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1. Describe the type of research you are currently most interested in pursuing for your PhD training. You can be general or specific (e.g., genetics, biochemistry, Alzheimer’s disease, rational drug design, etc.)

2. If you wish, please describe major hardships or adversity you have overcome to reach this point in your life (if none, please state “none”).

3. List names of up to five UT Southwestern faculty whose research is of particular interest to you (refer to www.utsouthwestern.edu/labs for more information).

4. Why are you interested in MD/PhD training at UT Southwestern in particular?
 
Elephant_enthusiast said:
1. Describe the type of research you are currently most interested in pursuing for your PhD training. You can be general or specific (e.g., genetics, biochemistry, Alzheimer’s disease, rational drug design, etc.)

2. If you wish, please describe major hardships or adversity you have overcome to reach this point in your life (if none, please state “none”).

3. List names of up to five UT Southwestern faculty whose research is of particular interest to you (refer to www.utsouthwestern.edu/labs for more information).

4. Why are you interested in MD/PhD training at UT Southwestern in particular?
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Thank you!!
 
Paris1000 said:
Literally in tears right now! Just got an II! Submitted secondary on 7/24. Below their stats, but I feel I have had some interesting experiences that came through in my essays.
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When did TMDSAS transmit your app? Congrats!
 
FreeBird21 said:
Fair enough. Just impatient to know whether I even have a shot at "the big one".
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Yes. If others have called you for an interview already, that means your application is good beyond the stats.
 
I am OOS(4.0,520) and I received an II, however, the only available interview slots that show up are in November. Did this happen to anyone else? Also, my committee letter isn't even in and they sent me an invite??
 
I have heard great things about the scholarships that UTSW hands out to students. Does anyone know if there is more information about how many are given? I couldn't find financial aid info other than how many receive loans & FA.
 
zinrath said:
I have heard great things about the scholarships that UTSW hands out to students. Does anyone know if there is more information about how many are given? I couldn't find financial aid info other than how many receive loans & FA.
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They are great if you are OOS. They essentially give you 1k scholarship which enables them to make the student instate for tuition.
 
texasvandy said:
They are great if you are OOS. They essentially give you 1k scholarship which enables them to make the student instate for tuition.
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1k or 10k?

$21,034 In-state
$34,134 Out-of-state
 
zinrath said:
1k or 10k?

$21,034 In-state
$34,134 Out-of-state
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There is some kind of a TX state rule that says if a student is given 1k scholarship, they are eligible for instate tuition. This applies not just to medical schools. So two schools that I know of offer this to all OOS students - UTSW and UT Houston. Effectively you can see that it becomes 14k since there is a 1k +13k difference.
 
Elephant_enthusiast said:
1. Describe the type of research you are currently most interested in pursuing for your PhD training. You can be general or specific (e.g., genetics, biochemistry, Alzheimer’s disease, rational drug design, etc.)

2. If you wish, please describe major hardships or adversity you have overcome to reach this point in your life (if none, please state “none”).

3. List names of up to five UT Southwestern faculty whose research is of particular interest to you (refer to www.utsouthwestern.edu/labs for more information).

4. Why are you interested in MD/PhD training at UT Southwestern in particular?
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What are the character limits for the MD-PhD prompts? Thanks again!
 
Has anyone been able to do the HIPAA training for friday rounds? I created the account about an hour or so ago and the module has still not come up. Just wondering if it takes that long for others or if I should contact them! Thank you!!
 
Elephant_enthusiast said:
1. Describe the type of research you are currently most interested in pursuing for your PhD training. You can be general or specific (e.g., genetics, biochemistry, Alzheimer’s disease, rational drug design, etc.)

2. If you wish, please describe major hardships or adversity you have overcome to reach this point in your life (if none, please state “none”).

3. List names of up to five UT Southwestern faculty whose research is of particular interest to you (refer to www.utsouthwestern.edu/labs for more information).

4. Why are you interested in MD/PhD training at UT Southwestern in particular?
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Were these the only prompts for MD/PhD applicants, or are these in addition to the MD prompts?
 
Skittsie13 said:
Current MS3 (!!!! can't believe it, feels like yesterday I was applying!) here, happy to answer any questions about UTSW either here or through PM. 🙂 Good luck with the app cycle, everyone!
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From what you remember, are the interviews pretty intense or more chill? Also, how do you like living in Dallas?
 
angryfruitbat said:
From what you remember, are the interviews pretty intense or more chill? Also, how do you like living in Dallas?
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Mine were pretty relaxed! I was very nervous because they were my first set of interviews, but looking back on the season they were some of the chillest ones I had.

Dallas is good! I'm not originally from TX and I don't think I will end up staying for residency for that reason, but it's a nice city to live in. Very affordable and lots to do.
 
No one has posted about receiving a II lately. If you have when were you complete/LM/ day of II?
 
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I'm a little worried because I was hoping I would fall into their high stat category (520, 3.73 total GPA, 3.64 sGPA) and I have four ii's from other Texas schools (in state) so I assume the rest of my application can't be total garbage (I also have 1000+ hours of research). I was complete June 4, should I give up hope on UTSW?
 
MTG2323 said:
I'm a little worried because I was hoping I would fall into their high stat category (520, 3.73 total GPA, 3.64 sGPA) and I have four ii's from other Texas schools (in state) so I assume the rest of my application can't be total garbage (I also have 1000+ hours of research). I was complete June 4, should I give up hope on UTSW?
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Texas also loves high GPAs so all in all I say you have had a great amount of interest from Texas schools!
 
MTG2323 said:
I'm a little worried because I was hoping I would fall into their high stat category (520, 3.73 total GPA, 3.64 sGPA) and I have four ii's from other Texas schools (in state) so I assume the rest of my application can't be total garbage (I also have 1000+ hours of research). I was complete June 4, should I give up hope on UTSW?
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I think their Auto starts at 75 or more and/or specific minimums for GPA and MCAT.
 
ieatass said:
Do you have a source for this?
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We are working on a process of elimination.

1. Someone close to 75 and didn't get the expected auto call.
2. Other choice is that it is lower than 75 but the person's GPA or MCAT did not meet the minimum thresholds (3.8 and 516?)

Edit: student profile says 3.84 GPA and 515 MCAT.
 
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texasvandy said:
We are working on a process of elimination.

1. Someone close to 75 and didn't get the expected auto call.
2. Other choice is that it is lower than 75 but the person's GPA or MCAT did not meet the minimum thresholds (3.8 and 516?)

Edit: student profile says 3.84 GPA and 515 MCAT.
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I didn’t get an auto call. I have a 516 and 3.99 gpa; in other words my LM is 75 and some change.
Then again, I’m oos so who knows what that does to the process.
 
koster35 said:
I didn’t get an auto call. I have a 516 and 3.99 gpa; in other words my LM is 75 and some change.
Then again, I’m oos so who knows what that does to the process.
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the auto calls are for Instate only

OOS a 3.99/516 is prob average for SW OOS (assuming higher than high MCAT is worth more than higher than high GPA and I think their OOS MCAT average is close to 518)
 
clutchtho said:
the auto calls are for Instate only

OOS a 3.99/516 is prob average for SW OOS (assuming higher than high MCAT is worth more than higher than high GPA and I think their OOS MCAT average is close to 518)
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Agree. I dont believe OOS and IS have same auto numbers.
 
koster35 said:
I didn’t get an auto call. I have a 516 and 3.99 gpa; in other words my LM is 75 and some change.
Then again, I’m oos so who knows what that does to the process.
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Same exact stats and situation, I feel for you bro
 
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