2017-2018 East Tennessee (Quillen)

[Untitled09_05-16-93]

They told us the committee would be meeting on the 23, and that they wouldn't make us wait but get the info to us soon after so I assume the 24th.

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Are you referring to the 23rd of Oct. or the 23rd of Nov.?

In last year’s thread acceptances don’t begin being discussed again until November.

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[breachnaked]

OCT. I interviewed on the 9/10. They stated that the next time the admissions committee met for decisions was 23 OCT and they wanted to get the info to us as soon as possible after so that we did not have to wait. I assume they would not wait for a whole month, but then again, that's all the info I have to go off of.

 

[Untitled09_05-16-93]

OCT. I interviewed on the 9/10. They stated that the next time the admissions committee met for decisions was 23 OCT and they wanted to get the info to us as soon as possible after so that we did not have to wait. I assume they would not wait for a whole month, but then again, that's all the info I have to go off of.

Sounds good thanks.

 

[Future VOL Doctor]

Just accepted! Unbelievably excited!

Did your interviewer call you? Or someone in the admissions office? I have been anxiously waiting today! I interviewed on 9/7 and I think my interview went really well and I am from the immediate area, so definitely been anxious lol

 

[agholt96]

I actually missed the first call (~8:50 Central time) and ended up return-calling the admissions office. They put me on hold and then I spoke with the Associate Dean, Doug Taylor.

 

[Lapwing1590]

I actually missed the first call (~8:50 Central time) and ended up return-calling the admissions office. They put me on hold and then I spoke with the Associate Dean, Doug Taylor.

Surely they left a voicemail right?

 

[agholt96]

Surely they left a voicemail right?

Strangely enough, they did not leave a voicemail. I assume they planned on calling me again later in the day.

 

[Shrute]

Interviewed here this past Wednesday and just would echo what everyone else has said. The interviews were very laid back and conversational. It seemed as though they were more concerned with getting an idea of your personality and fit rather than evaluating you. Also, all the students and faculty I encountered during the day were super friendly (ex. When we toured the anatomy lab the MS1s were in there and they all invited us to come over and see what they were doing/show us what they were learning).

Thanks for the help

 

[Shrute]

Does anyone know when another acceptance day like today happens?

I was told by Ms. Stephanie Cole when she visited my school that the admissions committee meets at the end of every month and they consider the interviewees of that month. They then send out the acceptances, waitlist, and rejections for the interviews conducted for that month. So if I understood her correctly: they meet once month, at the end of every month to make decisions.

 

[384895198hjd]

I received an email from Quillen confiming the receipt of all my secondary information on October 5th. The email ended with, "This material is being reviewed and you may expect to hear from us soon." Does any know ETSU's definition of soon?

 

[Damowwies]

I received an email from Quillen confiming the receipt of all my secondary information on October 5th. The email ended with, "This material is being reviewed and you may expect to hear from us soon." Does any know ETSU's definition of soon?

It took maybe 3-4 weeks to hear back and receive an II for me.

 

[Untitled09_05-16-93]

I was told by Ms. Stephanie Cole when she visited my school that the admissions committee meets at the end of every month and they consider the interviewees of that month. They then send out the acceptances, waitlist, and rejections for the interviews conducted for that month. So if I understood her correctly: they meet once month, at the end of every month to make decisions.

Interesting. And she specified that only people who interviewed that month would be eligible for acceptance?

 

[Future VOL Doctor]

Interesting. And she specified that only people who interviewed that month would be eligible for acceptance?

I am on active hold currently, and the FAQ sheet for the hold list said that each committee meeting they also look through the people that are on hold in addition to the people interviewed that month.

 

[Untitled09_05-16-93]

I am on active hold currently, and the FAQ sheet for the hold list said that each committee meeting they also look through the people that are on hold in addition to the people interviewed that month.

That’s right, I remember reading that as well, thanks.

 

[B4y 4RE4 N4Tiv3]

OCT. I interviewed on the 9/10. They stated that the next time the admissions committee met for decisions was 23 OCT and they wanted to get the info to us as soon as possible after so that we did not have to wait. I assume they would not wait for a whole month, but then again, that's all the info I have to go off of.

