2019-2020 UCLA (Geffen)

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I was on academic probation in college and got a secondary. Not sure if this counts.

Hi, I was just wondering if you put your academic probation as IA on your app.

 

[GloballyMed]

Hi, I was just wondering if you put your academic probation as IA on your app.

Yes, I explained it in the IA section.

 

[Hannahmarlene]

How late does UCLA send secondaries am I ****ed yet? Lol

 

[deleted972488]

It looks like UCLA is moving to a curriculum similar to Duke’s (one year preclinical, third year dedicated to research).

Any current students know anything about this?

 

[Engrailed]

It looks like UCLA is moving to a curriculum similar to Duke’s (one year preclinical, third year dedicated to research).

Any current students know anything about this?

Third yr research yr would be amazing if true!!

 

[deleted972488]

Third yr research yr would be amazing if true!!

HEALS Curriculum - David Geffen School of Medicine - Los Angeles, CA

HEALS Curriculum: Health, Educator, Advocate, Leader, Scholar. The David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA (DGSOM UCLA) has launched a new curriculum designed to evolve along with changes in science and medicine.

medschool.ucla.edu

 

[Engrailed]

HEALS Curriculum - David Geffen School of Medicine - Los Angeles, CA

HEALS Curriculum: Health, Educator, Advocate, Leader, Scholar. The David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA (DGSOM UCLA) has launched a new curriculum designed to evolve along with changes in science and medicine.

medschool.ucla.edu

Thanks! Good to know! :’)

 

[strappysandals]

a

 

[docb2]

Would this new curriculum be for the incoming class of 2024?

 

[utangboy123]

Does this mean, UCLA PRIME will be a 4 year program??

 

[strappysandals]

a

 

[deleted972488]

This is a game changer for me.

+1

 

[Engrailed]

+1

+2 😊

 

[lowki]

Do you know if UCLA is receptive to secondary extensions? My application is still available but it's past the due date.

 

[kkweens]

Yes. The first to use it

Just had my interview. This is actually not true! There will be changes but third year will be clerkships. The full implementation of the new curriculum will be for incoming class of 2021.

 

[deleted972488]

Just had my interview. This is actually not true! There will be changes but third year will be clerkships. The full implementation of the new curriculum will be for incoming class of 2021.

🙁

 

[Engrailed]

Just had my interview. This is actually not true! There will be changes but third year will be clerkships. The full implementation of the new curriculum will be for incoming class of 2021.

But its still an amazing school nonethless!

 

[marcosma]

But its still an amazing school nonethless!

Oh, so weird, at my interview in August they told us it would be used for class of 2020!

 

[Engrailed]

Just had my interview. This is actually not true! There will be changes but third year will be clerkships. The full implementation of the new curriculum will be for incoming class of 2021.

Oh, so weird, at my interview in August they told us it would be used for class of 2020!

 

[kkweens]

They gave us a handout that says it will be for 2020 but in the actual presentation they made the clarification. And the handout also says “information provided in this document may be modified in the coming months....”
Perhaps they’re not quite ready to roll out the new curriculum

 

[Ldh15]

does anyone know if they have a policy regarding thank you notes post interview? I know some schools have very specific ways they want you to submit them

 

[Engrailed]

does anyone know if they have a policy regarding thank you notes post interview? I know some schools have very specific ways they want you to submit them

Not sure if it was for this school but i think the consensus was dont send it
There are schools that strongly suggest one, ucla is not one of them I believe.
I am not entirely certain so just check this thread’s other pages

 

[marcosma]

does anyone know if they have a policy regarding thank you notes post interview? I know some schools have very specific ways they want you to submit them

I asked the interview coordinators and she said that I could email them to the admissions office and they would be forwarded to my interviewers! She seemed to be positive about me sending them. But then I sent them and didn't get a reply. So! Who knows!

 

[SamWinchester]

For people who interviewed - did you use the schedule that was on your portal email or the schedule that was on the original pdf that they asked you to save when you scheduled the interview that disappeared after you closed the interview date selection page? Portal email says 9:45 but the original doc said 8:15. The addresses listed for the interviews are also different.

 

[deleted972488]

For people who interviewed - did you use the schedule that was on your portal email or the schedule that was on the original pdf that they asked you to save when you scheduled the interview that disappeared after you closed the interview date selection page? Portal email says 9:45 but the original doc said 8:15. The addresses listed for the interviews are also different.

Also curious...

 

[SamWinchester]

Also curious...

Really scared to show up 1.5 hours late to the wrong building lol

 

[deleted972488]

Really scared to show up 1.5 hours late to the wrong building lol

I’m going with what’s in the email.

 

[LAIsTheBestPlaceEver]

HEALS Curriculum - David Geffen School of Medicine - Los Angeles, CA

HEALS Curriculum: Health, Educator, Advocate, Leader, Scholar. The David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA (DGSOM UCLA) has launched a new curriculum designed to evolve along with changes in science and medicine.

medschool.ucla.edu

Most of us are not too happy about this. Most of us don't want to share our 3rd year clerkship with MS2, especially this is the first time the clinical sites are taking double the students

 

[blackbird23]

Most of us are not too happy about this. Most of us don't want to share our 3rd year clerkship with MS2, especially this is the first time the clinical sites are taking double the students

If the implementation is delayed as suggested, wouldn't the incoming/currently interviewing class be the ones with the first overlapping clerkships? Is this something to be concerned about as an applicant?

