2013-2014 University of Washington School of Medicine

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So I'm OOR, 31- 3.93s, disabled vet, and nothing but undeserved & rural background for decades... I'm incredibly drawn to the UW program but I haven't even heard a peep since the primary app. (submitted 8/13). I heard they send via the post mail for some things, is no email news good news? Is anybody else in a similar situation? Thanks guys!
 
Best of luck to everyone applying this year! As a current Idaho MS1, I wanted to make sure everyone knows they can message me with any questions or concerns and I will help in any way that I can! I say message, because I just don't have the time to search through the forum anymore. 😳
 
I highly recommend calling them to discuss it. The admissions office is awesome, and I guarantee it will be quicker than waiting for an e-mail!
Here's their number: 206.543.7212.
 
eventuallymd said:
Is anyone else having residency issues? I'm an Idaho resident and got verification from UI in June--at that time they cc'd me on the formal email they sent UW. On my secondary it STILL says not received. I've emailed them TWICE and haven't gotten a response and it's been at least 2 weeks. What gives?
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I highly recommend calling them to discuss it. The admissions office is awesome, and I guarantee it will be quicker than waiting for an e-mail!
Here's their number: 206.543.7212.
 
eventuallymd said:
I'm an Idaho resident applying and was wondering if anyone knew more about the actual progression of the coursework? I know that the first year is done in our home state, but all the information from University of Idaho's site that I've read discusses the "Idaho track" which has you return to Idaho for the 4th year (maybe 3rd as well) and then it sounds like you're practically destined to be in primary care. I truly do have a strong desire for serving under-served areas, whether I end up in a rural or urban setting, but I don't want to be a PCP. Is being an Idaho resident automatic placement into the "Idaho track?" and am I strongly hindering my chances of specializing if I do end up getting accepted and attending? UW has always been such a dream of mine, but now I'm starting to get confused about the actual formatting of the WWAMI education.
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Being an Idaho resident does NOT mean you have to do the Idaho track for rotations. That being said, if you have an interest in rural and underserved medicine, regardless of specialty I highly recommend you track through Idaho, Montana, etc. You will see how medicine in these areas in all specialties differs than in the big city of Seattle, and MOST IMPORTANTLY you get to be far far far more hands on and do things when you rotate here than if you stay in the city. Remember, in Seattle you will usually have many other people (multiple residents, other med students) ahead of you all wanting hands-on practice.
Also, don't think for a minute that being and Idaho WWAMI would hinder your chances at getting into any specialty you want! UW has a PCP focus, but they do not force you to choose any certain specialty (they may kinda sorta try to sway you a certain way). In fact, if you look at the matches for the 2013 graduating Idahoans, only a few went the PCP route!
I've gone on long enough. If you would like more info. don't hesitate to message me!
Best wishes!
 
eventuallymd said:
I know that the reason WWAMI residents get in-state tuition is because the state pays the difference for the seats, but I don't think there is a requirement once you complete medical school to stay in your home state for a specific amount of time. Does anyone have any additional info?
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Only Wyoming and Alaska have this requirement.
 
smccreery86 said:
I highly recommend calling them to discuss it. The admissions office is awesome, and I guarantee it will be quicker than waiting for an e-mail!
Here's their number: 206.543.7212.
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Thanks! I never got an email from them (which is frustrating) but 2 days ago it was marked as received. I've made note of their number though--super helpful 🙂
 
smccreery86 said:
Being an Idaho resident does NOT mean you have to do the Idaho track for rotations. That being said, if you have an interest in rural and underserved medicine, regardless of specialty I highly recommend you track through Idaho, Montana, etc. You will see how medicine in these areas in all specialties differs than in the big city of Seattle, and MOST IMPORTANTLY you get to be far far far more hands on and do things when you rotate here than if you stay in the city. Remember, in Seattle you will usually have many other people (multiple residents, other med students) ahead of you all wanting hands-on practice.
Also, don't think for a minute that being and Idaho WWAMI would hinder your chances at getting into any specialty you want! UW has a PCP focus, but they do not force you to choose any certain specialty (they may kinda sorta try to sway you a certain way). In fact, if you look at the matches for the 2013 graduating Idahoans, only a few went the PCP route!
I've gone on long enough. If you would like more info. don't hesitate to message me!
Best wishes!
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Thank you so much for addressing this. I'm an Idaho WWAMI applicant and Washington has been my dream school for as long as I can remember. However this was a real concern of mine, given the strong emphasis on rural medicine. I'm certainly not counting that out, I just wanted to be able to explore what I wanted to do once I got to med school. Thank you!
 
