I got this one too :/ sorry we both are in that boat
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2018-2019 APPIC Internship Interview Thread
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I assure you, the process makes a lot more sense when you are on the other side. Remember, most of us are still working full clinic loads, attending hospital meetings, supervising students we already have, and trying to find some time to review apps. After all of that, we have to come together as a committee to make these decisions. If one person were unilaterally making all of these decision, it'd be easy. But, there are a lot of cogs in this machine that need to be moving. I know it's stressful, I've been there as an applicant and I go through this process every year as a reviewer/supervisor. Just focus on what you can control and let the process run its course. Much less stressful that way.
Anyone planning to go to the open house jan 12th?
Gahh! I'm waiting for the child and adolescent track here - time to go back to obsessive email refreshing...
Congratulations!!!!!
Thank you! I'm sure they are just starting the invitation process and you'll get yours soon!!! Keeping my fingers crossed! 🙂
Totally understood. I understand and appreciate what this process must be like for the TD with all of their other responsibilities. What may need to be corrected (and maybe some of us here will undertake this task one day!) are the requirements for when sites need to let applicants know by. Currently, APPIC says by Dec 15 and (correct me if I'm wrong) but I think that sites aren't required to tell you at all (although I think most sites do). If an individual has 0 interviews and isn't aware that they have been rejected or placed on an alternate list it is hard to make an informed decision. However, having the information in a timely manner would allow for a more informed decision. Knowledge is power
. I say all of this with the utmost respect and I trust the process... but I can't help but be an advocate when I see change is needed. 
I had two sites tell me I'd hear from them soon last Friday...I have a feeling my version of soon and their version is very very different!
ok, real talk. how do we tell a site that they are our top choice without telling them that they are our top choice?
Totally understood. I understand and appreciate what this process must be like for the TD with all of their other responsibilities. What may need to be corrected (and maybe some of us here will undertake this task one day!) are the requirements for when sites need to let applicants know by. Currently, APPIC says by Dec 15 and (correct me if I'm wrong) but I think that sites aren't required to tell you at all (although I think most sites do). If an individual has 0 interviews and isn't aware that they have been rejected or placed on an alternate list it is hard to make an informed decision. However, having the information in a timely manner would allow for a more informed decision. Knowledge is power
They are. APPIC policy states that they must make a reasonable effort to notify every applicant of their status by the deadline. Only sites that offer open houses are exempt from this policy.
Good Question! Maybe something like, "Your site has blahblah, which is a reallyyyyyyy in line with my training goals" but like don't be too thirsty or excited hahaha
Primary Care Psychology Associates
Peds Psych Track
Invite!! (Praise the internship gods!)
12/06/2017 by personal email
Only one date offered: Jan. 17th
Coping by buying myself a bathtub full of spa products...essential oils, bath salts, scrubs, body butters...all in the name of ommmmmm
Peds Psych Track
Invite!! (Praise the internship gods!)
12/06/2017 by personal email
Only one date offered: Jan. 17th
Coping by buying myself a bathtub full of spa products...essential oils, bath salts, scrubs, body butters...all in the name of ommmmmm
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Lolllll with an authentic smile and sparkle in your eyes? Like you’re looking at pizza and beer after hours of interviewing? Jk. I don’t know. That email seemed to be a warning .
Adjective qualifiers maybe? I put a lot of "very excited"s and "extremely enthusiastic"s in the cover letters for my top sites, I suppose the same could go for emails!
* edit: could go for emails or in person!
Yay! I was in their adult track as ADV extern if you have any questions PM me!
Wink while forceably holding the parting handshake just a little too long. When they look confused and alarmed, do another over-the-top wink while saying you're REALLY excited about their training (wink, wink) program. YMMV
ETA: Perhaps also hand them a business card on which you've scrawled #thirstyaf across the front in big red letters.
Edited again to add: Ooh, or maybe slip them one of those notes where you ask them if they like you and they have to circle yes or no.
Edit 3: Perhaps also change your Facebook profile pic to their emblem and hope they google you.
Edit 4: Better yet, do number 3 and then send them a friend request. Best to not leave such things to chance.
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Y'all are heroes! Thank you two for all your hard (and tedious, I'm sure) work!So, thanks to the #bingobango assistance of #forumfam member @pontocerebellar - the very very overdue updates to the rejection list have (finally!) been posted
OMGGG love this so much!!!
Lololololololololololol
Haha, thanks. Clearly I'm losing it...(more than before) 😛
Does anyone have any flexibility in switching their Charleston Consortium/MUSC interview date? I am tentatively scheduled for January 8, but the person coordinating interview schedules said that Jan. 5, 8, and 19 are available. I would have to cancel another interview to attend MUSC's on my Jan. 8 date and am desperately looking for someone to switch. I can do any of the following dates: Dec. 15, or Jan. 15, 20, 22, or 26.
Please PM me if you would be willing to help me out! Thanks!
Please PM me if you would be willing to help me out! Thanks!
