2012-2013 Wayne State University Application Thread

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Is Question IV mandatory if you've applied to medical school anywhere in the past, or only if you've applied to Wayne State specifically?

Instructions are a little bit unclear.😕
 
just got e-mail saying my application is currently being screened for secondary app
i'm oos
 
AlexUniv said:
Here's the secondary (all of it), they send it as a pdf file, so here's the text.

After a preliminary review of your application, we are inviting you to submit secondary materials and would like to receive the following items from you within four weeks of the date of this e-mail in order to complete your application. Please be sure to indicate your name and AAMC ID number on all materials.

1. A statement from the Pre-Medical Advisory Committee at your college or university, or, if non-existent, three letters of recommendation with at least two from faculty. One must have been written within the past 12 months. If you are in a post baccalaureate or graduate program, you must submit at least one letter from your post baccalaureate or graduate program. The Committee prefers no more than six letters. All must be submitted through AMCAS.

2. MD/PhD program applicants must submit a letter from a research faculty member who can adequately address your research skills, knowledge and attitudes through AMCAS.

3. A 2” x 2” photograph. (Please do not attach picture to essays.)

4. A non-refundable processing fee of $50.00 U.S. (check or money order) payable to Wayne State University, or the fee waiver e-mail from AMCAS.

5. The Committee would like you to select and respond to three questions (below). Each response should be between 250-500 words (1500 to 3000 characters).

6. If you have applied to Wayne State University School of Medicine in the past, you also must answer the Question IV.

7. If you have had an institutional action in the past, you must also answer Question V.

8. If you have applied to the MD/MPH program, you must answer Question VI.

Question I (You must answer this question)

A. A patient has a serious life threatening condition that can be effectively treated with an expensive prescription medication. The patient has no coverage for prescriptions and requests that you write the prescription in his spouse’s name, because she has full coverage. You want to help the patient, so how do you reply to this request?

Question II (Choose one of the questions to answer)

A. What experiences have you had that made you think that you will enjoy the practice of medicine every day?

B. Describe what you think a typical work day will be for you ten years from now. What types of challenges would you expect to face? What would make you feel good about your work?

C. The expectation for today’s physicians is that they are not only medically competent but also bring to clinical practice a high degree of cultural competence. What is your understanding of the term “cultural competence” and how do you expect to obtain that competence?

Question III -(Choose one of the questions to answer)

A. Describe a situation that either frustrated you or made you angry. How did you handle that situation?

B. As a physician, you are part of a healthcare team. Another member of the team does a poor job explaining the treatment plan to patients. As a consequence, patients are confused and sometimes suffer complications from failure to follow the recommendations. You know you could explain the instructions better to the patient, but you have time constraints. How do you handle this situation?

Question IV - (only reapplicants must answer this question)

What academic, employment, volunteer experiences have you been engaged in since your last application to medical school? How does your current application differ from your previous application?

Question V - (only applicants with an institutional action must answer this question)

Fully describe the circumstances that resulted in the disciplinary institutional action citation noted on your AMCAS application. What “lasting” lessons have you learned from the experience?

Question VI- (MD/MPH applicants must answer this question)
Please explain your specific interest in Public Health. Include any relevant experiences and/or education.


We will send an email to your preferred AMCAS address once all of the materials have been received in our office. If the secondary application will be delayed for any reason, please contact us and let us know when we can expect to receive the materials.

Thank you for your interest in Wayne State University School of Medicine; we look forward to learning more about you.


Checklist of materials that should be submitted to our office:
Letters of recommendation sent through AMCAS* A 2 x 2 photograph – may be emailed Processing fee or AMCAS fee waiver Question/essay responses – may be emailed Financial Resources Document (for Canadian citizens)- may be emailed
Copy of Permanent Resident Visa (if applicable) - may be emailed

*Please follow the instruction at http://www.aamc.org/students/amcas/faq/amcaslettersfaq.htm to submit your letters through AMCAS. Letters received directly in our office will be returned to the sender.

Mailing address to submit materials other than letters to our office:
Wayne State University School of Medicine
Office of Admissions
Richard J. Mazurek MD Medical Education Commons, Suite 322
320 E. Canfield
Detroit, MI 48201
Phone: (313) 577-1466 Fax: (313) 577-9420
Email: [email protected]
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thank you for posting! this seems short, is this normal for secondaries? I haven't seen any seconderies before even on here, but I've heard that they take forever to complete and this doesn't look like it.
 
jbg said:
thank you for posting! this seems short, is this normal for secondaries? I haven't seen any seconderies before even on here, but I've heard that they take forever to complete and this doesn't look like it.
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I think people talk about secondaries taking so long because they have so many to do, not because each one is so hard by itself.
 
