2016-2017 APPIC Internship Interview Thread

[glowstick]

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Yup 🙂 I'm obviously super conscientious

Heh, thanks! I wouldn't have noticed it except for, you know, being anxious to hear back from every site.

Thanks again for keeping things updated.

 

[BrainLove]

EVMS
Personal email invite
Neuro

 

[Forever_grad]

I keep getting emails with sites extending their deadlines.... and I mean a lot of them ...any theories on this?

 

[Cherobi]

I keep getting emails with sites extending their deadlines.... and I mean a lot of them ...any theories on this?

I was thinking the same thing-- my theory is they haven't gotten as many applications as they were hoping for??? *fingers crossed*

 

[coldcutcombo]

- Site name & Match ID number: Missouri Consortium (VA side only)
-Track (if applicable): VA general
-Invite or rejection: Invite
-Date notified: 11/15/16
-How notified (mass email, personal email, phone): phone call
-Interview date: not sure...missed call and vm didn't specify 🙁
-What you've done lately to cope with this crazy internship process: video games!!!!

Just wanted to follow up that interview dates offered were first 3 Fridays of Jan (1/6, 1/13, 1/20)

 

[psychmht88]

-Site name & Match ID number: Wilford Hall Air Force Internship (1589)
-Invite or rejection: Invite
-Date notified - 10/26/2016
-How notified (mass email, personal email, phone) - Personalized E-mail
-Interview date: 9 Dec 2016 or 13 Jan 2017

I had phone interviews with the other 2 Air Force sites. Wanted to know if anybody else has any open house invites to those sites yet?

 

[lemons18]

- UAB/BVAMC - Child Track - Mass email - invite received 11/16, interviews 12/9 and 12/12
- Coping....puppy snuggles 🙂

 

[NeuroLady]

I was thinking the same thing-- my theory is they haven't gotten as many applications as they were hoping for??? *fingers crossed*

Some of them hadn't updated their brochures in time it seems, but my guess is also that they would like to see more applications. Anyone else getting an itch to apply to just a few more sites whilst waiting?

 

[sweettea613]

Some of them hadn't updated their brochures in time it seems, but my guess is also that they would like to see more applications. Anyone else getting an itch to apply to just a few more sites whilst waiting?

Yup - just applied to two more that just got accredited per the late-breaking news. Gotta be choosy, though. It gets expensive after 15 apps.

 

[jock111]

-Site name: Massachusetts General Hospital
-Track (if applicable): Behavioral Medicine
-Invite or rejection: Invite
-Date notified: 11/14
-How notified (mass email, personal email, phone): Personal email
-Interview date: 1/3 or 1/10

 

[jock111]

-Site name & Match ID number: Charleston Consortium
-Track (if applicable): Behavioral Medicine (though potential interview faculty listed were a mix of tracks)
-Invite or rejection: Invite
-Date notified: 11/16
-How notified (mass email, personal email, phone): Personal email
-Interview date:
Fridays: December 16th, January 6th, 13th, or 20th
Mondays: December 5th, January 9th, 16th, or 23rd
Saturdays: January 7th, 21st

 

[BrainLove]

Some of them hadn't updated their brochures in time it seems, but my guess is also that they would like to see more applications. Anyone else getting an itch to apply to just a few more sites whilst waiting?

Absolutely! Lol even though I'm waiting on a ton still, I'm like hmmmmm should I add more?

 

[MBRS]

-Site name: Massachusetts General Hospital
-Track (if applicable): Behavioral Medicine
-Invite or rejection: Invite
-Date notified: 11/14
-How notified (mass email, personal email, phone): Personal email
-Interview date: 1/3 or 1/10

Anyone hear from the neuro track?

 

[NeuroLady]

Absolutely! Lol even though I'm waiting on a ton still, I'm like hmmmmm should I add more?

Yep, I'm trying to talk myself out of it. 🙂

 

[PokemonPhD]

- Site name & Match ID number: NYU-Bellevue
-Track (if applicable): Child and Adolescent Psychology Track
-Invite or rejection: Invite
-Date notified: 11/16/16
-How notified: mass email
-Interview date: December 13

 

[feelings_doctor]

Some of them hadn't updated their brochures in time it seems, but my guess is also that they would like to see more applications. Anyone else getting an itch to apply to just a few more sites whilst waiting?

YES. trying not to give in to the temptation to preserve my sanity...

 

[charliekellyandfrank]

-Site name: NYU Bellevue
-Track (if applicable): Child and Adolescent
-Invite or rejection: Invite
-Date notified: 11/16
-Interview date: 12/16
-How I've been surviving: It's always sunny..

 

[PuzzlePieces20]

In everyone's experiences...do sites (VAs) usually send out just one mass email per site/track? Or is there hope that they may send interview invites in waves or on different days?

 

[BrainLove]

Anyone hear from the neuro track?

