2012-2013 University of Texas Medical Branch - Galveston Application Thread

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RedSox1804 said:
So I got a prematch 2 weeks ago and was told that I'd be getting further corredspondence via email regarding accepting the offer within 14 days. It's been 13 days and I've yet to recieve any further correspondence. I emailed the school but they will be closed until the 7th. Anyone else already accepted know what's up and whether I should be concerned?
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The emails that have two week deadlines are the same emails that they send out to everyone. They probably are just slow getting back to you because of the holidays. As long as you emailed the school, you shouldn't worry about losing your spot.
 
This is random. Does anyone else feel that the utmb med website needs a makeover. It looks like it hasn't been changed since like 2005 or something?Looks a little tacky. Loved the school though when I interviewed.
 
They have a lot of broken links that IT needs to work on fixin (i.e., Financial Aid, etc.). The school was great though!
 
As an FYI, I just got my rejection email from here.

Thankfully I have already prematched elsewhere. Best of luck to everyone on the beach!
 
bollywoodlover said:
This is random. Does anyone else feel that the utmb med website needs a makeover. It looks like it hasn't been changed since like 2005 or something?Looks a little tacky. Loved the school though when I interviewed.
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Yeah, this has got to be one of the more annoying things about utmb. They are slowing updating some of their web pages but the school of medicine doesn't seem to be getting the same makeover. As a student however, you will use a blackboard platform that works fine... probably similar to what most schools use.
 
Rejection e-mail today. Did not interview. Looking at their website, I'm glad I didn't interview. Wouldn't have gone there anyways.

J/k, of course.
 
Same as bigtruckguy3500 I did not interview. Sorry for the confusion. IS.
 
If you do not match after you interview during the match process, are you automatically rejected or do you get put on a waitlist?
 
And does anyone know if the match is only on Feb. 1 or if they continue to accept people after Feb. 1? Thanks so much.
 
paperaeroplane said:
And does anyone know if the match is only on Feb. 1 or if they continue to accept people after Feb. 1? Thanks so much.
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Match is 2/1, but you can be pulled off the waitlist afterward.
If you do not match, you are placed on a waitlist.
 
I would like to hear advice from current OOS students who are attending the school. What should we, 10%-ers, expect post-interview?
 
aspiringdoc09 said:
What should we, 10%-ers, expect post-interview?
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I'm not a student at UTMB obviously, but you should give this PDF from TMDSAS a look. I don't know why it doesn't get more love on SDN.

In 2010 they interviewed 76 OOS students and extended offers to 19 for an acceptance rate of 25% of OOS interviewees.

In 2011 they interviewed 117 OOS students and extended offers to 41 for an acceptance rate of 35% OOS interviewees.

But as you know they can only take 10% of their total class size which is 230(?) so the 2011 number reflects a fair number of acceptances declined.
 
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First email from them of any kind: rejection.

I lol'ed.
 
Thanks Tyu. Also, I contacted Mrs. Bird to see if they were receptive to update letters, and she said they weren't. At this point it is out of my hands, so there's no point in me worrying about it. Good luck to everyone else still waiting on decisions.
 
aspiringdoc09 said:
Thanks Tyu. Also, I contacted Mrs. Bird to see if they were receptive to update letters, and she said they weren't. At this point it is out of my hands, so there's no point in me worrying about it. Good luck to everyone else still waiting on decisions.
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Hey I see that you are OSS- so am I 🙂 Did you ask Mrs.Bird if there are still any spots for OOS or are we waiting for people to drop acceptances at this point?? What a bummer to hear that update letters won't make a difference. I really liked this school it is my favorite!:idea:
 
lpava said:
Hey I see that you are OSS- so am I 🙂 Did you ask Mrs.Bird if there are still any spots for OOS or are we waiting for people to drop acceptances at this point?? What a bummer to hear that update letters won't make a difference. I really liked this school it is my favorite!:idea:
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Yes I am OOS so it sucks that we are considered in a different pool. I didn't ask her that because I didn't want to come off as desperate or too pushy. If you find out, let us know. I'm glad I asked about the update letters because I was planning to include and update/LOI when I sent in my grades.
 
