2014-2015 University of Arizona - Phoenix Application Thread

[jeanerette]

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Had you interviewed yet or just submitted a secondary? I was complete on 9/6 so still keeping my fingers crossed for an interview..

Just completed a secondary- good luck!

 

[leafygreen]

I've finished my secondary essays but ran into an issue with one of my
recommenders (the physician had to leave the country due to a death in the family and has no set return date) so I don't forsee my letter packet being submitted until at least mid October. If I was to have my file complete by mid October, is that most likely a rejection? 🙁

 

[Vivalarevolution]

Any interviews this week so far guys?

It looks like its been about 2 weeks since the last batch went out, although SDN is probably a small sample size.

 

[happyhopefulper]

Hi Dr. Cunningham,

For the math, humanities, and upper division biology course requirement, would it be acceptable if we include courses that we took as a graduate (MPH) student?

 

[mypan2409]

Hi Dr. Cunningham,

For the math, humanities, and upper division biology course requirement, would it be acceptable if we include courses that we took as a graduate (MPH) student?

OH! Good question. I didn't even think about that!

 

[Phx Med Admissions]

Hi Dr. Cunningham,

For the math, humanities, and upper division biology course requirement, would it be acceptable if we include courses that we took as a graduate (MPH) student?

Sure, as long as they fulfill the course requirement - what course would you use as the UD Bio and Humanities? I suspect your MPH requires stats, so this fulfills the Math requirement....


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[chemistrycat90]

Dr. Cunningham,

Hello! First off, thank you so much for taking the time to answer our questions! Honestly just seeing you reply to my peer's questions makes me want to come here so much. It's pretty much my top choice at this point.

Anyways, here's my question. I took a film GE class last year and I got a zero on one of the assignments, unfortunately. When I look at my transcripts it shows up in red. Obviously, this is extremely troublesome to me, even though I got an A and the class was only 1 unit. I just want to know if this will be a major detriment to my application. Please let me know as soon as you can, as I have really been losing some sleep over this.

Again, thank you so much, and I look forward to meeting you on interview day!

 

[AlteredScale]

Dr. Cunningham,

Hello! First off, thank you so much for taking the time to answer our questions! Honestly just seeing you reply to my peer's questions makes me want to come here so much. It's pretty much my top choice at this point.

Anyways, here's my question. I took a film GE class last year and I got a zero on one of the assignments, unfortunately. When I look at my transcripts it shows up in red. Obviously, this is extremely troublesome to me, even though I got an A and the class was only 1 unit. I just want to know if this will be a major detriment to my application. Please let me know as soon as you can, as I have really been losing some sleep over this.

Again, thank you so much, and I look forward to meeting you on interview day!

So you take a one unit course, fail an assignment and you happen to get a "red" colored A on your transcript?

Interview day? Your last post said you are a senior in high school...

Obvious troll is obvious. Don't waist Dr. Cunningham's time.

 

[medhead1990]

I've been complete since 7/7 OOS. I'm hoping the fact that I didn't receive a rejection yet means they liked something about my application. Keeping the faith alive. 👍

Same 7/7 IS...

 

[happyhopefulper]

Sure, as long as they fulfill the course requirement - what course would you use as the UD Bio and Humanities? I suspect your MPH requires stats, so this fulfills the Math requirement....


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Dr. Cunningham,

My apologies, I meant to say, would it be acceptable to include courses that we took as a graduate (MPH) student for the math, behavioral and social science (not humanities), and an upper division biology course requirement? My 2 behavioral science courses are 1) Public Health Policy and Management and 2) Advanced Health Care Administration. I am using an undergraduate religions course for my humanities requirement. I was also in another graduate/professional program, so I am using a 500 level Genetics course for my upper division biology course. Yes, my MPH had a Biostatistics/Public Health course, which I am using for my math requirement. I wanted to use my graduate level courses because they are more current than my undergraduate courses.

Thank you again, Dr. Cunningham for answering all of our questions!

