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Does anyone know how big clinical research is here? Is it something a lot of students get involved in?

 

[pfaction]

Does anyone know how big clinical research is here? Is it something a lot of students get involved in?

I was interested in a surgical subspecialty about two years back. Went to a meeting, they brought up at least 5-6 projects IRB-approved and in-the-works. Retrospective and prospective. A quick look at those students on PubMed shows at least one publication each. I shifted interest to a different field altogether and got involved in 2 projects in 1 year, taking the lead on one, and just getting an accepted (with revisions) on another, with one more to potentially materialize in the upcoming months. I also did some non-publication stuff in the ED purely because I like ultrasound, but it was cool so I didn't mind helping.

So yes, research is performed here. The real answer to this question will vary widely among both department and mentor, as I've given you just three examples.

 

[deleted853480]

II yesterday if anyone cares

 

[Pebble Wrestler]

Is anyone else interviewing here tomorrow?

 

[tennisgurl]

Is anyone else interviewing here tomorrow?

I am!

 

[Pebble Wrestler]

I am!

Woohoo! 🙂 Does this mean that you also applied EDP?

 

[tennisgurl]

Woohoo! 🙂 Does this mean that you also applied EDP?

Oh no I didn't actually apply early decision!

 

[Pebble Wrestler]

Oh no I didn't actually apply early decision!

Ah I thought that they had the EDP interviews first, my mistake. I've heard that the interview here is fairly relaxed so it should be a pretty fun day!

 

[notreallymyname]

Ah I thought that they had the EDP interviews first, my mistake. I've heard that the interview here is fairly relaxed so it should be a pretty fun day!

Good to know! I'm interviewing here next week! I actually wanted to pick this week but couldn't get off work 🙁

 

[Petrana2013]

Complete 07/28
II 08/9
LizzyM 69

 

[Pebble Wrestler]

Accepted!

So stoked it actually hurts.

 

[kwu]

Accepted!

So stoked it actually hurts.

Congratulations! How did you receive the good news phone, or email?

I assume you applied early decision right?

 

[Pebble Wrestler]

Congratulations! How did you receive the good news phone, or email?

I assume you applied early decision right?

Thanks! I actually just went to the admissions office and asked this evening, but they're sending out emails tomorrow I think.

Yup, I applied early decision!

 

[@Hazel-rah]

Thanks! I actually just went to the admissions office and asked this evening, but they're sending out emails tomorrow I think.

Yup, I applied early decision!

Congrats @Pebble Wrestler! I enjoyed meeting you last Friday! I knew you'd get in, glad they made it official 🙂

 

[wv_philly]

Accepted!

So stoked it actually hurts.

So exciting! Congrats! How long after your interview were you notified?

 

[Pebble Wrestler]

Congrats @Pebble Wrestler! I enjoyed meeting you last Friday! I knew you'd get in, glad they made it official 🙂

Thanks! Hopefully we'll end up in the same class next fall 🙂

 

[Pebble Wrestler]

So exciting! Congrats! How long after your interview were you notified?

I applied through EDP, so the gave me a decision in 5 days. Gotta love that quick turnaround!

 

[CyrusHabs7695]

I applied through EDP, so the gave me a decision in 5 days. Gotta love that quick turnaround!

This school was awesome, hope to see you there in the future!

 

[Pebble Wrestler]

This school was awesome, hope to see you there in the future!

You too bubbles.

I wish I could be there for your acceptance letter reaction, but this will do Reaction GIFs - Find & Share on GIPHY

 

[tentedmosquito12]

Congrats @Pebble Wrestler.
Im a fellow WVU student applying but won't be interviewing till October. I hope to join you soon!

 

[MDPedigree]

II today. Complete early September. OOS with very strong ties to the state. 3.8/512

 

[0beron]

II today! (My first!! )
Dates available to me were mid January through February.

OOS with some ties to WV, interest in underserved populations
MCAT 510, 3.7 GPA
Secondary was complete 8/31

 

[Pebble Wrestler]

Congrats on the IIs everyone! I've been around WVU for a while now so feel free to contact me with any questions about the university, Morgantown, etc.

 

[TUforMD]

Got my first II today from WVU!! So excited.
MCAT 512, 3.86 GPA
Secondary Completed 9/6
Earliest interviews are in mid-January (how big of a disadvantage does this put me?)

 

[kwu]

Accepted!! Got the good news yesterday!

I keep reading the acceptance can't believe my eyes lol. Don't worry guys I am sure you can make it.

You can ask me any questions about the process and my experience. I will be happy to help.

Good luck!

 

[deleted853480]

Accepted!! Got the good news yesterday!

I keep reading the acceptance can't believe my eyes lol. Don't worry guys I am sure you can make it.

You can ask me any questions about the process and my experience. I will be happy to help.

Good luck!

What are your stats? Are you IS or OS?

 

[TUforMD]

So I just got offered an interview but the earliest available time is in mid-january. Is this the earliest time for everyone or was I just placed in a lower priority group?

 

[DrDwayneJohnson]

What are your stats? Are you IS or OS?

If they were accepted prior to October 15, then they were an EDP applicant which I believe means they were IS.

 

[MDPedigree]

Got my first II today from WVU!! So excited.
MCAT 512, 3.86 GPA
Secondary Completed 9/6
Earliest interviews are in mid-January (how big of a disadvantage does this put me?)

