2016-2017 University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center Application Thread

[thedoctorwillseeyounow]

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Accepted! Received the pdf of my letter yesterday in an email that said packets went out yesterday as well.

Edit: packet received today!


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[Future VOL Doctor]

Accepted! Received the pdf of my letter yesterday in an email that said packets went out yesterday as well.

Edit: packet received today!


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If you don't mind me asking when did you interview? I interviewed the week of March 6-8 and have yet to hear anything from Ms. Harris about letters being sent, and I haven't received anything in the mail.

Thank You!

 

[Future VOL Doctor]

Has anyone that interviewed during March 6th-8th heard anything from Ms. Harris or received their decision letters/surveys?

 

[kknight95]

Has anyone that interviewed during March 6th-8th heard anything from Ms. Harris or received their decision letters/surveys?

No! And I was gonna call tomorrow if I didn't get it

 

[thedoctorwillseeyounow]

If you don't mind me asking when did you interview? I interviewed the week of March 6-8 and have yet to hear anything from Ms. Harris about letters being sent, and I haven't received anything in the mail.

Thank You!

I interviewed that week as well but I live in Memphis so that may be why I got mine sooner. I got the survey and the packet yesterday, they came separately.


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[rubikscubed3]

I interviewed the week of the 6th as well and I haven't heard anything yet. I emailed Ms. Harris, but have not received a response. I don't have an email saying the survey was sent.

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[DOCTORVOL]

So, can someone explain what "hold" means? If I'm correct, a "hold" is a list before the waitlist. An explanation would be appreciated.

 

[allanMED15]

So, can someone explain what "hold" means? If I'm correct, a "hold" is a list before the waitlist. An explanation would be appreciated.

Basically they've decided to wait until a future meeting to make a final decision. I can't imagine they have many more interview days left, so I think they'll make the alternate list soon.

 

[DOCTORVOL]

Basically they've decided to wait until a future meeting to make a final decision. I can't imagine they have many more interview days left, so I think they'll make the alternate list soon.

Is this a good thing? Just really confused................

 

[msu2493]

Is this a good thing? Just really confused................

For what it's worth, I'm in the "hold" category as well. It's neither good nor bad. You didn't get rejected, but you didn't get accepted either. Essentially, they are interested in you, but they just weren't ready to offer acceptance to you at that time and wanted to finish interviews to make sure there wasn't someone else they wanted to make an offer to. More than likely a hold means you'll be placed on the waitlist. The waitlist will be probably be formed in the next 3 weeks if not sooner, and then you can contact Nelson to see where you rank on it. Hopefully that won't be the case for either of us and we'll both get accepted before the waitlist is made

 

[DOCTORVOL]

For what it's worth, I'm in the "hold" category as well. It's neither good nor bad. You didn't get rejected, but you didn't get accepted either. Essentially, they are interested in you, but they just weren't ready to offer acceptance to you at that time and wanted to finish interviews to make sure there wasn't someone else they wanted to make an offer to. More than likely a hold means you'll be placed on the waitlist. The waitlist will be probably be formed in the next 3 weeks if not sooner, and then you can contact Nelson to see where you rank on it. Hopefully that won't be the case for either of us and we'll both get accepted before the waitlist is made

Do you know how many get put on the "hold" list? Do you know how they rank the waitlist and how many they normally take off the waitlist? Thanks so much, you've been very helpful!

 

[wanderingorion]

Do you know how many get put on the "hold" list? Do you know how they rank the waitlist and how many they normally take off the waitlist? Thanks so much, you've been very helpful!

I've seen that if you're in the top third, your chances are pretty good.
I think they had like 120+ on the list last year?


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[DOCTORVOL]

So, if you move from the "hold" list to the waitlist, you probably will be close to the top of the waitlist?

 

[msu2493]

Do you know how many get put on the "hold" list? Do you know how they rank the waitlist and how many they normally take off the waitlist? Thanks so much, you've been very helpful!

