2019-2020 Medical College of Georgia at Augusta

[Insaiyandave]

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Does anyone have any advice or insight about MMIs in general or Augusta's specifically? I have never done one and have no idea how to prepare (if that's possible). From what I've read it seems like an oral CASPER. Any and all advice appreciated.

 

[K-Frog]

Does anyone have any advice or insight about MMIs in general or Augusta's specifically? I have never done one and have no idea how to prepare (if that's possible). From what I've read it seems like an oral CASPER. Any and all advice appreciated.

Those questions/scenarios are similar to MMIs. Do a google search and you can find lots of examples. Communication is key, so practice that more than anything with your example responses.

 

[unclened]

II this morning! Secondary submitted on July 30th. Stats: LM 70-71 range, In state, Non-trad!

 

[Tennis Guy]

Hey everybody,
I was wondering, if you all mostly wrote up to the 400 world limit for the questions? How much is really necessary to write for each question tbh, since that is a lot of words for each and is a bit excessive?

 

[9s_2b]

Hey everybody,
I was wondering, if you all mostly wrote up to the 400 world limit for the questions? How much is really necessary to write for each question tbh, since that is a lot of words for each and is a bit excessive?

Personally, I used nearly all space allotted, but that doesn't mean that you have to or even should. If you can get your thoughts across sufficiently with fewer words, then you probably shouldn't feel the need to fluff up your word count.

 

[Kirby Smart]

Personally, I used nearly all space allotted, but that doesn't mean that you have to or even should. If you can get your thoughts across sufficiently with fewer words, then you probably shouldn't feel the need to fluff up your word count.

+1, but I agree that it doesn't really matter. If someone only used like 100 words then I'd think they probably didn't give the amount of detail that they maybe should but I think it's certainly possible to give great answers to those in questions in ~200 words.

 

[Tennis Guy]

+1, but I agree that it doesn't really matter. If someone only used like 100 words then I'd think they probably didn't give the amount of detail that they maybe should but I think it's certainly possible to give great answers to those in questions in ~200 words.

Understood, and thanks so much for your input! So, how many words did you write for each response personally?

 

[Kirby Smart]

Understood, and thanks so much for your input! So, how many words did you write for each response personally?

About 325-375 with the exception of the one that asked about where you imagine yourself practicing in the future where I put less than 100 words.

 

[bloopah]

what is the curriculum change? also how long did it take for you guys to hear back?

 

[stickgirl390]

what is the curriculum change? also how long did it take for you guys to hear back?

No one has exact details about the curriculum change yet, but admissions will be completely transparent with applicants the more they know. From what I understand so far (current M2), the change is timing related, not content. What I mean by this is, first 2 years will still be in the classroom, systems based, 3rd and 4th year still in the clinic, but they’re changing how long each of these last. Ex: M2 might finish in April instead of May so that M3 year can begin sooner. It’s all a transition because Mcg wants to offer a 3+3 model for those who want to go in to primary care, so they can graduate a year sooner and start residency.

 

[reddanger95]

No one has exact details about the curriculum change yet, but admissions will be completely transparent with applicants the more they know. From what I understand so far (current M2), the change is timing related, not content. What I mean by this is, first 2 years will still be in the classroom, systems based, 3rd and 4th year still in the clinic, but they’re changing how long each of these last. Ex: M2 might finish in April instead of May so that M3 year can begin sooner. It’s all a transition because Mcg wants to offer a 3+3 model for those who want to go in to primary care, so they can graduate a year sooner and start residency.

do you have any thoughts/rumors on how soon the 3+3 may be implemented?

 

[saj96]

Hearing people talk about curriculum changes and talking about interviews and I’m here sitting waiting on the struggle bus lol....

 

[stickgirl390]

do you have any thoughts/rumors on how soon the 3+3 may be implemented?

All I know is not for the class of 2023, and maybe not for the class of 2024. Also, as far as I know 3+3 is just an option, you can still do 4 years of med school if you are interested in a non-primary care specialty.

Please keep in mind that im a lowly M2, and answers from admissions trumps anything I could tell you.

 

[picadilly4646]

does anyone know when the first round of acceptances will be released?

