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

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I interviewed the same day! Haven't heard anything yet though. Crossing my fingers X


RoundEyes said:
AF was my first preference and I was waitlisted. Interviewed 11/7 and heard back last week. Keeping my fingers crossed that the waitlist moves quickly though!
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ZooeyDeschanel said:
I interviewed the same day! Haven't heard anything yet though. Crossing my fingers X



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Haha i'm sure we know each other then, since our interview group was so friendly! I'm sure you'll hear back soon, and I hope it's all good news!
 
Interviewed 10/31 and still haven't heard a word. No call about acceptance or letters about wait-list/alternate/hold. The only special circumstance for me is that I'm waiting on a medical waiver to clear. Anybody else from Oct. not hear back yet?
 
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Interviewed 10/31 and still haven't heard a word. No call about acceptance or letters about wait-list/alternate/hold. The only special circumstance for me is that I'm waiting on a medical waiver to clear. Anybody else from Oct. not hear back yet?
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This Guy. Interviewed 10/24/13. Medically cleared at the end of last month. Paranoia is starting to make me think I messed something up on the security paperwork and somehow got my application deactivated.
 
Hey guys, so I interviewed 12/12. Dr. Seguil stated in his presentation to us that USUHS has offered all 171 acceptances already, and by law is not allowed to offer any more until people withdraw their acceptance. So until then, anyone that the school decides who deserves an acceptance or a chance at acceptance will be placed on their respective waitlist.

Not the best news, but here's to hoping the waitlists move fast. Good luck everyone! My physical is on 12/30, so hopefully they dont waste time clearing me after the physical.
 
I just submitted my application for the PhD clinical psychology program military track. I am an 11 year active duty AF member and I am hoping with a 4.o gap, CCAF, and a 350 on the GRE will at lease get me an interview. Any feedback of what to expect would be great.
 
I just got notified that they can't give me a waiver for a knee injury I received during military training. I'm definitely disappointed but wish you all the best.
 
Darth Doc said:
I just got notified that they can't give me a waiver for a knee injury I received during military training. I'm definitely disappointed but wish you all the best.
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Hey Darth Doc, I'm in the waiver process right now. How long did they take to get back to you about the knee injury? It's been 3 weeks for me and still waiting
 
hubriz said:
That's my picture in the avatar - I'm 6'1" and 230 lbs.; I can do 18 pullups, 85 pushups, 90 situps in a minute and run the 1.5 miles in 10:30. But, per Navy standards, I should not exceed 206 lbs, therefore I get taped every time.

I just had my periodic health assessment. I was considered obese. As a matter of fact, I was considered high-risk for health issues, because I only eat 1 cup of fruit per day (I take a multivitamin), I don't sleep enough (I sleep as much my body wants to), I floss periodically (every other day, probably), I'm obese, and there was something else I can't remember. The point I am trying to make is that it is entirely unsophisticated to group everyone (who are different) into a set of rules (that are the same).

Neither of the examples I mentioned above are major issues, in fact, my colleagues and I find them funny; however, the collection of bureaucratic nonsense is a serious matter and it is driving many good people away from the military. I am separating from the military to pursue medical school and did not apply to USUHS, HCSP, or HPSP whose payback commitments I find to be surreptitious, because my experiences during 5-years as a Naval Officer could not justify it.

I feel obligated to caution everyone without prior military experience against devoting approximately 17+ years (4 years medical school +7, X years residency x 2, plus GMO years, if Navy) of your life to the military medicine without having yet experienced it. I'm not urging you to not do it, but it's a huge commitment, so be cautious with your decision.

Importantly, good luck!
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I am 5'8 and 180 lbs; and I have roughly the same fitness numbers as you do. I do think the weight standards are a little silly, but you gotta admit that it is a quick and standard way to weed out some who may not do so well in the military. In all seriousness, does it matter how strong you are when you have a gun?

I respect your caution of military medicine, but I have a different experience. I dreamed of being in the NAVY when I was a kid. In fact, fleet week was the best time of my life. During college, I found my passion in science, yet I still wanted to be in the military. Something about the clean and fit lifestyle with the periodic adventures really spoke out to me. Maybe it's because I grew up low-income and never had the opportunity to travel, ever. All in all, military medicine is the convergence of 3 things that are very important to me right now: military, science, and adventure. Most importantly, I can see myself making a career out of military medicine.
 
snappaz said:
I am 5'8 and 180 lbs; and I have roughly the same fitness numbers as you do. I do think the weight standards are a little silly, but you gotta admit that it is a quick and standard way to weed out some who may not do so well in the military. In all seriousness, does it matter how strong you are when you have a gun?

