2019-2020 Pittsburgh

[drdreyman]

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This may be a dumb question, but for the CV subsection when describing employment, if I was paid for a few months of research while the rest of the time was volunteering/for course credit should I only put the dates that I was paid for?

 

[drdreyman]

3 questions:

1) For entering hours, are y'all putting the "OT Hours" or "Sem Hours" from your verified AMCAS?

2) For the MSTP CV section, what are you putting for "Other Extracurricular Activities or Professional Certifications or Skills?" I figure Employment History is for paid jobs, so I was going to put volunteer lab research stuff under the EC section at least.

3) How many characters/words are you all going to use for the MSTP prompt? (Briefly describe what appeals to you about the faculty member(s) in your selection, and how the selected graduate program and our MSTP match your interests.) I figured this could be pretty brief, maybe 250-500 words?

I'm gonna put my volunteer lab work there.
Mine's just under 500 words, I was worried it's too long but unsure. Words build up quickly when you discuss faculty interests haha

 

[and 99 others]

Does anyone know if Pitt is receptive to in the area emails?

 

[sheeshseason]

Anyone else unable to access the student host list? I emailed the contact they gave for the program about it but haven't yet heard back. Will book a nearby hotel if I need to but am trying to avoid it.

 

[unluckyadhessiveness]

Anyone else unable to access the student host list? I emailed the contact they gave for the program about it but haven't yet heard back. Will book a nearby hotel if I need to but am trying to avoid it.

I couldn't access the list, already booked other accommodations.

 

[pursuingmed2]

Secondary submitted (7/30), complete email right after 🙂

 

[wikidoctor]

Anyone else unable to access the student host list? I emailed the contact they gave for the program about it but haven't yet heard back. Will book a nearby hotel if I need to but am trying to avoid it.

I called admissions, and they said the list will be out in the next few weeks before the first interviews start

 

[duckegg]

II today! Complete July 8.

 

[deleted972488]

II!!!

 

[peanuttbuttah]

II!!!

YESSSSSS congrats!!!

 

[907914]

II!!!

The feeling of surprise and terror when that II hits you outta nowhere. Congrats!

 

[zeerabiscuit]

Congrats to those with IIs! When we’re y'all complete?

 

[deleted972488]

Congrats to those with IIs! When we’re y'all complete?

7/8

 

[AMCASTuesdays]

II!!!

Congratulations!!! 🙂

 

[Dr.JordanAlexander]

II yesterday, complete 7/16

 

[strappysandals]

Gooood lord folks, II!

 

[Internationalphysician]

Gooood lord folks, II!

when were you complete? stats please

 

[strappysandals]

when were you complete? stats please

complete 7/8 LM74

 

[deleted972488]

Last year I applied super late because I took the MCAT 6/29, got my scores like 7/28, submitted my primary on 8/4, and submitted my secondary to Pitt on 10/9. I got an interview invite 10 days later and had my interview mid November. I thought it went super well, but I got waitlisted.

I obviously know I applied extremely late, but I'm curious if anyone thinks that I could have been solely interviewed for the waitlist? Someone told me before that very late interviews are sometimes only for spots on the waitlist. Does anyone know if this is true? Thanks!!

PS this is not to freak anyone out or anything... it is still super super early in the cycle. I've just been trying to figure out reasons for why I could've been waitlisted.

I don't think any of us can give you a good answer. Sorry.

 

[walterwhite3556]

Last year I applied super late because I took the MCAT 6/29, got my scores like 7/28, submitted my primary on 8/4, and submitted my secondary to Pitt on 10/9. I got an interview invite 10 days later and had my interview mid November. I thought it went super well, but I got waitlisted.

I obviously know I applied extremely late, but I'm curious if anyone thinks that I could have been solely interviewed for the waitlist? Someone told me before that very late interviews are sometimes only for spots on the waitlist. Does anyone know if this is true? Thanks!!

PS this is not to freak anyone out or anything... it is still super super early in the cycle. I've just been trying to figure out reasons for why I could've been waitlisted.

I would not consider mid November a “late” interview. Pretty normal interview timeframe

 

[yinzburgh]

Current MS3 @ Pitt. Happy to answer any/all questions, feel free to DM too

 

[deleted987519]

Did anyone reach out to PITT about student hosts for interviews?

 

[sadpremed121]

Did anyone reach out to PITT about student hosts for interviews?

Also wondering this. The student host link doesn’t work for me.

