2018-2019 University of Arizona - Phoenix

[gyngyn]

I previously applied to any medical school (select yes if you submitted a primary or secondary application).
If yes, how are you a stronger applicant this cycle? Optional
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What is the most important quality you seek in a medical school, and how does the UA College of Medicine - Phoenix embody that for you?
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What achievement are you most proud of? What aspect of this achievement will you bring to our medical school?
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The UA College of Medicine - Phoenix practices Inclusive Excellence, which celebrates the differences, talents, and unique qualities of all individuals. Describe a circumstance where you sought to learn about a culture, group, or idea different than your own and how that impacted you.
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Please reflect on your entire application, is there anything you would like to further explain to the Admissions Committee? Do not repeat any information already mentioned in the national or secondary applications.Optional
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Please reference the Work/Activities section. If any of the competencies were unmatched, please provide an explanation below.Optional

Interview Feedback: University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix

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[BamaNicole]

Hi guys! I’m a recent graduate/ current PGY 1. I’ve been around trying to answer questions since I was a first year to help prospective students. I’ll try to make myself available again this cycle but be patient since I’m starting my intern year.

Good luck this cycle!

 

[ABay]

Hi guys! I’m a recent graduate/ current PGY 1. I’ve been around trying to answer questions since I was a first year to help prospective students. I’ll try to make myself available again this cycle but be patient since I’m starting my intern year.

Good luck this cycle!

Hello, thank you for offering help when you are so busy!
A few things: 1.) It seems the mission statement and overall goal of the school is diversity, is this your impression?
2.) How were clinical rotations here? Did it provide you with great experience in prep for residency match?

 

[BamaNicole]

Hello, thank you for offering help when you are so busy!
A few things: 1.) It seems the mission statement and overall goal of the school is diversity, is this your impression?
2.) How were clinical rotations here? Did it provide you with great experience in prep for residency match?

1) I think it is. We had such a diverse class in terms of places lived, race, ethnicity, life experience etc. We had people who were from the US and those who were born outside of the US. We had people who had come straight from college, people who took a gap year or two, and people for whom medicine was a second career. It made for a great learning experience.

2) I really enjoyed my clinical rotations. You learn clinical skills really early (from year one) and our doctoring class really prepared me for my rotations. I was definitely very well prepared as a new 3rd year student in comparison to those who were from other schools. I owe that to my doctoring class.

 

[SchwiftyRick]

OOS Secondary Received

 

[ammo3]

Secondary received, the first sentence of which really sounded like a rejection email and just about killed me

 

[deleted867159]

OOS, received a secondary invitation. Apparently there will be another email coming with the actual secondary login information.

 

[You already know me]

When did you receive the actual secondary? bc I just got an email stating that I was invited to complete the secondary but it doesn't actually have the secondary link or attachment lol

 

[ammo3]

When did you receive the actual secondary? bc I just got an email stating that I was invited to complete the secondary but it doesn't actually have the secondary link or attachment lol

Sorry didn't actually receive the secondary just the invite

 

[ruralmedz]

I was about to ask- who received a secondary invite, but no secondary lol? Hopefully we don't have to wait too long for the next email.

 

[tfudge]

I was about to ask- who received a secondary invite, but no secondary lol? Hopefully we don't have to wait too long for the next email.

I also got the invite but no secondary link!

 

[Pharaoh95]

And another school thats decided to change their secondary prompts. Great.

 

[Dr.BrownBean]

Secondary received, the first sentence of which really sounded like a rejection email and just about killed me

Hahahaha, I felt the same way.

 

[Dr.BrownBean]

What are the prompts? I got the secondary invite and an email to an applicant gateway, but they never told me a password for signing on....

 

[Dr.BrownBean]

What are the prompts? I got the secondary invite and an email to an applicant gateway, but they never told me a password for signing on....

Never mind, I did not see the "first time user" link.

 

[Dr.BrownBean]

I previously applied to any medical school (select yes if you submitted a primary or secondary application).

Yes

No
If yes, how are you a stronger applicant this cycle? Optional
0/1000
What is the most important quality you seek in a medical school, and how does the UA College of Medicine - Phoenix embody that for you?
0/1000
What achievement are you most proud of? What aspect of this achievement will you bring to our medical school?
0/1000
The UA College of Medicine - Phoenix practices Inclusive Excellence, which celebrates the differences, talents, and unique qualities of all individuals. Describe a circumstance where you sought to learn about a culture, group, or idea different than your own and how that impacted you.
0/1000
Please reflect on your entire application, is there anything you would like to further explain to the Admissions Committee? Do not repeat any information already mentioned in the national or secondary applications.Optional
0/1000
Please reference the Work/Activities section. If any of the competencies were unmatched, please provide an explanation below.Optional

@gyngyn

 

[ammo3]

I previously applied to any medical school (select yes if you submitted a primary or secondary application).