Not yet

 

[wall.e]

Marcus Autism Center
Treatment Track
Invite 11/16/16
Personal Email
Interviews: 1/6, 1/10, 1/12, 1/17

 

[PsychPhDone]

In everyone's experiences...do sites (VAs) usually send out just one mass email per site/track? Or is there hope that they may send interview invites in waves or on different days?

I've seen both.

 

[PsychProf89]

-Site name: VA Puget Sound, Seattle
-Invite or rejection: Invite
-How notified: seems like mass email
-Date notified: 11/16
-Interview date: 1/3 (open house, invite only)

 

[PsychProf89]

In everyone's experiences...do sites (VAs) usually send out just one mass email per site/track? Or is there hope that they may send interview invites in waves or on different days?

In the email from the Seattle VA, they explicitly said they are still reviewing applications and sending out notifications, so definitely hope!

 

[T Brown]

I was thinking the same thing-- my theory is they haven't gotten as many applications as they were hoping for??? *fingers crossed*

My thoughts exactly !!

 

[NeuroLady]

In everyone's experiences...do sites (VAs) usually send out just one mass email per site/track? Or is there hope that they may send interview invites in waves or on different days?

I was wondering the same thing. There are two sites from my list that have sent invites to others with no indication of sending them in waves and, this may be pessimistic, but I assume it will be a rejection.

 

[PsyDGrl]

Site name & Match ID number : Missouri Health Sciences Psychology Consortium
-Track: Harry S. Truman VA and Univ. Medical Center
-Invite or rejection: Invite
-Date Notified: 11/15/2016
-How notified (mass email, personal email, phone): Phone Call
-Interview date: January 6th (Interviews are every Friday in January)
-What you've done lately to cope with this crazy internship process: Gym

 

[PsyDGrl]

I keep getting emails with sites extending their deadlines.... and I mean a lot of them ...any theories on this?

I noticed that as well. I can't imagine sites aren't recieiving enough applications. I'm wondering if they aren't receiving the candidates they are looking for.

 

[syzergy]

updated.

 

[BrainLove]

I was wondering the same thing. There are two sites from my list that have sent invites to others with no indication of sending them in waves and, this may be pessimistic, but I assume it will be a rejection.

That was my thinking as well :/ I've decided that the programs should have to tell us all on the same day. Just get it over with, rip it off like a bandaid.

 

[syzergy]

What you've done lately to cope with this crazy internship process

Well I couldn't sleep so I got up and started bleaching the mildew in our tub but I accidentally sprayed my foot and now everything smells like a pool.

Sent from my LGLS992 using SDN mobile

 

[Yumi1024]

-Site name: NYU Bellevue
-Track (if applicable): Adult
-Invite or rejection: Invite
-Date notified: 11/16
-Interview date: 12/5

-Site name: Manhattan VA
-Invite or rejection: Invite
-Date notified: 11/15
-Interview date: 12/13
-PLEASE NOTE: I am currently an extern here and I believe they have a policy of offering interviews to all current externs, so these may be the first invitations they make just b/c it's easiest!

-How I've been surviving: I have a 5 day old infant at home so that's taking most of my time and focus! 🙂

 

[me9898]

Manhattan VA
Rejection
Notified 11/17

 

[feelings_doctor]

-Site name: NYU Bellevue
-Track (if applicable): Adult
-Invite or rejection: Invite
-Date notified: 11/16
-Interview date: 12/5

-Site name: Manhattan VA
-Invite or rejection: Invite
-Date notified: 11/15
-Interview date: 12/13
-PLEASE NOTE: I am currently an extern here and I believe they have a policy of offering interviews to all current externs, so these may be the first invitations they make just b/c it's easiest!

-How I've been surviving: I have a 5 day old infant at home so that's taking most of my time and focus! 🙂

Holy crap, Yumi1024, congratulations! Mad respect for having the mental capacity & stamina to make it navigate this crazy process right now--I can't imagine what the balancing act is like.

I'm interested in hearing your thoughts--and/or those of any other grad student parents--about pregnancy & parenthood at all stages of the internship process. Feel free to message me! I'm in the process of designing a study that explores our experiences from the perspectives of both interns & sites.

 

[intern1234]

-Site name & Match ID number: Lancaster General
-Invite or rejection: invite
-Date notified: 11/17
-How notified (mass email, personal email, phone): email
-Interview date: January 12

 

[psych112815]

Holy crap, Yumi1024, congratulations! Mad respect for having the mental capacity & stamina to make it navigate this crazy process right now--I can't imagine what the balancing act is like.

I'm interested in hearing your thoughts--and/or those of any other grad student parents--about pregnancy & parenthood at all stages of the internship process. Feel free to message me! I'm in the process of designing a study that explores our experiences from the perspectives of both interns & sites.