 

[deleted987519]

Also wondering this. The student host link doesn’t work for me.

My guess is they are waiting for students to volunteer as hosts...just curious if anyone knows for sure what the gig is

 

[deleted972488]

Also wondering this. The student host link doesn’t work for me.

My guess is they are waiting for students to volunteer as hosts...just curious if anyone knows for sure what the gig is

I think someone said the list will populate closer to the interviews.

 

[deleted972488]

I called admissions, and they said the list will be out in the next few weeks before the first interviews start

 

[deleted987519]

I think someone said the list will populate closer to the interviews.

Thanks Embryonal

 

[miamimama]

unexpected interview this early on!!! super excited. Was wondering if anyone knew anything about pitt having a very high waitlisting rate? Is this just a myth?

 

[deleted996731]

unexpected interview this early on!!! super excited. Was wondering if anyone knew anything about pitt having a very high waitlisting rate? Is this just a myth?

LM score? Complete date?

 

[miamimama]

LM ~68 Complete 7/8

 

[yinzburgh]

unexpected interview this early on!!! super excited. Was wondering if anyone knew anything about pitt having a very high waitlisting rate? Is this just a myth?

See the past cycle's pitt med thread here

 

[dsproul13]

Would it be wrong to talk about hobbies on the diversity essay? I put everything else I could possibly think of that is rather unique to me on my primary. I could definitely elaborate more on those things but the prompt makes the mention of talking about things not found on the rest of my application. What did other people talk about?

 

[wikidoctor]

Would it be wrong to talk about hobbies on the diversity essay? I put everything else I could possibly think of that is rather unique to me on my primary. I could definitely elaborate more on those things but the prompt makes the mention of talking about things not found on the rest of my application. What did other people talk about?

I wrote about a specific quality I had that would help me benefit the community. Briefly wrote about some experiences to back it up.

 

[babykarat]

Any mstp II yet? Their first interviews are just amonth away, so I'm surprised not to see anyone with one yet

 

[Etopn23]

II today - MD OOS

 

[Med.Geek]

II today - MD OOS

+1, Congrats

 

[BeingForItself]

II today OOS! LM 72 and very very very excited about this. Pitt is my top choice so I'm really looking forward to being in Oakland for this one!

 

[yinzburgh]

II today OOS! LM 72 and very very very excited about this. Pitt is my top choice so I'm really looking forward to being in Oakland for this one!

Wear some comfy shoes, we have lots of hills here *Flashback to me running up hills during interview day showing up sweaty AF in my suit*

If you'd like to visit and have the time (+expenses) ask the admissions office for students to show you around the city.

 

[deleted972488]

we have lots of hills here

I am in danger.

 

[BeingForItself]

Wear some comfy shoes, we have lots of hills here *Flashback to me running up hills during interview day showing up sweaty AF in my suit*

If you'd like to visit and have the time (+expenses) ask the admissions office for students to show you around the city.

Thanks for the advice! I'll have to get a better pair of leather shoes..

I'm looking forward to going back because I used to live in the area. I'm especially looking forward to getting tasty Chinese food in Squirrel Hill, checking out the Cathedral again, and getting boba in Oakland lol

 

[medschoolplsplspls]

II today - MD OOS

+1!

 

[the_expert]

Anybody complete 7/18 or after receive a II?

 

[yinzburgh]

Thanks for the advice! I'll have to get a better pair of leather shoes..

I'm looking forward to going back because I used to live in the area. I'm especially looking forward to getting tasty Chinese food in Squirrel Hill, checking out the Cathedral again, and getting boba in Oakland lol

My 2 new favorite spots:
1. Two Sisters
2. Noodlehead

 

[yinzburgh]

I am in danger.

It's called cardiac hill for a reason...

 

[Internationalphysician]

II today OOS! LM 72 and very very very excited about this. Pitt is my top choice so I'm really looking forward to being in Oakland for this one!

Congrats! Complete date, please?

 

[kli0165]

I know everyone that applies gets a secondary, but anyone know their MCAT screening?

 

[deleted987519]

I know everyone that applies gets a secondary, but anyone know their MCAT screening?

Per MSAR, they have a really wide range (as low as ~505 if I recall correctly) so if they do screen it is pretty generous...

 

[blackbird23]

If we were complete 7/8 and no II yet does this mean we were passed over?

 

[deleted972488]

If we were complete 7/8 and no II yet does this mean we were passed over?

No

 

[BeingForItself]

Congrats! Complete date, please?

July 9!