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MemeLord said:
Does anyone know if the Spokane Campus has similar match stats as the seattle campus and/or similar research availability?
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There are definitely less research opportunities in Spokane (just due to the location). In terms of match stats I doubt they would split UW into its campuses they likely look at it as a whole institution but I could be wrong.
 
MemeLord said:
Anyone know of any downsides to selecting "I am fine with either campus"? For me it is Seattle yields more resources as a student, Spokane yields lower COA and more support network for my family (wife and daughter).Does anyone know if the Spokane Campus has similar match stats as the seattle campus and/or similar research availability?
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Not sure about the match stats (although I'm 99% they are extremely similar), but I can comment about the research availability (been doing research at UW all throughout undergrad and beyond!)

Research availability will certainly be greater at the Seattle campus. You have a multitude of "sites" to choose from aside from the UWMC campus, such as the campus in South Lake Union, Harborview, SCCA, etc. Seattle in general is a research powerhouse, and UW contributes greatly to that reputation. I'm not super informed as to what opportunities are available in Spokane, but I can almost certainly tell you that they pale in comparison to those in Seattle.
 
schborke said:
There are definitely less research opportunities in Spokane (just due to the location). In terms of match stats I doubt they would split UW into its campuses they likely look at it as a whole institution but I could be wrong.
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Maybe just apply to both and let chance take care of it? Because matching prospects are more or less equal to lowered COA in my book.
 
SeaHusky said:
Not sure about the match stats (although I'm 99% they are extremely similar), but I can comment about the research availability (been doing research at UW all throughout undergrad and beyond!)

Research availability will certainly be greater at the Seattle campus. You have a multitude of "sites" to choose from aside from the UWMC campus, such as the campus in South Lake Union, Harborview, SCCA, etc. Seattle in general is a research powerhouse, and UW contributes greatly to that reputation. I'm not super informed as to what opportunities are available in Spokane, but I can almost certainly tell you that they pale in comparison to those in Seattle.
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Yah, that is the sucky thing about UW as it applies to students with children - I almost feel obligated to apply Spokane campus because it is a LOT cheaper for a 2 bedroom, but also there is less likelihood of having research opportunities, higher likelihood of having to bounce around across WWAMI for clerkships...
 
MemeLord said:
Maybe just apply to both and let chance take care of it? Because matching prospects are more or less equal to lowered COA in my book.
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Really just depends on your preference. It's not like Spokane doesn't have research opportunities, and living there clearly has benefits for you and your family. If you can see yourself being happy with either option, I'd just apply to both.

EDIT: The only reason I wouldn't (if I were you) is if I would be disappointed/upset with one of those options. Both campuses have their own unique benefits, and you really can't go wrong!
 
OOR students have to go to Seattle right? No choice for Spokane?
 
MemeLord said:
Yah, that is the sucky thing about UW as it applies to students with children - I almost feel obligated to apply Spokane campus because it is a LOT cheaper for a 2 bedroom, but also there is less likelihood of having research opportunities, higher likelihood of having to bounce around across WWAMI for clerkships...
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Remember that in Seattle you will be required to spend about ~6 months on away rotations (I think defined as at least 50 miles outside of Seattle). Is that OK with you and your wife and kid(s)?

I don’t think Spokane has that same requirement, though I also don’t know if Spokane offers all your required rotations locally.
 
SeaHusky said:
Not sure about the match stats (although I'm 99% they are extremely similar), but I can comment about the research availability (been doing research at UW all throughout undergrad and beyond!)

Research availability will certainly be greater at the Seattle campus. You have a multitude of "sites" to choose from aside from the UWMC campus, such as the campus in South Lake Union, Harborview, SCCA, etc. Seattle in general is a research powerhouse, and UW contributes greatly to that reputation. I'm not super informed as to what opportunities are available in Spokane, but I can almost certainly tell you that they pale in comparison to those in Seattle.
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Yeah I’m just trying to think this through... I can’t imagine why matching success would be different between Spokane vs Seattle since they all have access to the same rotations, and it’s the quality of clinical education that plays into matching success, right? Providing you maximize research etc. if necessary for your desired specialty.
 
StayWandering said:
Yeah I’m just trying to think this through... I can’t imagine why matching success would be different between Spokane vs Seattle since they all have access to the same rotations, and it’s the quality of clinical education that plays into matching success, right?
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It might just be due to UW's primary care focus those who are geared towards more competitive specialties may just be more willing to take advantage of the resources available as matching in to primary care from UW is their bread and butter.
 
