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deleted959514
Congrats!!!
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anyone applying to Pathways hear anything yet?
Muffin Crust
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MD-PhD II today!! Completed 8/8
yes.
Congrats fam! Wanna hit me with that complete date?
immunoguy23
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That's amazing! I was complete 8/7 for MSTP but still waiting 😳
August 5th
It seems that if you applied to multiple programs and one wants to interview you they check with the rest of the programs to see if they want to talk to you as well. I have only seen R's on here from people who also received an II.
Muffin Crust
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Hopefully you get one soon! Best of luck! 🙂
caudaequinaxx
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Pathways II!!! Not sure how it's real but I'll take it!
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TriWinning
Pierce the heavens!!
when complete?
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caudaequinaxx
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deleted959514
HST II (7/20)
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IIs for MD-PhD, Pathways, and HST!!! Complete 7/17!
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Could anyone who recently got an II let us know where they are at with interviews? I assume still super early based on II announcements here
Like II dates? On Thursday there were late October dates for both HST and Pathways
Pandaland
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Hi! Congrats to those of you receiving interviews! May I ask - did you write anything for optional personal identity essay, or the optional COVID impact essay?
For the personal identity essay it says that "many applicants will not need to answer this question" but just wondering if they prefer people who do complete those optional essays.
For the personal identity essay it says that "many applicants will not need to answer this question" but just wondering if they prefer people who do complete those optional essays.
probablyhungry99
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I left them blank!
Pandaland
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congratulations!! That's amazing! Just wondering - did you write anything for optional personal identity essay, or the optional COVID impact essay?
For the personal identity essay it says that "many applicants will not need to answer this question" but just wondering if they prefer people who do complete those optional essays.
I left the personal identity one blank and was very straightforward about the COVID-19 prompt (2-3 sentences).
I wrote both. I wrote the personal identity one because I did have something valuable to share regarding my background and upbringing that wasn’t communicated in my personal statement. Also because I already had a good layout from the auto bio that UCSD makes you write so I said eh why not haha.
I wrote the COVID essay because I’m in a gap year and my post grad plans got fudged hardcore from this whole thing.
II within the last few hours. I may or may not have teared up😳
Filled in the personal identity and COVID essays
Not URM
Complete in late July
Filled in the personal identity and COVID essays
Not URM
Complete in late July
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congrats to everyone! anyone mind sharing which dates they're scheduling now?
I had a few options in October
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eagledoc2025
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II at noon eastern time today, for Pathways!! Completed 8/11. LM 81, OOS, ORM
congrats to the II!!! was there a complete email? i only got a supplementary application received email
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deleted959514
No complete email for me
caudaequinaxx
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when you said that, I felt it. :')
Out of curiosity more than anything, what have the interviews here been like? Haven't been lucky enough to be graced with one myself but just curious at what the interview day is even like.
TriWinning
Pierce the heavens!!
Congrats! Complete date?
7/20, thought I got skipped to be honest!
sturgeon surgeon
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Everyone has an orientation at 10, then two interviews with starting times between 11 and 5:30. Interviews were 1 on 1, and very conversational, asking about my activities, why medicine, etc. Reviewers had both read my app thoroughly before meeting with them and were very conversational. I had two faculty interviewers, but a lot of people had 1 faculty and 1 student. Very nice, no stress tests, but did ask a few pointed questions, so be ready to address any weaknesses.
Other than that, you have a lot of down time. The night before there was a Zoom meet and greet with current students, very casual, they are all very nice. You also will have the opportunity to attend a Pathways class, drop in with Financial aid, admissions, and ORMA (diversity) offices.
kittensneezes
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MSTP R, Pathways II, bittersweet! 3.99/526, OOS, complete 07/17
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deleted959514
Stellar stats!! Good luck on the interview!!
For the meet the current students the night before the interview, what's the recommended attire?
casual!
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thank you!
are publications a "soft requirement" for hst or not? are any current students able to comment?
Applicant perspective: I don't necessarily think so. But some evidence of a quantitative focus probably should be evident. Pubs are a more obvious way to demonstrate this, but I am sure there are other ways to do so.
@jb2000 : hmm that makes sense