I respect your caution of military medicine, but I have a different experience. I dreamed of being in the NAVY when I was a kid. In fact, fleet week was the best time of my life. During college, I found my passion in science, yet I still wanted to be in the military. Something about the clean and fit lifestyle with the periodic adventures really spoke out to me. Maybe it's because I grew up low-income and never had the opportunity to travel, ever. All in all, military medicine is the convergence of 3 things that are very important to me right now: military, science, and adventure. Most importantly, I can see myself making a career out of military medicine.
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I respect your opinion. As a kid, I too grew up dreaming of joining the military. In fact, I grew up on a military base, because my mother and father were enlisted Marines. Like you, I never had the opportunity to travel until I deployed to Afghanistan, which I requested and extended, because I found the work so meaningful. Besides that deployment, my experience and that of my colleagues has been completely traditional-corporate; i.e. zero adventure with a lack of creativity and innovation. But, that's not too far off from most jobs, but it's very different from the job I expect to have as a physician, which is why the military is no longer an option for me and may not be for some of you.

Go figure, that the vision you had as a kid is betrayed by your adult reality. It would be a tough, 17-year lesson to figure out that the adventure you seek is no where to be found, and that the freedom you seek to practice a speciality of your choosing is also out of reach. And, should you choose to specialize, you will be faced with an income-disparity that will seem unfair until you pay-back your obligated time and sign up for many more years to get the big multi-year retention bonus, should they offer it; and, if they do, your paycheck will still be significantly less than it would be in the civilian sector. That may not seem important now, but that could come at a cost to your family, should you desire to provide in a manner that is on par with your civilian counterparts. These are big decisions to make as a young men and women.

I understand duty, honor and loyalty. I consider it noble to join the military. Yet, as a 31-year old looking to make a positive impact on the world and my family, I find that the military is too restrictive to meet my specific needs. I can't tell you how fortunate I am to have had the opportunity to learn this before being enticed by benefits afforded by USUHS and HPSP. I would be putting on the rank of LCDR next year; instead, I am happy to trade all of that in and take on debt for opportunity as an unrestricted MS1. I'll take opportunity over a pension anyday.
 
snappaz said:
Hey Darth Doc, I'm in the waiver process right now. How long did they take to get back to you about the knee injury? It's been 3 weeks for me and still waiting
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They made their decision prior to the interview based on the information in my packet. They received my application in early October. I don't know if that helps you at all.
 
hubriz said:
I respect your opinion. As a kid, I too grew up dreaming of joining the military. In fact, I grew up on a military base, because my mother and father were enlisted Marines. Like you, I never had the opportunity to travel until I deployed to Afghanistan, which I requested and extended, because I found the work so meaningful. Besides that deployment, my experience and that of my colleagues has been completely traditional-corporate; i.e. zero adventure with a lack of creativity and innovation. But, that's not too far off from most jobs, but it's very different from the job I expect to have as a physician, which is why the military is no longer an option for me and may not be for some of you.

Go figure, that the vision you had as a kid is betrayed by your adult reality. It would be a tough, 17-year lesson to figure out that the adventure you seek is no where to be found, and that the freedom you seek to practice a speciality of your choosing is also out of reach. And, should you choose to specialize, you will be faced with an income-disparity that will seem unfair until you pay-back your obligated time and sign up for many more years to get the big multi-year retention bonus, should they offer it; and, if they do, your paycheck will still be significantly less than it would be in the civilian sector. That may not seem important now, but that could come at a cost to your family, should you desire to provide in a manner that is on par with your civilian counterparts. These are big decisions to make as a young men and women.

