Congrats!! Do they indicate that they sent you the letter in the "Communication Status" tab of your status page?
So if your communication status hasn't changed, that doesn't mean anything. Fingers crossed for everyone!I only interviewed at two places (including UCR), but I have to say that I absolutely loved it there. The curriculum is exactly what I wanted--a great blend of PBL, traditional systems-based blocks, and "other", which involves a lot of work in the community and having a mentor physician help navigate you through. I also love the small class sizes. Plus, the focus is very strongly on primary care and improving the overall wellness of the Inland Empire, and they're very devoted to that cause.
Additionally, with very few exceptions, I really loved everyone I met at the interviews. They seem to be selecting for a certain type of person, as most people were friendly and interesting and had lots of life experience. Everyone at my interview day was from Southern California (or had lived there for a long time, like me). Plus, the interview day was unexpectedly low-stress and fun. I know everyone has said this, but it's true: the interviewers really do just want to put you at ease and hear what you have to say.
Overall, it seems like UCR just has a lot more flexibility than the other UCs, specifically because they're brand new. The curriculum is about as forward-thinking as you can get, and though a lot of resources haven't been put in place yet, it gives you ample opportunity to take leadership roles and start those groups yourself. The faculty and staff seem to be incredibly supportive and encouraging of creativity.
They did not! Probably has to do with the fact that they sent it by snail mail, so there's no email record of communication. For one panicky moment, I thought someone was trying to pull a horrible, horrible prank on me.
The response was WAY earlier than expected! They told me to expect to hear back any time between the end of February/early March all the way up through May (and beyond, if waitlisted). Definitely a pleasant surprise and a relief.
I only interviewed at two places (including UCR), but I have to say that I absolutely loved it there. The curriculum is exactly what I wanted--a great blend of PBL, traditional systems-based blocks, and "other", which involves a lot of work in the community and having a mentor physician help navigate you through. I also love the small class sizes. Plus, the focus is very strongly on primary care and improving the overall wellness of the Inland Empire, and they're very devoted to that cause.
Additionally, with very few exceptions, I really loved everyone I met at the interviews. They seem to be selecting for a certain type of person, as most people were friendly and interesting and had lots of life experience. Everyone at my interview day was from Southern California (or had lived there for a long time, like me). Plus, the interview day was unexpectedly low-stress and fun. I know everyone has said this, but it's true: the interviewers really do just want to put you at ease and hear what you have to say.
Overall, it seems like UCR just has a lot more flexibility than the other UCs, specifically because they're brand new. The curriculum is about as forward-thinking as you can get, and though a lot of resources haven't been put in place yet, it gives you ample opportunity to take leadership roles and start those groups yourself. The faculty and staff seem to be incredibly supportive and encouraging of creativity.
They did not! Probably has to do with the fact that they sent it by snail mail, so there's no email record of communication. For one panicky moment, I thought someone was trying to pull a horrible, horrible prank on me.
The response was WAY earlier than expected! They told me to expect to hear back any time between the end of February/early March all the way up through May (and beyond, if waitlisted). Definitely a pleasant surprise and a relief.
Congrats!!!! Did you send any correspondence after your interview? Like updates or loi's? Thanks for your update!
Congratulations!
Hmm Interviewed on 2/2 as well...I think I ended up in the rejection wait-list pile.
Congrats!!!
Interviewed 2/9! Accepted this past Saturday! I paid a couple of dollars to have the letter of acceptance sent with a tracking number. I think it's worth it to ease any anxiety of it getting lost.
They are still sending out IIs, so hang in there everyone!
Interviewed 2/9! Accepted this past Saturday! I paid a couple of dollars to have the letter of acceptance sent with a tracking number. I think it's worth it to ease any anxiety of it getting lost.
They are still sending out IIs, so hang in there everyone!
Sorry for the bad news....