I didn't know they interviewed on Sundays, but I was there on the 11th

 

[breachnaked]

I am on active hold currently, and the FAQ sheet for the hold list said that each committee meeting they also look through the people that are on hold in addition to the people interviewed that month.

How did you find out you are on active hold?

 

[jds313]

How did you find out you are on active hold?

i got an email on sept 26 telling me I was placed on active holding

 

[Future VOL Doctor]

How did you find out you are on active hold?

I received an email on September 26th saying I was on active hold after the committee meet on September 25th. They said at my interview day that I would get an email/call about an acceptance on October 16th if I was accepted in that initial meeting. I did not receive anything on that day, so they said I would be on active hold. I hope though that is only until tomorrow!

 

[Untitled09_05-16-93]

How did you find out you are on active hold?

Yeah I’m pretty sure active hold is just where they keep people they aren’t ready to accept but aren’t ready to reject post-interview. So if you interviewed in the time between the first adcom meeting and the adcom meeting that occurred today, then your fate will either be acceptance, rejection, or active hold, which is just the equivalent of “no decision yet.”

 

[Future VOL Doctor]

Yeah I’m pretty sure active hold is just where they keep people they aren’t ready to accept but aren’t ready to reject post-interview. So if you interviewed in the time between the first adcom meeting and the adcom meeting that occurred today, then your fate will either be acceptance, rejection, or active hold, which is just the equivalent of “no decision yet.”

That would be correct. Almost exactly what the information sheet they included about active hold described it as lol

 

[breachnaked]

Well, the committee was supposed to meet today, hoping for some good news tomorrow!

 

[breachnaked]

.....................................And Boom Goes The Dynamite! Accepted!

 

[Untitled09_05-16-93]

.....................................And Boom Goes The Dynamite! Accepted!

Congrats! About what time did you get the news? And I’m guessing it was by phone call?

 

[breachnaked]

Congrats! About what time did you get the news? And I’m guessing it was by phone call?

Got the call at about 9 am.

 

[700825]

Just got placed on hold. Was hoping for a call but not entirely unexpected. Anyone know how common it is to go from hold to acceptance?

 

[Jgrimes13]

Hello! I am a current M1 at Quillen College of Medicine. If you have any questions, feel free to ask. We are currently about to take our last gross anatomy exam but I will try my best to respond in a reasonable amount of time.

 

[Untitled09_05-16-93]

Hello! I am a current M1 at Quillen College of Medicine. If you have any questions, feel free to ask. We are currently about to take our last gross anatomy exam but I will try my best to respond in a reasonable amount of time.

Not sure how much you know of this, but I'll echo the question of pmlmu13 simply due to the relevancy of it: "Anyone know how common it is to go from hold to acceptance?"

 

[Jgrimes13]

Not sure how much you know of this, but I'll echo the question of pmlmu13 simply due to the relevancy of it: "Anyone know how common it is to go from hold to acceptance?"

Several of my classmates were accepted off of the hold list. If you are on hold now, you still have a relatively decent shot. This is especially true when people start to drop down to only one acceptance.

 

[FatherVetPremed]

I've seen on here that the adcom meets once per month for acceptance decisions do they also do that for II?

 

[Jgrimes13]

I've seen on here that the adcom meets once per month for acceptance decisions do they also do that for II?

As far as interview invites, I am not sure. They interview on the rolling basis, so it is hard to tell how often they meet and decide who to interview.

 

[Damowwies]

Any tips for interview prep? I have an interview coming up shortly.

 

[Future VOL Doctor]

Anybody know when the next committee meeting will be held?

 

[ssq]

Anybody know when the next committee meeting will be held?

It seems they have nt given that many II's this pass few weeks either. it sure taking time. I guess still is early

 

[orange_elephants]

Hello! I am a current M1 at Quillen College of Medicine. If you have any questions, feel free to ask. We are currently about to take our last gross anatomy exam but I will try my best to respond in a reasonable amount of time.