"Hello(from the residency office)

The process to verify your residency should be outlined in the email you
received from UWSOM. You will need to complete and submit a residence
questionnaire to request a change in residency status. The best reference for
information about the process and required documentation is our website. It
gives an overview of the state's legislation on residence classification as
well as an idea of how the application process works, and has links to the
required forms. You can find our website
at: [1]Residency for Tuition Purposes"

My reply:
"Thank you for the quick reply. However, my question lies directly with the residency questionnaire form. I am a legal Washington state resident and have been for the last 24 years. Based on the guidelines presented on the website for financially independent applicants with military service, I should be classified as a Washington state resident and should not need to submit the Washington state residency questionnaire as it is a request to change a residency status that, per the website and the legislature, I already have. I apologize for my confusion and thank you for your assistance in this matter."



It is starting to seems like we may just have to jump through their hoops...gah
 
Since we cannot yet submit, anyone else wanna exchange secondaries for a peer review?
 
Strigggy said:
Im looking above and see that the office was emailed -- thus, those not interested in these programs have been unable to submit?
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I can submit, but for the CUSP page, I have to check "A, B, and C" even though I don't qualify for B and C. You can complete the pages and submit the secondary by filling out the text boxes and checking every box, but I'd personally rather wait for the issue to be fixed. Even though the risk is small, I don't want to confuse the adcoms and make them think I'm eligible for CUSP and/or interested in TRUST.

UW is one of those schools where their admissions is truly rolling, and it's not going to make a difference if you submit today or tomorrow.
 
Ch325 said:
5/30 🙁
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Ugh so sorry. I’m assuming they’re just sending out these requests in batches which is why some people are receiving communications earlier than others. I have been assured by an admissions rep that all WWAMI applicants will receive a secondary if they have over a 3.0 and 495 MCAT (don’t quote me on those specific numbers but it was around there... something surprisingly low).

Maybe double check your AMCAS just to make sure your app was successfully sent to UW?

If you don’t hear anything by midweek next week it might not hurt to email them, since again, all reasonable applicants are supposed to get a secondary. It’s a numbers screen, not a holistic screen, so I don’t think it’s inappropriate to send them a “Hey, when should I expect a secondary?” email.
 
StayWandering said:
Ugh so sorry. I’m assuming they’re just sending out these requests in batches which is why some people are receiving communications earlier than others. I have been assured by an admissions rep that all WWAMI applicants will receive a secondary if they have over a 3.0 and 495 MCAT (don’t quote me on those specific numbers but it was around there... something surprisingly low).

Maybe double check your AMCAS just to make sure your app was successfully sent to UW?

If you don’t hear anything by midweek next week it might not hurt to email them, since again, all reasonable applicants are supposed to get a secondary. It’s a numbers screen, not a holistic screen, so I don’t think it’s inappropriate to send them a “Hey, when should I expect a secondary?” email.
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There's been people saying the office is having IS applicant issues for some reason. I've asked a guy I know that works there, but he hasn't confirmed it. Could be an explanation.
 
SeaHusky said:
There's been people saying the office is having IS applicant issues for some reason. I've asked a guy I know that works there, but he hasn't confirmed it. Could be an explanation.
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StayWandering said:
Ugh so sorry. I’m assuming they’re just sending out these requests in batches which is why some people are receiving communications earlier than others. I have been assured by an admissions rep that all WWAMI applicants will receive a secondary if they have over a 3.0 and 495 MCAT (don’t quote me on those specific numbers but it was around there... something surprisingly low).

Maybe double check your AMCAS just to make sure your app was successfully sent to UW?

If you don’t hear anything by midweek next week it might not hurt to email them, since again, all reasonable applicants are supposed to get a secondary. It’s a numbers screen, not a holistic screen, so I don’t think it’s inappropriate to send them a “Hey, when should I expect a secondary?” email.
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Oh that's good to know! Thank you guys!! Not too worried but was also impatient and was wondering if anyone else was having the same issue! Will def email them if I don't hear anything within the next week!
 
Ch325 said:
5/30 🙁
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StayWandering said:
If you don’t hear anything by midweek next week it might not hurt to email them, since again, all reasonable applicants are supposed to get a secondary. It’s a numbers screen, not a holistic screen, so I don’t think it’s inappropriate to send them a “Hey, when should I expect a secondary?” email.
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Same boat, verified 5/31. I think it is still early, especially if they are having IT problems, but I may reach out by mid-next week if I haven't heard anything by then.
 
SeaHusky said:
I can submit, but for the CUSP page, I have to check "A, B, and C" even though I don't qualify for B and C. You can complete the pages and submit the secondary by filling out the text boxes and checking every box, but I'd personally rather wait for the issue to be fixed. Even though the risk is small, I don't want to confuse the adcoms and make them think I'm eligible for CUSP and/or interested in TRUST.

