2013-2014 Uniformed Services University of the Health Science Application Thread

[natemiller82]

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I know this isn't the right year, but there doesn't seem to be a thread yet for next year's class.
I am applying for USUHS for 2015 and due to my current family and active duty status I am ONLY interested in USUHS. I just got my MCAT scores back with a 33, which seems to be fine, however my undergrad GPA was not good. Specifically I had a 2.85 from the Naval Academy. Since then I've gotten my masters and taken other undergrad courses I didn't have yet that are required for med school bringing my cumulative GPA to 3.15. Since my undergrad degree, my GPA is about 3.8.

Does anyone know if USUHS weights more recent coursework higher, lower, or the same as my initial degree? Trying to figure out if I'm just too low on the GPA scale or if I shouldn't lose hope with that.

I also know there are a ton of other factors, but GPA and MCAT scores are the easiest to evaluate since they are numbers.

I wouldn't worry about your GPA. When I went down there for the interview this year Dr. Saguil (the assistant dean of admissions) said that they have a sort of undergraduate GPA forgiveness if you do postbacc. I'm assuming this is if it's a completed program, but don't hesitate to call admissions.

What you should *definitely* do is highlight this increase in your GPA from the Naval Academy to your masters, as well as highlight how whatever you're doing in the Navy has pushed you to the medical side of things.

 

[Glycereine]

Thank you all for the replies!


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[takeshikovacs]

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Also, you probably know this, but just in case - apply as early as possible!

 

[Glycereine]

I'll be applying ASAP but unfortunately I do have to wait on a conditional release from the Navy which I am not even allowed to apply for until August...

 

[Lancer202020]

I'll be applying ASAP but unfortunately I do have to wait on a conditional release from the Navy which I am not even allowed to apply for until August...

But you can still complete your AMCAS and USUHS secondary before your conditional release. You just can't be offered a position until you receive the release.

 

[johnnyscans]

But you can still complete your AMCAS and USUHS secondary before your conditional release. You just can't be offered a position until you receive the release.

Yep. I would not wait until August to apply. That's application suicide.

 

[Glycereine]

thanks for the input on that, I will actually probably send my application today. All I'm waiting on are LOAs and a couple transcripts.

edit: And by today I meant June 3rd... haha

 

[10YRBS]

Real quiet round here considering the 15th was almost a week ago...

 

[sdbolthead24]

Real quiet round here considering the 15th was almost a week ago...

I totally agree, it is making me really nervous. These are my potential theories:
A) The admissions committee has received several withdrawals from multiple branches and has spent the past week deliberating on which candidates should be contacted to fill these slots
B) There has been very little movement on the waitlist, and we're all fighting for the 20 spots that have become available.

Lets all hope it is scenario A!!!

 

[::PXF::]

I was accepted Air Force on friday! I will be accepting my seat as this was my number 1 choice and hands down favorite interview.

For those of you still waiting, here is the information I received from Dr. Seguil:

-6 spots opened up for the Air Force on May 16th
-These acceptances are still conditional. Not sure of the requirements to move to unconditional

I would assume that this means about 10-15 wait-list spots have moved for the Air Force so far because a few were offered prior to May 15th.

Hope this gives some insight to those still waiting. Best of luck!

 

[aconn51]

Just got a call this morning from Dr. Saguil for an Air Force spot!

 

[sdbolthead24]

Just got a call this morning from Dr. Saguil for an Air Force spot!

awesome to see some movement, did Saguil tell you anything about movement from other lists or how this cycle has compared to previous years?

 

[aconn51]

awesome to see some movement, did Saguil tell you anything about movement from other lists or how this cycle has compared to previous years?

Unfortunately he didn't offer that information, and I didn't think to ask.
I'm sorry- I wish I had useful information for you, other than the obvious part about how the list is still moving, however slowly it might feel for people still on it. Seeing as I was in your spot until this morning, I feel your pain.
I hope you get some good news soon!

