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You're not late in the MD cycle. UMASS med, from what I've heard as a Mass resident, really likes MA/regional applicants ( New England). If you're beyond that, I wouldn't call it worth it. If you're a superstar you have a bigger chance elsewhere. Just my opinion.
www.baystatehealth.org
FAQs About PURCH | Baystate Health | Springfield, MA
Can I get accepted at UMMS if I'm not accepted in PURCH?
Yes! If our UMMS–Baystate Admissions Committee determines an applicant is a viable medical school candidate but is not a good fit for PURCH—or an applicant opts out of the PURCH track admissions process—the applicant is assigned to a UMass Admissions team for review. His or her application is not affected negatively as a consequence.
Updated my post but see here:
Updated my post but see here:
PURCH Track - T.H. Chan School of Medicine
T.H. Chan School of Medicine Population-based Urban and Rural Community Health (PURCH) Trackwww.umassmed.edu
Opting-out prior to matriculation:
~ An applicant who has not yet been accepted into the SOM may elect to opt out of the PURCH Track after the interview/visit to UMMS and Baystate and still be considered a candidate for SOM admission. The applicant must contact the SOM Admission Office ([email protected] or 508-856-2323) to request this change in application status within 10 days of their PURCH Track interview. The applicant must state the reason(s) for the request in writing to the SOM Admissions Office.
~ An applicant who has already been accepted to the PURCH Track may later request to opt out of PURCH prior to matriculation and still remain in the SOM. The applicant must make the request and the reason(s) for the request in writing to the SOM Admissions Office ([email protected] or 508-856-2323). Decisions to grant such a request are made after discussions with the SOM- Baystate Admissions Subcommittee.
That makes sense. The obvious question you should be thinking about is why you applied to PURCH in the first place if you really prefer Worcester, I think it can be explained fairly easily if you attend the interview and decide that the program doesn't align with your goals or whatever. Good luck with your interviews!
Ah cool they're back up, rock on babies
Yes, it is completely normal - that is how it works here.
Hi, what date did you submit?
A week and half for me 😳
5 days!? What if you have a gap year job and need advanced notice before taking a day off? the heck?!
I'm not sure if this is the case w UMass but I know some schools who have less than ideal winters tend to send more OOS invites first so that travel doesn't become as much of an issue come the winter months
Yes I'm IS and love UMass, around/slightly above their stats too. SDN does seem to be more OOS II's though it's always difficult to tell. One can hope IS will hear more soon!
Hey, I was wondering on the curriculum structure because I couldn't really find a definitive answer. Is it primary lecture based, TBL, or a combo of both?
I might be able to answer the question about student community outreach. Could you be more specific? I can say that there are more opportunities at UMass Medical for students than I had at my undergrad school. There is absolutely something for everyone.
+1, I'm instate and have been complete since july 15
Congrats! my timing could not have been worse lol!
When did you apply? My primary got verified 8/22 and I got the secondary 8/27. So not right away but definitely not that long! I am IS but I don't think that would have a huge impact since they don't screen out applicants before secondaries. If it's been over 2 weeks you should definitely contact the school!
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Hi Engrailed,
Congrats! when did you send in everything?
end of july.