I understand duty, honor and loyalty. I consider it noble to join the military. Yet, as a 31-year old looking to make a positive impact on the world and my family, I find that the military is too restrictive to meet my specific needs. I can't tell you how fortunate I am to have had the opportunity to learn this before being enticed by benefits afforded by USUHS and HPSP. I would be putting on the rank of LCDR next year; instead, I am happy to trade all of that in and take on debt for opportunity as an unrestricted MS1. I'll take opportunity over a pension anyday.
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I'm not trying to split hairs, but as a private MS1 you'll also face restrictions. In the 2013 match 78.8% of US MD Seniors matched into one of their Top 3 choices. 82.2% of USUHS seniors matched their first choice internship specialty and first choice training site (versus 53% for the National Match) and 86% matched to their first choice interest specialty. Yes you will face limitations in the military but as a USUHS senior you'll have the edge over your HPSP counterparts and you'll experience match rates exceeding the national average.
 
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I'm not trying to split hairs, but as a private MS1 you'll also face restrictions. In the 2013 match 78.8% of US MD Seniors matched into one of their Top 3 choices. 82.2% of USUHS seniors matched their first choice internship specialty and first choice training site (versus 53% for the National Match) and 86% matched to their first choice interest specialty. Yes you will face limitations in the military but as a USUHS senior you'll have the edge over your HPSP counterparts and you'll experience match rates exceeding the national average.
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That's a good statistic,
johnnyscans said:
I'm not trying to split hairs, but as a private MS1 you'll also face restrictions. In the 2013 match 78.8% of US MD Seniors matched into one of their Top 3 choices. 82.2% of USUHS seniors matched their first choice internship specialty and first choice training site (versus 53% for the National Match) and 86% matched to their first choice interest specialty. Yes you will face limitations in the military but as a USUHS senior you'll have the edge over your HPSP counterparts and you'll experience match rates exceeding the national average.
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Splitting hairs is a good exercise, and I encourage it for decisions as important as this one. As a civilian MS1 you will be restricted by your own ability and achievements; of course residency placement is competitive process and that competition is higher in the civilian sector. Those numbers you presented for military must be taken with a grain of salt, because the military issues you an approved list of specialties to which you are able to apply to for residency, and the military training hospitals are severely limited to mostly 3 teaching hospitals across the DoD (of which I worked at the largest for three years); thus, they are inherently biased. In fact, the military match rates reflect a lower degree of competitiveness for residency programs, and this is a fact not lost on most folks in academic medicine. As a result, a less competitive medical graduate would have a higher chance of getting into a general surgery residency program in the military.
 
Hey doc shamrock. I interviewed 11-14. No word yet. I calculate we would hear first week after new years.
 
Interviewed 11/7 and no word either, although someone from that day has already been wait listed and someone from the 14th accepted. I'm hoping we are in limbo right now because all the slots are full and they're waiting for someone to drop before they can accept us, otherwise I'm not sure why I wouldn't have heard yet, hoping that no news is good news!!
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Hey doc shamrock. I interviewed 11-14. No word yet. I calculate we would hear first week after new years.
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hubriz said:
That's a good statistic,


Splitting hairs is a good exercise, and I encourage it for decisions as important as this one. As a civilian MS1 you will be restricted by your own ability and achievements; of course residency placement is competitive process and that competition is higher in the civilian sector. Those numbers you presented for military must be taken with a grain of salt, because the military issues you an approved list of specialties to which you are able to apply to for residency, and the military training hospitals are severely limited to mostly 3 teaching hospitals across the DoD (of which I worked at the largest for three years); thus, they are inherently biased. In fact, the military match rates reflect a lower degree of competitiveness for residency programs, and this is a fact not lost on most folks in academic medicine. As a result, a less competitive medical graduate would have a higher chance of getting into a general surgery residency program in the military.
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As a style point, MS1 is your first year in medical school, Ms4 year is your last. I am a MS3 at USU, graduating in 2015. Our class was the first class under the new curriculum. During my MS1 and MS2 years, I did numerous tours for applicants and would frequently make one observation, do not go to USUHS if you do not want to serve in military medicine. Bare minimum, you will spend 10 years (after graduating) practicing medicine in the military healthcare system (unless you are one of 2 PHS students). Having just finished my clerkship year rotating at several of our major training hospitals, I can say with some confidence that USUHS graduates have a definitive advantage in the military match. You could conceivably do several rotations in one residency program. If at the end of 3 rotations a program doesn't want you, you were not meant for that program. Additionally, USUHS graduates make up a network in military medicine that makes the service academy monopoly ("ring knockers") on the broader officer corps seem junior varsity. There are many more than 3 training hospitals in the military. All of the residency programs compare well with their civilian counterparts in regards to board pass rates. If you have long-range aspirations of working in a prestigious academic institute, by the time you are able to leave military medicine, your residency program will be much less significant to your competitiveness than your subsequent fellowships and time as an attending physician. To bring it back to my initial observation, if you want to be a military doctor, it is really difficult to find a better option than USUHS. If you just want a free education, HPSP is probably a decent option.