 

[sdbolthead24]

Thanks! and yah no worries, I wouldn't be thinking about "how is the list moving comparing to other years?" if I received a call either, I was just being hopeful lol.

Do you mind sharing your stats and/or military background?

 

[aconn51]

Thanks! and yah no worries, I wouldn't be thinking about "how is the list moving comparing to other years?" if I received a call either, I was just being hopeful lol.

Do you mind sharing your stats and/or military background?

I honestly don't remember my UG GPA- it wasn't stellar, though, and is probably best left in the past. I've been in a research-based master's program the last couple years, so I think that made up for it a bit.
31 MCAT, no prior service.

 

[heyyaheyya]

I had reached out to Dr. Saguil for information about reapplying/how is the waitlist moving. He said that it is moving slower than past years and that there are a lot of names still on the list (asked about Army specifically no idea if this is similar for the Navy/Air Force) but that offers will be sent out until July. Not the news I wanted to hear but just have to stay patient and start working for next year.

 

[jedijani]

Just got a call this morning from Dr. Saguil for an Air Force spot!

I'm really happy for you!! 🙂 guess we will be seeing each other next month in Alabama! I still haven't received my commissioning papers or anything.

 

[Glycereine]

Quick question for any active duty Navy Officers that applied last cycle, do you have an example of a request for conditional release? I have one but am less than positive it contains everything required and I had to change it from a PHD program, I couldn't find one for MD.

 

[hotstewsaturday]

I had reached out to Dr. Saguil for information about reapplying/how is the waitlist moving. He said that it is moving slower than past years and that there are a lot of names still on the list (asked about Army specifically no idea if this is similar for the Navy/Air Force) but that offers will be sent out until July. Not the news I wanted to hear but just have to stay patient and start working for next year.

Congrats to everyone who got offers! I'm still on the waiting list right now for Navy, but contacted admissions about being open to any branch as of May 19 and still have not heard back yet 🙁. (Interviewed 2/6, wait listed 3/22) It's reassuring (sorta, not really, kinda) that Dr. Saguil said offers will be sent out through June/July. Ms. Romero did say there will be an "update letter" to be sent out this week gaaaaaah what does that even meaaaan! 😱

Also, while I was being a stalker of all things USUHS, I took a peak at the USU Class of 2018 Navy FB group list and it looks like there are ~35 people on it, while USU Class of 2017 Navy had ~55. *sigh*
Meanwhile, getting ready to submit AMCAS 2015... fingers cross for some good news soon though.

 

[snappaz]

Congrats to everyone who got offers! I'm still on the waiting list right now for Navy, but contacted admissions about being open to any branch as of May 19 and still have not heard back yet 🙁. (Interviewed 2/6, wait listed 3/22) It's reassuring (sorta, not really, kinda) that Dr. Saguil said offers will be sent out through June/July. Ms. Romero did say there will be an "update letter" to be sent out this week gaaaaaah what does that even meaaaan! 😱

Also, while I was being a stalker of all things USUHS, I took a peak at the USU Class of 2018 Navy FB group list and it looks like there are ~35 people on it, while USU Class of 2017 Navy had ~55. *sigh*
Meanwhile, getting ready to submit AMCAS 2015... fingers cross for some good news soon though.

Same deal for me. Interviewed 10/24, wait listed in December. I think I will be retaking the MCAT and reapplying in these next 2 months.

 

[hotstewsaturday]

I got in touch with Dr. Saguil and was given the same information that he anticipates spots to be opening up through June into July. Fingers crossed for both of us snappaz.

 

[RoundEyes]

Got the USUHS update letter today... I was told I probably won't be offered a spot in the entering class. Really disappointed since it's the complete opposite of what I've been told by admissions the past few weeks 🙁 I guess I'll finally be signing for HPSP though. Best of luck to the rest of you!