 

[Phx Med Admissions]

Dr. Cunningham,

My apologies, I meant to say, would it be acceptable to include courses that we took as a graduate (MPH) student for the math, behavioral and social science (not humanities), and an upper division biology course requirement? My 2 behavioral science courses are 1) Public Health Policy and Management and 2) Advanced Health Care Administration. I am using an undergraduate religions course for my humanities requirement. I was also in another graduate/professional program, so I am using a 500 level Genetics course for my upper division biology course. Yes, my MPH had a Biostatistics/Public Health course, which I am using for my math requirement. I wanted to use my graduate level courses because they are more current than my undergraduate courses.

Thank you again, Dr. Cunningham for answering all of our questions!

Grad coursework is acceptable.


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[Phx Med Admissions]

Hello Dr. Cunningham,

I have a question for you regarding the timing of my secondary application. I am waiting for my new MCAT score to be released on September 30th. If I submit the secondary this week, will my new exam score still be considered with my application?

Thank you!

Yes, as long as your primary application included the future MCAT a intent date. We hold these back until scores are received.


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[NSLDX]

Hello Dr. Cunningham,

I was wondering if two semesters of combined "human anatomy and physiology," fulfills the physiology requirement? I listed it in the secondary as the required physiology course.

 

[drummermedic]

Hello Dr. Cunningham,

I have a question for you regarding the timing of my secondary application. I am waiting for my new MCAT score to be released on September 30th. If I submit the secondary this week, will my new exam score still be considered with my application?

Thank you!

Yes, as long as your primary application included the future MCAT a intent date. We hold these back until scores are received.


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Hello Dr. Cunningham,

With regard to this same situation, I received an application decision email (rejection) dated 9/12/2014. I was still awaiting scores to be posted from the August 15, 2014 MCAT, which posted 9/16/2014. My AMCAS application stated my intent to take the MCAT August 15th. Could you provide some clarification on this issue? Should my application been held until the scores were released? Thank you for your assistance.

 

[Phx Med Admissions]

Hello Dr. Cunningham,

I was wondering if two semesters of combined "human anatomy and physiology," fulfills the physiology requirement? I listed it in the secondary as the required physiology course.

Yes.


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[Phx Med Admissions]

Hello Dr. Cunningham,

With regard to this same situation, I received an application decision email (rejection) dated 9/12/2014. I was still awaiting scores to be posted from the August 15, 2014 MCAT, which posted 9/16/2014. My AMCAS application stated my intent to take the MCAT August 15th. Could you provide some clarification on this issue? Should my application been held until the scores were released? Thank you for your assistance.

Please contact us by email tomorrow and reference this message - [email protected]


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[uh34]

nvm I got my answer.

 

[workoutmaniac]

Welcome to the 2015-2015 application cycle! I hope to meet many of you over the course of the season, but until then I would like to introduce myself. I'm Dr. Cunningham, Assistant Dean for the Office of Admissions & Recruitment and Assistant Professor at the COM-Phoenix. I've been in Phoenix since 2006, the start of our four-year program, and the class for which you are applying will be my 9th class. Our program has grown from 24 to 80 students and our campus has expanded (still is) in the thriving and lively downtown Phoenix biomedical science corridor.

I'm here to answer your questions about our two programs: MD and graduate certificate (aka Pathway Scholars). Pathways is for Arizona-only, while MD is open to anyone who is a US Citizen or has Permanent Residency.

You are always welcome to call or email our office - visit phoenixmed.arizona.edu for contact and other helpful information about our selection criteria and application process.

Remember to breathe through the process and be responsible for your own information. We're here to help!!

We will post our newest MD class stats once they arrive on July 7. Pathway Scholars begin on June 23.

Dr. Cunnigham,

Is the profile for the incoming class of 2014 going to be posted soon? I only see up to the incoming class of 2013 posted on UA Phoenix Med's website. I just wanted to know what the range/average MCAT /GPA were for the current class?