I want to say last year the wait list was about 240 people. I'm not sure how they rank it, but I'd guess it would be by some sort of scoring system they have for your application/interview. The number of people that get accepted from the wait list varies depending on how many people withdraw, but I know last year it was around 50.

 

[patchadamsjr]

You're right there were at least 240. If you are placed on the alternate list I would suggest getting in contact with Dean Strother and finding out where you rank on the list. Since they take around 40 people off of the list you will be able to tell if you have a shot based off of your position. Last year I was around 100 and was not taken off of the list

 

[allanMED15]

So, if you move from the "hold" list to the waitlist, you probably will be close to the top of the waitlist?

Not necessarily. They either accept or put you on hold post interview. So they put a ton of people on hold and then a lot of people on the alternate list when it is formed. I don't understand why they put so many people on the list, but chances are fairly good if you're in the top 3rd of the list.

 

[Future VOL Doctor]

No! And I was gonna call tomorrow if I didn't get it

Would you care to let us know what she says as far as if they have sent letters or not? Also, if they have gotten through only some of the people that interviewed that week?

 

[Future VOL Doctor]

I also just emailed Ms. Harris as well to see what she says if she is able to answer. I will post what she says if I get a response.

 

[MDPhD615]

Is there a current student here that can give some insight into the lecture/class schedule here?

I know lectures are in the morning, but what goes on in the afternoon during the first two years? Are there lots of opportunities/time for research/clinical experiences for people who want them?

I got a sense during the interview that it was a very clinically-oriented program...I've interviewed at some schools where the students literally only go on campus once or twice a week for mandatory patient interaction classes and monthly exams and that's not really what I'm looking for.

Thanks!

 

[rubikscubed3]

I also just emailed Ms. Harris as well to see what she says if she is able to answer. I will post what she says if I get a response.

Did you get a response? I haven't yet. They are usually pretty good at responding. Maybe they are in the process of making a lot of final decisions for those on hold as well? They only have 6 interview days left with today included.

 

[rubikscubed3]

I just got an email that the survey is on it's way. Since it looks like someone received their letter via email pdf for acceptance, I wonder if they're only mailing waitlists and rejections now.

 

[kknight95]

I just got an email that the survey is on it's way. Since it looks like someone received their letter via email pdf for acceptance, I wonder if they're only mailing waitlists and rejections now.

When did you interview? I did on the 8th and 9th and haven't heard anything

 

[rubikscubed3]

When did you interview? I did on the 8th and 9th and haven't heard anything

The week of the 6th.

 

[Future VOL Doctor]

I just got an email that the survey is on it's way. Since it looks like someone received their letter via email pdf for acceptance, I wonder if they're only mailing waitlists and rejections now.

I don't think that is the case. I think it was more of a situation where they weren't able to get to everyone on the first admissions meeting date. March 17th was Match Day, so if I had to guess I would say they didn't meet that day. I am unsure though, so just speculation. I got the same email today saying the survey was in the mail.

 

[rubikscubed3]

I don't think that is the case. I think it was more of a situation where they weren't able to get to everyone on the first admissions meeting date. March 17th was Match Day, so if I had to guess I would say they didn't meet that day. I am unsure though, so just speculation. I got the same email today saying the survey was in the mail.

Good point about Match Day!!

 

[scoutdog]

Just withdrew my acceptance- hope one of you gets the spot! Best of luck to everyone

 

[Future VOL Doctor]

I received my letter today. I am on hold. Does anyone know a rough estimate of when the ranked waitlist will be done so that we can call or email the office regarding advice on our position?

 

[allanMED15]

I received my letter today. I am on hold. Does anyone know a rough estimate of when the ranked waitlist will be done so that we can call or email the office regarding advice on our position?

I got my letter on 4/19 last year.

 

[Future VOL Doctor]

I got my letter on 4/19 last year.

Does being on hold guarantee a spot on the alternate list or is that still another decision that has to be made?

