2019-2020 Kaiser (Tyson)

This forum made possible through the generous support of SDN members, donors, and sponsors. Thank you.
adventum said:
not to depress ya, but LM 80+ and third week of jan!
Click to expand...

Damn, I submitted in March, guess I still have to wait a while
Members don't see this ad.
 
  • Haha
  • Like
Reactions: 1 users
If your answers to number 1 and number 3 on the secondary are similar in terms of the context of what you're writing about, would that be considered bad/not the best thing to write about?

For instance, if you talk about overcoming obesity or diabetes for question number 1 and how you grew from that experience and then in the 3rd question you go on to talk about your passion/interest for fitness and nutrition and how you have become your own expert in the matter and have achieved your fitness goals as well as talking about how you pursued research as an undergrad in that field, is that too much overlap between the answers/content?

Do you guys think I should talk about 2 different things in these answers? I'm having a hard time thinking about what to write since I've written that question over like 5 times already.

Thanks
 
Members don't see this ad :)
AquaticSunrise13 said:
If your answers to number 1 and number 3 on the secondary are similar in terms of the context of what you're writing about, would that be considered bad/not the best thing to write about?
Click to expand...

We don't know because none of us here are adcoms.
 
  • Like
Reactions: 4 users
AquaticSunrise13 said:
If your answers to number 1 and number 3 on the secondary are similar in terms of the context of what you're writing about, would that be considered bad/not the best thing to write about?

For instance, if you talk about overcoming obesity or diabetes for question number 1 and how you grew from that experience and then in the 3rd question you go on to talk about your passion/interest for fitness and nutrition and how you have become your own expert in the matter and have achieved your fitness goals as well as talking about how you pursued research as an undergrad in that field, is that too much overlap between the answers/content?

Do you guys think I should talk about 2 different things in these answers? I'm having a hard time thinking about what to write since I've written that question over like 5 times already.

Thanks
Click to expand...
Honestly no one knows what the admissions committee is looking for. If those answers resonate with you, then by all means, they resonate with you! It’s better to stay true to yourself rather than trying to fit yourself or your stories into the prompt. I feel like people have already answered your questions about this secondary, and many of those answers are similar to mine here. If you’re looking for someone to say “omg yeah that’s a great answer, I bet you’re going to get an interview!!”, you may not get it. Just write with confidence. I’ve seen nearly all of your posts and you’ve asked the same questions over and over, first pertaining to whether or not you’re going to get the secondary, then to whether or not your mcat score is “high enough” for Kaiser, and now about your answers for the secondary. All I’m saying is please listen to the advice that many people have already given you. The truth is, no one knows for sure, but you’re asking repeatedly as if trying to wait for an adcom to randomly see your post and give you a straight answer, since all the other answers SDNers have given you are not good enough. Also, it is already November, so better to submit sooner rather than later. Good luck, from a fellow non trad who is also waiting for an II
 
Last edited by a moderator:
  • Like
Reactions: 4 users
doc12345abcde said:
I'm pretty sure the deadline is today, based on the timeline feature on the portal. Just send it already.
Click to expand...

Agreed with the sophisticated name above. Although, I just logged into the portal and clicked the timeline on there, and it says it was due 18 hours ago. Meaning, 12:01 AM on 11/1 instead of 11:59 PM on 11/1. Not sure if that timeline is truly accurate or not.
 
  • Like
Reactions: 1 users
rdyotz said:
Agreed with the sophisticated name above. Although, I just logged into the portal and clicked the timeline on there, and it says it was due 18 hours ago. Meaning, 12:01 AM on 11/1 instead of 11:59 PM on 11/1. Not sure if that timeline is truly accurate or not.
Click to expand...

In my email, they said it was due Nov 1st by 11:59 PM.
 
  • Like
Reactions: 1 user
For people that are getting those Kaiser research studies email I emailed them maybe a week or 2 before my II to take me off their mailing list and I still got an interview invite! So emailing them that did not ruin my chances!
 
  • Like
Reactions: 2 users
XKEJUN246 said:
For people that are getting those Kaiser research studies email I emailed them maybe a week or 2 before my II to take me off their mailing list and I still got an interview invite! So emailing them that did not ruin my chances!
Click to expand...
This is actually why I use sdn. For practical tips like this. Thanks, Jun
 
  • Like
  • Love
Reactions: 2 users
For people who submitted their secondaries, just curious as to how long it took you guys to get a response back from Kaiser. Thanks.
 
Members don't see this ad :)
AquaticSunrise13 said:
So if I submitted mine November 1st I should be hearing back by January 1st?
Click to expand...
It just depends on what they’re looking for and what you offer them. It’s been over 2 months for many people on here who are still waiting to hear from them. Good luck!
 
Fruitjuice said:
I don’t think it follows a linear pattern. I’m unsure how Kaiser sorts their application.
Click to expand...
I agree. People in July got iis in the most recent batch, as did people who submitted way more recently.
 
