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Placed on alternate list today, a little disappointed as CHM is my top pick. Interviewed on 10/27 - Rural day in East Lansing. I plan on uploading a letter of continued interest, an update on my activities, and a letter of evaluation from my supervisor at my job (Nurse Tech).
Anyone have any other suggestions of what to do to show my continued interest in CHM?
 
drkks1516 said:
The MMIs were interesting. They were designed to be fun and engaging, which I think they were; it's just that, personally, MMIs are not my strong suit. The website gave general tips on how to prepare, which were kind of helpful, but I'm a generally anxious person, and that multiplies 10-fold when I don't know what I'm walking into. Overall, I think they went okay, but there were two stations that I just felt didn't go super well and I keep replaying it over and over again in my head lol it's actually torture. The student interview was super relaxing and comforting though. As someone who does better with one-on-ones, I enjoyed it a lot.

Many of the MMI questions were designed to assess your empathy, compassion, and problem solving ability, but I also think a large part of it also evaluates your ability to effectively communicate those traits in a concise manner. While I think I was able portray those traits in my answers, I think my communication style definitely needs work. When I get nervous in high-pressure situations, I tend to talk fast and trip over my words.

My advice is that if you're a generally good person (which they believe you are or else wouldn't have invited you to interview) then don't worry about *what* you're going to say, those traits will come out in your answers once you read the prompt and gather your thoughts - instead practice *how* you're going to say them. I would take the website's advice in practicing your communication skills. Maybe look up a few MMI scenarios, and instead of worrying about memorizing an answer or a specific scenario, focus on how well you are communicating your point (in a time and pressurized environment). I think I would have really benefited from practicing that more.
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Nice
 
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So my application was marked "forwarded for preliminary review on 8/2/17" and literally hasn't changed since. It looks like people are placed on hold and I'm thinking that would result in a changed status on the portal... Did I seriously mess up or something?
 
Has anyone heard anything about the ABLE program? I know it's a post-interview decision but I'm curious if they interview people they are considering for that on a specific day or if it's done throughout the cycle
 
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Bucks_95 said:
Has anyone heard anything about the ABLE program? I know it's a post-interview decision but I'm curious if they interview people they are considering for that on a specific day or if it's done throughout the cycle
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No one interviews for the ABLE program. It's a decision given to applicants post-interview by the committee. As it was explained to us, its for students that the committee feels are a good fit for the school, but are lacking a bit in their academics. If you're referred to the program, you are automatically given a seat in the program (no need for further interviews). And if you complete the year-long program with a certain GPA (I think 3.5?) you are granted acceptance/admission to the medical school for the following year.
 
drkks1516 said:
No one interviews for the ABLE program. It's a decision given to applicants post-interview by the committee. As it was explained to us, its for students that the committee feels are a good fit for the school, but are lacking a bit in their academics. If you're referred to the program, you are automatically given a seat in the program (no need for further interviews). And if you complete the year-long program with a certain GPA (I think 3.5?) you are granted acceptance/admission to the medical school for the following year.
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Are you saying once you're referred for the ABLE program, you're automatically in??
 
DesertTraveler said:
Are you saying once you're referred for the ABLE program, you're automatically in??
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Once you're referred to the ABLE program, a seat is automatically reserved for you, yes. Obviously up to you whether or not you take it. But you are only in the ABLE program. You have to successfully complete the program (again, I think 3.5 gpa??) to matriculate into the medical school.
 
drkks1516 said:
Once you're referred to the ABLE program, a seat is automatically reserved for you, yes. Obviously up to you whether or not you take it. But you are only in the ABLE program. You have to successfully complete the program (again, I think 3.5 gpa??) to matriculate into the medical school.
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WOW thats an awesome Program!!!!!
 
Rejected just now after being on hold pre-II. In-state. Thought I'd maybe get at least one interview from one of my state schools...
 
Rejected just now pre-II. OOS. Had the "forwarded for preliminary review" status since being complete in August. Email title is pretty unnecessary so if anyone on committee is reading this.. Something to improve on for next year. 🙂

Good luck to everyone else in the running!
 
stampofapproval said:
Rejected just now pre-II. OOS. Had the "forwarded for preliminary review" status since being complete in August. Email title is pretty unnecessary so if anyone on committee is reading this.. Something to improve on for next year. 🙂

Good luck to everyone else in the running!
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what is the email title? sorry to hear that... I'm in the same boat and am just waiting for the impending reject 🙁
 
drkks1516 said:
Once you're referred to the ABLE program, a seat is automatically reserved for you, yes. Obviously up to you whether or not you take it. But you are only in the ABLE program. You have to successfully complete the program (again, I think 3.5 gpa??) to matriculate into the medical school.
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Sorry, this isn't quite true. Once referred to the ABLE program, your application is sent to the ABLE committee.Who will then admit about 10 students into the program in June. If they can successfully complete the program, they recieve a spot in the mext years class.
 
fundingfree said:
Sorry, this isn't quite true. Once referred to the ABLE program, your application is sent to the ABLE committee.Who will then admit about 10 students into the program in June. If they can successfully complete the program, they recieve a spot in the mext years class.
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That's weird, when I asked Dr. Mauer for clarification about the ABLE program, he ensured me that once you're referred, a seat is reserved for you.
 
drkks1516 said:
Weird - maybe Dr. Mauer was mistaken :shrug:
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The only reason why I asked about the program is because I don't want to be considered for it since I already have an offer at another school. I'm not sure if there is a way to express that at my interview without coming across as rude. I honestly thought the program was cool when I heard about it but I wouldn't choose that over a seat in a medical school class
 
Bucks_95 said:
The only reason why I asked about the program is because I don't want to be considered for it since I already have an offer at another school. I'm not sure if there is a way to express that at my interview without coming across as rude. I honestly thought the program was cool when I heard about it but I wouldn't choose that over a seat in a medical school class
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That definitely makes sense. But in the event you are referred to ABLE, you can always politely decline in favor of your acceptance. I wouldn't express your disinterest in the program at the interview, just for fear of how it may come across to others. Just go in, do your best in the interviews, and know that you have an acceptance to fall back on if it doesn't work out in your favor. 🙂
 
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stampofapproval said:
"MSU CHM: Unsuccessful Application" LOL.

Best of luck to you!!
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mabemo said:
Complete since 7/14. Granted my stats are ****ty but why can't they just reject me instead of stringing me alone 🙁
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lol i feel you....i've been complete since mid july as well and silence. the silence sucks major LOL but good to know they are at least sending out pre-II rejections sooner than stringing peeps along til the end of the cycle. my stats are w/e as well haha LM mid 60s blahhhh
 
drkks1516 said:
Does anyone know what time the committee usually meets?
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Not sure when they actually meet, but Dr. Maurer seems to mostly call between 7-9:30pm. That's when I received my call!
EDIT: He also said that they had "just finished meeting" so I assume he calls right as they finish.
 
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