2018-2019 University of California - San Francisco

[MomJeansandDadJorts]

Anybody know how many secondaries they send out? I got one but with being lower than the 10% OOS stats, Im kinda hesitating to submit (since funds are running low and I have other target schools which may be more realistic)

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[nekoatsume]

Secondary just received! AMCAS verified 06/04. For those of you that submitted early but are still without a secondary, don't lose hope!

 

[zp-ua]

Also Secondary just received. AMCAS verified 06/09. OOS, Lizzy 76

 

[tanbrucewayne]

What dates are they offering for II?

 

[doc.hero]

Any secondaries for those verified late July?

 

[Hawkenthesky]

Any secondaries for those verified late July?

I was verified July 20th and still waiting. I'm getting a bit worried because I'm not sure why I haven't received a secondary (stats just above median, but hella research (non-trad w/ 2 gap years of research) and volunteering), but I know they keep sending out secondaries for a few more months, so there's definitely still hope!

 

[jq92]

I'm sure it will come soon. Their website does say it can take anywhere from 3-10 weeks to receive the secondary. I know it's hard to wait, but just a little bit longer.

 

[luigi1996]

Stats??

LM 75-76

What dates are they offering for II?

Sept 21 & Sept 24

 

[Chimborazo123]

complete date?

July 13

 

[reddyice]

I only got sent the secondary on 07/27 so i guess i got a while to wait

 

[Hawkenthesky]

wooo ok ya gurl finally got a secondary invite. Verified on 7/20

 

[Hawkenthesky]

wow I hate that I'm posting for a 3rd time in this thread today but for people who already graduated college, did y'all answer both the "update/expand on your activities" prompt and the "what have you done since graduation" prompt?

 

[freedoctor17]

wow I hate that I'm posting for a 3rd time in this thread today but for people who already graduated college, did y'all answer both the "update/expand on your activities" prompt and the "what have you done since graduation" prompt?

I think you can answer both. The update is for whatever you've done since submitting the primary. The other one focus on your gap year stuff.

 

[luigi1996]

wow I hate that I'm posting for a 3rd time in this thread today but for people who already graduated college, did y'all answer both the "update/expand on your activities" prompt and the "what have you done since graduation" prompt?

For the "update/expand on your activities", I expanded on a previous activity listed on my primary. And for the other one, I wrote a straight forward gap year description.

 

[crimsontidefan]

Holy cow...II today! Complete 7/12. What an exciting day.

 

[freedoctor17]

Holy cow...II today! Complete 7/12. What an exciting day.

Congrats! looks like you had nothing to worry about in the UCLA thread

 

[crimsontidefan]

Congrats! looks like you had nothing to worry about in the UCLA thread

Ha...let’s hope! SoCal weather is superior tbh.

 

[Dr_Yankee]

For everyone who got IIs, first congrats!!!!! Second, what dates were available?

Also, on a similar note, does anyone know how receptive UCSF is to ITA emails? I'll be in Cali in early September for another interview but I don't want to send them an ITA email if they're not even interviewing then. Thanks!

 

[crimsontidefan]

Stats?

LizzyM 68-69

 

[swali]

prompt

+1 for this

 

[manofsteel9]

Just got my secondary!! I was verified 6/29, so there is still hope for everyone waiting. I’m OOS ORM LM 77 strong research

 

[inasaur]

Just got my secondary as well! Verified 7/18, OOS LM 81.

 

[Hawkenthesky]

+1 for this

I ended up only answering the gap year one. The only thing I really wanted to update/expand upon is some exciting stuff with my gap year research, and I was able to describe it all in 350 words so I didn’t feel that I had anything relevant to add for the update prompt

 

[swali]

I ended up only answering the gap year one. The only thing I really wanted to update/expand upon is some exciting stuff with my gap year research, and I was able to describe it all in 350 words so I didn’t feel that I had anything relevant to add for the update prompt

Ah, sorry I quoted the wrong post, but I appreciate your response! I ended up doing the same thing with my secondary, and was told by a friend who is going to attend UCSF in the fall that the activities essay is "truly optional" so I think we'll be okay with that!

 

[swali]

For everyone who got IIs, first congrats!!!!! Second, what dates were available?

Also, on a similar note, does anyone know how receptive UCSF is to ITA emails? I'll be in Cali in early September for another interview but I don't want to send them an ITA email if they're not even interviewing then. Thanks!

Also interested in this! I have an II in late September at another Cali school but am not sure what the dates available are/whether they are receptive

 

[camnewton1]

II received this afternoon! OOS, LizzyM > 80, strong research plus service activities

 

[Sheiko]

Anyone get an interview invite to PRIME?

 

[swali]

II received this afternoon! OOS, LizzyM > 80, strong research plus service activities

When were you complete?

 

[camnewton1]

When were you complete?

