2013-2014 Rosalind Franklin University Application Thread

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Has anybody who interviewed in April heard anything yet? I want to assume they just haven't gotten to us yet, being the people who were accepted interviewed in February and March.
 
Are there people who interviewed before 3/17 and haven't heard back? I'm slowly thinking that 14 weeks of silence after my interview means a silent rejection... I want to be hopeful but this silence is so demoralizing 🙁🙁🙁🙁🙁🙁🙁🙁
 
sillyether said:
Are there people who interviewed before 3/17 and haven't heard back? I'm slowly thinking that 14 weeks of silence after my interview means a silent rejection... I want to be hopeful but this silence is so demoralizing 🙁🙁🙁🙁🙁🙁🙁🙁
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Yes, I interviewed on 3/10... you arent alone dear... this is just crazy!!!!
 
sillyether said:
Are there people who interviewed before 3/17 and haven't heard back? I'm slowly thinking that 14 weeks of silence after my interview means a silent rejection... I want to be hopeful but this silence is so demoralizing 🙁🙁🙁🙁🙁🙁🙁🙁
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Yes. Interview on 3/3. No news of a status. I've heard through the grapevine that status updates are supposed to be coming soon, but nothing in the inbox yet.
 
SarahBellum2 said:
Yes. Interview on 3/3. No news of a status. I've heard through the grapevine that status updates are supposed to be coming soon, but nothing in the inbox yet.
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I interviewed in December and still haven't heard...
 
Accepted monday afternoon, interviewed on 1/23 with no holds or status updates. Very excited about this school. I definitely plan on attending.
 
I'm sorry if this has been answered, but I haven't been on here in a while.

Anyone not get an interview but not get rejected either? Why haven't they just rejected yet?

TIA!
 
I withdrew my app today as well. Hope it bumps some of you up!
 
I interviewed in December, with no status updates since then and I already attend RFUMS. I really want to be classmates with all of you so we can have fun learning medicine together
 
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TonySoprano said:
I interviewed in December, with no status updates since then and I already attend RFUMS. I really want to be classmates with all of you so we can have fun learning medicine together
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Are you currently a BMS student?
 
TonySoprano said:
I interviewed in December, with no status updates since then and I already attend RFUMS. I really want to be classmates with all of you so we can have fun learning medicine together
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So you already attended RFUMS as a BMS student or were you a student in another RFUMS graduate program? If you don't mind, why weren't you admitted to CMS the first time around (assuming you were a BMS or PMP student)? Did you attend RFUMS last year?
 
Apologies if this has been answered before (but I couldn't find the answer on a thread search), but what is the grading system here? Pass/Fail? Letter grades?
 
I withdrew my acceptance today. Good luck to those of you still waiting. I hope as the decision deadline approaches, more of you will receive the great news that you get to pursue your dream of becoming an outstanding physician.
 
doyouhaveaflag said:
Apologies if this has been answered before (but I couldn't find the answer on a thread search), but what is the grading system here? Pass/Fail? Letter grades?
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Pass fail. I even just recently looked at my electronic transcript grades and all it says is P down the list. There are letter grades for your rotations in your 3rd and 4th years though.
 
ahutni3 said:
Pass fail. I even just recently looked at my electronic transcript grades and all it says is P down the list. There are letter grades for your rotations in your 3rd and 4th years though.
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Great, thanks! Trying to make a decision between schools and it's come down to small things like this.
 
doyouhaveaflag said:
Great, thanks! Trying to make a decision between schools and it's come down to small things like this.
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Well feel free to PM me if you have any specific questions. We have finals next week but I'm sure I'll be looking for some distractions in the coming week as I tire of studying
 
Hey guys I've been accepted to two medical schools this cycle, Rosalind Franklin and West Virginia and am trying to decide which to attend within the next couple of days. I'm a "non-traditional" student who is considerably older than most incoming students after a career change. I have some ties to the state of West Virginia but most of my family now lives in Florida so essentially both are going to be "out of state" for me and location does not matter.

