2019-2020 UT Medical Branch

[aurorablue62]

II!! It's scheduled for the same date as another one of my interviews though and UTMB says they don't reschedule...

Yeah, I just emailed the person they said to confirm with and said I had another interview I already committed to and asked if I could obtain another interview date. I'm sure it's fine.

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[texasvandy]

Yeah, I just emailed the person they said to confirm with and said I had another interview I already committed to and asked if I could obtain another interview date. I'm sure it's fine.

Although they are tough in emails, if your request is reasonable, they will accommodate one date change.

 

[FiendingOnMedSchool]

Great! Thank you for the advice! Pumped for this interview!

 

[wysdoc]

II!! It's scheduled for the same date as another one of my interviews though and UTMB says they don't reschedule...

If you have a conflict like this and call right away and let them know, and ask politely if there could be another date available, they will offer you a different date.
What they don't want: you to commit to a date, then later call and say you don't want it. That would be considered rescheduling.

 

[zeerabiscuit]

I also just received an email II! LM ~75. They only give one date for interviews and don’t reschedule.

II!! It's scheduled for the same date as another one of my interviews though and UTMB says they don't reschedule...

Congrats!! When did y’all transmit?

 

[FiendingOnMedSchool]

Congrats!! When did y’all transmit?

Transmitted 6/25 but letters didn't get in until 7/8

 

[johnhutcg]

Any idea what the post interview acceptance rate here is?

 

[Penguin_MD]

Congrats!! When did y’all transmit?

Transmitted 5/23!

 

[zeerabiscuit]

Transmitted 6/25 but letters didn't get in until 7/8

Ahh I’m getting worried, I transmitted 6/24 but Casper was delivered sometime last week. When did you take CASPer?

 

[thegrind33]

Any idea what the post interview acceptance rate here is?

Kinda low but not awful from what I know

 

[JustAUser]

If you have a conflict like this and call right away and let them know, and ask politely if there could be another date available, they will offer you a different date.
What they don't want: you to commit to a date, then later call and say you don't want it. That would be considered rescheduling.

This.
They explain it on their website as well:
Interview Schedule

Also, these are all the interview dates for UTMB for this year. It says on that page that they send II approximately 4 weeks in advance so don't lose hope yet y'all!

 

[texas2020]

Ahh mine was transmitted June 24th and I haven't received a confirmation yet.. should I be worried?

I transmitted 6/28 and received an interview invite and never received a confirmation yet so I wouldn't be worried!

 

[blahblahmedschool]

What interview date did they offer those who received invites today?

 

[ljdkfhans]

What interview date did they offer those who received invites today?

September 6 was the date they assigned me

 

[aurorablue62]

September 6 was the date they assigned me

They gave me Sep 13

 

[Min:))]

II today for Sep 20. Best of luck to all!

 

[gofrogs17]

Ugh was excited about getting a II but not very promising considering the number they give out vs acceptances :/

 

[Agentcross]

Ugh was excited about getting a II but not very promising considering the number they give out vs acceptances :/

Where did you find this info

 

[thegrind33]

Where did you find this info

They give out 1100 interviews

 

[PreachyMusican39]

I submitted my primary 6/25 Transmitted 7/10 and I still have not received a confirmation email from UTMB. Should I contact their admissions or is this a normal wait period?

 

[Agentcross]

They give out 1100 interviews

Number of accepted is different than number of matriculants I’d imagine. I’m OOS so I’m not sure how the wacky match system works

 

[funkyturtle]

They give out 1100 interviews

They have a larger class of about 230. Assuming they accept about 400, the chances of getting accepted isn't much different than other Texas schools.

 

[gofrogs17]

They have a larger class of about 230. Assuming they accept about 400, the chances of getting accepted isn't much different than other Texas schools.

ah okay well thank you for this!!! makes me feel better to some degree lol

 

[YellowCard]

I submitted my primary 6/25 Transmitted 7/10 and I still have not received a confirmation email from UTMB. Should I contact their admissions or is this a normal wait period?

Many people that submitted in June are not getting confirmation emails before II. Don’t worry about it.

 

[thegrind33]

They have a larger class of about 230. Assuming they accept about 400, the chances of getting accepted isn't much different than other Texas schools.

Most Texas schools interview 600-800 people and accept ~300-400, statistically odds are lower at utmb for post II

 

[clutchtho]

transmitted mid-late june and still radio silence

did anyone happen to check when their second/third round of interviews were?