Yes

No
If yes, how are you a stronger applicant this cycle? Optional
0/1000
What is the most important quality you seek in a medical school, and how does the UA College of Medicine - Phoenix embody that for you?
0/1000
What achievement are you most proud of? What aspect of this achievement will you bring to our medical school?
0/1000
The UA College of Medicine - Phoenix practices Inclusive Excellence, which celebrates the differences, talents, and unique qualities of all individuals. Describe a circumstance where you sought to learn about a culture, group, or idea different than your own and how that impacted you.
0/1000
Please reflect on your entire application, is there anything you would like to further explain to the Admissions Committee? Do not repeat any information already mentioned in the national or secondary applications.Optional
0/1000
Please reference the Work/Activities section. If any of the competencies were unmatched, please provide an explanation below.Optional

@gyngyn

RIP my prewrites (either I looked at the wrong year or school or they changed a lot)

 

[ruralmedz]

What are the prompts? I got the secondary invite and an email to an applicant gateway, but they never told me a password for signing on....

When did the applicant portal email arrive for you? I still haven't received it. I can't find anything in junk either

 

[ruralmedz]

I previously applied to any medical school (select yes if you submitted a primary or secondary application).

Yes

No
If yes, how are you a stronger applicant this cycle? Optional
0/1000
What is the most important quality you seek in a medical school, and how does the UA College of Medicine - Phoenix embody that for you?
0/1000
What achievement are you most proud of? What aspect of this achievement will you bring to our medical school?
0/1000
The UA College of Medicine - Phoenix practices Inclusive Excellence, which celebrates the differences, talents, and unique qualities of all individuals. Describe a circumstance where you sought to learn about a culture, group, or idea different than your own and how that impacted you.
0/1000
Please reflect on your entire application, is there anything you would like to further explain to the Admissions Committee? Do not repeat any information already mentioned in the national or secondary applications.Optional
0/1000
Please reference the Work/Activities section. If any of the competencies were unmatched, please provide an explanation below.Optional

@gyngyn

Can you tell if it is 1000 character limit including spaces?

 

[FutureDoctor06]

I previously applied to any medical school (select yes if you submitted a primary or secondary application).

Yes

No
If yes, how are you a stronger applicant this cycle? Optional
0/1000
What is the most important quality you seek in a medical school, and how does the UA College of Medicine - Phoenix embody that for you?
0/1000
What achievement are you most proud of? What aspect of this achievement will you bring to our medical school?
0/1000
The UA College of Medicine - Phoenix practices Inclusive Excellence, which celebrates the differences, talents, and unique qualities of all individuals. Describe a circumstance where you sought to learn about a culture, group, or idea different than your own and how that impacted you.
0/1000
Please reflect on your entire application, is there anything you would like to further explain to the Admissions Committee? Do not repeat any information already mentioned in the national or secondary applications.Optional
0/1000
Please reference the Work/Activities section. If any of the competencies were unmatched, please provide an explanation below.Optional

@gyngyn

Glad I did not completely pre-write this one. 😱

 

[Dr.BrownBean]

Can you tell if it is 1000 character limit including spaces?

Sorry, forgot to elaborate on that. Yes, it appears to be a 1000 character limit including spaces. I also received the portal invite 1 hour after the initial invitation.

 

[ruralmedz]

Sorry, forgot to elaborate on that. Yes, it appears to be a 1000 character limit including spaces. I also received the portal invite 1 hour after the initial invitation.

Thanks! I just received 6 duplicate emails with the link lol I think they are sorting out some kinks

 

[penciltopaper]

For the class requirements, are you sticking to just adding the credits asked, or for the biology category are you adding all of your biology classes. Same for the other categories.

 

[tfudge]

For the class requirements, are you sticking to just adding the credits asked, or for the biology category are you adding all of your biology classes. Same for the other categories.

I'm sticking to the number they asked for!

 

[ltownson]

Anyone else who got the secondary invite email but not the email with the link to the portal and log-on info? I'm still waiting, and it's not in any of my junk boxes on my email....

 

[nekoatsume]

@ltownson +1. I still haven't gotten it yet; have you?

 

[kassagank]

Just wanted to say that this school has the best secondary website. So easy to use and flows so nicely.

 

[ltownson]

Just wanted to say that this school has the best secondary website. So easy to use and flows so nicely.

SO AGREE. The interface of selecting from what you've already entered on the primary to fill their activities and pre-reqs they want is genius.

 

[ltownson]

@ltownson +1. I still haven't gotten it yet; have you?