Does anyone know what is "Travel assistance?" in pre interview form? I understand about dietary and accommodation assistance.
Are they providing any assistance related to air travel? Travel from airport to hotel?
 
Fruitjuice said:
I don’t think it follows a linear pattern. I’m unsure how Kaiser sorts their application.
Click to expand...

I got to talk with Dr. Willies-Jacobo for a spell at the UC Davis Pre-Health Conference just before they left and she said that they're swamped with apps with more coming everyday, that they're reading all of them, and most importantly that they're searching for mission fit. Now, to what degree they mean 4.0, 528 and mission fit or not, I dunno. But I do appreciate that whittling 10K+ apps down to 50 or whatever the inaugural class size takes a long time.
 
  • Like
Reactions: 1 user
ucsdfootball said:
I got to talk with Dr. Willies-Jacobo for a spell at the UC Davis Pre-Health Conference just before they left and she said that they're swamped with apps with more coming everyday, that they're reading all of them, and most importantly that they're searching for mission fit. Now, to what degree they mean 4.0, 528 and mission fit or not, I dunno. But I do appreciate that whittling 10K+ apps down to 50 or whatever the inaugural class size takes a long time.
Click to expand...

Did she actually say 10k+ apps? If so that’s crazy lol
 
  • Like
Reactions: 1 users
AquaticSunrise13 said:
For people who submitted their secondaries, just curious as to how long it took you guys to get a response back from Kaiser. Thanks.
Click to expand...
I submitted way back in July and I still haven't heard anything. It's about stats/ECs/ where the applicant comes from not just complete date.
 
  • Like
Reactions: 2 users
For the record complete for nearly 4 months and haven't heard a peep (except two survey requests lmbo)
 
  • Like
Reactions: 8 users
Fruitjuice said:
Did she actually say 10k+ apps? If so that’s crazy lol
Click to expand...

I assume 10k is on the extremely low-end of the estimate. For comparison, UCLA got 14,500 apps last year. Now throw in tuition free, still in SoCal, etc. I'm really interested to see how many apps Kaiser gets in the end but I'm going to guess it is well above 15k.
 
  • Like
Reactions: 1 user
spah98 said:
Congrats!! What interview dates were available?
Click to expand...
The earliest for me was January 30th. I didn't look beyond that because I was scared Jan 30th would fill up if I didn't sign up immediately hahaha.
 
II yesterday! complete mid-August. Only one date available late Jan
Anyone have more information on what they cover in terms of travel arrangements?
 
  • Like
Reactions: 5 users
khichadi said:
Does anyone know what is "Travel assistance?" in pre interview form? I understand about dietary and accommodation assistance.
Are they providing any assistance related to air travel? Travel from airport to hotel?
Click to expand...
~Uncle Iroh~ said:
II yesterday! complete mid-August. Only one date available late Jan
Anyone have more information on what they cover in terms of travel arrangements?
Click to expand...

+1 for being confused by "travel assistance." My first thought was that it might be for people with special travel needs, like someone in a wheelchair, or someone who's pregnant, etc. But I also don't want to miss out on a potential free ride from the airport to the hotel :)
 
  • Like
Reactions: 1 users
Any post interview news recently? I interviewed 8/29 and silence for me.
 
Last edited by a moderator:
  • Like
  • Wow
Reactions: 3 users
Accepted today and absolutely in shock and literally shaking. Interviewed 10/17.
 
  • Like
  • Love
  • Wow
Reactions: 24 users
peachyhoney said:
I'm excited to see the building actually built
Click to expand...
How are you feeling about the school? It was one of my top choices coming into the cycle but I’ve already gotten mixed responses from physicians I work with and kinda fear that there’ll be stigma that follows me for the rest of my career if I do go here.
 
doa718 said:
How are you feeling about the school? It was one of my top choices coming into the cycle but I’ve already gotten mixed responses from physicians I work with and kinda fear that there’ll be stigma that follows me for the rest of my career if I do go here.
Click to expand...
What is the stigma?
 
  • Like
Reactions: 1 user
You must log in or register to reply here.
Next unread thread

Similar threads

wysdoc
2022-2023 Kaiser Permanente (Tyson)
8 9 10 11 12
Replies
564
Views
171K
UnanimousUnity
U
wysdoc
2021-2022 Kaiser (Tyson)
10 11 12 13 14
Replies
695
Views
207K
gooeyempanada
G
TheDataKing
2020-2021 Kaiser (Tyson)
20 21 22 23 24
Replies
1K
Views
395K
mr.mysteryguest
M
PapaGuava
2019-2020 University of Houston
9 10 11 12 13
Replies
616
Views
147K
wysdoc
wysdoc
K
UTOLEDO MEDSTART 2019-2020
Replies
0
Views
2K
kaleb7221
K
Top