 

[saj96]

Did anyone get an interview who is an RD applicant?

 

[Saturday’s Child]

Did anyone get an interview who is an RD applicant?

They have had multiple rounds of interviews for RD since the first week of September

 

[saj96]

Oh I see.... well just gotta wait then....

 

[woggleswoggles]

Any iis lately?

 

[INFPremed]

II received 10/8! Complete 7/22

 

[Kirby Smart]

II received 10/8! Complete 7/22

Congrats! Mind if I ask when the earliest available dates were?

 

[INFPremed]

Congrats! Mind if I ask when the earliest available dates were?

10/22 and 10/24!

 

[john mayer]

II on 10/8! Complete late July

 

[HIVresearcher8255]

Does anyone know if admissions is receptive to ITA? I am heading down in about 3 weeks for another interview and would obviously like to save money on travel/avoid missing a ton of work.
Edit: I currently live in D.C

 

[stickgirl390]

Does anyone know if admissions is receptive to ITA? I am heading down in about 3 weeks for another interview and would obviously like to save money on travel/avoid missing a ton of work.
Edit: I currently live in D.C

I think they are receptive as long as you go about asking in a professional manner

 

[jat2mc]

Interview invite on 10/10 for 10/22 and 10/24. Second time interviewing, hoping to secure an A this go round!

 

[babypotato]

So tomorrow is 10/15 any idea if we might hear back by tomorrow? I just remember the admissions officers kept throwing this date around in interview day

 

[Saturday’s Child]

So tomorrow is 10/15 any idea if we might hear back by tomorrow? I just remember the admissions officers kept throwing this date around in interview day

Tomorrow is 10/14. Tuesday would be the day

 

[babypotato]

Tomorrow is 10/14. Tuesday would be the day

Oops yes I’ve been living in the future

 

[picadilly4646]

Are results really coming out 10/15


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[Marr97]

Are results really coming out 10/15


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Looking at last year's thread, the first A wave went out on 10/19. I interviewed in early September and haven't heard anything yet today.

 

[ugagrad1116]

How does MCG decide which regional campus you go to for your 3rd and 4th years? Also, are there a lot of research opportunities?

Not sure if someone answered your question but I'm a current M4. For third year, it's lottery like someone mentioned. You say which one you'd rather go to and they run it through a program to determine who goes where. Most of the people I know who wanted a particular location got that location. The most popular was Savannah, and I think maybe 1 or 2 people didn't get it? If you stay in Augusta, you can rotate at the different campuses if they have spots for the rotations.

M4 year you just stay where they sent you M3 year. But M4 year is kind of scattered to begin with (I don't even have a house right now lol).

Edit: And there are a lot of research opportunities. There's actually a program called the Medical Scholars Program that's done between M1 and M2 year. Most of my class participated in it. You get a stipend, and a lot of people in my class got pubs from it. You can also reach out to pretty much any career adviser and they'll help you find research in a particular field you're interested in!

 

[ugagrad1116]

Wait, what curriculum changes have there been?

We're not sure of the specifics for the curriculum changes yet so I don't want to post something on here and it not be true, but trust me when I say the changes I have heard about are GOOD changes. Happy with my experience overall but these changes are definitely going to make MCG better and matching into a residency easier!

 

[ugagrad1116]

Hey can you describe the differences between all the regional campuses? I know it probably wont affect my education till at least second year, but I was wondering what was different about them

Augusta: Can rotate at Augusta and surrounding areas as well as other regional campuses if there are spots available.
Southwest: Main campus is Albany. Can only rotate in Albany areas.
Southeast: Main campus is Savannah. Can only rotate in Savannah areas.
Northwest: Main campus is Rome. This is the one that has the major difference in curriculum. They take their end of rotation exams twice essentially. So they take them all in December (instead of taking each specific one after each block like the other campuses do). And then they take them all again in May. So even if they haven't had a rotation before December, they still take the exam. Pros and cons. Pros: you know which ones you really need to study for. Cons: you have to take them all twice and trust me when I say that these exams seriously suck. Everyone at the other campuses gets to retake one of the exams at the end of the year but not all of them.
Northeast: Main campus is Athens, have to choose after getting accepted. Small group based. Can rotate at Augusta (not sure if they can rotate elsewhere) but pretty much stay in the Athens area for rotations.

