There was no prompt for MD/PHD.
i have to stay in town for two nights because i’m also interviewing for fmstats which i’m really excited for but i’m broke y’all.
anyone that flew into town for an interview have any recommendations on where i could stay? i called a couple of the VCU hotel recommendations but they either don’t have airport shuttles or the nightly (SOM interview) rate is way higher than what is on the VCU list.
Check Airbnb! I stayed at one that was around $50 a night and less than a mile to the SOM campus.anyone that flew into town for an interview have any recommendations on where i could stay? i called a couple of the VCU hotel recommendations but they either don’t have airport shuttles or the nightly (SOM interview) rate is way higher than what is on the VCU list.
That! Don’t worry about status changes until they tell you what they mean. Lots of people have been flipping between various states of committee
The only status that is worth looking into is when you go to “your file review is complete.” Because then you have a file score and they send out interviews based on that! I waited like 3 weeks with that status and got a II.That! Don’t worry about status changes until they tell you what they mean. Lots of people have been flipping between various states of committee
There wasn't a prompt that was different from MD. However, there is a separate Reference Form that your research mentor needs to fill out and send. You can find it here About the program - VCU MD-PhD program
Not sure of the reference form is needed. I never had my PI fill it out and was still offered an MD/PHD II.
That is fair! But II does not = A. Maybe its worth looking into?
When I was contacted by their admissions office to arrange my interview and asked if my file required any other supplemental information other than my faculty interviewer preferences, I was informed that the rest of my file was complete.
All I am saying is that we shouldn't discourage people from going the extra mile even if it isn't "required". I trust you and believe you, but I would encourage others not to fill out paper work just because a stranger on the internet says they got an interview. Literally nothing against you pBAR but it could potentially help others!
It means that the sub-committee has done a full review of your file and given you a score. You are now in the queue with all the other files with final scores-- and they send out interview periodically based on what I assume is a score threshold-- that is either standard or relative to the other applications that are scored. Essentially it has a number-- your file-- and if that number is higher than their threshold for sending interviews you will get an interview. There are people on this thread that got the "file review is complete" back in july and august that have not reported getting II's. I had my file review done on approximately 9/9 and received an interview invite on 9/30!! so it is just a waiting game
Just to echo— it means your file is evaluated and has a score. That score may be good enough for an interview now, or in a few months, or never!
+1On hold for possible A/WL post II!
I stayed at the omni for my interview and really enjoyed it! (although one of the guys at the front desk gave me a hard time about late checkout) I remember the rate being about $130/night with all fees included. They have a super convenient shuttle (will take you anywhere in a 5mi radium) and can drop you off right in front of the building (or its a 10min walk). Both times I used it I had to wait <1min (once to get there ~7:30am and the other to get to my car parked at the hospital lot ~3pm)anyone that flew into town for an interview have any recommendations on where i could stay? i called a couple of the VCU hotel recommendations but they either don’t have airport shuttles or the nightly (SOM interview) rate is way higher than what is on the VCU list.
+2On hold for possible A/WL post II!
) (interviewed 9/24)I was complete 7/11...still silence
I would have to imagine there are a lot of people still sitting in silence.
Complete date?
Currently 12/12 is the only open date prior to January and that will probably be filled ASAP.
This is exactly correct. I originally had my interview scheduled for Dec but randomly checked the portal one day and saw that a much earlier date opened up.
I like the curriculum a lot, Block focused so you spend 1-3 weeks studying one subject and then test on it. A couple longitudinal courses throughout the year that meet every other week or so but don't take up too much time and are usually interesting. Good opportunities and decent funding for research- mostly focused on summer breaks but you can do it throughout the year if you really want to. More volunteer opportunities and clubs than you will have time for- always a fun lunch lecture/meeting and usually weekend conference/activity options as well. REALLY GOOD COMMUNITY OF STUDENTS (although I am biased obviously). People are always sharing resources and trying to help each other. Administration is pretty good and does try to listen to most of our concerns although they aren't perfect.
Still above ground and with a pulse. What questions might you have?
Can you provide information regarding approximately how many students are “on hold for acceptance” currently?
~200
Progress is almost exactly as planned; nothing is by chance and without intention. The way interview invites are extended this year has been changed and that accounts for the difference you see.
Nice ECs
I’m sure it’ll work out for you somewhere else!
