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Sorry where does it say 2 weeks for MSTP? I got a clarification email saying 1 month
 
My email had a large bolded section specifically addressing submission deadlines. Here it is verbatim:

SUBMISSION DEADLINES:
For “regular M.D.” applicants the deadline for submitting the secondary application is one month from the date on which you received this invitation (e.g. if you receive the email on August 8, your deadline is September 8)
For applicants to the MD/PhD program, the deadline is two week from the date on which you received this invitation (e.g. if you receive the email on August 8, your deadline is August 22)
Note that these deadlines do not apply to submission of your letters of recommendation. The deadline only applies to things for which you are directly responsible – your secondary application and the secondary application fee payment.
 
mtoboggan said:
My email had a large bolded section specifically addressing submission deadlines. Here it is verbatim:

SUBMISSION DEADLINES:
For “regular M.D.” applicants the deadline for submitting the secondary application is one month from the date on which you received this invitation (e.g. if you receive the email on August 8, your deadline is September 8)
For applicants to the MD/PhD program, the deadline is two week from the date on which you received this invitation (e.g. if you receive the email on August 8, your deadline is August 22)
Note that these deadlines do not apply to submission of your letters of recommendation. The deadline only applies to things for which you are directly responsible – your secondary application and the secondary application fee payment.
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Yes but after that I received an email saying the following:

“We are writing to address a common question that is asked in regard to the deadline to submit your secondary applications.

We realize there has been some confusion, as there is conflicting information given on whether the deadline is two weeks or one month.

You will have one month to submit your secondary application.”
 
notthrowingawaymyshot said:
Yes but after that I received an email saying the following:

“We are writing to address a common question that is asked in regard to the deadline to submit your secondary applications.

We realize there has been some confusion, as there is conflicting information given on whether the deadline is two weeks or one month.

You will have one month to submit your secondary application.”
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Ah, I never got that email. Good to know! But I'm personally not waiting that long to submit either way.
 
mtoboggan said:
Ah, I never got that email. Good to know! But I'm personally not waiting that long to submit either way.
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Oh that’s weird! I got like 3 emails after the initial secondary about FAQ’s

I will definitely not be waiting a month either hahaha
 
Verified 7/17, Secondary Received 7/17 IS!!!! Yeehaw
 
For you OOS MSTP folks out there-
How are you addressing Why UCSD in your autobiography and OOS additional essay? Just repeating the same stuff or more focusing on the MD-side in the OOS additional?
 
not-a-doctur said:
For you OOS MSTP folks out there-
How are you addressing Why UCSD in your autobiography and OOS additional essay? Just repeating the same stuff or more focusing on the MD-side in the OOS additional?
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I think what I'm going to do is generally describe my mission/goals at UCSD in my autobiography (and how my life lead me to them) and in my why UCSD essay go into specifics about its programs that I intend to be involved in
 
not-a-doctur said:
For you OOS MSTP folks out there-
How are you addressing Why UCSD in your autobiography and OOS additional essay? Just repeating the same stuff or more focusing on the MD-side in the OOS additional?
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I focused more on the MD side and why I want to train in San Diego and at UCSD in the OOS additional. In the autobiography, I focused more on Why UCSD MSTP.
 
For the autobiography, how explicit are y’all being? For example, my family section I didn’t describe how I’m one of 2 kids or what my dad does, or for childhood I didn’t describe the town I grew up in.

However, I did describe the formative influence that specific family members had on my decision to pursue medicine (for example, my mom is a nurse) and shared anecdotes from my childhood that follow the same trend.

I guess I’m just unsure of how to balance facts vs. narrative for this one, because the prompt is written a little different than Vanderbilt’s autobio essay
 
Beyonce2.0 said:
I focused more on the MD side and why I want to train in San Diego and at UCSD in the OOS additional. In the autobiography, I focused more on Why UCSD MSTP.
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Quick question-- are OOS applicants more competitive for UCSD if they are applying to one of the additional pathways/dual degree programs? I am a research-oriented applicant but unsure if applying to the MAS in clinical research combined program makes me a more attractive applicant or if it actually just places me into a more competitive pool...alternatively could it be questionable that I am writing my essays about research interests without applying to the MAS in clinical research?
 
A_Sentient_Ape said:
Quick question-- are OOS applicants more competitive for UCSD if they are applying to one of the additional pathways/dual degree programs? I am a research-oriented applicant but unsure if applying to the MAS in clinical research combined program makes me a more attractive applicant or if it actually just places me into a more competitive pool...alternatively could it be questionable that I am writing my essays about research interests without applying to the MAS in clinical research?
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I don't think I can answer that question for you...but I would just apply to whatever program you see as a fit! If you want to do the MAS program, apply for it. If you don't want to for whatever reason, don't apply and be prepared to discuss that in interviews. But definitely don't apply for a program because you're trying to game the system.
 