Completed the secondary on July 20th

 

[wesleysnipes]

I know the response is gonna be “have patience”, but at what point do I mentally give up on this school? Verified 4 weeks ago, OOS, LizzyM 79. Didn’t think either my MCAT or GPA were low enough to warrant a cut so I’m not sure what they screened me out for. Definitely is making me kind of concerned lol

It took me longer than 4 weeks to get a secondary from the point of verification. Add in the fact that there is a larger pool they are sorting through since you got verified later and it seems like there is no reason to be concerned at this point.

 

[Nova6218]

Hoping on an interview for SJV PRIME!

 

[tanbrucewayne]

II received this afternoon! OOS, LizzyM > 80, strong research plus service activities

What dates were they offering for II?

 

[manofsteel9]

I know the response is gonna be “have patience”, but at what point do I mentally give up on this school? Verified 4 weeks ago, OOS, LizzyM 79. Didn’t think either my MCAT or GPA were low enough to warrant a cut so I’m not sure what they screened me out for. Definitely is making me kind of concerned lol

I was verified 6/29 and got my secondary invite two days ago...just be patient, and the time will come!

 

[ThugNoodles]

Secondary today! LizzyM ~70, AMCAS verified 7/24

 

[MomJeansandDadJorts]

Decided to bite the bullet and submit my secondary here. LM<70 and OOS. 2000+ hours of research with an abstract and lots of work with underserved communities. Lets see how this pans out!

 

[shawshankredemption]

Does anyone know if we can do rotations at UCSF Fresno as regular MD? I'd like to do rotations there, but I don't want to commit to SJV PRIME right now. Thanks!

 

[tanbrucewayne]

For everyone who got IIs, first congrats!!!!! Second, what dates were available?

Also, on a similar note, does anyone know how receptive UCSF is to ITA emails? I'll be in Cali in early September for another interview but I don't want to send them an ITA email if they're not even interviewing then. Thanks!

Also interested in this! I have an II in late September at another Cali school but am not sure what the dates available are/whether they are receptive

emailed them - they aren't really receptive to them, but they are open to scheduling dates other than those they offer

 

[Pizza_Train]

II today!! Complete 7/13, OOS, URM

 

[pre-doctor-bear]

Does anyone know how UCSF is about sending secondaries to their international (Canadian) applicants? My primary was verified on the first day of verification and I feel like the rest of my application is very strong, with high stats (4.0, 523) + ECs that include research experience, published abstracts, variety of paid work, volunteer, and other sports + hobby interests. I'm wondering if I should expect that I've been screened out (partly because I'm Canadian?) or if they're still just working on slowly sending out applications. Does anyone have any light to shed on the "canadian applicant" part?

 

[Hawkenthesky]

II today!! Complete 7/13, OOS, URM

My dude this has been a fantastic week for you apparently! Congrats

 

[swali]

emailed them - they aren't really receptive to them, but they are open to scheduling dates other than those they offer

Thanks I appreciate it!

 

[wesleysnipes]

II today!! Complete 7/13, OOS, URM

any space available on the pizza train?

 

[Pizza_Train]

My dude this has been a fantastic week for you apparently! Congrats

Thank you!! I’m honestly still in shock

 

[Pizza_Train]

any space available on the pizza train?

Always!!

 

[ClinicianScientist]

Does anyone know how UCSF is about sending secondaries to their international (Canadian) applicants? My primary was verified on the first day of verification and I feel like the rest of my application is very strong, with high stats (4.0, 523) + ECs that include research experience, published abstracts, variety of paid work, volunteer, and other sports + hobby interests. I'm wondering if I should expect that I've been screened out (partly because I'm Canadian?) or if they're still just working on slowly sending out applications. Does anyone have any light to shed on the "canadian applicant" part?

Unfortunately they do not accept Canadians unless they have a Green Card or are US Citizens. I called them several times to confirm this. UCSF would have otherwise been my top choice.

 

[leslee3412]

I'm a little confused as to what the mission for this school is. I know that they value research and community service, but how much do they value each? Specifically, for research, if you don't have a publication do you even stand a chance? What is the baseline number of research hours you should have to be a competitive applicant for this school? I'm mainly worried about research while I apply for this school, as I only have a few hundred hours with no pubs. In short, is the mission of UCSF based more on service towards others, or is it more about research? Now that I think about it, I'll probably post this same question in the mayo thread as well.

 

[mobilesuitgundam95]

Secondary Received 8/27
Verified 6/29, IS, LM 72
This was really unexpected.

 

[Goro]

I'm a little confused as to what the mission for this school is. I know that they value research and community service, but how much do they value each? Specifically, for research, if you don't have a publication do you even stand a chance? What is the baseline number of research hours you should have to be a competitive applicant for this school? I'm mainly worried about research while I apply for this school, as I only have a few hundred hours with no pubs. In short, is the mission of UCSF based more on service towards others, or is it more about research? Now that I think about it, I'll probably post this same question in the mayo thread as well.

The answer is yes.

 

[Anglory]

JMP II today. Rejected from 4-year MD in same email though. Completed 7-20, IS LM 78.

 

[sfs2468]

JMP II today. Rejected from 4-year MD in same email though. Completed 7-20, IS LM 78.

Congratulations!! When are II dates for JMP, if you don't mind me asking?