of Medicine

Mark Stewart, MD, Ph.D.
Vice Dean for Research &
Dean, School of Graduate Studies

Daisy Cruz-Richman, Ph.D., RN
Dean, College of Nursing

Dawn Morton-Rias, Ed.D., PA-C
Dean, College of Health Related Professions

Pascal James Imperato, MD, MPH & TM
Dean, School of Public Health
 
aloevera100 said:
I was accepted via snail mail back in October and just received this e-mail:

March, 2013

Dear Accepted Applicant,

Thank you for considering SUNY Downstate Medical Center.You may have heard that Downstate is restructuring its hospital facilities. They are undergoing consolidation to better provide patient services and to create emerging models of patient-centered care. Even with this consolidation, Downstate’s clinical training facilities include over thirty affiliated hospitals & facilities in Brooklyn and the New York City metropolitan area. The changes to our facilities will not impact our education and research programs. In fact, our education programs are stronger than ever before.

Collectively, our five colleges and schools offer high-powered programs focused on health education, with degrees ranging from bachelor's to the doctorate level. We attract students who are passionate about the health professions, medicine and science, who want to pursue research and experience hands-on community involvement -- in Brooklyn, possibly the most diverse community in the nation. Our students learn in a friendly environment with facilities that include a modern high tech anatomy lab and an "Information Commons" digital library -- soon to be enhanced with a new academic building providing classrooms to support 21st-century medical curriculum and innovative research.

Our educational strengths are mirrored in our outcomes. Downstate graduates consistently beat national averages on licensure and exam scores. For example, our Accelerated Nursing students who graduated last year achieved a 100% pass rate on the NCLEX (National Council Licensing Exam) as did our Nurse Anesthesia and Physician Assistant graduates, who all achieved pass rates of 100% on their national exams. Our placement levels for all colleges and schools are close to 100 percent three months out from graduation.

Students in our School of Medicine consistently outscore the national average on Step 1 and Step 2 Clinical Knowledge board exams. This year, over 97% of fourth-year medical students placed into a residency program on the first attempt -- again, above national averages -- with acceptances at major pre-eminent residency programs.

No matter which of our programs you plan to join, we are dedicated to educating the next generation of health professionals and scientists, and our reputation for clinical training is second to none. We are proud of our diversity, emphasis on urban and immigrant health, and camaraderie among students and faculty.

If you have any further questions regarding Downstate, we would be very happy to answer them. We greatly appreciate your interest in applying to Downstate and look forward to you joining us.

Sincerely,
Ian L. Taylor, MD, Ph.D.
Senior Vice President for Biomedical Education and Research
& Dean, College of Medicine

Mark Stewart, MD, Ph.D.
Vice Dean for Research &
Dean, School of Graduate Studies

Daisy Cruz-Richman, Ph.D., RN
Dean, College of Nursing

Dawn Morton-Rias, Ed.D., PA-C
Dean, College of Health Related Professions

Pascal James Imperato, MD, MPH & TM
Dean, School of Public Health
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Yep, got this too! I think they are trying to reassure us that the school itself isn't going under anytime soon... haha
 
membername222 said:
Not sure if you were asking me (about the rejection via snail mail) but this was post interview (interviewed early February)
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Yikes mate, that really sucks. From the former comments on the forums I was under the impression that all rejections are made by email. Nonetheless, I hope everything works out with you.
 
Withdrew today. Awesome school, good luck to everyone waiting to hear back and congrats to those that got in!
 
Has anyone who interviewed after 2/26 heard anything back yet? Is anyone who interviewed on 2/26 or before still waiting?
 
Was placed on hold after my interview a couple of weeks back. Just got an email from downstate saying:

Thank you for your continued interest in SUNY Downstate. This is to update you
regarding our anticipated timetable to give you a final decision on your admissions status.
We expect to send you a final decision on your status some time during the last two
weeks of May. Please remember to check your AMCAS email address regularly during
this period.

Did anyone else who was put on hold after their interview get this email?
 
akw42 said:
Was placed on hold after my interview a couple of weeks back. Just got an email from downstate saying:

Thank you for your continued interest in SUNY Downstate. This is to update you
regarding our anticipated timetable to give you a final decision on your admissions status.
We expect to send you a final decision on your status some time during the last two
weeks of May. Please remember to check your AMCAS email address regularly during
this period.