 

[Phx Med Admissions]

Dr. Cunnigham,

Is the profile for the incoming class of 2014 going to be posted soon? I only see up to the incoming class of 2013 posted on UA Phoenix Med's website. I just wanted to know what the range/average MCAT /GPA were for the current class?

Looks eerily similar to all previous years. We'll get those up ASAP.


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[medhead1990]

II yesterday! OOS. Complete August 16. Cannot be more thrilled!

congrats!! whats your stats (if you dont mind)?

 

[ZM3]

Hi Dr. Cunningham,

Thanks for answering all of our questions, we all really appreciate it! Do you know when the next "batch" of interview decisions will be released?

 

[Phx Med Admissions]

Hi Dr. Cunningham,

Thanks for answering all of our questions, we all really appreciate it! Do you know when the next "batch" of interview decisions will be released?

We are all inviting daily or in other words, as soon as decisions are made.


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[ZM3]

We are all inviting daily or in other words, as soon as decisions are made.


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Thank you!! Forgive me if this next question has been answered in previous threads, but for someone who is put on hold after their initial review, how often are they reviewed again?

 

[Phx Med Admissions]

Thank you!! Forgive me if this next question has been answered in previous threads, but for someone who is put on hold after their initial review, how often are they reviewed again?

Reviewed every week.


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[amad01]

Thank you!! Forgive me if this next question has been answered in previous threads, but for someone who is put on hold after their initial review, how often are they reviewed again?

Have they been putting people on hold? Or are you assuming since you have heard no news then it is essentially a hold.

 

[ZM3]

Have they been putting people on hold? Or are you assuming since you have heard no news then it is essentially a hold.

Well after they initially review you, it's either (1) interview invite, (2) outright rejection or (3) "hold" (the silence period people experience). My question was just, if you are "held," how often do you get re-reviewed for an interview invite.

 

[ZM3]

Reviewed every week.


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Great, thanks!

 

[amad01]

Well after they initially review you, it's either (1) interview invite, (2) outright rejection or (3) "hold" (the silence period people experience). My question was just, if you are "held," how often do you get re-reviewed for an interview invite.

I see... yeah I'm definitely in that hold stage .... complete 7/6... good to know they checking me out weekly tho.. all about stayin alive!

 

[ZM3]

I was complete 8/18 and nothing yet...keeping all of my phalanges crossed!

 

[Soviet Poland]

Hello Dr. Cunningham,

I was advised to apply for the Pathway Scholars Program after my MD application was turned down. I am assuming once I change the program type under AMCAS, it'll take a few weeks to reprocess and I fill out a new secondary? If that is the case, will it reflect negatively if I use the same LORs, or would you suggest getting new letters for this program? Thank you!

 

[Phx Med Admissions]

Hello Dr. Cunningham,

I was advised to apply for the Pathway Scholars Program after my MD application was turned down. I am assuming once I change the program type under AMCAS, it'll take a few weeks to reprocess and I fill out a new secondary? If that is the case, will it reflect negatively if I use the same LORs, or would you suggest getting new letters for this program? Thank you!

Pathways application uses the same secondary application and letters - no bias or prejudice.


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[Phx Med Admissions]

Entering class of 2014 profile is published at http://phoenixmed.arizona.edu/entering-class-2014




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[happyhopefulper]

Entering class of 2014 profile is published at http://phoenixmed.arizona.edu/entering-class-2014




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All of the classes seem so diverse. It really does look like UA Phoenix Med holistically evaluates its applicants 🙂

 

[Graywolf]

I can't believe only 11 are not from AZ or CA. That scares me as a Pacific NW'er.

 

[john3298]

I can't believe only 11 are not from AZ or CA. That scares me as a Pacific NW'er.

It doesn't mean that more weren't accepted. It only means that 11 ended up matriculating

 

[Graywolf]

It doesn't mean that more weren't accepted. It only means that 11 ended up matriculating

Good point

 

[kewlboy88]

All of the classes seem so diverse. It really does look like UA Phoenix Med holistically evaluates its applicants 🙂

Where do you see the "diversity" in their class profile? Am I missing a page?

