2016-2017 SUNY - Upstate Application Thread

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Saw my II last night, like many others did not receive an e-mail and just had it on the portal. Very excited, first II of the cycle and Upstate is one of my top schools!
IS/LM~70/complete in first half of August/reapplicant
 
II today as well, so excited !
 
Is there a significant research focus at SUNY Upstate (for regular MD)? Are a lot of non-MD/PhD medical students involved with research? Are they encouraged to pursue research during the summer? I know Upstate isn't a traditional research powerhouse but I'm trying to decide if I should focus on my undergraduate research experiences during my interview. I don't want to harp on research too much if research isn't a huge emphasis for Upstate medical school.
 
forrealthough said:
Is there a significant research focus at SUNY Upstate (for regular MD)? Are a lot of non-MD/PhD medical students involved with research? Are they encouraged to pursue research during the summer? I know Upstate isn't a traditional research powerhouse but I'm trying to decide if I should focus on my undergraduate research experiences during my interview. I don't want to harp on research too much if research isn't a huge emphasis for Upstate medical school.
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The amount of research is pretty variable. Upstate is right next to Syracuse University and SUNY ESF, so the opportunities and academic environment is definitely there. That said, you need to be aggressive with it, and realize that bench research will be tough to do from here on out simply because the sustained effort and time are hard to come by. I came to upstate with a strong bench and teaching background but did no research until fourth year. I still talked a lot about research in my essays, etc.
 
Anyone interview here yet? I am wondering what the timing and agenda is like exactly. They don't really have a layout of the day they just mention what you will do.
 
charlottematie said:
Anyone interview here yet? I am wondering what the timing and agenda is like exactly. They don't really have a layout of the day they just mention what you will do.
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They explain the MMI format to you and you do that first thing in the morning for almost 2 hours. Then you have about a half hour to relax or sit in on a lecture or whatever your heart desires. Then is a quick lunch and talk about admissions and financial aid, and finally a student-led tour. It's a pretty quick interview day compared to others that I've been to, we were done around 1pm.
 
applesaucey said:
They explain the MMI format to you and you do that first thing in the morning for almost 2 hours. Then you have about a half hour to relax or sit in on a lecture or whatever your heart desires. Then is a quick lunch and talk about admissions and financial aid, and finally a student-led tour. It's a pretty quick interview day compared to others that I've been to, we were done around 1pm.
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Thank you!
 
applesaucey said:
They explain the MMI format to you and you do that first thing in the morning for almost 2 hours. Then you have about a half hour to relax or sit in on a lecture or whatever your heart desires. Then is a quick lunch and talk about admissions and financial aid, and finally a student-led tour. It's a pretty quick interview day compared to others that I've been to, we were done around 1pm.
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Note that some interviews have the MMI at the end of the day, after the student lead tour.
 
applesaucey said:
They explain the MMI format to you and you do that first thing in the morning for almost 2 hours. Then you have about a half hour to relax or sit in on a lecture or whatever your heart desires. Then is a quick lunch and talk about admissions and financial aid, and finally a student-led tour. It's a pretty quick interview day compared to others that I've been to, we were done around 1pm.
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Did you have the 8am start or 10?
 
applied to this school a week ago and havent gotten a secondary yet, you think I should call or sit tight for a week more ?
 
Can anyone post a screenshot of how the hold notification looks like?
 
I interviewed today and it was AWESOME!!! Do not stress about the MMI they are so nice about it and it wasn't bad at all. I really enjoyed the whole process 🙂. The admissions lady said that she reads student doctor and gets a kick out of seeing people freak out if she doesn't release acceptances the same exact day each year LOL.
 
charlottematie said:
I interviewed today and it was AWESOME!!! Do not stress about the MMI they are so nice about it and it wasn't bad at all. I really enjoyed the whole process 🙂. The admissions lady said that she reads student doctor and gets a kick out of seeing people freak out if she doesn't release acceptances the same exact day each year LOL.
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That....is hilariously cruel :uhno:
 
How much does an interest in rural medicine matter to upstate? I know there was a checkoff box on their secondary, but do they look for serious volunteer/clinical experience in rural environments?
 
II!!! Complete mid August!!! So excited. Any tips from peers who interviewed already?
 
baratheonfire said:
Oh ****...I was complete the same day but no news, LizzyM 72. You had a quick turn around!

Also, URM or ORM?
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Haha I know! I am beyond ecstatic especially because Upstate is one of my tops. I am not sure what ORM is.... I am middle class if that answers your question. Lol
 
DocsCanBeLitToo said:
Haha I know! I am beyond ecstatic especially because Upstate is one of my tops. I am not sure what ORM is.... I am middle class if that answers your question. Lol
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Oh basically are you White, Asian, Black or Hispanic. White and Asian are ORM, Black and Hispanic are URM.

Good luck btw!
 
baratheonfire said:
Oh basically are you White, Asian, Black or Hispanic. White and Asian are ORM, Black and Hispanic are URM.