UW is one of those schools where their admissions is truly rolling, and it's not going to make a difference if you submit today or tomorrow.
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Its not a big deal. If you select that you no longer wish to participate in the program at the bottom and leave the text blank they will know its due to the portal bugs not you forgetting to fill out multiple text sections for CUSP and TRUST. Up to you to wait but with how busy they are right now who knows how long until that issue is resolved.
 
schborke said:
Its not a big deal. If you select that you no longer wish to participate in the program at the bottom and leave the text blank they will know its due to the portal bugs not you forgetting to fill out multiple text sections for CUSP and TRUST. Up to you to wait but with how busy they are right now who knows how long until that issue is resolved.
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Yeah, I think I'm just going to submit.

For the TRUST page, it won't let me complete it without putting something in the text boxes. Did you just put N/A in every single one?
 
SeaHusky said:
Yeah, I think I'm just going to submit.

For the TRUST page, it won't let me complete it without putting something in the text boxes. Did you just put N/A in every single one?
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Yeah, or something like "N/A due to portal bug, not interested in program" and C/P into the others. Now I'm wishing I did that...
 
Final word: Even if you are a legal resident, meet all of the residency requirements per their website, confirm with the residency office that you meet those requirements, if you get a residency questionnaire you MUST submit it because they ain’t playing with their residency.
 
MemeLord said:
Final word: Even if you are a legal resident, meet all of the residency requirements per their website, confirm with the residency office that you meet those requirements, if you get a residency questionnaire you MUST submit it because they ain’t playing with their residency.
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How bad is the paperwork? Hopefully something you can turn around quickly?
 
StayWandering said:
How bad is the paperwork? Hopefully something you can turn around quickly?
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If you've done the WSU paperwork it's almost identical, except if you're 25 yo or younger and marked financially independent, you need a signed, notarized letter from your parents that they won't mark you as a dependent for this upcoming year.

Also you need some sort of proof that you've been physically present in the state for the past year, so I'm including my past year's worth of banking records (one of the options they recommend). Unlike at WSU, lease documents aren't sufficient proof.
 
I don't understand why they can't do the same things as WSU (meet 3 of 4 state ties). I lived in Washington my whole life and have a Washington DL, registered to vote, etc. but moved to another state for school and obviously can't prove my physical presence in the state of Washington for the entire 12-month period prior to the first day of medical school. Is anyone else in a similar situation?
 
I havent received anything about residency yet, but I am also a dependent and went to UW for UG sooo that would be a smidge strange to receive.
 
MemeLord said:
Yah, that is the sucky thing about UW as it applies to students with children - I almost feel obligated to apply Spokane campus because it is a LOT cheaper for a 2 bedroom, but also there is less likelihood of having research opportunities, higher likelihood of having to bounce around across WWAMI for clerkships...
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SeaHusky said:
Really just depends on your preference. It's not like Spokane doesn't have research opportunities, and living there clearly has benefits for you and your family. If you can see yourself being happy with either option, I'd just apply to both.

EDIT: The only reason I wouldn't (if I were you) is if I would be disappointed/upset with one of those options. Both campuses have their own unique benefits, and you really can't go wrong!
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Correct me if I am wrong, but technically aren't you always applying for both as an in-region resident? You only get to select preference? Because I prefer Seattle for my connections to friends and family, but I would also like Spokane for COA and frankly other sanity metrics. (Traffic ect)

Would not selecting "No preference" and instead selecting a preference for one site or the other reduce my chances?
 
Kabloozey said:
I havent received anything about residency yet, but I am also a dependent and went to UW for UG sooo that would be a smidge strange to receive.
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I was claimed as a dependent, UW is my alma mater, and I’ve lived in the I5 corridor my entire life. I still received a residency form. They might just be sending them out in batches. I wouldn’t worry.
 
Kabloozey said:
Correct me if I am wrong, but technically aren't you always applying for both as an in-region resident? You only get to select preference? Because I prefer Seattle for my connections to friends and family, but I would also like Spokane for COA and frankly other sanity metrics. (Traffic ect)

Would not selecting "No preference" and instead selecting a preference for one site or the other reduce my chances?
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AFAIK it is just a preferential choice when applying, but once you're officially assigned to a site it's reportedly near impossible to have it changed.
 