 

[trayman]

Got the USUHS update letter today... I was told I probably won't be offered a spot in the entering class. Really disappointed since it's the complete opposite of what I've been told by admissions the past few weeks 🙁 I guess I'll finally be signing for HPSP though. Best of luck to the rest of you!

Sorry to hear that RoundEyes. Best of luck with HPSP and school.

Just out curiosity... what area of the country are you in? Just wondering if my letter is in the mail, but still in transit.

 

[Glycereine]

for any of you on active duty, how did you deal with the interview process? Did you have TAD orders, take leave, etc?

 

[619624]

Sorry to hear that RoundEyes. Best of luck with HPSP and school.

Just out curiosity... what area of the country are you in? Just wondering if my letter is in the mail, but still in transit.

I got it today too, I'm in MD.. 🙁
Do you guys think this means I pretty much have no chance for this year?

 

[trayman]

I got it today too, I'm in MD.. 🙁
Do you guys think this means I pretty much have no chance for this year?

I wish I knew. I'm wait-listed everywhere I interviewed and feel very in-the-dark about what (if any) chance I have.

Sorry for the news Biogym. The bright side... at least you have heard something, which may help you make other decisions. Good luck!

 

[RoundEyes]

I also live in MD. I don't know if the letter means we have no chance... I'm not sure if it's just telling people who may need to reapply that they shouldn't wait to reapply (just in case) or if they really don't expect us to get off the list. It's hard since I've been told they expect movement throughout June and July, but I was also told they expected me to get off the wait list lol. I'll probably email admissions again, so if I find anything out I'll let you know!

 

[trayman]

[QUOTE="I'll probably email admissions again, so if I find anything out I'll let you know![/QUOTE]

I would appreciate hearing anything you find out as well. Thx RoundEyes

 

[619624]

I also live in MD. I don't know if the letter means we have no chance... I'm not sure if it's just telling people who may need to reapply that they shouldn't wait to reapply (just in case) or if they really don't expect us to get off the list. It's hard since I've been told they expect movement throughout June and July, but I was also told they expected me to get off the wait list lol. I'll probably email admissions again, so if I find anything out I'll let you know!

That would be awesome. From what I've heard recently, Air Force has the shortest waiting list.. so if any of you're like me hopefully that'll get even shorter and reach our names.
Good luck to everyone waiting!

 

[RoundEyes]

Dr. Saguil just sent out an email! It says that the letters sent out were identical and did not indicate our position on the wait list. The past few years ~2-4 seats opened per week, but they expect fewer seats to open up this year

 

[snappaz]

I'm in California, and I have not received the letter yet. I did start studying to re-take the MCAT and then reapply.

 

[pawprint]

Im in VA and didn't receive anything in the mail either yet.

 

[trayman]

In Utah. Got the "you should reapply" letter yesterday. Wish it had been sent at least a week ago, I've been dragging my feet on reapplying b/c the odds sounded high to get offered a spot if wait-listed.

 

[sdbolthead24]

Same here Trayman, I'm in Cali and got the letter I believe on Friday :/

 

[RoundEyes]

J/w, who else received the e-mail from Dr. Saguil about the letters?

 

[hotstewsaturday]

J/w, who else received the e-mail from Dr. Saguil about the letters?

I also got the letter and email last week as well, now scrambling to get things in order for next cycle! hang in there guys.

 

[trayman]

RoundEyes, I got the letter, but no email. But I have never received any of the emails mass type emails sent from USUHS.

 

[dayman]

In the same boat. Received the letter but never got a single email update from USUHS. I was in contact with Dr. Saguil a few weeks ago who told me that he expected the waitlist to still move but realistically didn't know if it would ever reach my name. Given how hopeful everyone was earlier in the cycle this is very disappointing. I loved this school but honestly don't know if I would reapply here in the future.

Good luck to everyone still waiting and congrats to everyone accepted!