Hubriz has his own reasons for not pursuing a career in military medicine. That's his deal, and his time on the line is appreciated. However, I don't think that many of his views on either military medicine (or height and weight standards) are the most accurate reflections of reality for the majority of candidates. Your best information will probably be found with either current students at USUHS or physicians serving now. If you are a contender (invited for an interview), and on the fence, grab hold of as many MS1 and 2s as you can during your interview or ask LTC Saguil for some contact information on current students. There is a fair amount of disinformation in this forum (one example would be most comments on height-weight requirements). Your best bet is to go to the source, and not rely on other internet adventurers.

Good luck, and I'll see some of you in the fleet.
 
Falstaff22 said:
As a style point, MS1 is your first year in medical school, Ms4 year is your last. I am a MS3 at USU, graduating in 2015. Our class was the first class under the new curriculum. During my MS1 and MS2 years, I did numerous tours for applicants and would frequently make one observation, do not go to USUHS if you do not want to serve in military medicine. Bare minimum, you will spend 10 years (after graduating) practicing medicine in the military healthcare system (unless you are one of 2 PHS students). Having just finished my clerkship year rotating at several of our major training hospitals, I can say with some confidence that USUHS graduates have a definitive advantage in the military match. You could conceivably do several rotations in one residency program. If at the end of 3 rotations a program doesn't want you, you were not meant for that program. Additionally, USUHS graduates make up a network in military medicine that makes the service academy monopoly ("ring knockers") on the broader officer corps seem junior varsity. There are many more than 3 training hospitals in the military. All of the residency programs compare well with their civilian counterparts in regards to board pass rates. If you have long-range aspirations of working in a prestigious academic institute, by the time you are able to leave military medicine, your residency program will be much less significant to your competitiveness than your subsequent fellowships and time as an attending physician. To bring it back to my initial observation, if you want to be a military doctor, it is really difficult to find a better option than USUHS. If you just want a free education, HPSP is probably a decent option.

Hubriz has his own reasons for not pursuing a career in military medicine. That's his deal, and his time on the line is appreciated. However, I don't think that many of his views on either military medicine (or height and weight standards) are the most accurate reflections of reality for the majority of candidates. Your best information will probably be found with either current students at USUHS or physicians serving now. If you are a contender (invited for an interview), and on the fence, grab hold of as many MS1 and 2s as you can during your interview or ask LTC Saguil for some contact information on current stude nts. There is a fair amount of disinformation in this forum (one example would be most comments on height-weight requirements). Your best bet is to go to the source, and not rely on other internet adventurers.

Good luck, and I'll see some of you in the fleet.
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Could it be that I have been too cavalier in my opinion of the very organization I have served for the past 5 years?

Are the height/weight standards so complex that I have yet to grasp them? Perhaps I should return my doctorate and my commission and get an MS3 degree.

Surely, Falstaff22, you can admit that it is possible that my reasons for not choosing to pursue a medical degree from USUHS can be shared by someone else? And further, that my experience as a Naval Officer brings something to the table. After all, I have been embedded in major military hospitals both in the states and abroad working alongside senior military medical officers for the past 5 years, whom have served as my mentors (and letter writers!) while I contemplated about this important decision often.

I am simply promoting caution about entering into an agreement that requires 20 years of your professional and personal life (14 years without a residency), because of the impact it can have on your professional and personal aspirations. Some would consider that wise. Apparently, some consider it unwise.
 