I've been told that the probation problems at CMS are nothing to worry about for residency or medical student life but I was wondering if other medical students at CMS believe that this is symptomatic of a generally poorly run administration? I ask this because as I was researching both schools I noticed that ironically the dean of Chicago Medical School left to become dean of West Virginia Medical School in 2010. He is also the chair-elect of the Liaison Committee on Medical Education. Am I worrying too much about the wrong things? I tend to be very thorough before making a decision and it just seems strange to me that he left and then CMS was on probation again for the second time since 2004. I understand that mistakes are made and that stupid things get schools put on probation. But is there any acceptable reason for a school to be put on probation twice within a ten year time frame?

If I'm crazy and worrying about wrong things, feel free to correct me. As I mentioned, admissions reps have explained to me there is nothing to worry about on student end, but I think it is their job to do that and would love hear what any current students think about the situation.
 
Buckeye872 said:
Hey guys I've been accepted to two medical schools this cycle, Rosalind Franklin and West Virginia and am trying to decide which to attend within the next couple of days. I'm a "non-traditional" student who is considerably older than most incoming students after a career change. I have some ties to the state of West Virginia but most of my family now lives in Florida so essentially both are going to be "out of state" for me and location does not matter.

I've been told that the probation problems at CMS are nothing to worry about for residency or medical student life but I was wondering if other medical students at CMS believe that this is symptomatic of a generally poorly run administration? I ask this because as I was researching both schools I noticed that ironically the dean of Chicago Medical School left to become dean of West Virginia Medical School in 2010. He is also the chair-elect of the Liaison Committee on Medical Education. Am I worrying too much about the wrong things? I tend to be very thorough before making a decision and it just seems strange to me that he left and then CMS was on probation again for the second time since 2004. I understand that mistakes are made and that stupid things get schools put on probation. But is there any acceptable reason for a school to be put on probation twice within a ten year time frame?

If I'm crazy and worrying about wrong things, feel free to correct me. As I mentioned, admissions reps have explained to me there is nothing to worry about on student end, but I think it is their job to do that and would love hear what any current students think about the situation.
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West Virginia has its own University Hospital System and is not on probation. RFU doesn't and is on probation. Dude, the choice is clear. pick RFU.
 
kittykattat said:
??? sarcasm?
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Sorry about being sarcastic; it's finals week. But really, I would pick RFU over WV. I mean, look, it has better weather, great neighborhood atmosphere, diverse food options, a bustling city center... West Virginia can only dream.
 
Buckeye872 said:
Hey guys I've been accepted to two medical schools this cycle, Rosalind Franklin and West Virginia and am trying to decide which to attend within the next couple of days. I'm a "non-traditional" student who is considerably older than most incoming students after a career change. I have some ties to the state of West Virginia but most of my family now lives in Florida so essentially both are going to be "out of state" for me and location does not matter.

I've been told that the probation problems at CMS are nothing to worry about for residency or medical student life but I was wondering if other medical students at CMS believe that this is symptomatic of a generally poorly run administration? I ask this because as I was researching both schools I noticed that ironically the dean of Chicago Medical School left to become dean of West Virginia Medical School in 2010. He is also the chair-elect of the Liaison Committee on Medical Education. Am I worrying too much about the wrong things? I tend to be very thorough before making a decision and it just seems strange to me that he left and then CMS was on probation again for the second time since 2004. I understand that mistakes are made and that stupid things get schools put on probation. But is there any acceptable reason for a school to be put on probation twice within a ten year time frame?

If I'm crazy and worrying about wrong things, feel free to correct me. As I mentioned, admissions reps have explained to me there is nothing to worry about on student end, but I think it is their job to do that and would love hear what any current students think about the situation.
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I don't think it is symptomatic of anything based on my experience. The administration is extremely supportive of the students, and I have always felt they have been there when I've needed anything in my time here.

That said, if it really bothers you that much, and you think it would continue to bother you during your time here (it seems as though it upsets you much more than it ever upset me), I think you have your decision. You don't want something bothering you at the back of your mind while you're here, there's just no time for that. Best of luck in your decision. And feel free to message me if you have any other questions about the school that will help you make your decision.
 
ahutni3 said:
I don't think it is symptomatic of anything based on my experience. The administration is extremely supportive of the students, and I have always felt they have been there when I've needed anything in my time here.