Is anyone else having trouble writing 250 words on the first question? I feel like there's only so much I would say to the fella. Basically, "Can't do it brah, I'd lose my license and go ta jail." Don't know what else there is to say...
 
Irish Football said:
I think people talk about secondaries taking so long because they have so many to do, not because each one is so hard by itself.
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i figured that after I asked 😳

jbg said:
How are the classes filled out from Wayne State? I know it has a semester system, but the options at the application allow for "fall" "spring" but not "spring/summer" Wayne State has "fall" "winter" and "spring/summer" semester.

Did anybody from Wayne State just added all the classes for a year under the "FullYear Course - Semester System" category?

please advice.
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is this in the appropriate section, 'cause I haven't heard from anyone who has gone to wayne state?
 
playmaker22 said:
just got e-mail saying my application is currently being screened for secondary app
i'm oos
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Just got the same e-mail. Looks like they've finally moved on to seeing the OOS applicants.
 
After receiving the primary screening email, how long did it take people to actually receive the secondary?
 
Got the secondary today- OOS. I actually like this one, I don't have to babble on about myself and my activities so much for once.
 
JBruin said:
Is Question IV mandatory if you've applied to medical school anywhere in the past, or only if you've applied to Wayne State specifically?

Instructions are a little bit unclear.😕
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I have this question too... In the instructions, it says applicants who have applied to Wayne state in the past must answer question IV. But in Question IV, it says "what have you changed since last you applied to medical school etc etc..."

Anyone have any input?
 
alerk323 said:
I have this question too... In the instructions, it says applicants who have applied to Wayne state in the past must answer question IV. But in Question IV, it says "what have you changed since last you applied to medical school etc etc..."

Anyone have any input?
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The instructions specifically say only to do it if you've attended Wayne State.
 
So are you guys going to email or mail in the secondaries? I feel like snail mail is more likely to get lost
 
punkedoutriffs said:
Is anyone else having trouble writing 250 words on the first question? I feel like there's only so much I would say to the fella. Basically, "Can't do it brah, I'd lose my license and go ta jail." Don't know what else there is to say...
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I feel the exact same way! I have no idea what to do to make it hit the character/word limit :/
 
So I received a pre-screening email on 7/13 and my primary application was complete on 6/28, but I haven't received a secondary...and I'm in-state.

Have any other in-staters not received secondaries yet? 🙁 Should I email them?
 
Randombantam said:
So I received a pre-screening email on 7/13 and my primary application was complete on 6/28, but I haven't received a secondary...and I'm in-state.

Have any other in-staters not received secondaries yet? 🙁 Should I email them?
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I haven't heard anything either (in stater here) but I only got the pre-screen email 7/26. Idk what's normal as far as wait time but there's no hurt in emailing I'm sure!
 
Submitted materials via email and mailed in my fee early last week, just received the complete email now
 
Randombantam said:
So I received a pre-screening email on 7/13 and my primary application was complete on 6/28, but I haven't received a secondary...and I'm in-state.

Have any other in-staters not received secondaries yet? 🙁 Should I email them?
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I'm an in-stater, same dates as you. still nothing 🙁 go us!
 
Sorry to hear...

Are you IS/OOS? Do you mind sharing your stats?
 
I'm IS. Thanks for the condolences!
 
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It's okay, just got my rejection in the mail, I'm in the same boat. Just gotta keep moving along. Good luck to everyone else 🙂
 
Canadian here, got my secondary finally! Verified 7/27
 
Are we supposed to mail a picture? or is it ok to attach it separate from the essays?
 
For what it's worth....SR 7/27, sent back 7/31, "complete" email on 8/6. OOS.
 
bvand086 said:
Are we supposed to mail a picture? or is it ok to attach it separate from the essays?
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I just emailed everything in. The picture was attached as a 2x2 .jpeg. I think it's easier and safer that way (doesn't get lost in the mail). I do know they want everything separate, nothing should be attached to anything (no picture on the essay, etc.)
 
Nino013 said:
I just emailed everything in. The picture was attached as a 2x2 .jpeg. I think it's easier and safer that way (doesn't get lost in the mail). I do know they want everything separate, nothing should be attached to anything (no picture on the essay, etc.)
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Wonderful, thanks for the help!! and GL!:luck:
 
Has anyone received the doc format for this secondary? Last year they sent out the secondary both in pdf and doc formats. This year I only received the PDF. You can't really type an essay into a pdf format unless they want the essays sent in compltely separate. Anyone have any thoughts?
 
