how was your interview experience? any advice on preparation?
| sketchy, uworld, pathoma included in tuition costs |
| cadaver lab is new and doesn't smell (6 people per cadaver; 8 hours per week but split so that you're only dissecting in groups of 3) |
| strong ultrasound integration |
| faculty and admin actually seem to care |
| students are nice and attractive |
| new facility is amazing and the study spaces are incredible |
| the professors take practice step exams so they know what to teach and also dissect first aid and integrate it into their classes |
| high step (233 98% pass rate 2019) |
| track how you're doing with stats and can predict your step score |
| cost of living is reasonable and Winston Salem is cute |
| matches well into competitive specialties |
| P/F preclinical (does count for AOA) but students aren't ranked |
| lecture attendance isn't mandatory and lectures are recorded and posted around 2 pm (not live-streamed) |
they said to us today that if you've interviewed now (or earlier) you will find out on Oct 15 or 16 what your status is. If you're accepted or rejected, it will be on the portal (after 12:00 pm) and if you're waitlisted, you will get an email. If you're put on the waitlist, you have to submit a letter of interest within 4 weeks to stay on the waitlist. Their incoming class of 2019 had about 30% that were accepted off of the waitlist.
in regards to race, not really (check MSAR) but in regards to life experiences, yes
| sketchy, uworld, pathoma included in tuition costs Every and any textbook or resource you may use or need is also available through the school e-library along with physical copies as well. |
| cadaver lab is new and doesn't smell (6 people per cadaver; 8 hours per week but split so that you're only dissecting in groups of 3) Some blocks of anatomy lab are stinkier than others. While the lab doesn't smell, even with the tables with the vacuum system, the odor from dissections is just inevitable.On a bright side, masks are available upon request for the more pungent blocks. You also have 24/7 unrestricted access to the lab and it is encouraged that you study from the other dissected bodies so that you can learn the variations of structures between individuals. |
| strong ultrasound integration The curriculum changes every year so I can't say what future years will have. For our current class, integration is not only limited to ultrasound but also radiology and histology through our different anatomy blocks. |
| faculty and admin actually seem to care This is going to be a common point at most medical schools. All med school faculty members are there to teach you and make sure you become the best version of yourself by the time you leave their sides. At WFSOM, professors do not have "office hours" since you can just go to their offices and ask for help whenever they are not lecturing or having a meeting. They are here to help you so make sure you take advantage of their availability. In addition to readily available lecturers and professors, the school offers a plethora of programs like free yoga, salsa, fitness, cooking programs to ensure student wellness and health. Not only you'll have the support from your faculty and admin but every single one of your classmates will become a valuable asset during the rigorous years of medical education. |
| students are nice and attractive You obviously have not seen me around. |
| new facility is amazing and the study spaces are incredible Yes. Five floors of classrooms, study and common areas with giant screens where you can project your screen from the computers that are provided to you. |
| the professors take practice step exams so they know what to teach and also dissect first aid and integrate it into their classes They are also updated with their literature as well so they will provide the most updated information and admit to their mistakes if they ever make any. |
| high step (233 98% pass rate 2019) |
| track how you're doing with stats and can predict your step score You can meet with your advisors at any time for feedback. |
| cost of living is reasonable and Winston Salem is cute If you're from a major city, you will at some point feel like Winston does not have enough to do. That's when you drive an hour out to Charlotte or Greensboro and enjoy what is not available here. |
| matches well into competitive specialties I hope this statement applies to me in the future too. |
| P/F preclinical (does count for AOA) but students aren't ranked - I hear stories from other schools where this is not a thing and makes me very glad to be here. All (most) of our classmates know each other and we are able to just walk into any room and study with each other. |
| lecture attendance isn't mandatory and lectures are recorded and posted around 2 pm (not live-streamed) - You can watch lectures at increased speeds of 2x or even 4x if you are physically capable of understanding someone 4x. |
I think they're doing them out of order. I was complete 7/2 and haven't heard anything.
I hope not because I was complete 8/1 and I haven't heard either...
+1
People are so quick to assume that every school reviews applications in the order they're received when it seems like very few schools actually do that. I certainly don't want to assume that I will get an interview but I do have very strong ties to the school. Putting others down to calm your fears is neither productive nor realistic. Just sit back and relax. The cycle is still young.
I'm not trying to start a fight with some random stranger here. I'm just pointing out that it's a little unfair to suggest that I was put on hold only to confirm your belief that your application will be reviewed soon. Not offended. I'm pretty assured of myself and my abilities.
you’re being little bit dramatic they weren’t putting you down just simply stating a possible explanation, i’m in the same boat as you so i actually appreciated someone offering a possible explanation for why i might not have heard back. you’re going into a very difficult and cut throat career field, toughen up and don’t get so offended this person clearly didn’t mean to hurt ur feelings. if you don’t like a comment on SDN or are offended just scroll past it
Also received the R this morning o. Complete early September because the secondary was sitting in my junkmail for over a month before I got to it. Thought I fit perfectly with the missions here. Oh well.
Once again, not offended. Just pointing out that the "possible explanation" is not necessarily realistic and somewhat pessimistic. Maybe the way I worded it made it seem different than what I meant, but I just don't think there's any need to get stressed out at this point and I don't want people to make it seem like there is. I'm just trying to help. I don't think it's fair to comment on my ability to handle medical school. You don't know me at all.
did they send you an email actually saying "complete"? I only got an email saying "successfully submitted. Hopefully that means complete
Damn that's a long time
Are you talking about "File Complete"?
They got back to you literally so fast...
Also a nontrad with SMP and got rejected today as well. Maybe WF doesn’t like us reinventors lol. Good luck tho. Im sure you will get in somewhere that is a better fit.
whoa I just checked under the "view details" tab and there it was "Confirmed: 09:14 am, October 02, 2019 (PST)" - I was complete in mid-July - no idea what this means
That never showed up in my portal before I got an II but ymmv
I'd say let things just play out and don't read into it even though that's difficult to doIt might mean we are headed to the R pileThat never showed up in my portal before I got an II but ymmv
if no invite was extended
eh, Wake seems pretty good at giving people the R and maybe this is just a computer glitch and you are headed for an II!It might mean we are headed to the R pile
Haha I feel you. In all seriousness I have another school that uses the same portal app and received confirmed status before I got an II there so yeah prob best not to read too much into it.
Is it under "view checklist?"
lol yeah
Lol confirmed at the same exact time. Timestamp buddies
Thanks...then I am also confirmed...