That said, if it really bothers you that much, and you think it would continue to bother you during your time here (it seems as though it upsets you much more than it ever upset me), I think you have your decision. You don't want something bothering you at the back of your mind while you're here, there's just no time for that. Best of luck in your decision. And feel free to message me if you have any other questions about the school that will help you make your decision.
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Thanks for your input ahutni3. Much appreciated
 
VolunteerMoose said:
Sorry about being sarcastic; it's finals week. But really, I would pick RFU over WV. I mean, look, it has better weather, great neighborhood atmosphere, diverse food options, a bustling city center... West Virginia can only dream.
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Wait...... what? sarcasm on top of sarcasm? Are you just trying to confuse people into choosing RFU? lol
 
Buckeye872 said:
Hey guys I've been accepted to two medical schools this cycle, Rosalind Franklin and West Virginia and am trying to decide which to attend within the next couple of days. I'm a "non-traditional" student who is considerably older than most incoming students after a career change. I have some ties to the state of West Virginia but most of my family now lives in Florida so essentially both are going to be "out of state" for me and location does not matter.

I've been told that the probation problems at CMS are nothing to worry about for residency or medical student life but I was wondering if other medical students at CMS believe that this is symptomatic of a generally poorly run administration? I ask this because as I was researching both schools I noticed that ironically the dean of Chicago Medical School left to become dean of West Virginia Medical School in 2010. He is also the chair-elect of the Liaison Committee on Medical Education. Am I worrying too much about the wrong things? I tend to be very thorough before making a decision and it just seems strange to me that he left and then CMS was on probation again for the second time since 2004. I understand that mistakes are made and that stupid things get schools put on probation. But is there any acceptable reason for a school to be put on probation twice within a ten year time frame?

If I'm crazy and worrying about wrong things, feel free to correct me. As I mentioned, admissions reps have explained to me there is nothing to worry about on student end, but I think it is their job to do that and would love hear what any current students think about the situation.
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It is a bit worrisome that CMS has been on probation 2 times in the last decade or so. But it's all about where you see yourself fitting.
 
Waitlisted this morning, withdrawn. ~14 week turnover since interview.
 
yea, but we went on probation for a seemingly minor thing, which was a lack of locker space at some rotation sites. CMS has added a bunch of new sites in the past couple years so that we get a variety of training depending on your interests. We rotate at academic hospitals, community hospitals, private practice offices, county hospitals, etcetc. The byproduct of this is that we didn't have proper locker space for students which was what triggered the probation.
 
abbababa said:
+1. Any rejections...? Or was everyone still waiting just put on the waitlist
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From the look of things on the e-mail it was a giant mailing list placed on a waitlist. It was sent out around 9:15 MST.

Not sure if you haven't heard back yet.
 
Waitlisted this morning- interviewed at the end of January. Just withdrew my application. Good luck to all of you!
 
IL PreMed said:
I'm sorry if this has been answered, but I haven't been on here in a while.

Anyone not get an interview but not get rejected either? Why haven't they just rejected yet?

TIA!
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I am in the exact same position. I was small pooled back in October and it has been complete silence since then. No II, no rejections... I have given up hope, I think we are experiencing a silent rejection 🙁
 
4 months of silence after interview…and I am WAIT LISTED!!! Not sure if I should be happy or upset about this news…
 
nym9631 said:
I am in the exact same position. I was small pooled back in October and it has been complete silence since then. No II, no rejections... I have given up hope, I think we are experiencing a silent rejection 🙁
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The last interviews of this cycle were April 28th, so unfortunately you are correct.
 
Did BMS students get wait listed as well? Does anybody know how fast people get off the wait list base one previous years?
 
hustle3 said:
Thanks Sarabellum2, it sucks... been wait-listed in all the schools I interviewed in.... sucks big time!!!!
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Same here. The tricky thing is that no one knows what they're looking for from year to year. You've just got to keep pushing through. My advice? Hang on till the 15th. All sorts of things start happening that week. You never know. Keep your chin up.
 
