2015-2016 University of California - Davis Application Thread

[musicalfeet]

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Keep your head up! Davis occasionally reaches out to students on a funny timeline (I know current students who interviewed late Feb and were accepted) and they do have a pretty set list of things they like to see in applicants (other than metrics). Are you IS or OOS?

Ugh I'm sorry if I sounded crazy. Anyway it's good to know all hope is not lost yet! I personally didn't know anyone who was on that timeline with secondaries so yeah I freaked out. I'm IS with a demonstrated interest in underserved populations (although not the rural underserved...so maybe that's why?) so I've been confused why I haven't received a secondary.

 

[EleanorAbernathyMD]

Ugh I'm sorry if I sounded crazy. Anyway it's good to know all hope is not lost yet! I personally didn't know anyone who was on that timeline with secondaries so yeah I freaked out. I'm IS with a demonstrated interest in underserved populations (although not the rural underserved...so maybe that's why?) so I've been confused why I haven't received a secondary.

Davis isn't solely rural, so you should feel better about that. They also have the TEACH-MS program which is geared towards urban underserved and ACE PC(although these are for primary care specialties). Good luck!

 

[Porcelena]

Ugh I'm sorry if I sounded crazy. Anyway it's good to know all hope is not lost yet! I personally didn't know anyone who was on that timeline with secondaries so yeah I freaked out. I'm IS with a demonstrated interest in underserved populations (although not the rural underserved...so maybe that's why?) so I've been confused why I haven't received a secondary.

I didn't apply for the Rural and didn't have experience with rural. Hope that helps. Pre-write it, I am sure you will get a secondary.

 

[Orangeyouglad]

Hey everyone, I'm low key freaking out. I submitted my secondary a while ago but my committee letter is taking days to finish (still hasn't been submitted to AMCAS) and my secondary due date is tomorrow! Am I screwed out the wahzoo? Should I just take the L?

 

[mackkdad]

Hey everyone, I'm low key freaking out. I submitted my secondary a while ago but my committee letter is taking days to finish (still hasn't been submitted to AMCAS) and my secondary due date is tomorrow! Am I screwed out the wahzoo? Should I just take the L?

I would say go ahead and submit the secondary first and you can wait for the letter later. Davis did say that the deadline does not apply for LORs so I think you're good for now.

 

[wagonwheel23]

I was so impressed by Davis at my interview day! It seems like an extremely warm and welcoming environment. I have my fingers crossed for good news on 10/15.

Best of luck everyone!

 

[timeflies]

Did everyone else who attended the interview at Davis get the financial aid email?

 

[msavvy]

Did everyone else who attended the interview at Davis get the financial aid email?

Yes, I got that email too!

 

[EnigmaticGemini]

For everyone that is interviewing tomorrow, best of luck!!!!!

Davis is amazing and most importantly the people here are so warm and welcoming.

Enjoy the experience!

 

[molang]

First II!!! No interview dates available though :/

Complete 8/5
Complete email 8/6
MSTP applicant

Did your interview invite specify for the PSTP too or was it just MD? There's that little blurb at the bottom that says specific tracks will contact the applicant separately but according to the website, its just one interview invite?

 

[clueless192]

Did your interview invite specify for the PSTP too or was it just MD? There's that little blurb at the bottom that says specific tracks will contact the applicant separately but according to the website, its just one interview invite?

I've only gotten one interview invite. I saw the note in the email too, but I don't have any details about the MDPhD interview yet.

 

[TheRhymenocerous]

To anyone who's already interviewed: did you prepare for the MMI and, if so, was it helpful?

 

[bearintraining]

Does Davis do silent rejections? no secondary here but recent primary verified (8/18).

 

[mackkdad]

Does Davis do silent rejections? no secondary here but recent primary verified (8/18).

They're probably having a backlog right now so I wouldn't worry too much about it. It's still early to say anything...

 

[norcal6]

To those of you who have received an interview - are you seeing any available interview dates? I've been checking consistently, but haven't had any luck since I received my invite (~2 weeks ago).

 

[clueless192]

To those of you who have received an interview - are you seeing any available interview dates? I've been checking consistently, but haven't had any luck since I received my invite (~2 weeks ago).

I checked every couple hours for about a week until I saw anything. I also called the office, and they told me when to expect new dates to show up, so that might help! Good luck!

 

[EleanorAbernathyMD]

To those of you who have received an interview - are you seeing any available interview dates? I've been checking consistently, but haven't had any luck since I received my invite (~2 weeks ago).

I can't decide if this is worse than waiting for an interview at all... that's torture!

 

[norcal6]

I checked every couple hours for about a week until I saw anything. I also called the office, and they told me when to expect new dates to show up, so that might help! Good luck!

Okay thanks! I just called and they said they're already filled into December :x

 

[maxn]

II!!! LizzyM 72-74, IS
Complete 8/26

 

[EleanorAbernathyMD]

II!!! LizzyM 72-74, IS
Complete 8/26

Congrats! Better hurry up and schedule that interview!

 

[wagonwheel23]

Filled until December?? Wow. This cycle is really moving along!

 

[parachichi]

Nooo, screening hold (interview waitlist) like 3 min ago. At least I'm not totally in the trash...

 

[Thoracic Bean]

To anyone who's already interviewed: did you prepare for the MMI and, if so, was it helpful?

There honestly isn't really a way to prepare. I watched a few YouTube videos but overall it wasn't really helpful as far as prep goes.

