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[ILikePlants]

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Congrats, Plants! Did you get the scheduling email yet? Curious what dates they’re scheduling for OOR right now

Thanks!!
I did - they had dates in January for OOR - 10th and 21st if I remember correctly. No dates visible in Dec or Feb, but the email did say they are doing interviews til Feb 28.

 

[gentlebalogna]

I’m not sure if anyone else on here is applying to TRUST, but they just pushed all the Spokane TRUST interviews back an entire month and I’m super bummed about the extra waiting time. Gonna grind my molars away haha.

 

[gadgor]

I’m not sure if anyone else on here is applying to TRUST, but they just pushed all the Spokane TRUST interviews back an entire month and I’m super bummed about the extra waiting time. Gonna grind my molars away haha.

Oh is there a particular reason why the interviews are pushed back?

 

[gentlebalogna]

Oh is there a particular reason why the interviews are pushed back?

Not that they gave, no. The email was pretty vague.

 

[premeddy]

To people who interviewed at the Seattle campus, what was everyone's impression of interview day? In comparison to other schools I interviewed at, it seemed like students were generally not that happy, and struggled to maintain work/life balance. I was super excited going into the interview, but now not as much -- trying to figure out if this was an anomaly or other people's experience as well?

 

[johndoe1234]

During my day at Seattle, the students seemed actually really happy! But it definitely could depend on the students.

 

[blondehobbit]

I interviewed in Seattle. I very much regret this choice; it seems like they're going for "top-15" quality of applicants at their Seattle site and a more state-school, WWAMI-first approach in Spokane, if their post-interview acceptance rates are any indication.

If I were you I would really try to rethink your thought process on this and grow from it. As a current Spokane student I can tell you that the competition to get into Spokane is just as tough as Seattle. I have classmates who also got acceptances to other top 10 schools but decided to come here for the opportunities Spokane has to offer.
If you are trying to compare the two sites then the post-interview rates of acceptance is a terrible stat to look at honestly. The average number of applicants to both sites is almost identical and the "stats" for both sites are also identical. Spokane just decides to interview fewer candidates and as such has a "better" rate.

 

[GaudiestMango4]

II about 60 days from completion date. In region

 

[MoBio29]

When does the interview day usually end? I'm scheduling my flights and I'm wondering if I could leave that same evening

 

[medschoolplsplspls]

When does the interview day usually end? I'm scheduling my flights and I'm wondering if I could leave that same evening

In seattle my group was done by 1:30-2pm for morning interviewers.

 

[deleted715868]

When does the interview day usually end? I'm scheduling my flights and I'm wondering if I could leave that same evening

It depends on your time slot I believe. If its one of the later ones you may not be done until 530ish.

 

[MoBio29]

In seattle my group was done by 1:30-2pm for morning interviewers.

My time slot is ~10am in seattle, so that's around when I should be done?

 

[thesecretisme123]

My time slot is ~10am in seattle, so that's around when I should be done?

You should be done 2-3pm

 

[PrincessPunchy]

When does the interview day usually end? I'm scheduling my flights and I'm wondering if I could leave that same evening

If you have a morning interview, you can leave after lunch. If you have an afternoon interview, you can leave after it. Sometimes there are options to visit a class in the afternoon, but you won't know what they are until that day.

 

[deleted715868]

Does anyone know when the next excom meeting might be?

 

[Astronaut1996]

Does anyone know when the next excom meeting might be?

Whenever they can arrange a virgin sacrifice on the night of a full moon.

 

[cu2med]

just got an II! how long did it take for you guys to get the scheduling email after your II?

 

[BluMist]

Congrats! About a week or so.

just got an II! how long did it take for you guys to get the scheduling email after your II?

 

[PrincessPunchy]

just got an II! how long did it take for you guys to get the scheduling email after your II?

3 weeks or so for me.

 

[delamj]

Anyone know how likely WWAMI students can do rotations in Alaska and Washington? Wondering if in-state gets priority. Idaho applicant here.

As of E-16, WWAMI students are required to spend at least 8 weeks at UWMC, HMC, Seattle Children's, or Seattle VA. So I can say with 100% certainty that you'll spend time in Washington. As for whether you can do rotations in Alaska, if you do the traditional WWAMI safari you can rank programs based on preferences. So if you highly rank a ton of Alaska when requesting clerkships, that increases your chances. Lastly, by the end of your second year, they'll send out rough schedules out to everyone, and there will be a way to make requests and trades for different rotations.