Any Sept complete Idaho applicants with an II yet?
 
Just got official date to interview. Next week on the 2nd. Talk about short notice :scared:
 
joonage said:
Just got official date to interview. Next week on the 2nd. Talk about short notice :scared:
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I'm on the same boat as you! But this is coming up awfully fast... I'm nervous.

IS/36/3.9+
 
Ghost117 said:
I'm on the same boat as you! But this is coming up awfully fast... I'm nervous.

IS/36/3.9+
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Agreed, especially since UW has probably one of the hardest interviews with its focus on ethical and healthcare questions. Wanted a few weeks to study but I guess I'll have to do with one.

I'll see you there then!
 
For those who just got interview dates: Are any of you TRUST applicants?
 
joonage said:
Agreed, especially since UW has probably one of the hardest interviews with its focus on ethical and healthcare questions. Wanted a few weeks to study but I guess I'll have to do with one.

I'll see you there then!
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Got my interview date and... it's on my birthday! Haha, don't really know what to make of that.
 
joonage said:
Agreed, especially since UW has probably one of the hardest interviews with its focus on ethical and healthcare questions. Wanted a few weeks to study but I guess I'll have to do with one.

I'll see you there then!
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My bad, my interview is actually the 4th, not the 2nd. Either way, I agree...

Do you by any chance know where I can find people's reports from last year's interviews? I am going to go dig through last year's thread, but thought maybe you had more info. Anything would be appreciated. This is my first interview and I am super paranoid since UW is like my top choice.
 
joonage said:
Agreed, especially since UW has probably one of the hardest interviews with its focus on ethical and healthcare questions. Wanted a few weeks to study but I guess I'll have to do with one.

I'll see you there then!
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Honestly, I thought UW was the easiest interview I had, but then again it was also my last. Anyway, I recommend checking out last year's forum regarding the ethical questions. I bet many of the same ones will make an appearance!
 
Anyone interviewing on 10/11? I'm an MS1 and I'll be at the lunch with y'all that day. Also on 11/8 and 12/10.
 
royfan said:
any recent ii??
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I just got one this week - complete mid-August, and in-region. I had neurotically called the office the week before because it had been 6 weeks since I'd heard anything, and I got a very nice phone call from an admissions person reassuring me that my application was fine and still waiting to be reviewed. She said it could be as much as several more weeks until they got to it, too. Got the interview invite the next week.

So don't panic like I did! They said the admissions staff was somewhat short-handed, and I'm only guessing, but maybe the AMCAS snafu from earlier this year has caused a bit of a backup. I totally understand the worry, but you're probably fine.
 
Davida said:
I just got one this week - complete mid-August, and in-region. I had neurotically called the office the week before because it had been 6 weeks since I'd heard anything, and I got a very nice phone call from an admissions person reassuring me that my application was fine and still waiting to be reviewed. She said it could be as much as several more weeks until they got to it, too. Got the interview invite the next week.

So don't panic like I did! They said the admissions staff was somewhat short-handed, and I'm only guessing, but maybe the AMCAS snafu from earlier this year has caused a bit of a backup. I totally understand the worry, but you're probably fine.
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thanks for the reassuring. And congrats on the interview.
 
Here's the rundown of my interview day that I sent to another member:

The interview went well. Started off with a tour around the school by the med student. Showed various parts of the medical building and hospital. The facilities are a little old but some of the rooms are new and nice. The students seemed very happy (although it's only like the first month of class ). Apparently, the administration does a really good job at taking care of students and were very supportive of student needs (ie, they gave cake bi-monthly for student birthdays!).