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Yes, what do I know. 🙂
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Falstaff22 said:
As a style point, MS1 is your first year in medical school, Ms4 year is your last. I am a MS3 at USU, graduating in 2015. Our class was the first class under the new curriculum. During my MS1 and MS2 years, I did numerous tours for applicants and would frequently make one observation, do not go to USUHS if you do not want to serve in military medicine. Bare minimum, you will spend 10 years (after graduating) practicing medicine in the military healthcare system (unless you are one of 2 PHS students). Having just finished my clerkship year rotating at several of our major training hospitals, I can say with some confidence that USUHS graduates have a definitive advantage in the military match. You could conceivably do several rotations in one residency program. If at the end of 3 rotations a program doesn't want you, you were not meant for that program. Additionally, USUHS graduates make up a network in military medicine that makes the service academy monopoly ("ring knockers") on the broader officer corps seem junior varsity. There are many more than 3 training hospitals in the military. All of the residency programs compare well with their civilian counterparts in regards to board pass rates. If you have long-range aspirations of working in a prestigious academic institute, by the time you are able to leave military medicine, your residency program will be much less significant to your competitiveness than your subsequent fellowships and time as an attending physician. To bring it back to my initial observation, if you want to be a military doctor, it is really difficult to find a better option than USUHS. If you just want a free education, HPSP is probably a decent option.

Hubriz has his own reasons for not pursuing a career in military medicine. That's his deal, and his time on the line is appreciated. However, I don't think that many of his views on either military medicine (or height and weight standards) are the most accurate reflections of reality for the majority of candidates. Your best information will probably be found with either current students at USUHS or physicians serving now. If you are a contender (invited for an interview), and on the fence, grab hold of as many MS1 and 2s as you can during your interview or ask LTC Saguil for some contact information on current students. There is a fair amount of disinformation in this forum (one example would be most comments on height-weight requirements). Your best bet is to go to the source, and not rely on other internet adventurers.

Good luck, and I'll see some of you in the fleet.
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I do want to add, that I was referring to Navy residency opportunities when I said restricted to the three major teaching hospitals. I should have said that explicitly.

Scroll down this list to see the available locations and if they are aligned with your ambition and geographical preference: http://www.militarygme.org/4.html

If you click "home" on that site, you can read a few common concerns and about the selection process, which has useful information as you make your decision.

As far as pay (common concern #2), higher-earning specialties make significantly less than civilian counterparts, while family medicine and Internal Medicine practitioners generally make more, especially after you consider pension.

In regard to non-USUHS options that are attractive, I find FAP to be a great option, and I know several docs that I deployed with that did FAP and were happy with it, but were also happy to be re-entering the civilian practice. I'd say that out of the USUHS graduates that I know, 50% were happy with it but 50% regretted it, because of the time commitment.
 
Hey all. Just wanted to share some encouragement for those of you still waiting on those phone calls or even those of you awaiting interviews in January/February. From what I hear, all 170+ admissions offers have been sent out already (which they usually do my November/December). They can only send out as many acceptances as they plan to matriculate (as opposed to many other schools that accept more than they anticipate will matriculate) so you will likely be interviewing for a waitlist spot. Since a lot of people are still waiting to see where else they get accepted or still weighing the options of USUHS vs HPSP vs nonmilitary, those spots probably won't change too much for a little while. In March/April is usually when things start moving again. We have a lot of people in my class (C/o 2014) who were accepted off the waitlist. I myself interviewed in mid February for a waitlist spot and was given my unconditional acceptance in early April that year. And I joke with several of my classmates who were accepted even later than that. That said, it's a big decision to make, so be sure to ask around. I think it's hardest to get some HPSP people's opinions of their experience, but certianly look for them so that you are able to be comfortable with you decision. I am happy with mine. Of course, right now I'm slightly biased because military match is earlier than civilian match, and it's a good feeling to know where you are headed next year going into the holiday season;-)

Happy holidays everyone, and if anyone has questions I can answer, shoot them my way (I recommend finding an MS1-3 for any question directly relating to the new curriculum, as I am in the last class finishing off the old curriculum, but I can do my best to answer anything else).
 
I sent in my secondary early July, heard NOTHING for six months and finally got an interview invite for 1/30 on Christmas Eve! Talk about a good Christmas present. To all those still waiting to hear back from USUHS, have faith!!!
 
Hey all! USUHS MS-1 (Army) here to try to lend some perspective and answer any questions. First, congratulations to everyone on the acceptances, waitlists, and interviews! (Don't lose heart on the waitlist, I was accepted off the waitlist last spring too.)

Hopefully I can give some useful information to this thread, on recent discussions-

-Military medicine at USUHS doesn't limit your specialty. Thanks, hubriz, for the great link to the GME website! It does list a lot of the residencies and fellowships (as of 2007) available to the different services, and you may notice that some of the residencies/fellowships are referred to as "civilian" - if, for some reason, the military can't suit your need, then people have gone outside to do their training (if you're qualified enough to make it!). But as far as I know, this is uncommon - the military has more than enough demand for all specialties, and USUHS grads are very, very competitive on the military match.