As an aside, if I recall correctly, those who elect to do the traditional WWAMI safari, in general will get first dibs on getting placed and after that it's opened up for students who applied and successfully got into state-specific tracks. There's more to it than that but that's the basic gist of it.

 

[UWIdahoan]

Thanks.

Yeah, I knew a portion between pre-clinical and clinical is spent in Seattle. I was just wondering if it looks bad to want to get experience outside of your home state. Guess I'll learn more at the interview. Thanks, friend.

Also an E16 student. Alaska is very highly requested, spots are limited, and Alaska track students get priority. If I recall, only one Alaska rotation was available to even request for safari students my third year, and the site was actually shut down shortly after. So... interpret that as you will. Washington is easy to do rotations in. It’s great to want to get a full WWAMI experience and they will not be upset that you want to rotate in other states. There are only 12 Idaho track positions and 40 Idaho students each year, so it’s a given that not everyone will stay in Idaho for all of their clerkships.

Of note, none of your pre clinical will be done in Seattle unless you choose to do summer research there.

 

[scienceisfun]

Has anyone interviewing at the Spokane campus in Feb gotten the scheduling email yet? I still haven’t gotten it, though they mentioned they would schedule us in Dec. Just wondering if maybe they schedule in waves!

 

[iamsteener]

Has anyone interviewing at the Spokane campus in Feb gotten the scheduling email yet? I still haven’t gotten it, though they mentioned they would schedule us in Dec. Just wondering if maybe they schedule in waves!

Same boat. Not yet.

 

[Sky138]

Same boat. Not yet.

Same boat. Not yet.

I interviewed at and was accepted to the Spokane site. When they sent me the scheduling email, it was several weeks before the interview week. If I were you guys I’d get off SDN for a little bit. Maybe prepare a bit and then relax. Half the interview is showing that you’re collected and composed in this high stress situation. You guys got this! Do your best and whatever happens happens.

 

[Cornfed101]

Got the email to pick an interview day at Laramie and it said not to book travel plans until they sent a confirmation email... @Dr. Let 'er Buck do you know if people typically get the date they select? I gotta book flights before the price skyrockets

 

[ntdrh]

Just received an II, complete 11/29.

Alaskan Candidate.

 

[Dr. Let 'er Buck]

Got the email to pick an interview day at Laramie and it said not to book travel plans until they sent a confirmation email... @Dr. Let 'er Buck do you know if people typically get the date they select? I gotta book flights before the price skyrockets

I believe so. The person who runs all of the interview scheduling is quite accommodating and will do everything within her power to work with you. Have you spoken to the scheduler yet? I'd say give them a call but they're closed until Jan. 2nd.

I'm not much of a traveler so hopefully you have a little time before prices increase.

 

[Cornfed101]

I believe so. The person who runs all of the interview scheduling is quite accommodating and will do everything within her power to work with you. Have you spoken to the scheduler yet? I'd say give them a call but they're closed until Jan. 2nd.

I'm not much of a traveler so hopefully you have a little time before prices increase.

Haven't spoken with the scheduler because the office is closed... the timing of the Laramie interview is just so convenient. Scheduling travel is a breeze and it never snows in Laramie in January /s

 

[Dr. Let 'er Buck]

Haven't spoken with the scheduler because the office is closed... the timing of the Laramie interview is just so convenient. Scheduling travel is a breeze and it never snows in Laramie in January /s

Lol, yes. Such fun. Are you flying into Laramie directly or Denver?

 

[Cornfed101]

Lol, yes. Such fun. Are you flying into Laramie directly or Denver?

Denver

 

[iamsteener]

I interviewed at and was accepted to the Spokane site. When they sent me the scheduling email, it was several weeks before the interview week. If I were you guys I’d get off SDN for a little bit. Maybe prepare a bit and then relax. Half the interview is showing that you’re collected and composed in this high stress situation. You guys got this! Do your best and whatever happens happens.

Congrats on the acceptance, and thanks for the advice! I really appreciate it.

 

[johndoe1234]

I’m guessing Seattle excom is first week of January then

 

[deleted932911]

Also an E16 student. Alaska is very highly requested, spots are limited, and Alaska track students get priority. If I recall, only one Alaska rotation was available to even request for safari students my third year, and the site was actually shut down shortly after. So... interpret that as you will. Washington is easy to do rotations in. It’s great to want to get a full WWAMI experience and they will not be upset that you want to rotate in other states. There are only 12 Idaho track positions and 40 Idaho students each year, so it’s a given that not everyone will stay in Idaho for all of their clerkships.

Of note, none of your pre clinical will be done in Seattle unless you choose to do summer research there.