After the tour, you have a Q&A with a faculty and then lunch with med students. Ask lots of questions. They're very helpful! Particularly the med students put you at ease and give very good tips and insights on med school.

Finally, the interview is with 3 people, with one being your main EXCOM member. I had 1 doctor, 1 faculty, and 1 med student but that combination could be different for you. Anyways, my interview was very laid back and conversational. They don't try to grill you and make you cry. They certainly want you to be comfortable and allow you to be yourself. And that's my biggest advice - just be yourself. The questions are pretty straightforward (Why medicine? What influences? Any specialties you're interested in?) as well as some policy questions (What is the state of healthcare? What do you think about X on the ACA?). Finally, there will be a role play that is slightly awkward at first. It was odd playing the role of a physician haha. My situation was that my patient didn't want to vaccinate her child due to Jessie McCarthy and the supposed autism/vaccination link. My other interviewees had other situations such as 16 year old wanted birth control pills and such. After the role play, your interviewer will ask what you thought about it, your reasoning for your answers, etc. The UW bioethics website will help you a lot preparing for this role play.

Anyways, that's that. Good luck with your interview and hope it goes well!!!
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If anybody has questions, feel free to ask me here. (although the med students told us to stay away from SDN cause it'll make waiting much harder ... :laugh:)
 
Boom... Rejected pre-secondary. OOR - kind of a dream shot anyway, just think the harborview center is amazing
 
hey truthDMC,

would you mind sharing when you submitted your primary? i sent the application in early september and i'm wondering if they go in order or just randomly pick and choose applicants to screen.
 
JUST got my secondary!! AMCAS submitted about 3 months ago, but I'm OOR, so I guess it was to be expected?
 
I just spoke with the admissions office since I've been complete since 8/13 without a peep (IS). They were super nice and apologetic about the long wait, and said to call back if I haven't heard anything within a couple weeks.

Ugh. I need to go to there.
 
tchaiks4th said:
I just spoke with the admissions office since I've been complete since 8/13 without a peep (IS). They were super nice and apologetic about the long wait, and said to call back if I haven't heard anything within a couple weeks.

Ugh. I need to go to there.
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Relax! Things can get pretty hectic and they are bound to get to your app soon. It is still early since only like five interviews have happened. There are still many more months of interviews.
 
Anybody possibly guess when decision will be released?

Probably later? I'm assuming an EXCOM meeting hasn't occurred yet ... although looking at last year's thread, they were a few here and there that got early acceptances within a few days from today.
 
Hey guys, I'm wondering does anyone who already did the interview know how long it takes for UW to give you an exact interview date after sending the first email notifying you that you're invited for an interview?

I got an II about a week ago but still haven't received an email on my interview date. (In state, WA). Thanks so much 🙂
 
EYao said:
Hey guys, I'm wondering does anyone who already did the interview know how long it takes for UW to give you an exact interview date after sending the first email notifying you that you're invited for an interview?

I got an II about a week ago but still haven't received an email on my interview date. (In state, WA). Thanks so much 🙂
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I got my initial invite on September 23rd and the date was sent on October 4th (In state as well).
 
EYao said:
Hey guys, I'm wondering does anyone who already did the interview know how long it takes for UW to give you an exact interview date after sending the first email notifying you that you're invited for an interview?

I got an II about a week ago but still haven't received an email on my interview date. (In state, WA). Thanks so much 🙂
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I received the II invitation email on Sep 17th and got the interview date on Sep 23rd. (In state)
Good luck:luck:
 
Thanks🙂 and good luck to everyone! UW really is my dream school.
 
Omg... just got an II! and the interview date 1 minute later. I'm scheduled for 10/21. Talk about a short notice...I have not prepared at all yet! Eeek
 
Just got my date as well! Scheduled for 11/14
 
do you guys mind sharing when you were complete please? Congrats on the interview invites guys!
 
I've noticed a trend in short turn around time between II and date assignment. Does this mean that regional students who have set dates in the spring won't know about an II until shortly before, or have ID/AK/MT/WY students already been getting their II and dates?
 
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