Did anyone else who was put on hold after their interview get this email?
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+1 for the email. Interviewed in November, hold in January
 
What do you think they mean by "final decision on your admission status"? As in Accept or Reject? Or if we'll be put on the alternate list or not? It seems strange that they'd update us on a very specific time they'll give us a decision - any decision.
 
akw42 said:
What do you think they mean by "final decision on your admission status"? As in Accept or Reject? Or if we'll be put on the alternate list or not? It seems strange that they'd update us on a very specific time they'll give us a decision - any decision.
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Final decision sounds like it would be an acceptance or a rejection... But I'd imagine that they would also have to have an alternate list. So I guess the decision at that time could be either acceptance, alternate list, or rejection?
 
akw42 said:
Was placed on hold after my interview a couple of weeks back. Just got an email from downstate saying:

Thank you for your continued interest in SUNY Downstate. This is to update you
regarding our anticipated timetable to give you a final decision on your admissions status.
We expect to send you a final decision on your status some time during the last two
weeks of May. Please remember to check your AMCAS email address regularly during
this period.

Did anyone else who was put on hold after their interview get this email?
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got the email as well. interviewed early feb. Placed on hold a week ago
 
Has any accepted student gotten their financial aid package? I'm curious as to what it looks like. I was told I can expect it by end of March but haven't received anything. I called the admissions office, and they said mine was sent out 2 weeks ago! I requested for another copy to be mailed, so hopefully I will get it soon.
 
aloevera100 said:
Has any accepted student gotten their financial aid package? I'm curious as to what it looks like. I was told I can expect it by end of March but haven't received anything. I called the admissions office, and they said mine was sent out 2 weeks ago! I requested for another copy to be mailed, so hopefully I will get it soon.
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I got mine--though it was really confusing haha. I'm OOS but my cost of attendance was calculated based on IS tuition. As a result, the loans they outlined won't cover what I eventually need (especially since the EFC calculated was also really high, and I currently have no money lol)...but since Grad Plus loans cover up to the total COA minus other aid, I figured I'll just be making up the difference with Grad Plus dollars eventually anyway. Figured I clarify that with them when we're closer to May.

Any other students see the same thing? A big long letter with inaccurate numbers? haha
 
imcanadaian said:
I got mine--though it was really confusing haha. I'm OOS but my cost of attendance was calculated based on IS tuition. As a result, the loans they outlined won't cover what I eventually need (especially since the EFC calculated was also really high, and I currently have no money lol)...but since Grad Plus loans cover up to the total COA minus other aid, I figured I'll just be making up the difference with Grad Plus dollars eventually anyway. Figured I clarify that with them when we're closer to May.

Any other students see the same thing? A big long letter with inaccurate numbers? haha
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Maybe they think you're IS... sounds like you get to pay the IS tuition rate all 4 years! 😛
 
imcanadaian said:
I got mine--though it was really confusing haha. I'm OOS but my cost of attendance was calculated based on IS tuition. As a result, the loans they outlined won't cover what I eventually need (especially since the EFC calculated was also really high, and I currently have no money lol)...but since Grad Plus loans cover up to the total COA minus other aid, I figured I'll just be making up the difference with Grad Plus dollars eventually anyway. Figured I clarify that with them when we're closer to May.

Any other students see the same thing? A big long letter with inaccurate numbers? haha
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I see, thanks for sharing!!
 
imcanadaian said:
I got mine--though it was really confusing haha. I'm OOS but my cost of attendance was calculated based on IS tuition. As a result, the loans they outlined won't cover what I eventually need (especially since the EFC calculated was also really high, and I currently have no money lol)...but since Grad Plus loans cover up to the total COA minus other aid, I figured I'll just be making up the difference with Grad Plus dollars eventually anyway. Figured I clarify that with them when we're closer to May.

Any other students see the same thing? A big long letter with inaccurate numbers? haha
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Same case for me.. OOS but the calculated aid they're offering me assumes i'm instate. No more OOS tuition? :luck: hahah.
 
interviewed 3/12 really hoping to hear back soon but after reading some of these posts looks like its been taking a while...
 
For those of you who've been accepted, have they told you the scheduled start date for MS1?
 