Sent you a message

 

[chasingadream]

-Site name: Massachusetts General Hospital
-Track (if applicable): Child Track
-Invite or rejection: Invite
-Date notified: 11/16
-How notified (mass email, personal email, phone): Personal email
-Interview date: 1/4 or 1/11

-Site name: University of Florida
-Track (if applicable): Child Track
-Invite or rejection: Invite
-Date notified: 11/15
-How notified (mass email, personal email, phone): Personal email
-Interview date: 1/6 1/13 or 1/20

 

[chasingadream]

Holy crap, Yumi1024, congratulations! Mad respect for having the mental capacity & stamina to make it navigate this crazy process right now--I can't imagine what the balancing act is like.

I'm interested in hearing your thoughts--and/or those of any other grad student parents--about pregnancy & parenthood at all stages of the internship process. Feel free to message me! I'm in the process of designing a study that explores our experiences from the perspectives of both interns & sites.

In the same boat! The cuddles are a great distraction! The sleep deprivation also helps- I can't finish a thought or a sentence so I never finish a worry either!

 

[trumaroon]

Site name: Nationwide Children's Hospital
-Track (if applicable): Neuro Track
-Invite or rejection: Reject
-Date notified: 11/17
-How notified (mass email, personal email, phone): Mass email

 

[GoPokes]

For you UCC folks, keep in mind UCC invites generally come out the latest as we're still finishing up our semesters! We just made interview decisions today and should be sending out invites soon.

 

[coldcutcombo]

- Site name & Match ID number: Lancaster General
-Invite or rejection: Rejection
-Date notified: 11/17/16
-How notified (mass email, personal email, phone): mass email

 

[psyphd]

- Eastern Virginia Medical School
- Invite or rejection: Placed on "alternate list"
- Notified by email - seems personalized
Email indicated that my application was still under consideration and to rank them as well.

 

[Cherobi]

-Site name: Spring Grove Hospital Center
-Track (if applicable): general
-Invite or rejection: Invite (mass email)
-Date notified: 11/17
-Interview date: 12/5, 12/7, 12/12, 12/14

 

[PhDeezy]

Site name: South Texas VA
-Track: SMI
-Invite or rejection: invitation
-Date notified: 11/17/16
-How notified (mass email, personal email, phone): personal email
-interview date 12/7, 1/4, 1/6
Coping: bingewatching Westworld and The Fall

 

[Gradattack]

Hello Everyone

Lancaster General Health
Invite
11-17-2016
Mass Email
1-12-2017

 

[semperfidelis]

University of Utah Neuropsychiatric Institute
Rejection
General track
Mass e-mail
11/17/16

 

[MBRS]

Site name & Match ID number : Missouri Health Sciences Psychology Consortium
-Track: Harry S. Truman VA and Univ. Medical Center
-Invite or rejection: Invite
-Date Notified: 11/15/2016
-How notified (mass email, personal email, phone): Phone Call
-Interview date: January 6th (Interviews are every Friday in January)
-What you've done lately to cope with this crazy internship process: Gym

What track is this?

 

[MBRS]

-Site name: Massachusetts General Hospital
-Track (if applicable): Child Track
-Invite or rejection: Invite
-Date notified: 11/16
-How notified (mass email, personal email, phone): Personal email
-Interview date: 1/4 or 1/11

-Site name: University of Florida
-Track (if applicable): Child Track
-Invite or rejection: Invite
-Date notified: 11/15
-How notified (mass email, personal email, phone): Personal email
-Interview date: 1/6 1/13 or 1/20

MGH neuro track invitations anyone?

 

[spector0]

University of Utah Neuropsychiatric Institute
Invited
General track
e-mail (personal)
11/17/16
Interviews 12/2,9,16

 

[glowstick]

Today's the first day where I'm feeling (really) nervous about this. I've even received two invites (which is awesome, and I feel lucky), but somehow today I've been anxiously checking my email every few minutes. For nothing. I imagine it's because around now is when many sites to which I applied have sent out invitations to interview in the past, and I've seen on here that some of these sites have extended invitations, but not to me. Nonetheless, just wanted to share (and commiserate) with everyone on here, since you guys are going through the same thing. Good luck to everyone through the next few days/weeks!

 

[cykolojee]

Today's the first day where I'm feeling (really) nervous about this. I've even received two invites (which is awesome, and I feel lucky), but somehow today I've been anxiously checking my email every few minutes. For nothing. I imagine it's because around now is when many sites to which I applied have sent out invitations to interview in the past, and I've seen on here that some of these sites have extended invitations, but not to me. Nonetheless, just wanted to share (and commiserate) with everyone on here, since you guys are going through the same thing. Good luck to everyone through the next few days/weeks!

It's comforting to hear others voice this anxiety! I haven't heard from any of my sites yet (though it looks like only one of my 18 has finished extending invites), and already I'm jumping ahead to Phase II planning mode. We'll all be okay. And also, this uncertainty really sucks. Sending positive vibes to all, in a big way.