 

[snappaz]

Could it be that he only sent the email to people who were > #5 on the waitlist? Perhaps you are high up on the waitlist and being actively considered. I got both the email and the letter. If you want a copy of the email, pm me.

 

[RoundEyes]

Yes, I'm really curious as to who received e-mails. Trayman and Dayman, when were you put on the wait list? Maybe some of the later waitlisters were never added onto the mass e-mail list.

 

[dayman]

Yes, I'm really curious as to who received e-mails. Trayman and Dayman, when were you put on the wait list? Maybe some of the later waitlisters were never added onto the mass e-mail list.

I was put on the waitlist in early March as I was initially put on hold way back in December. As I understand it that put me at the bottom of the primary waitlist. Although with all of the different statuses there was some confusion.

 

[619624]

I was put on the waitlist in early March as I was initially put on hold way back in December. As I understand it that put me at the bottom of the primary waitlist. Although with all of the different statuses there was some confusion.

I was also put on hold then wait listed... Not sure why I was on hold since my physical was done and good and the interview seemed to go well but I guess it is what it is. Did not get the email also.

 

[trayman]

I am the same as Dayman: Hold status in December, Waitlist in early March. Which is kind of ironic considering our handles: Dayman & Trayman! Makes me wish I had selected Nightman for a handle.

Anywho... Thanks to everyone for input, help, and reassurance. I just submitted my 3rd and final application. Been waitlisted at every school I've interviewed the past two years, and the "waiting" has taken its toll. But everyone's posts and updates really keep me positive and motivated. THX!

 

[sdbolthead24]

I submitted late to this school, interviewed January 16th, waitlisted February 20th and also received a phone call from Dr. Saguil about my placement on the list and how strong my preferences were among the branches. Had an awesome interview experience, the best among the schools I interviewed at, and I am SO bummed about not getting pulled off the waitlist 🙁 I got the email and the letter about reapplying

 

[johnnyscans]

Sorry to hear all of the somber news. Unfortunately, this seems to be the nature of medical school admissions. Every year, more and more applicants (many of them pretty kickass) apply for a very limited number of seats. I can only imagine how upsetting the past few weeks have been but, remember, per ardua ad astra. Keep ya'lls heads up.

 

[Glycereine]

Quick question for those of you who were accepted if you're still lingering here,

Was anyone accepted with a pretty low undergrad GPA (3.0) if they had good post bacc and masters (3.8)?

I've applied regardless but I'm a little worried that my undergrad is going to come back to haunt me even though it was 9-13 years ago...

edit:
typing 9-13 years ago just made me feel very old...

 

[jedijani]

Quick question for those of you who were accepted if you're still lingering here,

Was anyone accepted with a pretty low undergrad GPA (3.0) if they had good post bacc and masters (3.8)?

I've applied regardless but I'm a little worried that my undergrad is going to come back to haunt me even though it was 9-13 years ago...

edit:
typing 9-13 years ago just made me feel very old...

I think you absolutely have a good shot. Though my gpa is strong (3.9 overall, 4.0 science), my mcat is def on the low end (28), and I was accepted. Usuhs definitely looks at an applicant as a whole rather than discriminating on the basis of an individual marker. If you have a good answer for why military medicine, you can do it. Best of luck to you 🙂

 

[johnnyscans]

Quick question for those of you who were accepted if you're still lingering here,

Was anyone accepted with a pretty low undergrad GPA (3.0) if they had good post bacc and masters (3.8)?

I've applied regardless but I'm a little worried that my undergrad is going to come back to haunt me even though it was 9-13 years ago...

edit:
typing 9-13 years ago just made me feel very old...

Me. 3.19 cGPA, 3.85 post-bacc GPA (55 credits), 32 MCAT, 3.45 sGPA, very, very strong ECs and LORs.

Interviewed in September, accepted in October.

 

[Glycereine]

Thanks for the answers so far! Alleviated my current uncertainty a bit


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[619624]

It's been pretty quiet here lately... Anyone hear anything yet?