2015-2016 Wayne State University School of Medicine Application Thread
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Cheers, thanks for the info.
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So since Wayne's application asks specifically for cultural diversity I'm assuming this isn't a "how are you unique?" essay and that it is more of a "what is your experience with people with backgrounds different from your own?" kind of essay. Is this how most of you approached it?
Yes, but as a multi-culti/multi racial person, this is the same for me.
Nevermind!
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Does getting this email mean we are complete?
"Thank you for submitting your Secondary Application. We have received all of your materials including letters of recommendation. Please do not respond to this e-mail. E-mail enquiries may be addressed to[email protected].
Your application will be reviewed to determine if you will be selected for an interview sometime between now and February 2016 when we conclude our interviews. This process may take several months as we receive many more applications than we can interview."
"Thank you for submitting your Secondary Application. We have received all of your materials including letters of recommendation. Please do not respond to this e-mail. E-mail enquiries may be addressed to[email protected].
Your application will be reviewed to determine if you will be selected for an interview sometime between now and February 2016 when we conclude our interviews. This process may take several months as we receive many more applications than we can interview."
Yes
Really looking to submit this secondary ASAP so if someone could help me out here I would appreciate it 🙄
I took it to mean as any work I did that was not clinical.
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Like any sort of work? Summer employment? Employment during school?
I took it to mean yearlong employment during school
Okay, I'm just confused because it's so nonspecific. I've had a job on-campus before but that was during sophomore year. It doesn't seem right to say 12hrs/week when it was for a little less than a year.
how are you guys approaching the question about cultural diversity? Not sure if they want us to refer to experiences or just personal backgrounds we have...
So did I misinterpret the "worked in non-healthcare organizations" part? I put down the hours I volunteered/week for non-academic commitments...UGH.
But then again, its a poorly worded question in my opinion, as it doesn't specify the time-frame. Worked 40+ hours/week during the summer one time vs. 0 hours/week during school. Which one do they mean?
But then again, its a poorly worded question in my opinion, as it doesn't specify the time-frame. Worked 40+ hours/week during the summer one time vs. 0 hours/week during school. Which one do they mean?
Has Wayne offered any II's yet? I looked to last year's tread, but I'm thinking the timelines might not be accurate as they switched to an online portal system this application season.
Yes, they have.
I submitted my form yesterday but do not have a link on the portal to pay the fee. Just me?
the link is separate but its in the email
What email?
Congrats! SO exciting! Best of luck to you both.
Mind sharing your completion email dates?
Mind sharing your completion email dates?
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I received the complete email on August 4th.
Yup. That was the same email I received. In Q1 they stated that the school "would like to invite you to interview" so I took it as confirmation of II.
@eel that is a QUICK turn around! You must have a fantastic application!
Go get 'um!
Go get 'um!
I'm an MD/PhD applicant.
AMCAS Submitted: 7/1 (first day)
Secondary Received: 7/31
Secondary Submitted: 8/1
Email Confirming Completion: 8/4
And yes, @Monster_Cat I am under the impression this is an actual II.
I'll be joining you guys in the interview pool!
What about with Wayne's last 20 credits policy?
From the Self-Assessment available at an admissions.med.wayne.edu url:
I'll be joining you guys in the interview pool!
What about with Wayne's last 20 credits policy?
From the Self-Assessment available at an admissions.med.wayne.edu url:
Congrats @mehc012! Yes that policy basically nullifies my earlier work and leaves me with the latter LizzyM. Thanks for the heads-up!
A top choice in my home state and going to be applying here next year. Wishing you all luck this cycle!
Anyone doing early decision???
Anyone doing early decision???
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IS and still have not received the secondary 🙁
They didn't even start sending out secondaries until the 28th! It has been 2wks, too early to worry!
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Secondary Received 07 August 2015
Submitted today! 14 August 2015!!
Now comes the wait...
Submitted today! 14 August 2015!!
Now comes the wait...
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Does anyone know if Wayne State pre-screens heavily and how many people do they give out secondaries??
They do pre screen heavily. Not sure how many secondaries they hand out though
First time writing here. Has anyone had issues with the secondary application form? I had two issues:
First, a message showed up stating there is a duplicate form and that the secondary application has been submitted already. I just signed in with my username and password when that message showed up. I did not submit the application.
Second, I entered an activity in a wrong category, deleted it and placed it in the correct category and saved my progress; however, the form now shows the activity in both wrong and correct category.
Any input on how to at least solve the second problem?? 🙂
Also, organic chemistry research would be placed in healthcare or community activities?
First, a message showed up stating there is a duplicate form and that the secondary application has been submitted already. I just signed in with my username and password when that message showed up. I did not submit the application.
Second, I entered an activity in a wrong category, deleted it and placed it in the correct category and saved my progress; however, the form now shows the activity in both wrong and correct category.
Any input on how to at least solve the second problem?? 🙂
Also, organic chemistry research would be placed in healthcare or community activities?
I would contact them. I found them to be readily responsive via email.
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I don't know about the first issues, but orgo research fits in neither of those two categories.
I emailed them prior to posting here. Hopefully they'll respond soon 🙂
my sister attended and graduated from this medical school a few years ago.
would it be a good idea if she contacted them and recommended me or something? or is that a completely bad idea?
would it be a good idea if she contacted them and recommended me or something? or is that a completely bad idea?
Isn't there a section in the secondary to list family connections? I'd stick to filling that section out and nothing further.
thanks for getting back to me
i dont recall seeing a section like that in the secondary
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