Can you elaborate about the state-specific tracks, I don't think I've heard about those? Is that something you select after admission? Is it tied to TRUST or WRITE? I'm not particularly interested in leaving AK aside from EM at Harborview.

 

[meek20]

Can you elaborate about the state-specific tracks, I don't think I've heard about those? Is that something you select after admission? Is it tied to TRUST or WRITE? I'm not particularly interested in leaving AK aside from EM at Harborview.

I was accepted at Seattle so cant speak for other locations but I think they are the same in that you must complete 6 months of rotations outside of your foundation location. I believe if you are non-Seattle foundation site there is a minimum (don’t quote me but I think I read somewhere 24 weeks) in Seattle.

Edit: before my interview day I saw all of the moving around throughout WWAMI as a downside and just wanted to stay in Seattle, but it is a very unique opportunity that no other medical school in the country offers. They said something along the lines of us having the chance to rotate through 1/4 of the land mass of the US for a population the size of NY. It seems like a great opportunity to really understand the nuanced differences of how care is offered across different settings (I.e rural vs urban) and health network structures. When it comes time to interview for residencies I think it’ll be a unique experience to bring to the table.

 

[UWIdahoan]

Can you elaborate about the state-specific tracks, I don't think I've heard about those? Is that something you select after admission? Is it tied to TRUST or WRITE? I'm not particularly interested in leaving AK aside from EM at Harborview.

I wrote this earlier in the thread, but I'll repost it here so you can find it easily.

There are several options for rotations and they apply to all students, not just the ones from WAMI. I'll give you my best current understanding. During second year you can apply to third year tracks or the Olympia LIC (I literally know nothing about the LIC, so I won't comment). If you do not apply to a track or the LIC, you will become a safari student, and your "home base" will be considered Seattle regardless of where you actually live.

Third year tracks are offered in the following locations:
Idaho (this means the state, not one city)
Wyoming (this means the state, not one city)
Alaska (this means the state, not one city)
Billings
Bozeman
Missoula
Greater Seattle (this means Greater Seattle, not Seattle)
Spokane
Wenachee

For third year tracks, 24 weeks (out of 42) will be guaranteed in that location. The remaining could be anywhere. All rotations will be assigned to you, but you can request certain locations (so if you live in Casper, you can request all Casper, but it's not guaranteed).

During third year you can apply to fourth year tracks. Just because you got a third year track doesn't mean you will get the fourth year track.

Fourth year tracks are offered in the following locations:
Idaho (this means the state, not one city)
Alaska (this means the state, not one city)
Montana (this means the state, not one city)
Spokane

For fourth year tracks, 12 weeks (out of 16+) will be guaranteed in that location. The remaining could be anywhere. This is different than third year because a good portion of your clerkships will be electives that you schedule yourself. I did not do an Idaho track, but I have spent a majority of my time in Idaho my forth year because I chose to schedule my electives there.

If you track in a location, that is your "home base" and housing and travel to that location are not reimbursed. So if you are part of the Billings track, you have to pay for your housing in Billings, but if you are sent to Anchorage for 6 weeks, your travel and housing are provided or reimbursed. If you are a safari student, your travel and housing is covered for everywhere but Seattle.

You will have to spend a specified amount of time both in Seattle and outside of Seattle. The specific amount of time is up for debate and it sounds like this would be best discussed during your interview. My requirement was 8 weeks in Seattle. I don't know how much time was required outside of Seattle, as I spent most of my time outside of Seattle so this wasn't important for me to remember.

Please ask more questions if this is confusing or you want more details.

 

[UWIdahoan]

Can you elaborate about the state-specific tracks, I don't think I've heard about those? Is that something you select after admission? Is it tied to TRUST or WRITE? I'm not particularly interested in leaving AK aside from EM at Harborview.

I realized I didn't address the TRUST/WRITE question. If you are a TRUST student, its my understanding that you will automatically do a WRITE in your TRUST location. Those with more experience, feel free to correct me. You can also do a WRITE without being a TRUST student, but you have to apply and be accepted to a WRITE, just like you would with a track. A WRITE is more specific in that it is actually more of an LIC and it will be in one single location, but a track is not an LIC and guarantees 5 months that may not be all in the same location (depends on the track, e.f. 5 months in Alaska is not necessarily 5 months in Anchorage). So if you want to stay in Alaska, you can do a WRITE or track in Alaska and spend at least 5 months of third year and 3 months of forth year there. But you will have to go to Seattle and other locations still.