Kabloozey said:
Correct me if I am wrong, but technically aren't you always applying for both as an in-region resident? You only get to select preference? Because I prefer Seattle for my connections to friends and family, but I would also like Spokane for COA and frankly other sanity metrics. (Traffic ect)

Would not selecting "No preference" and instead selecting a preference for one site or the other reduce my chances?
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It’s just your preference. You agree that UWSOM can assign you to either depending on spacing as part of the secondary application. So your selection just lets them know where you prefer to be, but at the end of the day, it’s up to the admissions committee.
 
SeaHusky said:
It’s just your preference. You agree that UWSOM can assign you to either depending on spacing as part of the secondary application. So your selection just lets them know where you prefer to be, but at the end of the day, it’s up to the admissions committee.
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Thats fine with me, my preference is there, but either option would be a dream. As I am sure you can agree!
 
I'm a WA resident who's been living out of state for school and I have all the documentation to back it up. But since I haven't been in the state I can't exactly provide documentation of being present in the state for the past 12 months like it asks for:

"Documentation showing that you resided within the state of Washington for the entire 12-month period prior
to the first day of the quarter in which you are seeking residency"

I can verify my official Washington address but that's about it. Does anyone know if I can just ignore this requirement or if I need to provide other documentation?
 
cteames said:
I'm a WA resident who's been living out of state for school and I have all the documentation to back it up. But since I haven't been in the state I can't exactly provide documentation of being present in the state for the past 12 months like it asks for:

"Documentation showing that you resided within the state of Washington for the entire 12-month period prior
to the first day of the quarter in which you are seeking residency"

I can verify my official Washington address but that's about it. Does anyone know if I can just ignore this requirement or if I need to provide other documentation?
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You will need to show proof that you have been enrolled in college the entire time you have been out of state (except vacations, etc.). You must also prove that you established domicile prior to leaving for school. According to the person I talked to, you can prove both of these things by providing a Washington high school transcript and your college transcript. If you did take any breaks from school, you'll need to show what you were doing during that time (aka prove that you went back to Washington when you weren't in school).

Also, if you attended a public school, you need to prove that you paid out of state tuition during that time. If you went to a private school that has the same tuition for IS/OOS, you don't need to worry about it.
 
AdductorMagnus said:
You will need to show proof that you have been enrolled in college the entire time you have been out of state (except vacations, etc.). You must also prove that you established domicile prior to leaving for school. According to the person I talked to, you can prove both of these things by providing a Washington high school transcript and your college transcript. If you did take any breaks from school, you'll need to show what you were doing during that time (aka prove that you went back to Washington when you weren't in school).

Also, if you attended a public school, you need to prove that you paid out of state tuition during that time. If you went to a private school that has the same tuition for IS/OOS, you don't need to worry about it.
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That makes a lot more sense! Thanks! Also, I'm willing to bet we attend the same school...
 
So I just received a "primary part 2" instead of an actual secondary and they're requesting that I write a mission statement where I explain how I meet either/both of these criteria.
  • Extensive service record with underserved communities
  • From a disadvantaged background
I've had ample experience with underserved communities, but does anyone know what exactly counts as a disadvantaged background besides SES? i.e. LGBT, minority race, etc?
 
Wow reading this thread is wild. I’m an incoming MS1 and didn’t have to do anything for residency verification last cycle for UW or WSU despite being young and attended college OOS...I wonder if they did have honestly issues and ramped it up a bit
 
Submitted the mission statement. Crossing my fingers on this one!
 
Ghee_Buttersnaps said:
Quick question about verifying that you are a resident of WA. I did my undergrad in Utah but I've done my best to maintain residency in Washington. I have a permanent WA address, I have a WA driver's license, I vote in WA and I maintain a bank account in WA. However, because I work in UT, I have been paying UT taxes and the vehicle I purchased here is registered in UT.
Will this cause me an issue when verifying residency in Washington? Should I try to re-register my vehicle in Washington?
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UW goes a step further than most schools do for this. More than simple state residency, you also need in-state 'domicile' for a year prior to matriculating. It's super annoying and leaves many people in no-man's land if you're from the WAMI region but currently live outside of it. I would contact the residency office about your situation. There's realistically not much you can do about it at this point in the cycle, but it's worth reaching out (sooner rather than later- delays in this can delay your application).
 
Has the CUSP/ TRUST Incomplete issue been fixed for anyone? Or are we still all waiting. I can't submit yet ;/
 
Can anyone tell me in brief what the curriculum of the TRUST program is? I have looked it up but still come out confused. Correct me if I’m wrong, but I’m currently under the impression that it doesn’t affect your normal school curriculum, but it has you go out doing mini rotations in sites that are underserved before and after the school year of your first two years
 
I cannot find the post saying the workaround to be able to submit, anybody mind helping an Elmo out?
 
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