Good luck btw!
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Thank you! Hang tight. I've always believed hard work will pay off so I am sure your II will be coming soon! A LizzyM of 72 is not awarded spontaneously! I'm sure your dedication will shine through.
 
DocsCanBeLitToo said:
Thank you! Hang tight. I've always believed hard work will pay off so I am sure your II will be coming soon! A LizzyM of 72 is not awarded spontaneously! I'm sure your dedication will shine through.
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Thanks dude! I will await it with bated breath lol
 
pillowsnice said:
Did they seem to want you to be interested in rural medicine?
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If I could comment on this question -- they want you to be interested in whatever medicine you find interesting. The RMed program exists, and if you are interested in spending some of your clerkship in a rural area with a community hospital, they have a pathway for you to do that. Additionally, the Syracuse and Binghamton clinical campus selection for MS3 allows you to tailor the type of clinical experience you will be exposed to. In my cohort, several people are participating in the RMed program, and 1/4 of the class will spend their third year in Binghamton. But as much as rural populations need access to good medical care, urban environments also see a large disparity in access to healthcare. I haven't felt that anyone has wanted the students to be interested in rural medicine vs. primary care vs. a specialty.
 
Monophasic said:
If I could comment on this question -- they want you to be interested in whatever medicine you find interesting. The RMed program exists, and if you are interested in spending some of your clerkship in a rural area with a community hospital, they have a pathway for you to do that. Additionally, the Syracuse and Binghamton clinical campus selection for MS3 allows you to tailor the type of clinical experience you will be exposed to. In my cohort, several people are participating in the RMed program, and 1/4 of the class will spend their third year in Binghamton. But as much as rural populations need access to good medical care, urban environments also see a large disparity in access to healthcare. I haven't felt that anyone has wanted the students to be interested in rural medicine vs. primary care vs. a specialty.
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The admissions women was SO laid back honestly. She even said she doesn't care which you prefer and the admissions people who review your file will not see which campus you prefer to go to. She said just do some research and pick the one that seems like you will like the best. (You can put that you only prefer one over the other, that way if you are put on the waitlist and either campus opens up you will be contacted) They said it is honestly up to you and they don't prefer one or the other. I was really interested in the syracuse campus but after hearing a bit more about the Binghamton experience from some students I would be happy with either. They said that at the bing you have a really close relationships with the physicians and may be doing first assist whereas the syracuse you would be watching a procedure behind 10 other students. I was honestly so surprised how laid back everyone seemed there. Even the MMI was more laid back than any of the others I've been too and most of the interviewers were super new so they said they didn't really know what they were doing LOL. If you go to bing for 3rd year you can always go back to syracuse for your fourth year.
 
Just placed on hold (at midnight). Complete 7/29
 
Me too! just placed on hold, and also complete 7/29 @seattlerain LOL
 
Complete 8/5 and placed on hold at midnight as well ... sigh lol
 
On Hold today. Application submitted 8/15 complete 8/17. Lizzy ~ 70 IS
 
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On hold as well. This could go either way...

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Anyone know what the chances are of receiving an interview after being put on hold? I'm guessing it's bad...
 
y0y123 said:
Anyone know what the chances are of receiving an interview after being put on hold? I'm guessing it's bad...
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I would like to know this as well...
 
Are they receptive of in the area-ish updates?
 
Anyone have advice on interviewing here?

I've been preparing by reviewing bioethics topics and sample scenarios for MMIs as well as typical interview questions (e.g., why medicine). What else should I look into?
 
ive posted this like a month ago, but for the people who were recently invited to interview, what were the earliest dates available?
 
I noticed that upstate wants 3 hrs of statistics credits. Would AP stat qualify for this?
 
I saw a couple posts about people who this also happened to, but in case you have not received an email about an interview check the application portal! I logged on today and had an interview invite sitting there. I have no idea how long it was there for since I did not receive an email. The earliest date available is in January, but there is a wait list to get an earlier date at least. Anyone know what the earliest interview date was/is?

Also, is there a student host program? I didn't see anything about it on the portal, but I have not received the interview date confirmation email yet which might have info about that.

Edit: Actually, there is a link to student hosts on the portal. It is just a list of student hosts with their contact info. Are we suppose to just email them and see if they can host us? I don't see any sort of directions.
 
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is the portal the same site you use to view the application status and all? i received a hold email but the site doesn't mention that my app is on hold... does anyone else who is on hold notice this too?
 
y0y123 said:
is the portal the same site you use to view the application status and all? i received a hold email but the site doesn't mention that my app is on hold... does anyone else who is on hold notice this too?
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Yes, it is the same site. Right below the "Processed Applications" list is where my interview invite was. I have no idea about your hold question though. If you don't hear anything via email, I would suggest that you keep checking back on the site because maybe you will have the same issue as me (not receiving an email about the interview invite).
 
Hi all, current student here (out of state, MD/MPH). I won't be checking this thread, but feel free to send me a message if you have any questions!
 
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