aspiringdoc09 said:
Yes I am OOS so it sucks that we are considered in a different pool. I didn't ask her that because I didn't want to come off as desperate or too pushy. If you find out, let us know. I'm glad I asked about the update letters because I was planning to include and update/LOI when I sent in my grades.
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She responded to an email of mine today and said that they can and will continue to give out offers until orientation. But that the class is full right now- so pretty much we are waiting for students to drop their acceptances which sucks. She also said the match opens up more positions so I guess we just have to wait and see what happens after Texas match day!
🙁
 
lpava said:
She responded to an email of mine today and said that they can and will continue to give out offers until orientation. But that the class is full right now- so pretty much we are waiting for students to drop their acceptances which sucks. She also said the match opens up more positions so I guess we just have to wait and see what happens after Texas match day!
🙁
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That sucks! Oh well...maybe a spot will open up for us. Now I don't feel bad about shopping for apartments for my state school. If a spot opens up, hopefully it will be before I am locked into a lease. 👍
 
^^wait, utmb's class is already filled from prematches? That sucks, interviewed in early august and did not get a prematch on nov 15th, i guess i am screwed now.....
 
MD2017done said:
^^wait, utmb's class is already filled from prematches? That sucks, interviewed in early august and did not get a prematch on nov 15th, i guess i am screwed now.....
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It's not full... OOS spots may be gone but they don't send out a full classes worth of prematches. Even if they did, not every prematch would match at utmb.
 
Does anyone know that if we still haven't sent our update transcript with Fall 2012 grades, will it affect the match process in any way?
 
docstndt said:
Does anyone know that if we still haven't sent our update transcript with Fall 2012 grades, will it affect the match process in any way?
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All I know is that you have until Jan 21st, so if you dont want any problems send it before then.
 
Accepted today!

Also OOS and also interviewed in October.
 
Congrats to both of you fellow OOSers. Stats if you don't mind. I want to gauge my competitiveness. Superb!
 
I got an offer yesterday! 🙂
I am OOS, 35 MCAT, 4.0 GPA. I also interviewed in October.
Good luck to everyone!
 
Pretty much out of the blue. I'd sent one update letter, to which the school never responded.

36 and 3.9
 
Any OOS who interviewed here in November get an acceptance??


This is my #1 choice! 🙄
 
I'm having trouble figuring out if I'd like going to UTHSCSA or UTMB more. They both seemed like great schools.

Anyone mind sharing why you ranked which school higher?
 
Butterss said:
I'm having trouble figuring out if I'd like going to UTHSCSA or UTMB more. They both seemed like great schools.

Anyone mind sharing why you ranked which school higher?
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Didn't interview at SA but some of my classmates who did were concerned about their probationary status with the LCGME and the transition to a unfamiliar curriculum.
 
Butterss said:
I'm having trouble figuring out if I'd like going to UTHSCSA or UTMB more. They both seemed like great schools.

Anyone mind sharing why you ranked which school higher?
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I think I have been waitlisted (haven't asked officially); however, what are your PROS and CONs for each? Also, what school is closer to your loved ones if having family around is important to you. What about scholarships/FA packages/COA (tuition probably the same for both)/Cost of living (IF cost isn't an issue then don't worry about it in your decisions)? Are curriculums different and what kind of learner are you? Figure out what are the most important things for you in a school. After all, you will have to spend 4 years there.
 
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On a side note, does anyone know what's been happening with the MD/PhD program? As in how many batches of acceptances have been sent out, anyone wait-listed or rejected yet, etc.
 
lpava said:
Any OOS who interviewed here in November get an acceptance??


This is my #1 choice! 🙄
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Hi Ipava!

I'm an OOS and interviewed in November but haven't heard anything yet...hang in there partner 🙂
 
Bethavi said:
Hi Ipava!

I'm an OOS and interviewed in November but haven't heard anything yet...hang in there partner 🙂
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Thank you!!

I hope we hear good news soon! :luck:
 
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One more week....Come quick February 1st
 
RandomHero117 said:
Not necessarily, there is no way to know if they will do things the same way this year.
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Ugh waiting for e-mails is so nerve-wrecking. I was already disappointed once on Nov. 15th. Hopefully, it won't happen again. 🙁
 
duyvtr said:
ugh waiting for e-mails is so nerve-wrecking. I was already disappointed once on nov. 15th. Hopefully, it won't happen again. 🙁
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aspiringdoc09 said:
Does OOS seats open up on that day too?
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I think it all depends on how many accepted OOS there already are. But Theresa said that the match always opens up spots, so hopefully! :scared:
 
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