 

[wysdoc]

transmitted mid-late june and still radio silence

did anyone happen to check when their second/third round of interviews were?

Last year the next batch of interviews was sent out 3 weeks after the first.

 

[JustAUser]

transmitted mid-late june and still radio silence

did anyone happen to check when their second/third round of interviews were?

Last year the next batch of interviews was sent out 3 weeks after the first.

On 7/29, they were giving out interview spots for 9/6, 9/13, and 9/20 so that sounds about right

It's definitely going to be a long cycle so hold on there

 

[wysdoc]

On 7/29, they were giving out interview spots for 9/6, 9/13, and 9/20 so that sounds about right

It's definitely going to be a long cycle so hold on there

Also, it doesnt matter whether you interview earlier or later. Don't let the dates mess with your head. I know some who interviewed the first week and matched noplace, and those who interviewed in December and got in, and any combination and permutation you can imagine.

 

[FoolmeTwice]

IS II on 7/29 as well

 

[MTG2323]

Does anyone who interviewed on Aug 2 have any advice or thoughts for future interviewers? Thanks!

 

[Agentcross]

UTMB was as friendly and chill as they say. Great experience

 

[spookymulder26]

Anyone heard back from AMWA’s housing? Paid but have not heard any details about my host or anything

 

[williamx]

Does anyone know the best way to get from Austin to Galveston for their interview? I'm thinking of driving all the way but is there any transportation I can take from the Hobby airport to Galveston if I fly into Houston?

 

[texasvandy]

Does anyone know the best way to get from Austin to Galveston for their interview? I'm thinking of driving all the way but is there any transportation I can take from the Hobby airport to Galveston if I fly into Houston?

https://www.cruzely.com/how-to-get-from-the-houston-airport-to-the-galveston-cruise-port/

 

[wysdoc]

Does anyone know the best way to get from Austin to Galveston for their interview? I'm thinking of driving all the way but is there any transportation I can take from the Hobby airport to Galveston if I fly into Houston?

Hobby to Galveston : Galveston Express (van that serves hotels) will take you directly to your Galveston hotel. It is about $65 round trip, or you can book one-way if you'd rather Uber or Lyft your way back directly from the med school instead of returning to your hotel.
Anyone flying in, be sure to fly in to Hobby Airport (IAH airport much farther away!)

 

[acstylin]

I’m an OOS non-trad with a really low overall GPA (3.05) but a strong MCAT. I got an II 2 or 3 weeks ago for Sept 20. Being that they have high GPA students there, I was pleasantly surprised to get an invite. Maybe they’re taking a more holistic approach this year?

 

[MoBio29]

For those who already interviewed, at what time did all of the events end? I'm interviewing this Friday!

 

[Agentcross]

For those who already interviewed, at what time did all of the events end? I'm interviewing this Friday!

4:15! The schedule says 4:45 which should be the latest.good luck! You’ll love it

 

[suomi24]

Do they send all updates via email? Or is there an applicant portal even though there is no secondary?

 

[Agentcross]

Do they send all updates via email? Or is there an applicant portal even though there is no secondary?

Email

 

[medicalbread]

UTMB needs casper results before considering your app for an II right?

 

[Belphegor]

UTMB needs casper results before considering your app for an II right?

Yes

 

[funkyturtle]

For those of you who have interviewed already, did you guys ever receive a confirmation email with more details on interview day the week of the interview?

 

[deleted985598]

For those of you who have interviewed already, did you guys ever receive a confirmation email with more details on interview day the week of the interview?

There was not another email. There was however a reminder for the social the night before!

 

[Agentcross]

For those of you who have interviewed already, did you guys ever receive a confirmation email with more details on interview day the week of the interview?

The first email included quite a few attachments regarding interview day. If you received the same email, there’s not more info that you need

 

[nvuss]

II today. Excited to see this campus and their program.

 

[Karenfromfinance]

II for 10/18!!! This is my first one I'm super excited!

 

[She17]

II today. Excited to see this campus and their program.

Do you mind sharing when your application was transmitted and when the CASPER results were delivered?
Thanks

 

[She17]

II for 10/18!!! This is my first one I'm super excited!

Do you mind sharing when your application was transmitted and when the CASPER results were delivered?
Thanks