-Also, of all the docs that I've had as professors (quite a few career docs, Colonels/Captains, even one General), not a single one has ever said anything about feeling like they've had their career limited by military medicine. The opposite, in fact - it's possible to go do a fellowship (or, in some cases, a second residency) without taking a huge pay cut, the way you would in the civilian world.
(Military residents and fellows make comparatively more; it's not until you hit the super-specializations that you see an income disparity - and I don't think that even takes into consideration the zero cost of healthcare, schools, no malpractice insurance or staffing costs... And all the same benefits for your family, too.)

Clearly, I chose the military, but I can hardly see myself anywhere else now. All the other benefits have allowed me to focus on just being a med student - and I'm looking forward to the same as a practicing physician - just take care of your patients.

If you have any other questions, let me know! Looking forward to seeing you when you come visit - or especially at the beginning of next year!
 
Received an Interview invite for january, but I was wondering if anyone has any information as to whether I should wear my uniform to the interview or not. I was active duty Navy for 6 years and I have been a member of the Individual Ready Reserve since 2011. Any input is greatly appreciated.
 
I interviewed October 10 (no prior service) and there were a lot of people at my interview wearing their uniforms. I believe it actually asks specifically in the interview instructions that you wear your uniform if you have one (and are currently active).
 
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Yea, I received the email. I am inactive, however, and I have not drilled or worn a uniform since 2011. I just don't want to wear my uniform if it would look like I am misrepresenting myself or trying to take advantage in any way. Any thoughts?
 
I'm prior service and would not wear a uniform personally, but from how I've read the instructions, my advice would be to wear the uniform if you get a paycheck from the military still. If you didn't get into this school/HPSP, would you plan on wearing your uniform again? If no, don't. Just how I've interpreted it.
 
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Currently at another medical school interview with a applicant who interviewed with us on 10/31. Said he heard back last Wednesday about his acceptance into the Air Force. Apparently (the Air Force at least) calls you to extend their offer.
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This was almost definitely me. I actually went into this cycle hoping I would end up at the med school you are referring to but I was totally blown away by USUHS and it ended up becoming my #1. On a related note I've been holding a conditional acceptance for a month even though I'm medically cleared is there any reason I should be worried about getting an unconditional? If anyone has any questions for me about stats or anything else feel free to ask I've been lurking for a long time I owe sdn some answers.
 
RaritanBanks said:
This was almost definitely me. I actually went into this cycle hoping I would end up at the med school you are referring to but I was totally blown away by USUHS and it ended up becoming my #1. On a related note I've been holding a conditional acceptance for a month even though I'm medically cleared is there any reason I should be worried about getting an unconditional? If anyone has any questions for me about stats or anything else feel free to ask I've been lurking for a long time I owe sdn some answers.
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It's most likely security clearance related, but I wouldn't worry. Clearances, even conditional ones, take some time to process.

I, much like yourself, was completely blown away by USUHS. I cannot wait to start in the fall.
 
Current students, any suggestions for decent apartment complexes in the area? The Avalon seems to get mentioned, but they seem to be pretty iffy (At least that's what the online reviews say...).

I lived in Dupont Circle for two years while working in downtown DC, and attended UMD, so I'm familiar with the DC area. I'd like to get somewhere in the Bethesda/North Bethesda area.
 
The student I stayed with for the host program lived at Inigos Crossing in Rockville and he said he liked it a lot. Obviously I don't live there but it looked really nice and his apartment was the nicest apartment I've ever been in but the reviews are all pretty awful regarding the management.
 
I was wondering if anyone has updated USUHS on last term's grades. If so, who did you email them to?
 
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I was wondering if anyone has updated USUHS on last term's grades. If so, who did you email them to?
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I did and I emailed them to ms Ferrell because she is my admissions rep. She said thanks and that she would add them to my file.
 
Does anyone know exactly the take home pay after taxes an O1 with no prior service or dependents would make per year while at USUHS? Thanks!
 
Anyone who interviewed 11/14 or later hear back yet?

P.S. Sorry, but its been almost a month since it was last asked.