FutureDocsWife said:
Has anyone who interviewed after 2/26 heard anything back yet? Is anyone who interviewed on 2/26 or before still waiting?
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Interviewed 2/28. Just got put on ""Hold for Spring Consideration." Anyone else?
 
lalalaa said:
Interviewed 2/28. Just got put on ""Hold for Spring Consideration." Anyone else?
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Oy, just got the same letter. Interviewed on 2/19, I wonder if the final decision applies to us as well. This whole thing is getting very stressful...I was under the impression my interview went exceptionally well!
 
Rexrgisastrum said:
Oy, just got the same letter. Interviewed on 2/19, I wonder if the final decision applies to us as well. This whole thing is getting very stressful...I was under the impression my interview went exceptionally well!
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Same here! There is still some slim hope to be accepted from the hold without being put on the waitlist ... (wishful thinking).
The email specifically tells us to not call the office. More stressful waiting until "late spring".
 
lalalaa said:
Interviewed 2/28. Just got put on ""Hold for Spring Consideration." Anyone else?
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Hey i'm sorry to hear that! are you IS or OOS? and was it email? Trying to gauge when i'm going to hear, interviewed on 3/11. I wonder if they are giving out any straight acceptances anymore at this point..
 
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Ahhh Interviewed 2/27 and still nothing! Good sign? Bad sign?
 
lalalaa said:
Same here! There is still some slim hope to be accepted from the hold without being put on the waitlist ... (wishful thinking).
The email specifically tells us to not call the office. More stressful waiting until "late spring".
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So far, at least from reading this thread, Downstate hasn't put anyone on the "wait list" aka the "alternate list." They've been accepting, putting students on hold or rejecting them.
 
bme411 said:
Ahhh Interviewed 2/27 and still nothing! Good sign? Bad sign?
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Don't worry! It hasn't been 6 weeks yet. From this thread, it seems like the span of the wait is all over the place.


helloall1222 said:
Hey i'm sorry to hear that! are you IS or OOS? and was it email? Trying to gauge when i'm going to hear, interviewed on 3/11. I wonder if they are giving out any straight acceptances anymore at this point..
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I'm OOS. Are OOS are more likely to be put on hold? It was email.


pup113 said:
So far, at least from reading this thread, Downstate hasn't put anyone on the "wait list" aka the "alternate list." They've been accepting, putting students on hold or rejecting them.
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They have to begin some sort of an alternate list soon though? Maybe in late spring when more people on hold are reviewed
 
bme411 said:
Ahhh Interviewed 2/27 and still nothing! Good sign? Bad sign?
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I interviewed on 2/25 and haven't heard anything yet.
From what I gather on this thread, the timeline for response from downstate seems to depend more on when your interviewer submits his review of you and when the committee meets next than any rule of x # of weeks. 6-8 weeks rings a bell but it seems some people waited longer. Any thoughts?
 
Is anyone going to the bioethics conference being held here on April 20? Just got an email about it, but I'm not sure what email list it was from. I didn't apply to downstate.
 
Withdrew my spot today. Good luck to those still waiting to hear back.
 
parks said:
I interviewed on 2/25 and haven't heard anything yet.
From what I gather on this thread, the timeline for response from downstate seems to depend more on when your interviewer submits his review of you and when the committee meets next than any rule of x # of weeks. 6-8 weeks rings a bell but it seems some people waited longer. Any thoughts?
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Spot on my friend.
 
radiateitonme said:
10 weeks and still waiting for a post-interview decision😴
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I interviewed the week after you and haven't heard anything yet either. I like to tell myself that they're trying to figure out my merit scholarship 😀
 
mdhopeful19 said:
what?! have you tried to call the office?

also, has anyone who interviewed in late january or after gotten an acceptance?
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Yup, called two weeks ago and they told me that my interviewer didn't turn in his evaluation yet😕 soo I'm just hoping to hear back before the 12 week mark with some good news:xf:
 
Hi guys/gals

I interviewed 3/19. It seems like the general wait period is 6+ weeks, but are the decisions given out based on the committee's meetings? If so, did a new round of results come out?


cheers
 
Just called and they said it takes generally 2 months to hear back about a decision.
 
Can any current students comment on the quality of need-based aid for low-income students? Just to give you an idea, my parents make less than the annual cost of attendance and I have multiple siblings, one of whom is in college, and I have no income myself (I'm 21). I know that when the time comes for distribution of need-based aid, I'll definitely get SOME aid, just not sure how much.

If anybody could share their experiences, that would be really helpful.
 
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