I did! It took several days, though. I got about four duplicate emails from them with the link in the middle of the night. If it's been longer than a week, I would email them and ask since you only have 30 days from the date that you received the first email to complete the secondary.

 

[DJBroca]

Secondary received.
Edit: Wow, this is the most professional website for a secondary I have seen!

 

[ABay]

1) I think it is. We had such a diverse class in terms of places lived, race, ethnicity, life experience etc. We had people who were from the US and those who were born outside of the US. We had people who had come straight from college, people who took a gap year or two, and people for whom medicine was a second career. It made for a great learning experience.

2) I really enjoyed my clinical rotations. You learn clinical skills really early (from year one) and our doctoring class really prepared me for my rotations. I was definitely very well prepared as a new 3rd year student in comparison to those who were from other schools. I owe that to my doctoring class.

Thank you so much, that is very helpful. Would you consider my experience as a lifelong competitive athlete and former NCAA athlete an experience which could add value to the diversity of the class? I am not racially or ethnically diverse, so I am struggling to convey how I will add diversity.

 

[HopefulPilot]

@ABay, diversity is one aspect of our culture/mission here, but there other areas you could focus on. There's some good information on our website to learn more.

Our Culture
Mission Statement

 

[BamaNicole]

Thank you so much, that is very helpful. Would you consider my experience as a lifelong competitive athlete and former NCAA athlete an experience which could add value to the diversity of the class? I am not racially or ethnically diverse, so I am struggling to convey how I will add diversity.

There are many different ways to add to diversity such as life experience. I'd encourage you to read what @HopefulPilot read to help you with the prompt.

 

[arthurfan]

Did anyone receive a confirmation email after submitting their secondary? I submitted at an odd hour and did not receive a payment receipt email or secondary received confirmation email.

 

[ltownson]

Did anyone receive a confirmation email after submitting their secondary? I submitted at an odd hour and did not receive a payment receipt email or secondary received confirmation email.

I have not. Not sure they do that? Anyone else get one/not get one?

 

[CrossFit1221]

Anybody have ideas on the inclusive excellence question? I was thinking about learning a language when abroad to connect with people but not sure of that would answer the question.

 

[db673]

Anybody have ideas on the inclusive excellence question? I was thinking about learning a language when abroad to connect with people but not sure of that would answer the question.

I do not think saying what you will do would help in this case because it wants to know what you have already done. Maybe go back in your ECs or any time you might have had a friend of a different culture that you tried to interact with and get to know more about. Of course though I am also just applying so take what I say with a grain of salt! Best of luck to you!

 

[CrossFit1221]

I do not think saying what you will do would help in this case because it wants to know what you have already done. Maybe go back in your ECs or any time you might have had a friend of a different culture that you tried to interact with and get to know more about. Of course though I am also just applying so take what I say with a grain of salt! Best of luck to you!

Thanks for your feedback! That was an experience from my EC I had to learn to speak Spanish so that I could gather information I needed from patients. I’m just not sure if that counts as learning about a culture or group of people.

 

[ctvlf6]

Submitted my secondary today. Hoping for the best. UA COM - Phoenix is my top choice!

 

[db673]

Ohhh okay! Sorry I misunderstood your question! Yes I’d put that then because I did as a way to communicate with other individuals so I think it’s 100% legit

 

[yazmataz]

did anyone get a confirmation email after submitting the secondary?

 

[deleted905798]

I did! It took several days, though. I got about four duplicate emails from them with the link in the middle of the night. If it's been longer than a week, I would email them and ask since you only have 30 days from the date that you received the first email to complete the secondary.

is it the email that is from amcasliason that says password change requested? I got it about 1 minute after I entered my email to recieve the link but I never got anything specifically from UoA

 

[penciltopaper]

In the required coursework/prerequisites tab, should I fill in EVERY course I have taken that fulfills each requirement, e.g., all six chemistry courses, or just one of the six? Same for the rest of the sections, ALL humanities courses that fulfill the prerequisite or just one example? The system allows you to select an unlimited number.

I just did what they ask.

 

[VikeMoss89]

Can someone please correct me if I'm wrong. UA Phoenix only gives you the month of February to study for Step 1 and no break afterward?

 

[non-trad-sad-man]

Wow that's pretty rough

 

[HopefulPilot]

@VikeMoss89

We receive 6 full weeks of dedicated study time (need to take step somewhere in that). After step 1 we come back for essentially a month of clinical skills prep and start rotations mid April.

 

[arthurfan]

did anyone get a confirmation email after submitting the secondary?

I did not.

 

[arthurfan]

According to their tracker, 33 interviews have gone out so far.
MD Admissions

 

[pepstc]

II!!

 

[kassagank]

II!!!!
LM ~73 OOS applicabt