SarahBellum2 said:
Same here. The tricky thing is that no one knows what they're looking for from year to year. You've just got to keep pushing through. My advice? Hang on till the 15th. All sorts of things start happening that week. You never know. Keep your chin up.
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Wow. Thank you... I hope to get in this year....have a splendid weekend
 
hustle3 said:
Thanks Sarabellum2, it sucks... been wait-listed in all the schools I interviewed in.... sucks big time!!!!
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I am also waitlisted at all the schoools I interviewed at. International applicant, interviewed Feb. 3rd and waitlisted this morning.
 
microRNA love said:
I am also waitlisted at all the schoools I interviewed at. International applicant, interviewed Feb. 3rd and waitlisted this morning.
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Hang in there... I am also an international applicant.... dear... I hope me make it through....its crazy!
 
Buckeye872 said:
Hey guys I've been accepted to two medical schools this cycle, Rosalind Franklin and West Virginia and am trying to decide which to attend within the next couple of days. I'm a "non-traditional" student who is considerably older than most incoming students after a career change. I have some ties to the state of West Virginia but most of my family now lives in Florida so essentially both are going to be "out of state" for me and location does not matter.

I've been told that the probation problems at CMS are nothing to worry about for residency or medical student life but I was wondering if other medical students at CMS believe that this is symptomatic of a generally poorly run administration? I ask this because as I was researching both schools I noticed that ironically the dean of Chicago Medical School left to become dean of West Virginia Medical School in 2010. He is also the chair-elect of the Liaison Committee on Medical Education. Am I worrying too much about the wrong things? I tend to be very thorough before making a decision and it just seems strange to me that he left and then CMS was on probation again for the second time since 2004. I understand that mistakes are made and that stupid things get schools put on probation. But is there any acceptable reason for a school to be put on probation twice within a ten year time frame?

If I'm crazy and worrying about wrong things, feel free to correct me. As I mentioned, admissions reps have explained to me there is nothing to worry about on student end, but I think it is their job to do that and would love hear what any current students think about the situation.
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I would say that you are worrying about the wrong things. Administrative BS issues like locker spaces and the wording in our by-laws about who gets to vote it committees (another reason we are on probation) shouldn't change your decision. That stuff doesn't change your day-to-day life as a med student. The things that should matter, and the criteria you should use to make a (very tough) decision in my humble opinion deal more with 1) how you fit in as far as the culture of the school- did it feel like home when you were interviewing? How did the other students interact with each other (friends/teammates vs competition) and 2) the quality of the experience- not having a hospital system and thus getting to experience healthcare across a diversity of settings is what drove me to this school. And I wouldn't change my decision if I had to do it again.

Please forgive me if this post is weird in any way- I spent 10 hours in the OR today and will be going to sleep shortly after hitting the "post reply" button
 
eliezer1510 said:
I would say that you are worrying about the wrong things. Administrative BS issues like locker spaces and the wording in our by-laws about who gets to vote it committees (another reason we are on probation) shouldn't change your decision. That stuff doesn't change your day-to-day life as a med student. The things that should matter, and the criteria you should use to make a (very tough) decision in my humble opinion deal more with 1) how you fit in as far as the culture of the school- did it feel like home when you were interviewing? How did the other students interact with each other (friends/teammates vs competition) and 2) the quality of the experience- not having a hospital system and thus getting to experience healthcare across a diversity of settings is what drove me to this school. And I wouldn't change my decision if I had to do it again.

Please forgive me if this post is weird in any way- I spent 10 hours in the OR today and will be going to sleep shortly after hitting the "post reply" button
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current students like to poo poo over the probation but its a real issue that should not be ridiculed.
 
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VolunteerMoose said:
current students like to poo poo over the probation but its a real issue that should not be ridiculed.
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We absolutely get that. But we are currently living it, and it isn't all that big of a deal anymore. They hired a new dean that literally does nothing but fix schools that are on probation for a living. And it in no way impacts our daily lives as students, and as our 2014 match list shows, has little if any effect on residency applications. That's why we all seem so nonchalant about it.
 
ahutni3 said:
We absolutely get that. But we are currently living it, and it isn't all that big of a deal anymore. They hired a new dean that literally does nothing but fix schools that are on probation for a living. And it in no way impacts our daily lives as students, and as our 2014 match list shows, has little if any effect on residency applications. That's why we all seem so nonchalant about it.
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Current BMS student here... Do u have our schools match list? I'm surprised I haven't seen in some way or another around school yet. Thanks !
 
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