 

[deleted972488]

Go by the email, for anyone still wondering.

 

[Engrailed]

For people who interviewed - did you use the schedule that was on your portal email or the schedule that was on the original pdf that they asked you to save when you scheduled the interview that disappeared after you closed the interview date selection page? Portal email says 9:45 but the original doc said 8:15. The addresses listed for the interviews are also different.

Ok just to make sure everyone is on the same page

After I selected my interview date, the portal page refreshed and gave me my interview date instructions.
But I never received a followup email confirming my date. Is that normal

 

[deleted972488]

Ok just to make sure everyone is on the same page

After I selected my interview date, the portal page refreshed and gave me my interview date instructions.
But I never received a followup email confirming my date. Is that normal

Email and instructions on the portal are the same for me so you should be fine

 

[ClimberOnCoffee]

Ok just to make sure everyone is on the same page

After I selected my interview date, the portal page refreshed and gave me my interview date instructions.
But I never received a followup email confirming my date. Is that normal

I never got an email either. I emailed them to see whether there was an interview day schedule avaliable

 

[pugsandstuff]

Just in for my every-other-week check in - anyone with an IA get a secondary?

I received and completed an MD/PhD secondary and I have an IA

 

[907914]

I received and completed an MD/PhD secondary and I have an IA

Anyone non-MD/PhD?

 

[deleted958920]

Interviewed here today. Honestly a really chill interview. Faculty interviews were very conversational. MMI wasn't extremely challenging either. Overall a very good experience. The culture on campus was great. Definitely impressed me.

 

[deleted972488]

Interviewed here today. Honestly a really chill interview. Faculty interviews were very conversational. MMI wasn't extremely challenging either. Overall a very good experience. The culture on campus was great. Definitely impressed me.

Same and I agree.

 

[marcosma]

@EmbryonalCarcinoma Any update on the curriculum developments?

 

[proudofmykids]

What’s most recent submission date for secondary who has received Geffen II?

 

[premed20172017]

What are we up to, What’s most recent submission date for secondary who has received Geffen II?

Many places don't send IIs in order of when secondaries were sent out. I think UCLA is one of those schools.

 

[kboomd24]

Are they cool with thank you emails?

 

[C6H12O6.glider]

Anyone non-MD/PhD?

regular MD app here...no word yet

 

[deleted972488]

@EmbryonalCarcinoma Any update on the curriculum developments?

Phasing in. No research year for this cycle’s incoming class.

 

[LAIsTheBestPlaceEver]

If the implementation is delayed as suggested, wouldn't the incoming/currently interviewing class be the ones with the first overlapping clerkships? Is this something to be concerned about as an applicant?

Our class(current MS1)'s primary focus is to work with the curriculum education admission to sort this out and ask for a manageable plan/solution to this situation for your class and ours. Similarly, last MS1(current MS2) fought hard with the admission committee and asked them to postpone (hopefully indefinitely) with the hard cut-off screen.

However, I wouldn't worry about this until second look. So I would say this is something to be concerned about as an accepted applicant

 

[Engrailed]

I emailed the office to ask them about the interview day schedule as I never recived a confirmation email from them.
Right now all I have is the 9;45am time and the address of the building from their online portal,

No reply yet. Are they usually responsive to emails

 

[ClimberOnCoffee]

Interviewed here yesterday. I heard some people had unpleasant experiences with their interviewers. does anyone remember if the staff gave us a window for when we could expect to hear back? I forgot to ask.

Unpleasant in what way? Could you elaborate? 🙁

 

[blackbird23]

Our class(current MS1)'s primary focus is to work with the curriculum education admission to sort this out and ask for a manageable plan/solution to this situation for your class and ours. Similarly, last MS1(current MS2) fought hard with the admission committee and asked them to postpone (hopefully indefinitely) with the hard cut-off screen.

However, I wouldn't worry about this until second look. So I would say this is something to be concerned about as an accepted applicant

Sounds good! The question was asked by someone at my interview day and it seemed like the admin was not concerned about it, they were looking for additional sites/already had additional sites. I really loved UCLA and don’t want this to get in the way of my excitement about the potential to come here! If you could let us know about updates as you may hear of them that would be wonderful.

 

[CaptainPoopyPants]

I've seen a few posts about curriculum changes. Anyone mind elaborating on a few specifics? Thank you 🙂

 

[deleted972488]

I've seen a few posts about curriculum changes. Anyone mind elaborating on a few specifics? Thank you 🙂

When you interview there is a whole presentation on it.

 

[MDToBe1!]

Is it worth applying to UCLA now, or it is too late at this point? I know that UCLA is very heavy about rolling admissions and applying early in the cycle. Thank you!