 

[allanMED15]

Does being on hold guarantee a spot on the alternate list or is that still another decision that has to be made?

I believe so.

 

[LeftyLadyDoc]

Does being on hold guarantee a spot on the alternate list or is that still another decision that has to be made?

Not necessarily. I know someone who was flat out rejected from the hold list after final decisions were made. I think it's rare, but it can happen.

 

[DazedChimp]

Accepted! Received the pdf of my letter yesterday in an email that said packets went out yesterday as well.

Edit: packet received today!


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So I have not seen another person receive a PDF acceptance letter, do you know why you're a special circumstance?

 

[DS931]

Rejected my offer about a week ago, headed to Quillen. Good luck to those on the Waitlist

 

[DazedChimp]

Can anyone explain TIP?

 

[elf_earedMD]

Can anyone explain TIP?

From what I can find about it online, it seems to be like an 8 week "boot camp" where shortened versions of first year courses are taken and different resources are offered to ease the transition into first year. I think it starts some time mid June and between when you received your letter you should be contacted with more info about the program.

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[DOCTORVOL]

Is there anyone on here that went from "hold" to accepted during last year's admissions process? If so, how many people are put in the hold category and when did you receive your acceptance? TIA!

 

[wanderingorion]

Is there anyone on here that went from "hold" to accepted during last year's admissions process? If so, how many people are put in the hold category and when did you receive your acceptance? TIA!

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[kknight95]

so I interviewed March 8-9 and still haven't heard anything back. I have called twice and emailed Diane but they didn't answer or call back and she hasn't responded. Idk what to do

Update: he called back so I feel better lol

 

[rubikscubed3]

Anyone know if they will make the hold decisions by April 30th? So frustrating to receive an email about the letter being sent and then you wait 5 days to find out that they didn't make a decision. I think it's time for them to get an online portal like most schools.

 

[allanMED15]

Anyone know if they will make the hold decisions by April 30th? So frustrating to receive an email about the letter being sent and then you wait 5 days to find out that they didn't make a decision. I think it's time for them to get an online portal like most schools.

I got my alternate list letter on 4/20 last cycle.

 

[kknight95]

Anyone know if they will make the hold decisions by April 30th? So frustrating to receive an email about the letter being sent and then you wait 5 days to find out that they didn't make a decision. I think it's time for them to get an online portal like most schools.

When I called yesterday Nelson just said that it looks like they will have the alternates list by the end of the month so hopefully that true

 

[bluestapler]

If nothing else, I'm glad I'm not the only one who is dying of the suspense.

 

[rubikscubed3]

If nothing else, I'm glad I'm not the only one who is dying of the suspense.

I just wish there was a portal. USPS is so unreliable.

 

[bluestapler]

I just wish there was a portal. USPS is so unreliable.

Yeah, we haven't had ANY mail the last two days, which isn't doing anything for my anxiety! I wish we got a firm decision date, the way MCAT scores are released.

 

[KaBoom'd]

I believe the last interviews are next week. They have to complete those and make decisions on those candidates before they work on the alternate list.

 

[LeftyLadyDoc]

According to Dean Strother they are planning to finish interviews this upcoming week and make final decisions the following week (around April 21st I believe). Their goal is to notify everyone by the end of the month.

 

[bluestapler]

Anyone else interview in March + still waiting on an accept/reject/hold letter?

 

[kknight95]

Anyone else interview in March + still waiting on an accept/reject/hold letter?

I interviewed March 8-9 and just got an email today saying the letter was on the way. When I called Nelson he said they couldn't get to me on the 17th and then they didn't meet on the 24th so yeah

 

[bluestapler]

I interviewed March 8-9 and just got an email today saying the letter was on the way. When I called Nelson he said they couldn't get to me on the 17th and then they didn't meet on the 24th so yeah

Good luck! I interviewed March 29, so I guess I've just got to be patient. Thanks for the info.

 

[docbuffalo]

So are we assuming there is no Second Look? Any idea when we will hear about financial aid and scholarships?