Beyonce2.0 said:
But definitely don't apply for a program because you're trying to game the system.
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I definitely agree with this sentiment, but I’m mostly looking at it from the opposite perspective.

I think I’d be a solid fit for the program, but if applying to it means I’m placed into a separate and/or more competitive applicant pool, than I’d rather not risk it given the low odds for OOS applicants to begin with...
 
A_Sentient_Ape said:
I definitely agree with this sentiment, but I’m mostly looking at it from the opposite perspective.

I think I’d be a solid fit for the program, but if applying to it means I’m placed into a separate and/or more competitive applicant pool, than I’d rather not risk it given the low odds for OOS applicants to begin with...
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Yeah that's fair. I don't really know the ins and outs of the competitiveness of the different applicant pools. I think it's up to you to decide how much you like the program and whether it's worth the risk being in a more competitive pool, if that is even the case. It could also be worth emailing the admissions office to see how consideration for the regular MD program works when applying for MAS, if you don't already have that information.
 
I'm having trouble answering the PRIME program vs Global health essays. I feel like my reasons for applying for both are more or less based off of the same experiences? Is there anyone applying to those that I could message with some specific question? Thanks!
 
Did anyone add another most meaningful experience?
I just started volunteering with a program that organizes different sports events for youth with disabilities. I know it will definitely become one of my most meaningful but I've only done one event so far (its not on my primary)... Should I add it?
 
JACKRABBIT27 said:
Did anyone add another most meaningful experience?
I just started volunteering with a program that organizes different sports events for youth with disabilities. I know it will definitely become one of my most meaningful but I've only done one event so far (its not on my primary)... Should I add it?
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That's like saying you're going to marry a girl you've dated for the first time.
 
JACKRABBIT27 said:
Did anyone add another most meaningful experience?
I just started volunteering with a program that organizes different sports events for youth with disabilities. I know it will definitely become one of my most meaningful but I've only done one event so far (its not on my primary)... Should I add it?
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I did! I did not get a chance to talk about my new scribing job that I acquired in May due to the fact that I did not have many hours/much to talk about it. But, now that I have been scribing for 2+ months, I believe I can confidently talk abut my experiences during the interview (if i get one??? i hope. help.)

I would add it if you believe you can confidently talk about it during your interview 🙂
 
Sarasa Zebra said:
That's like saying you're going to marry a girl you've dated for the first time.
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I mean I *think* it would have been one of my most meaningful if I started doing it earlier and I'm assuming they're not expecting you to have that many hours since its a new experience
utangboy123 said:
I did! I did not get a chance to talk about my new scribing job that I acquired in May due to the fact that I did not have many hours/much to talk about it. But, now that I have been scribing for 2+ months, I believe I can confidently talk abut my experiences during the interview (if i get one??? i hope. help.)

I would add it if you believe you can confidently talk about it during your interview 🙂
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That helps, thank you!
 
Anyone have an issue paying the application fee? Paid on 7/19, even got a confirmation of payment email from UCSD and it shows on my credit statement, but it still says missing payment on the portal.
 
Bob123456789 said:
Anyone have an issue paying the application fee? Paid on 7/19, even got a confirmation of payment email from UCSD and it shows on my credit statement, but it still says missing payment on the portal.
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I am in the same position as you. Please keep me posted on your situation as I am confused as well LOL. I will probably give them a call later
 
Does UCSD pre-screen before sending the secondary application? Or do everyone mostly get one anyways?
 
I just submitted my secondary today, I feel relieved! This has been one of the more challenging secondaries for me. Hope everyone else gets to submit their secondaries relatively early (and write their best quality autobiographies)
 
Does UCSD have a high spanish patient population considering they're so close to Mexico?
 
Have any other MSTP applicants tried to submit their secondary more than 2 weeks after receiving it? I was confused whether the deadline was 2 weeks or 1 month, and prioritized other secondaries... now it has been 17 days. Is it too late for me? I can still log into the secondary website and edit things
 
Is anyone applying to both the PRIME and Global Health program? Is it acceptable to apply to more than one?
 
jecki46 said:
Sorry to sound clueless...but I'm new to the jargon. What is "IA"?
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In this context, Institutional Action. You might also see in some user signatures on here "IA" listed next to "II" which would then stand for Interviews Attended and Interview Invite(s), respectively.
 
IS. Low Stats. - does UCSD not screen for secondaries?
Verified 7/18.
Secondary Received 7/24
Secondary Submitted 7/27

And now, we wait.
 
Got a secondary today, does anyone know how many they send out or at least have an educated guess?
 
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