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Thanks for the response. Is there a specific "problem" you're referring to? Accreditation issues, hospitals closing, or just generally wasn't thought of as a top ranking school?
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Oh no, no terrible issues like Drexel's hospitals closing...there are fantastic hospitals from what I've heard. A hospital like Tampa General Hospital is not going to stop you from doing anything as you can imagine lol.
Just that for years I think a lot of students who went there a little "too chill" or something, so it wasn't like some ultra prestigious/competitive school. Nothing bad, just not extraordinarily good.
There isn’t any abhorrent problems; USF is a great program in Florida that is well known especially for its cancer center. There are two more prestigious universities in FL, but USF is not a negative at all; they will give you the ability to match where you want to go.
The only “issues” are quality of life/adcom related such as :Subpar matriculating classes and step scores causing them to switch from P/F to graded preclinicals, the desire for adcoms to attempt a push in the rankings appearing almost desperate-like as seen through interview vibes and high stat whoring, traffic and distance from rotations, etc.
It really isn’t anything to do with the quality of the education offered, just nitpicks about administration. USF will give you a solid platform to go where you want to go
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Yeah well they probably should’ve thought twice before admitting me because I’m chill as ****
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Just got the letter as well, interviewed 2/25 core
Does anyone have advice for those of us who have been waitlisted at every school we interviewed?
Multiple LOIs
goldenboy4
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Yep! It’s always like this but there is a lot of wait list movement in April/May. From last year’s thread I saw that the majority that were waitlisted were accepted later on
Where is it in print that their CTE deadline is 4/30 or did someone from their office state that?
I have not interviewed here, but MSAR shows 4/30 as CTE date. Their website simply states:
So, I think they only make you go down to 1 acceptance and not actually commit on 4/30. Someone may have heard something different from the interview or acceptance packet though.
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With my low scores I probably am not much of a viable candidate for them (no R or II yet...fingers crossed), but without giving away my identity let's just say I know a lot about the USF Med peeps/school - it's basically been my second home for many years.
Most of the faculty and general vibe is great. I'm glad I'm still on their radar as they're still on mine. However, if you've been to a large research Uni like USF, especially with a major player like Moffitt always staring at you from across the parking lot 🙂, there's a lot of emphasis on numbers and a lot of competition...maybe even in a P/F class. In word, the students will probably tell you there is a lot of comradeship and support - in deed, however, I think sometimes they are putting the Ivy League paranoia into practice before they actually have the creed or faculties to support that kind of stress.
The pros, however, are Tampa is a beautiful place to live with beautiful people (not specifically the USF area but you know...Fletcher Walmart has its charm XD) You can walk across the street to a top US theme park and are a "quick" 40 min drive from watching sunsets on award winning beaches with some pizza any time you feel like braving the traffic. USF is connected to some very well-known names and hospitals, and academically I believe their connections go quite high, as well. Some of the best teachers I've had in my life are USF Med profs, and some of the best physicians I've shadowed are USF Med grads. I'm def. biased, but just an overview...
I usually lurk on this page but I know it sucks not being able to go in-person if you can't get into the campus/vibe so hopefully this helps. I'm not a med student there (yeeet ..) but hope this helps. Stay safe and sane, meddie friends.
any news on second look
goldenboy4
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most likely will be cancelled but nothing yet
This would be a great question to ask the Admins in the Facebook group! My 2 cents is that they just follow normal AAMC traffic rules so PTE is 4/30. Be on as many waitlists as you want after 4/30 but you can only hold 1 A after 4/30. There’s no listed CTE but you can defer acceptance until June 1st so I’m guessing sometime then. UF has the same rules with PTE 4/30 and CTE in July.
This is correct. Michelle confirmed that we should only be holding 1 acceptance after 4/30, but that we can remain on waitlists at other schools. Also, there is no official CTE date but they do encourage us to make our final decision (officially accept/withdraw our spot) as soon as possible. If any of this information changes, they will notify us via email.
SteministUnderGrad
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From post interview email:
“The deadline for “Commit to Enroll” is July 5th. However, the sooner an applicant chooses to “Commit to Enroll”, the better. We understand that this is a very big decision for students to make and realize that many accepted students are still on waitlists for other institutions.”
so yeah
4/30: can only hold one A
7/5 : commit to enroll deadline
“The deadline for “Commit to Enroll” is July 5th. However, the sooner an applicant chooses to “Commit to Enroll”, the better. We understand that this is a very big decision for students to make and realize that many accepted students are still on waitlists for other institutions.”
so yeah
4/30: can only hold one A
7/5 : commit to enroll deadline
do you mind sharing what else was in this post-II email? I interviewed and was accepted but have never received any email from them
SteministUnderGrad
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PLEASE LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE lol
Updates
The Medical Student Selection Committee (MSSC) meets regularly to discuss MD interviews. At this time, we will no longer accept application updates unless specifically requested by the interviewer at the time of the interview.
Thank you Letters/Emails
Applicants are welcome to send thank you letters or thank you emails. However, the applicant should not expect a response from the interviewer. If sending a written thank you note via mail, you may send it directly to our admissions office at 560 Channelside Drive, MDD 3, Tampa, FL, 33602.
Waitlisted Students
Students placed on the waitlist may experience movement until the start of classes which is July 27th for Core. Please note that the waitlist is NOT ranked. Consistent with our published policy, and in order to uphold the highest level of integrity for all our applicants, we cannot divulge any information as to an applicant’s status on the waitlist.
Letters of Intent
Our office does accept letters of intent in the event that you are certain that you will matriculate to USF Health MCOM, if accepted. You may send this electronically to [email protected] and we can add it to your file. We ask that applicants wait to send letters of intent until a decision has been made on your interview.