Are you IS or OOS? Ties or nah?

 

[TUforMD]

Are you IS or OOS? Ties or nah?

Maryland resident (so sorta close by I guess)

 

[MDPedigree]

Maryland resident (so sorta close by I guess)

I think for OOS it's always gonna be harder to land an acceptance here. I think how WVU does it, someone please correct me if I'm wrong, is they mainly WL their OOS and pick at the end. Atleast that's what it looked like they did last year. Very few OOS were accepted post-interview. Keep in mind, this school only takes like 20 students OOS, so they have to really blow away the adcom in order to even get an acceptance.

 

[TUforMD]

I think for OOS it's always gonna be harder to land an acceptance here. I think how WVU does it, someone please correct me if I'm wrong, is they mainly WL their OOS and pick at the end. Atleast that's what it looked like they did last year. Very few OOS were accepted post-interview. Keep in mind, this school only takes like 20 students OOS, so they have to really blow away the adcom in order to even get an acceptance.

I actually saw that they accepted 55 IS and 55 OOS last year according to MSAR.

 

[kwu]

What are your stats? Are you IS or OS?

508 MCAT science GPA 3.8. Overall 3.7. I am IS and I applied early decision.

 

[MDPedigree]

I actually saw that they accepted 55 IS and 55 OOS last year according to MSAR.

That's really weird. When I called the lady told me about 20% of the class consists of OOS.

 

[kwu]

That's really weird. When I called the lady told me about 20% of the class consists of OOS.

Here is profile for the 2021 class, according to WVU SOM website

"
Class Size: 112

WV Residents: 59%

OOS Residents: 41%
"

 

[MDPedigree]

Here is profile for the 2021 class, according to WVU SOM website

"
Class Size: 112

WV Residents: 59%

OOS Residents: 41%
"

Yeah I know. I just find it weird that she told me 20%, when the site says 41 and MSAR 50.

 

[deleted853480]

Perhaps the 20% is people with no ties and the other 30% have ties

 

[GoingWild]

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[MDPedigree]

Has anyone heard of anyone ever getting off the waitlist for an earlier interview? I'm currently set to interview in January but would love to interview earlier as this is one of my top choices (maybe top choice).

 

[notreallymyname]

Has anyone heard of anyone ever getting off the waitlist for an earlier interview? I'm currently set to interview in January but would love to interview earlier as this is one of my top choices (maybe top choice).

My student host here told me she was scheduled for a February interview but got a call in November asking if she wanted to interview in December! 🙂

 

[kwu]

Has anyone heard of anyone ever getting off the waitlist for an earlier interview? I'm currently set to interview in January but would love to interview earlier as this is one of my top choices (maybe top choice).

I know of one student who currently goes there. He was scheduled for interview in January, but then got a call asking if he can interview in October. The call was ONE day before

 

[notreallymyname]

I know of one student who currently goes there. He was scheduled for interview in January, but then got a call asking if he can interview in October. The call was ONE day before

Jfc, hope he didn't have to fly from anywhere...

 

[Underdog1234567]

is it even worth applying? 501 MCAT 123/125/126/127
SMP GPA 3.77
uGPA 3.2
OOS, first gen, SES disadvantaged

 

[kwu]

is it even worth applying? 501 MCAT 123/125/126/127
SMP GPA 3.77
uGPA 3.2
OOS, first gen, SES disadvantaged

I can not decide if it is worth applying or not. But, from what I know, WVU usually prefers at least 125 on each subsection in the MCAT.

 

[Hopkinsordukeonly]

is it even worth applying? 501 MCAT 123/125/126/127
SMP GPA 3.77
uGPA 3.2
OOS, first gen, SES disadvantaged

I'd say that it will be tough with those stats being OOS.

 

[TUforMD]

Anybody get a recent II before scheduled before January? I just received one but the earliest date available was January 11th. Is that just the earliest they have available or does that late date mean that I am a less competitive candidate?

 

[QueEstaPasando]

Anybody get a recent II before scheduled before January? I just received one but the earliest date available was January 11th. Is that just the earliest they have available or does that late date mean that I am a less competitive candidate?

That is the earliest available right now. If you got an interview, you're clearly a competitive candidate. Take pride in that!

 

[TUforMD]

That is the earliest available right now. If you got an interview, you're clearly a competitive candidate. Take pride in that!

okay good! Definitely happy about the II considering it is the first thing I heard back from any school! How are my chances hurt by having an interview later in the season compared to one earlier?

 

[pfaction]

I interviewed in January instead of October (Hurricane Sandy, thanks!) and one of my co-interviewees was in my class.

 

[Hau5MD]

Interviewed at the Morgantown campus and have to say I'm blown away. Both my interviewers were very personable/conversational, and the students informative/helpful.I definitely received the impression that it was a close knit class where the faculty wanted everyone to succeed. 🙂 While I don't regret interviewing at Martinsburg last year, I would heavily recommend any non-WVU students to interview at Morgantown. I really feel that you get a better feel for the school as you'll be spending your first two years there.

on a side note for those of you planning on taking the grey line, it took me about 2-2.5 hours (depending on lateness) to travel between pittsburgh international airport and morgantown. just something to keep in mind while booking flights.