 

[RudyRude]

Nooo, screening hold (interview waitlist) like 3 min ago. At least I'm not totally in the trash...

mind sharing when you were complete? I was complete 8/16 and haven't received a hold, rejection, or II.

 

[parachichi]

mind sharing when you were complete? I was complete 8/16 and have received a hold, rejection, or II.

Complete 8/11

 

[RudyRude]

Complete 8/11

ah crap, I just realized someone complete after me received an II. I can only assume that means I'm getting a hold or rejection soon.

 

[Easonred57]

I was complete 08.01 and still not a peep. It just says "Complete" on my portal.

 

[Mikewise]

Complete 8/25
Interview invite 9/14

First available date is Jan 8. Really? Is it worth calling to see if anything earlier opens up or is it pretty set in stone once you are signed up?

 

[rayjune]

Complete 7/15 and still no secondary! I heard they sent out a bunch of secondaries at the start and then stopped because they had some computer malfunction? hopefully they start sending them out again

 

[WinstonMPig]

I was complete 08.01 and still not a peep. It just says "Complete" on my portal.

Same here but I've been complete since 7/29. Really hope I hear something soon!

 

[musicalfeet]

Complete 7/15 and still no secondary! I heard they sent out a bunch of secondaries at the start and then stopped because they had some computer malfunction? hopefully they start sending them out again

I wish I could call and ask what's up and why I haven't received one yet either but on the FAQs they specifically ask you not to call and ask about your status. -__-"

 

[RudyRude]

I was complete 08.01 and still not a peep. It just says "Complete" on my portal.

Hate to be pessimistic, but maybe we got the silent axe. 🙁

 

[molang]

Complete 8/25
Interview invite 9/14

First available date is Jan 8. Really? Is it worth calling to see if anything earlier opens up or is it pretty set in stone once you are signed up?

Wow, checked today and finally found an opening on Jan 29th. I think spots are filling up fast. =/

 

[TheRhymenocerous]

Is it really necessary to have a "neutral" expression in the photo we send in, or can I just use the smiling one I've sent to all my other schools?

 

[Easonred57]

Is it really necessary to have a "neutral" expression in the photo we send in, or can I just use the smiling one I've sent to all my other schools?

It's not like a passport photo. You should be smiling.

 

[Easonred57]

Dress shirt + tie would be standard, but nobody is going to take note if you drop the tie. I'd say 60% won't notice if you were wearing a t-shirt. 20% won't notice if you aren't wearing a shirt.

In short: dress shirt +/- tie is fine. Well trimmed facial hair + hair cut and smiling.

Via mimelim ^

 

[TheRhymenocerous]

Via mimelim ^

Thanks! Their photo instructions were oddly specific.

 

[pageantry]

It's not like a passport photo. You should be smiling.

I dunno. The example site they specifically link to IS the U.S. passport photo site.

I went with the smallest close-mouthed smile possible. Like the Buddha. At least that's what I would like them to think. *crosses fingers and panics*

 

[mehc012]

I dunno. The example site they specifically link to IS the U.S. passport photo site.

I went with the smallest close-mouthed smile possible. Like the Buddha. At least that's what I would like them to think. *crosses fingers and panics*

I've got a big ol' grin in mine and I'm interviewing tomorrow, so don't sweat too much!

 

[wagonwheel23]

They say neutral expression, so just do that. From the photos I saw at my interview day, everyone had a neutral expression.

 

[EleanorAbernathyMD]

I've got a big ol' grin in mine and I'm interviewing tomorrow, so don't sweat too much!

You go glen coco

 

[pageantry]

They put the photos onto stickers that you give the people at each station. The major thing is that you want to be able to match to your usual normal face.

 

[mehc012]

They put the photos onto stickers that you give the people at each station. The major thing is that you want to be able to match to your usual normal face.

Oh man, I hope the resolution is workable...they said a cell phone pic would be OK, but I've tried printing those before and it doesn't end well...

 

[pageantry]

Oh man, I hope the resolution is workable...they said a cell phone pic would be OK, but I've tried printing those before and it doesn't end well...

They're like an inch square so I'm sure your resolution will be perfect. 🙂

 

[mehc012]

They're like an inch square so I'm sure your resolution will be perfect. 🙂

Haha, it's just I saw the printout of my application at my first interview (I used the same pic for all schools), and my interviewer and I actually sat there joking about how terrible the picture looked...it was basically a black blob with hair (and I'm a very pale person, that's how off it was) and they jokingly asked if that was me, since you couldn't even tell!

That was a last second printout, though, since they forgot to schedule my interview, so it's probably crummy formatting and printing for photo purposes.

 

[wishiwasdone]

Any rejections out yet? I'm pretty sure I am going to get one, so want to feed my neurotic side.

 

[molang]

Anyone have an interview invite in January book their flights yet? Is it a bit too early? They didn't release their PSTP interview schedule yet but flights now are pretty good deal...

 

[Cytokine2014]

Anyone else dying from the wait for October 15??? I am so ready to find out how my interview went......

 

[wagonwheel23]

@Cytokine2014 yes! I am trying to keep myself sane and simultaneously make plans to 1) celebrate 2) drown sorrows in fun

 

[Cytokine2014]

@Cytokine2014 yes! I am trying to keep myself sane and simultaneously make plans to 1) celebrate 2) drown sorrows in fun

@wagonwheel23, any chance you were at my interview date on 8/28? We might've been in different groups but I really liked all the other applicants and I'm just rooting for everyone...