Edit: sorry I just hijacked your thread but hopefully I answered some of the questions y'all didn't have answered. Good luck with the application process everyone!

 

[Marr97]

We're not sure of the specifics for the curriculum changes yet so I don't want to post something on here and it not be true, but trust me when I say the changes I have heard about are GOOD changes. Happy with my experience overall but these changes are definitely going to make MCG better and matching into a residency easier!

Thank you for all your helpful posts, I really appreciate the info!

Looking at last year's thread, the first A wave went out on 10/19. I interviewed in early September and haven't heard anything yet today.

I got turbo neurotic and checked what day 10/19 was last year- it was a Friday. I'm praying tomorrow's our lucky day, lads.

 

[squishydoc]

Not sure if someone answered your question but I'm a current M4. For third year, it's lottery like someone mentioned. You say which one you'd rather go to and they run it through a program to determine who goes where. Most of the people I know who wanted a particular location got that location. The most popular was Savannah, and I think maybe 1 or 2 people didn't get it? If you stay in Augusta, you can rotate at the different campuses if they have spots for the rotations.

M4 year you just stay where they sent you M3 year. But M4 year is kind of scattered to begin with (I don't even have a house right now lol).

Edit: And there are a lot of research opportunities. There's actually a program called the Medical Scholars Program that's done between M1 and M2 year. Most of my class participated in it. You get a stipend, and a lot of people in my class got pubs from it. You can also reach out to pretty much any career adviser and they'll help you find research in a particular field you're interested in!

Just curious what locations outside of Georgia you can do your clinical rotations in?

 

[studoct111100]

II received today! Does anyone know if their interviews are open or closed? As in do they directly look at our applications/scores/GPAs/activities or is it purely based on your conversation that day?

 

[Onedimpleface]

II received today! Does anyone know if their interviews are open or closed? As in do they directly look at our applications/scores/GPAs/activities or is it purely based on your conversation that day?

I think it is completely MMI.

 

[saj96]

Just curious what locations outside of Georgia you can do your clinical rotations in?

You dont do any rotations outside of the state.

 

[stickgirl390]

You dont do any rotations outside of the state.

You can rotate out of state if you want, but it is up to you to do all the heavy lifting as far as applying/fitting it in year 4 schedule/getting it approved/etc

 

[Marr97]

Just got the A here, I'm so thrilled! My hands are legit shaking lol, I just rushed out of the lab where I work to call my parents!

 

[Insaiyandave]

Just got the A here, I'm so thrilled! My hands are legit shaking lol, I just rushed out of the lab where I work to call my parents!

When was your interview?

 

[Marr97]

When was your interview?

I interviewed on 9/10.

 

[Insaiyandave]

got the A!

When did you interview?

 

[sticksmontana7]

Got an II!

 

[maramar]

Got an II!

congrats ! can I ask when you were marked complete?

 

[sticksmontana7]

congrats ! can I ask when you were marked complete?

09/27 was when I submitted all of my documents

 

[cringleFCB17]

Got the acceptance letter via e-mail earlier this morning!!!

I interviewed during the first week of October

 

[Green Tree]

Hey guys just wanna put this out there. I was accepted ED with an MCAT of 502 and am currently a M1. I know someone who interviewed with a score less than 500 (unfortunately didn’t get accepted). Point is MCG looks at their applicants very holistically. Don’t feel down if your score doesn’t match the average, if you truly believe you stand out!! Apply and give it your all in the interview. Good luck to you all!!

One more question. Were you accepted during regular decision or off waitlist? Thanks!

 

[squishydoc]

Is it true that MCG sends out a single wave of acceptances every month? Can we expect to hear from them over the next few days/weeks or do we have to wait till next month to hear back?

 

[stickgirl390]

Is it true that MCG sends out a single wave of acceptances every month? Can we expect to hear from them over the next few days/weeks or do we have to wait till next month to hear back?

It’s completely random. There is no point in trying to use previous years as a gauge. Just relax and enjoy yourself!