I think you would qualify as a candidate based on that 🙂 It still is quite competitive so you want to take your time on your application (it’s basically a primary + secondary in one, if it’s the same format as last year), and the deadline is December 1st!
I haven't even made that choice yet because it's a big one, but I have interests in the more competitive specialties such as plastics (reconstructive, such as burn units), orthopedics, urology and after speaking with physicians, old admissions for some schools, and my professors, it is still more difficult for a D.O. to land these specialty residencies. I also really love UA as I have toured/interviewed and the tuition at osteopathic schools are pretty ridiculous.
Last year interview invites were sent out on mid-Jan, interview was early Feb, and acceptances went out mid/late March. I would also ask on interview day when you should expect to hear back. For me, choosing this program over a DO was a great decision, but it’s a personal one so I would take your time to think about it.
The MCAT requirement is evolving so I would speak to the Pathways office directly about what that requirement would look like for next year. There are several milestones you must meet before matriculation is recommended, both academically and professionally. It isnt enough to pass the blocks although it’s a requirement so I hesitate to say you’re “guaranteed” acceptance. You have to be proactive with how you spend your time, especially between the two high-intensity blocks. Take advantage of all learning opportunities and put your pride to the side and listen to feedback. That part is especially crucial. That being said, a Pathways student NOT matriculating the following year is a very rare occurrence, but it has happened. Bring your A game from day one, the same you would do if you were an MS1 and you should be ok!
Will do! Definitely not implying it's an easy sit around guaranteed acceptance, but like you said I suspected it's rare people don't do well considering the selection process/support the program offers. Thanks for the input 😀
Thank you! I’m still waiting to hear back, so nervous now, best of luck to both of us
Thank you! Same to you. I really felt like it had to be this week and can't stop checking my dang email. Last years thread, II went on 01/20. Maybe Friday will be our lucky day.
Ugh I called too and was told the same thing. I'm holding out hope that we're told sometime today because I'm kind of going crazy. Interview is in 12 days and have to get a Monday off of work. I'm shocked we still haven't gotten any further correspondence.
Yeah it's going to be really hard with my job at this point. Based off of old threads the latest people have been notified is the 20th to 21st so not sure why they're so far behind. The day is still fairly young, so hopefully they'll notify of us sometime today but I feel like I've been saying that for the past week haha. Good luck and keep us updated.
Ah I didn't realize that. Perhaps that is why. Keeping my fingers crossed. I work on a computer so I pretty much just stare at my inbox all day
YEP I am staring at mine too!Ah I didn't realize that. Perhaps that is why. Keeping my fingers crossed. I work on a computer so I pretty much just stare at my inbox all day
Congrats on your invite! 🙂
Congrats on yours! Can’t wait to meet everyone 😀
To get a sandwich or a salad...the real questions. Haha. It's my first MMI 😵 I wonder how big our group will be, I could've sworn there was previously two interview days. Anyway I'm so excited we all got interviews.Just confirmed the sandwich request, its all so real
Why???
CONGRATSSS!!!To get a sandwich or a salad...the real questions. Haha. It's my first MMI 😵 I wonder how big our group will be, I could've sworn there was previously two interview days. Anyway I'm so excited we all got interviews.
Thank you! Interview day was wonderful. Let’s go March 14th!
I know now I'm counting down to this day, I'm kind of nervous as interview day was somewhat wonderful for me haha
Same! MMI was actually lots of fun🙂