Did you do early acceptance or normal application? Jw when you received your secondary, interview invite and when you actually interviewed. Going a little stir crazy waiting to hear back if I got an interview

 

[Future VOL Doctor]

Anybody know when the next committee meeting will be held?

Just repeating to see if anyone learned anything new!

 

[Apothecary Aquinas]

Anybody know when the next committee meeting will be held?

Just repeating to see if anyone learned anything new!

November 20th as far as I know. That's what they told me during my interview.

 

[paddleboat]

II for a couple weeks from now. Received yesterday, so pumped.

 

[calbwhit]

II for January 4th!

 

[orange_elephants]

For anyone who has interviewed so far, what was it like? What questions did they ask?

 

[awhite85]

II for Jan 9. Really excited! Looks like a really unique and welcoming place!

 

[ssq]

November 20th as far as I know. That's what they told me during my interview.

Congrats for II, how many people interview u, what kind of questions, and how was/how did u like the school? Thank you in advance

 

[ssq]

November 20th as far as I know. That's what they told me during my interview.

Also when did u II?

 

[Apothecary Aquinas]

Also when did u II?

I interviewed November 6th.

For anyone who has interviewed so far, what was it like? What questions did they ask?

Congrats for II, how many people interview u, what kind of questions, and how was/how did u like the school? Thank you in advance

They're really open-ended interviews. Quillen has a reputation for having a relaxed interview style, and they know this and strive for this. You'll have two ~1 hour or so long interviews back to back with faculty and/or a med school student. You'll know who these people are when you arrive in the morning as their pictures and a small bio are in your interview packet. They'll take place in the afternoon after some presentations, having lunch and touring the school and hospital.

The interviewers I had where very nice, and I've heard the same from many other people who have interviewed. They talk casually with you about "Why medicine?", they'll want you to talk about why ETSU and about your life but sometimes they'll turn the conversation a little more towards questions about what you want to accomplish, difficult times you've had, important experiences you've had with patients, etc. But overall, very relaxed and the people are very kind.

As far as the school, I loved it. Mountains out your backdoor, small class size, fresh air, etc. Definitely a top choice for me after being there.

 

[Apothecary Aquinas]

Also when did u II?

I misspoke above. I interviewed November 2nd.

Sorry for the double post. Says I can't edit my above post because it's likely "spam-like" or is inappropriate... okay...

 

[ssq]

I interviewed November 6th.




They're really open-ended interviews. Quillen has a reputation for having a relaxed interview style, and they know this and strive for this. You'll have two ~1 hour or so long interviews back to back with faculty and/or a med school student. You'll know who these people are when you arrive in the morning as their pictures and a small bio are in your interview packet. They'll take place in the afternoon after some presentations, having lunch and touring the school and hospital.

The interviewers I had where very nice, and I've heard the same from many other people who have interviewed. They talk casually with you about "Why medicine?", they'll want you to talk about why ETSU and about your life but sometimes they'll turn the conversation a little more towards questions about what you want to accomplish, difficult times you've had, important experiences you've had with patients, etc. But overall, very relaxed and the people are very kind.

As far as the school, I loved it. Mountains out your backdoor, small class size, fresh air, etc. Definitely a top choice for me after being there.

great, did they say how long before u hear back? What is ur stats and EC's if u don't mind sharing. thx

 

[breachnaked]

Does anyone know if there will be a Facebook group for our class?

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[663404]

Interviewed 11/6. One was a relaxed interview, the other ended up being an open discussion about current issues in medicine, which was entirely by my doing. Super chill and good times on the reg.

 

[calbwhit]

Would it be totally awful to ask for an earlier interview date? I'm kind of in a pickle, but I'm also very grateful for the interview invite and do not want to screw anything up. This school is my top choice.

 

[breachnaked]

Would it be totally awful to ask for an earlier interview date? I'm kind of in a pickle, but I'm also very grateful for the interview invite and do not want to screw anything up. This school is my top choice.

Just call. they might not be able to move it sooner, but they might be able to move it later and they are very very nice. It shouldn't hurt your chances.

 

[Future VOL Doctor]

Anybody heard anything today yet?