EDIT: If you did hear back, what service did you select?
 
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Anyone who interviewed 11/14 or later hear back yet?

P.S. Sorry, but its been almost a month since it was last asked.
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I interviewed 11/14 and was conditionally accepted early December
Good luck!
 
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Eek! Thanks for the info. Mind sharing what service?
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I got my first choice, Army

On the bright side, they haven't rejected you yet so they must be further considering you. Based off of last years thread, the list moves fast.
 
ihatepremed said:
I got my first choice, Army

On the bright side, they haven't rejected you yet so they must be further considering you. Based off of last years thread, the list moves fast.
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Thanks for the kind words and congrats on your acceptance.
 
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Does anyone know exactly the take home pay after taxes an O1 with no prior service or dependents would make per year while at USUHS? Thanks!
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I make a little over $2000 every pay period (15th and 30th of the month). This depends on your home state of record, though, as that affects your taxes.
 
act9 said:
I make a little over $2000 every pay period (15th and 30th of the month). This depends on your home state of record, though, as that affects your taxes.
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Number should go up another $40 or so. BAH and pay both increase at the start of the year.
 
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Did

Didn't BAH go down for the area?
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It went up for O1 without dependents, but down for those with dependents and O1E:

2013 O1: with dependents $2247; without dependents $1875
2014 O1: with dependents $2205; without dependents $1896

2013 O1E: with dependents $2733; without dependents $2193
2014 O1E: with dependents $2592; without dependents $2175
 
I received a call from Dr. Saguil yesterday saying that I was a very competitive applicant on the wait list and should receive a spot in March or April. Even though it was not an acceptance it is nice to know where I stand. Here's to hoping that my waiver is approved quickly.
 
medicman79 said:
I received a call from Dr. Saguil yesterday saying that I was a very competitive applicant on the wait list and should receive a spot in March or April. Even though it was not an acceptance it is nice to know where I stand. Here's to hoping that my waiver is approved quickly.
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Congratulations! What a wonderful call to receive. Second only to an acceptance.

What date were you waitlisted? thx
 
medicman79 said:
I received a call from Dr. Saguil yesterday saying that I was a very competitive applicant on the wait list and should receive a spot in March or April. Even though it was not an acceptance it is nice to know where I stand. Here's to hoping that my waiver is approved quickly.
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That's awesome medicman. Good luck with the waiver process. If you don't mind sharing, what service did you choose, and what date did you interview? JW for reference as I anxiously await a call myself.
 
trayman said:
Congratulations! What a wonderful call to receive. Second only to an acceptance.

What date were you waitlisted? thx
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I received a letter on December 23 that said I was on the wait-list and was dated for December 18. I interviewed November 7.
 
charlie_brown said:
That's awesome medicman. Good luck with the waiver process. If you don't mind sharing, what service did you choose, and what date did you interview? JW for reference as I anxiously await a call myself.
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I selected Army with Air Force and Navy a close second as I am prior Army enlisted and I interviewed on 11/7.
 
Here is my timeline, some information for those anxiously waiting like I was.

Secondary submitted 7/17/13
Interviewed 10/24/13
Selected Navy
Received waitlist letter on 12/17/13 (Letter was dated 12/4/13)
Body Composition Test (12/6/13 and 1/8/14)- 8 pounds over the limit for my height the first time. Dropped 13 pounds for the second time.
Medical Waiver Process- Submitted additional info for waivers around 11/25/2013. Received a medically qualified status from DODMERB around 1/4/2014.
No phone calls 🙁. USUHS is my top choice, so I hope I get in off the waitlist.
 
snappaz said:
Here is my timeline, some information for those anxiously waiting like I was.

Secondary submitted 7/17/13
Interviewed 10/24/13
Selected Navy
Received waitlist letter on 12/17/13 (Letter was dated 12/4/13)
Body Composition Test (12/6/13 and 1/8/14)- 8 pounds over the limit for my height the first time. Dropped 13 pounds for the second time.
Medical Waiver Process- Submitted additional info for waivers around 11/25/2013. Received a medically qualified status from DODMERB around 1/4/2014.
No phone calls 🙁. USUHS is my top choice, so I hope I get in off the waitlist.
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Nice weight loss. How much have you kept off since the weigh in? I'm hovering at the cut off for my height and will have to do it for 15 more years if I go end up going to usuhs. Haha


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