 

[happyhopefulper]

Where do you see the "diversity" in their class profile? Am I missing a page?

Diversity in the ranges of GPAs/MCAT scores of their incoming class. Looking at the ranges really confirms the fact that they are holistically looking at their applicants and not simply basing their decisions on stats. I actually got my MPH from this campus and got the opportunity to meet some incredibly diverse students at this campus. They were diverse because of their experiences, socio-economical/cultural/ educational backgrounds, etc.. 🙂

 

[dailyscrubs]

Entering class of 2014 profile is published at http://phoenixmed.arizona.edu/entering-class-2014




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Dr. Cunnigham,

According to MSAR, the 10%-90% percentile MCAT scorse accepted at UA-Phoenix was between 27-34; however, according to your website, the range of MCAT score was from 23-40. Does this mean that the individual(s) that got accepted with a 23 were in 0-9.99% percentile? I'm just a little confused !

 

[Graywolf]

Dr. Cunnigham,

According to MSAR, the 10%-90% percentile MCAT scorse accepted at UA-Phoenix was between 27-34; however, according to your website, the range of MCAT score was from 23-40. Does this mean that the individual(s) that got accepted with a 23 were in 0-9.99% percentile? I'm just a little confused !

Ever heard of a bell curve? More than one person was below a 27 most likely.

 

[Phx Med Admissions]

Dr. Cunnigham,

According to MSAR, the 10%-90% percentile MCAT scorse accepted at UA-Phoenix was between 27-34; however, according to your website, the range of MCAT score was from 23-40. Does this mean that the individual(s) that got accepted with a 23 were in 0-9.99% percentile? I'm just a little confused !

MSAR data is one year behind.


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[dailyscrubs]

MSAR data is one year behind.


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Oh ok! But even last year's (2013's) incoming class's MCAT range was 24-41?

 

[Graywolf]

Oh ok! But even last year's (2013's) incoming class's MCAT range was 24-41?

????? People 23 - 26 = 0-10 percentile. 27-34 = 10-90 percentile. 34 - 40 = 90-100 percentile. Get it, got it, good.

 

[Shams al Deen]

Dr. Cunnigham,

According to MSAR, the 10%-90% percentile MCAT scorse accepted at UA-Phoenix was between 27-34; however, according to your website, the range of MCAT score was from 23-40. Does this mean that the individual(s) that got accepted with a 23 were in 0-9.99% percentile? I'm just a little confused !

What's confusing about this? Your reasoning seems correct. The 23-27 scores in the class make up the bottom 10 percent of scores in the class.

 

[Smeyes]

Golly gee. Complete beginning of July and still haven't heard a peep. It seems like decisions have been slow lately, yes? Does anyone know how often UA-Phoenix holds interviews?

 

[asyouwish]

They interview once a week. I believe they said there would be 10 interview dates.

 

[King646]

Golly gee. Complete beginning of July and still haven't heard a peep. It seems like decisions have been slow lately, yes? Does anyone know how often UA-Phoenix holds interviews?

In the same boat; the struggle is real =/ Do they accept and view update/intent letters?

 

[john3298]

No they don't. I called a couple days ago to ask :/

 

[medhead1990]

Golly gee. Complete beginning of July and still haven't heard peep. It seems like decisions have been slow lately, yes? Does anyone know how often UA-Phoenix holds interviews?

Same! For both Phoenix and Tucson ive got pretty decent stats and im thinking I might not even get an interview at either...

 

[King646]

Same! For both Phoenix and Tucson ive got pretty decent stats and im thinking I might not even get an interview at either...

What are your stats if you don't mind sharing? I know stats only comprise a fraction of the decision process but I figured 3.94/33 IS with solid ECs/experiences would at least yield an interview opportunity for me at Phoenix. Alas, the wait goes on..