Turpulus said:
Has anyone received the doc format for this secondary? Last year they sent out the secondary both in pdf and doc formats. This year I only received the PDF. You can't really type an essay into a pdf format unless they want the essays sent in compltely separate. Anyone have any thoughts?
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The secondary didn't have spaces in it to type essays in anyways. I just typed them up in word and then made a PDF out of that.
 
Snail mail rejected pre secondary yesterday. I called them to ask about it and was told they don't discuss the reasons for rejections and that I should consult my premed advisor. They did not care that I was in an SMP at all. What in the world is going on this cycle? Are medical school done caring about SMP even when they have their own programs? Hopefully the rest will wait for my SMP grades.
 
WorldChanger36 said:
Snail mail rejected pre secondary yesterday. I called them to ask about it and was told they don't discuss the reasons for rejections and that I should consult my premed advisor. They did not care that I was in an SMP at all. What in the world is going on this cycle? Are medical school done caring about SMP even when they have their own programs? Hopefully the rest will wait for my SMP grades.
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Snail mail rejected pre-secondary too. OOS. Guess I won't call them even though the letter said to make an appointment to discuss how to strengthen app...
 
ladymich said:
Snail mail rejected pre-secondary too. OOS. Guess I won't call them even though the letter said to make an appointment to discuss how to strengthen app...
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I would recommend that you ask for feedback in case you don't get accepted this year. I asked for feedback last time I applied and they were very helpful
 
ladymich said:
Snail mail rejected pre-secondary too. OOS. Guess I won't call them even though the letter said to make an appointment to discuss how to strengthen app...
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care to share stats? you can PM me if youre more comfortable with that sorry to hear 🙁
 
I was rejected via snail mail. I called and they allowed me to set up an appointment. I am OOS but from the Midwest. The person I spoke to on the phone was very, very, very, nice and accommodating.
 
Got the secondary today... Stuck on the first question because I really can't reach the 250 words. If I keep writing, then I'll be BSing stuff =/ Ugh...
 
Got their snail mail rejection today. Lame. 👎
 
Just noticed an email II from Friday...was in my spam folder. 😳

36, sci and cum 3.95+, OOS.

Edit: Any current WSU med students have any particular things about this school that they really enjoy? Anything in particular that those of us who are applying should know? Didn't see this asked previously, sorry if I missed it.
 
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eefen said:
Just noticed an email II from Friday...was in my spam folder. 😳

36, sci and cum 3.95+, OOS.

Edit: Any current WSU med students have any particular things about this school that they really enjoy? Anything in particular that those of us who are applying should know? Didn't see this asked previously, sorry if I missed it.
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Since you are OOS, be ready to explain why you want to move to Michigan. Have some good things to say about why you would be interested in living and practicing in Michigan, and specifically the Detroit area, as I understand they ask OOSers a lot about that.

Interviewers sometimes grill applicants on why they want to serve underserved populations, since Detroit obviously is a very large underserved community. I was not grilled on this myself, but have talked to current students who were.

Only have had two weeks of classes so far, but the students are for the most part very laid back and relaxed. It seems to be a nice environment with more people wanting to help you do well than gunners trying to knock you down to get ahead. I haven't run into any of the latter myself so far. :luck:
 
theseeker4 said:
Since you are OOS, be ready to explain why you want to move to Michigan. Have some good things to say about why you would be interested in living and practicing in Michigan, and specifically the Detroit area, as I understand they ask OOSers a lot about that.

Interviewers sometimes grill applicants on why they want to serve underserved populations, since Detroit obviously is a very large underserved community. I was not grilled on this myself, but have talked to current students who were.

Only have had two weeks of classes so far, but the students are for the most part very laid back and relaxed. It seems to be a nice environment with more people wanting to help you do well than gunners trying to knock you down to get ahead. I haven't run into any of the latter myself so far. :luck:
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Thanks!
 
Hey guys!!

I'm an M1 at Wayne this year. I'm OOS (from Jersey WOOOOOH!!). If you have any questions, just shoot me a message. Good luck applying and hope to see you guys in a year (or maybe at school if you're interviewing 🙂 )
 
II this morning via email (although they said some materials are being mailed to me).

OOS complete 8/7
 
Same, IS, hoping to reschedule
 
Congrats everyone!

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