Plan to Enroll/Commit to Enroll Deadline
Accepted students have until April 30th to hold multiple acceptances. By this date, students must notify our office of their decision to “plan to enroll” or withdraw their acceptance. You may do this by using the AAMC Choose Your Medical School tool.
The deadline for “Commit to Enroll” is July 5th. However, the sooner an applicant chooses to “Commit to Enroll”, the better. We understand that this is a very big decision for students to make and realize that many accepted students are still on waitlists for other institutions.
*just email them peeps...*
Updates
The Medical Student Selection Committee (MSSC) meets regularly to discuss MD interviews. At this time, we will no longer accept application updates unless specifically requested by the interviewer at the time of the interview.
Thank you Letters/Emails
Applicants are welcome to send thank you letters or thank you emails. However, the applicant should not expect a response from the interviewer. If sending a written thank you note via mail, you may send it directly to our admissions office at 560 Channelside Drive, MDD 3, Tampa, FL, 33602.
Waitlisted Students
Students placed on the waitlist may experience movement until the start of classes which is July 27th for Core. Please note that the waitlist is NOT ranked. Consistent with our published policy, and in order to uphold the highest level of integrity for all our applicants, we cannot divulge any information as to an applicant’s status on the waitlist.
Letters of Intent
Our office does accept letters of intent in the event that you are certain that you will matriculate to USF Health MCOM, if accepted. You may send this electronically to [email protected] and we can add it to your file. We ask that applicants wait to send letters of intent until a decision has been made on your interview.
Plan to Enroll/Commit to Enroll Deadline
Accepted students have until April 30th to hold multiple acceptances. By this date, students must notify our office of their decision to “plan to enroll” or withdraw their acceptance. You may do this by using the AAMC Choose Your Medical School tool.
The deadline for “Commit to Enroll” is July 5th. However, the sooner an applicant chooses to “Commit to Enroll”, the better. We understand that this is a very big decision for students to make and realize that many accepted students are still on waitlists for other institutions.
*just email them peeps...*
I'm not against emailing them! I just genuinely did not know that this information was sent out to applicants post-interview. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you VERY much for posting this!!! Do you know if the CTE deadline is a change from 4/30 due to negative feedback, or was it always 7/5 and were people speculating otherwise just misinformed? In any event, this is huge, since people won't have to make a binding commitment without knowing financial aid, although they still might have to select PTE without it. Also, this allows people to remain on WLs through May and June, when the bulk of the movement will occur. Thanks again!!!
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Did you interview online post coronavirus outbreak? I ask b/c I interviewed in person and never received this email.
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Time to organize a 200ish person Group FaceTime to meet everyone lol
SteministUnderGrad
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I know how much I would appreciate this info if I wasn’t in the loop so yw friend! I interviewed virtually this week and received this email after. So it’s very possible this info on deadlines is relatively new but I have no way of knowing if it was due to applicant feedback.
Email was signed Edwing Daniel, Assistant Dean of MD Admissions.
USF’s match list is out! I know very little about how to read match lists but I’m very impressed with what I see 
https://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Match-List-2020-Distribution-Final-.pdf
https://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Match-List-2020-Distribution-Final-.pdf
goldenboy4
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USF’s match list is out! I know very little about how to read match lists but I’m very impressed with what I see
https://hscweb3.hsc.usf.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Match-List-2020-Distribution-Final-.pdf
Yeah I saw this too. Apparently USF didn’t do that good compared to last year. I heard that only 2/7 matched Ortho this year
It doesn't say anything about unmatched. Does that mean they had a 100% match rate?
goldenboy4
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I heard from a current student. But do not quote me on that, they could have false/inaccurate information. Those that did not initially match had to scramble last minute.
Match lists don't show who did not match and had to scramble through SoAP. By the time match day comes around, most unmatched students found a training program somewhere, although often not in their intended specialty. This is why 2/7 who intended ortho may be on the list...the other 5 then scramble and may be listed only as general surgery or IM and you can't tell who they are.
And now, we have no idea how many people had to do that at USF...
I know there probably aren't any seniors on this thread, but has anyone heard anything on this front?
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Does any school publicly publish who (or how many) only matched through SOAP?
goldenboy4
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I don’t think so tbh
Someone affiliated with USF actually reached out to me and said that there were 25 students who went through SOAP on this list but it is not clear whether those were only members of this year’s class or if that number includes people who failed to match last year as well.
This is concerning. However, can someone comment on whether they believe this situation is a reflection of the quality of the program/resources available to students? Maybe this is why they changed their grading system from P/F back to ranked.
Hence why this person mentioned that they were uncertain if this number reflected only current seniors or included those who soaped after not matching last year. I agree, that is an outrageous number.
goldenboy4
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It’s been ranked for the past few years. I don’t think it was ever ranked before the P/F.
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goldenboy4
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Ngl UCFs match list is far superior to USFs. I would assume USF would do better every year especially since they are pulling in “better test-takers” but I am not sure what happened this year and if it is indicative of USFs internal drawbacks.
Agreed, especially for an institution that has the 2nd most research dollars behind only U of F and also has a home program in every specialty. Why should matching ever be such an issue?
goldenboy4
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Doesn’t make any sense. You would think they would match a good amount at least into their own programs. But apparently not.. I still can’t understand what is USF lacking. If they have the scores, the research capabilities, other pertinent resources, what else would they need?
goldenboy4
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I mean it’s only one year, I believe last year was better. Maybe more students wanted to do IM or psychiatry. We don’t really know what happened.