Totally understood. I understand and appreciate what this process must be like for the TD with all of their other responsibilities. What may need to be corrected (and maybe some of us here will undertake this task one day!) are the requirements for when sites need to let applicants know by. Currently, APPIC says by Dec 15 and (correct me if I'm wrong) but I think that sites aren't required to tell you at all (although I think most sites do). If an individual has 0 interviews and isn't aware that they have been rejected or placed on an alternate list it is hard to make an informed decision. However, having the information in a timely manner would allow for a more informed decision. Knowledge is power
I was told (and I think it was mentioned earlier in this thread) that Canada has a universal notification day for interviews (I think 12/1). Can we make that happen in the US please??? 🙂
Yessss!!!!!!!!!!!! Let's make it happen!
"Your site is an excellent match for my training/interests/goals/blah blah" literally I was told it's okay to say "you have exactly what I'm looking for." You're only forbidden from saying literally "you are my top choice" but you're allowed to be enthusiastic!
But you know if we do this, it means no one hears until 12/15, right? As an applicant who has heard from 2 of 15 sites, I'm cool with this, but I think those lucky enough to hear a full month before the recommended notification date might have a differing opinion.
I get the just wanting to know and I think a "you're a maybe!" email is a good idea. Like, y'all, we KNOW you already sent out some invites, so you're not hurting my feelings by telling me that directly so I just know where I stand.
@domer2012 Yup, that was one of my favorite posts too! I unfortunately don't have feline weight loss advice but 1) your cat is beautiful just the way they are 😍 and 2) I'm so glad your adorable fat cat approves of your suit
👍 That's an excellent sign!
Has anyone else heard from RUsk? It seems like last year they took a few days to notify all the applicants
@Hawkeye11 You've def made me laugh before in this thread but this one tops them all! I'm dyingggggg
🤣 Please do all those things and then report back and let us know how those strategies work for you! You know, #forscience
Maybe...depends on other interview dates....
What do you guys even make of sites that sent mass email invites to other people days ago, but you've had radio silence from? Are they just waiting to see if anyone turns them down for the interview first? Are they sending out mass emails in batches for some incomprehensible reason? Do they want to take a long breather before sending out the rejections because it's so emotionally taxing? Am I going mad and need to take a very long, hot bath?
I just received a mass rejection email from a site that sent me a mass rejection email last week... it is for the same track... I get it, you don’t want me
I know sometimes invites are sent out based on tracks. I am not discounting any site until I get a rejection, but if I see my track go out and don't hear for a few years I move them down in priority in terms of "holding" interview dates.
EDIT: Was going to change "years" to "days" but realized it must have been my subconscious talking, so I decided to leave it.
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Has anybody heard from (or know when we will hear from) Aurora Behavioral Health and/or Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center?
Edit: I realized after writing this that no one really "knows". What I mean is .. maybe have some info based on past years etc that I don't hahaha
Edit: I realized after writing this that no one really "knows". What I mean is .. maybe have some info based on past years etc that I don't hahaha
BAHAHAHAHA. "If I don't hear for a few YEARS"!!!!! I love it.
I believe (based on their documents) that Lincoln is Jan 15
Westchester Jewish Community Services
Invitation!!! Wooohoooo
Notified by phone around 3p.m.
Offered morning/afternoons on 1/8 and 1/16
Invitation!!! Wooohoooo
Notified by phone around 3p.m.
Offered morning/afternoons on 1/8 and 1/16
♀️ but why? I think that means the universe is going to send you a great invite soon to make up for this. It has to.
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I was talking about Department of Psychiatry, but didn't see previously that someone posted about a mass e-mail. Thanks for letting me know!
That was my understanding too!
Some of us are wondering, can you confirm this was an invite for the adult track at University of Illinois at Chicago Department of Psychiatry? Thanks!
One of the sites that's happened to me with I'm guessing it's because they whittled down the "definitely want these folks" applicants but haven't decided for certain who they'll reject. Someone else said this but I figure at the particular site I'm waiting on not notifying people with rejections allows the site to invite more applicants for interviews later if the site itself gets rejected....or something.
VA Long Beach
Track: Neuropsychology
Rejection (5th straight...)
Mass email (12/6/17)
I've come to terms, I was not competitive this year. Just not competitive. Man I'm in a bad place. I worked at VA LB for a year prior to graduate school. Even that experience couldn't help me. I honestly need to just stop posting and go do some internal inspection. Five interviews, and way too many rejections to ever feel good about myself. To anyone that got this one, congrats.
Track: Neuropsychology
Rejection (5th straight...)
Mass email (12/6/17)
I've come to terms, I was not competitive this year. Just not competitive. Man I'm in a bad place. I worked at VA LB for a year prior to graduate school. Even that experience couldn't help me. I honestly need to just stop posting and go do some internal inspection. Five interviews, and way too many rejections to ever feel good about myself. To anyone that got this one, congrats.
Hey, 5 interviews is great!! I would say that means you were decently competitive, and it seems like you'll have a good chance of matching! Chin up and focus on prepping for those interviews so you can totally kill it and match somewhere you like!
Okay, I'm a little afraid to ask, but has ANYONE heard from Alexian Brothers? And what about Henry Ford for peds neuro? It seems unusual that they wouldn't have sent out notifications yet, based on previous years...
This week is silent...
