I had Dr. Frontera and he was an incredibly nice guy. Very relaxed.
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I had Dr. Frontera and he was an incredibly nice guy. Very relaxed.
Glad to hear it. Was he particularly research focused, or was it just a general conversation?
Also, do you think that making a 5:30 pm flight would be doable? The e-mail says everything should wrap up around 3:00 pm and I don't know how long it takes to get to the airport, or how long it should take to get through security on a Monday afternoon.
Also, do you think that making a 5:30 pm flight would be doable? The e-mail says everything should wrap up around 3:00 pm and I don't know how long it takes to get to the airport, or how long it should take to get through security on a Monday afternoon.
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It was mostly general conversation though we did more about research than most of my interviews. Not really specific details about my research but where I saw research fitting in to my medical school career and future career. For someone new to Vanderbilt(he has only been there a few months) he was very passionate about the new curriculum and knew a lot.
I am not sure about the airport. From my experience on a Monday, 530 is probably fine. You can get a shuttle pretty easily(forgot the name...), the trip was not that long and the Nashville airport was crowded but not particularly busy on Monday. Nymphicus can probably provide a better answer.
Has anyone received an acceptance recently? Are they still following the Friday/Sunday admit? Anyone know what time Dean Zic tends to call?
I had. 5:00 flight and I made it with plenty of time. I got through security quickly and it took about 20 minutes to get to the airport because there was some traffic. I would recommend calling a cab and having it scheduled to pick you up at 3:00 so you don't have to wait for one. Also, other people from your interview day probably will need a cab too so you can split it! 5 of us from my day all split it, ended up being about 6 dollars a person. Good luck!
Thanks for the info, this was really helpful. Going to Vanderbilt would be a dream.
Information to request a student host should have been emailed to you around the time of your interview invitation.
I was one of the "limbo" applicants waiting for a secondary and since it had been a super long time, I decided to call just now. Admissions office is really receptive and it turns out they sent me a letter weeks ago that I never got. The lady said she couldn't disclose the contents of the letter over the phone, but is sending me a copy via email in the next ten minutes. I assume it's probably bad news, but I'll be glad to just know one way or another. If you're feeling impatient, I would say it can't hurt to call.
Vanderbilt is an amazing place (its my undergrad alma mater), good luck everyone!\
Edit: Rejected indeed 🙁 Still, go 'Dores...
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Sorry to hear. I am nervous. Hope my mail is not lost on the way.
Did you call Dr. Patricia Sagen?
I called the number for her on my complete email and I think it rang to Admissions, I talked with someone named Lindsey.
i interviewed 10/1, and nothing yet... hopefully today/soon?
Good to know I'm not necessarily out of the loop. Good luck!
Rejected pre-secondary...can't say I wasn't expecting it but it still sucks. Good luck to the rest of you still in the running!
Also a first week of October interviewee and am dying to hear from Vandy...
Good luck to you both!! Hopefully we will have lots of good SDN news soon! Also a first week of October interviewee and am dying to hear from Vandy...
definitely. i'm always on edge on fridays 🙁 nothing a few drinks can't fix. good luck to you guys as well!
Standard, sparse continental fare. H2O, coffee, fruit, and pastries IIRC.
OJ and pastries. I would eat beforehand.
No need to make the reservation beforehand. Right as you're exiting the airport, there is a desk for the Grayline shuttle, and you just purchase your round trip ticket on the spot. The shuttles operate on a set schedule (to and from airport).
I am a VMS I and would agree with the others who have chimed in. The continental breakfast the admissions office provides is very nice as far as med school interviews go. But you're probably best off having a real breakfast before coming.
As for the airport shuttle, the Grayline Shuttle works very well. If you have them drop you off on the med school campus and get picked up there too, you can receive a discount by telling them you're interviewing at Vandy Med. Just make sure to schedule your pickup time to go back to the airport.
Before and after the interview, I'd encourage you to spend time talking to students here. We're all very friendly and approachable and would be happy to tell you about why we love Vandy or answer any of your questions. Don't forget that interview days are about you evaluating the school just as much as the school evaluating you! (If you are in need of restaurant suggestions, I have a post a few pages back about some great options in the area.)
I'm interviewing here on Friday and still have not received a student host assignment even though I already submitted my request weeks ago. I know it's still relatively early to be concerned, but when do interviewees usually get a student host? Like a few days before their interviews or a few weeks?
mine was about a week later after i sent the request.
Usually students here are very enthusiastic about hosting interviewees. However, we have an exam coming up next Thursday and Friday. That's probably why we are not receptive to these requests.
🙁. Is there any current student here willing to host me? I'm running low on my budget for interview and was really hoping to get a student host here.
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I can assure you that the coordinators are trying very hard to find hosts for interviewees at this moment.
sorry if this question has been asked before, but anyone know how long to wait before we get a decision for interview invite or rejection after the double checkmarks?
In general, I would advise you to show up at the slated start time for the interview day.
Glad to help.
If you find you have some free time throughout the day, feel free to explore one of the many hospitals, sit in on a lecture, or maybe even explore the larger campus. It is quite pretty in the fall.
submitted secondary 2 months ago... (dunno when my ref's got check mark) and still under review.. anyone on the same boat?? 😕
+1. The check marks took about a month to receive, so we should be hearing back soon..ish!
I submitted mine on the 1st of september and got the check marks on the 4th of october and still in Limbo. I am hoping we will hear back from them soon.
Definitely not too late. Just finish it as soon as you can. If I recall correctly, the last interviews are in February.
when did you receive your secondary invite
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Or at least very very few. I met someone on the interview trail last week who claimed to have an acceptance here, but you never know haha 😛
I sent my amcas application on 10-18 and received secondary invitation 10-20.
I love Vanderbilt. I hope it is not devastatingly late!!
Seriously! I was looking at last year's thread and it seems like we should have heard more by now. Maybe the committee is meeting less often because there are half as many interviews this year?
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