 

[deleted932911]

I wrote this earlier in the thread, but I'll repost it here so you can find it easily.

There are several options for rotations and they apply to all students, not just the ones from WAMI. I'll give you my best current understanding. During second year you can apply to third year tracks or the Olympia LIC (I literally know nothing about the LIC, so I won't comment). If you do not apply to a track or the LIC, you will become a safari student, and your "home base" will be considered Seattle regardless of where you actually live.

Third year tracks are offered in the following locations:
Idaho (this means the state, not one city)
Wyoming (this means the state, not one city)
Alaska (this means the state, not one city)
Billings
Bozeman
Missoula
Greater Seattle (this means Greater Seattle, not Seattle)
Spokane
Wenachee

For third year tracks, 24 weeks (out of 42) will be guaranteed in that location. The remaining could be anywhere. All rotations will be assigned to you, but you can request certain locations (so if you live in Casper, you can request all Casper, but it's not guaranteed).

During third year you can apply to fourth year tracks. Just because you got a third year track doesn't mean you will get the fourth year track.

Fourth year tracks are offered in the following locations:
Idaho (this means the state, not one city)
Alaska (this means the state, not one city)
Montana (this means the state, not one city)
Spokane

For fourth year tracks, 12 weeks (out of 16+) will be guaranteed in that location. The remaining could be anywhere. This is different than third year because a good portion of your clerkships will be electives that you schedule yourself. I did not do an Idaho track, but I have spent a majority of my time in Idaho my forth year because I chose to schedule my electives there.

If you track in a location, that is your "home base" and housing and travel to that location are not reimbursed. So if you are part of the Billings track, you have to pay for your housing in Billings, but if you are sent to Anchorage for 6 weeks, your travel and housing are provided or reimbursed. If you are a safari student, your travel and housing is covered for everywhere but Seattle.

You will have to spend a specified amount of time both in Seattle and outside of Seattle. The specific amount of time is up for debate and it sounds like this would be best discussed during your interview. My requirement was 8 weeks in Seattle. I don't know how much time was required outside of Seattle, as I spent most of my time outside of Seattle so this wasn't important for me to remember.

Please ask more questions if this is confusing or you want more details.

Thank you for this, it's really informative. I was concerned I might have missed something during the application but it sounds like this all gets sorted out later and the only immediately relevant thing for applicants is deciding on TRUST. This is such an impressive program, I'm trying to be cool and not fall in love, but I don't think it's working.

 

[deleted968997]

Thank you for this, it's really informative. I was concerned I might have missed something during the application but it sounds like this all gets sorted out later and the only immediately relevant thing for applicants is deciding on TRUST. This is such an impressive program, I'm trying to be cool and not fall in love, but I don't think it's working.

Tangentially related: as a current AK MS1, I'd highly recommend considering TRUST. Alaska has really cool TRUST sites (Kodiak, Juneau, Soldotna, Ketchikan) and not doing TRUST has been a regret of mine, because it's fairly distinguishing when you apply for residency programs.

 

[deleted715868]

Another still under consideration email just now.

 

[deleted1014148]

Another still under consideration email just now.

same

 

[nevekv]

Another still under consideration email just now.

me too

 

[checkingmyemailevery5secs]

Another still under consideration email just now.

Same, for Seattle. Do we assume we’re all just gonna hear back in March?

 

[djiboutiman]

add me to team SUC (Seattle)

 

[PrincessPunchy]

Also SUC

 

[deleted715868]

Same, for Seattle. Do we assume we’re all just gonna hear back in March?

I think so at this point. Who knows though.

 

[kearneje]

Rejected post-interview (11/26), IS, 3-year UW med employee. I wish everyone else the best of luck and hang in there if you're SUC.

 

[CaliforniaAsian]

II for the MSTP. Complete 12/27. Only date was March.

 

[frontal_lobe_fun]

Did anyone else (who has interviewed) not get an e-mail update?

 

[White.Coat.Warrior]

Did anyone else (who has interviewed) not get an e-mail update?

I have not gotten an update yet, but I only interviewed about a week ago so I expect that I’ll have to wait a bit longer.

 

[deleted932911]

Tangentially related: as a current AK MS1, I'd highly recommend considering TRUST. Alaska has really cool TRUST sites (Kodiak, Juneau, Soldotna, Ketchikan) and not doing TRUST has been a regret of mine, because it's fairly distinguishing when you apply for residency programs.

I did apply for TRUST. Are there any students that care to weigh in on the program? I get the impression TRUST applicants have a somewhat separate process, does that include the interview?