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Invitations for interviews are extended between September and April. If you are granted an interview, you will receive an email notification from the Director of Admissions.

holy **** 7 A's, congratulations! May I ask if you cured cancer?

 

[eltoroloco]

holy **** 7 A's, congratulations! May I ask if you cured cancer?

Thanks! Yes in fact I've cured all cancers and working on curing obesity next 😎

 

[vaj4477]

Hello! I am an International student too AND this was my first interview as well AND I just got an acceptance. SO PLEASE BE HOPEFUL! Even before I did the interview, I heard from many current students who said this was a very relaxing fun/interview, they really try to help you succeed and relax in the interview. So I would say just be your best self, don't let your nerves get to you, and practice common interview questions.

You will be fine just dressing as you would in an in person interview, yes there is time for lunch (you should be able to see this from the agenda they will send you). If you have not yet, i would also recommend going on F-1 DOCTORS to speak to the current SKMC students there who are also intl students.

Good luck!!!!

Wow! Now I am more excited about my interview. Thank you so much!!

 

[Wyward MD]

Congrats! May I ask when you had the interview?

11/18

 

[jbc333]

Does anyone know if they accept additional letters of recommendation after you're complete?

 

[outrightornery]

Did anyone else with 11/18 interview hear back yet?

unfortunately not. I guess it depends on your interviewer?

 

[my4network]

To those who have sent update letters, did you directly email Dr. Callahan or the admissions office?

 

[deleted889667]

To those who have sent update letters, did you directly email Dr. Callahan or the admissions office?

I sent mine on Thursday to the admissions office in the morning, by the afternoon my portal was updated saying they received it

 

[melonmelon]

Hey everyone! For all the neurotic pre-meds out there I wanted to share that I interviewed on 12/2 and was put on the HPWL on 12/9. I'm feeling very optimistic about it and was not completely surprised by the WL because as an Illinois resident I am sure they are skeptical that I would move to Philly (which I 100% want to because Jefferson is my top choice!!!). I sent them a LOI today so I will keep you all updated. And for all you people out there with As who know they aren't going to attend can you please decline it so I can get in 😉

 

[prototypeblitz]

I don't have a list of all schools, but I know that Kaiser, Stanford, UCSD, and Cooper don't accept them.

Thank you!

 

[spidermanswifey]

unfortunately not. I guess it depends on your interviewer?

I was accepted and I interviewed on 11/18! I was also a PSAP applicant though, so that may change things?

 

[AB0915]

I was accepted and I interviewed on 11/18! I was also a PSAP applicant though, so that may change things?

Congratulations! When did you hear the great news?

 

[Kitkatkitty]

Is it a bad sign if dr. Callahan doesn’t reply to your update email? *brb over analyzing*

 

[tunaktunak]

Has anyone who sent an update here NOT get an II?

 

[mvsrocks]

Has anyone who sent an update here NOT get an II?

Yes lol hi hello

 

[gg_21]

Yes lol hi hello

+1

 

[deleted1081786]

Has anyone who sent an update here NOT get an II?

Me

 

[premed06s]

Me

+1

 

[Zulka]

Is it a bad sign if dr. Callahan doesn’t reply to your update email? *brb over analyzing*

This happened to me so about 2-3 weeks later I sent one to admissions and CC’ed her instead and then it was added to my app. However, I haven’t received an II.

 

[Mungmoong]

If the school is taking time off between 12/16-first week of Jan as noted in the comment above, would it be a better idea to wait on sending update/letter of interest until January?

 

[NordicTrekker]

+1

+1

 

[gg_21]

This happened to me so about 2-3 weeks later I sent one to admissions and CC’ed her instead and then it was added to my app. However, I haven’t received an II.

I did this exact thing! Then she replied saying she receives so many updates every day that she’s behind on responding to them. I haven’t received an II, either.

 

[JazzFiend]

Yep. Sent one recently

Did you update via the portal?

 

[medmans]

For people who have already interviewed, did you attend the "pre-interview" optional information session the day before your interview? I don't have any questions for them so I was thinking about not going but I'm overthinking it now lol.

 

[theconfusedapplicant]

For people who have already interviewed, did you attend the "pre-interview" optional information session the day before your interview? I don't have any questions for them so I was thinking about not going but I'm overthinking it now lol.

Nope, I never attended any of the optional events and still got in.

 

[medmans]

Nope, I never attended any of the optional events and still got in.

Nice, thank you for this.

 

[deacsdaig]

Did you update via the portal?

No, I sent it via email. The emails are listed earlier in the thread.

 

[throwaway2020202112345]

Anyone else still waiting for a II/R after sending an update? I sent mine in over a month ago and haven’t heard anything since

 

[armaragon]

Anyone else still waiting for a II/R after sending an update? I sent mine in over a month ago and haven’t heard anything since

+1

 

[Mayor_Chano]

Anyone else still waiting for a II/R after sending an update? I sent mine in over a month ago and haven’t heard anything since

+2

 

[NordicTrekker]

Anyone else still waiting for a II/R after sending an update? I sent mine in over a month ago and haven’t heard anything since

+1

 

[vanillasalt]

+2

+4

 

[burtonboarder95]

Got the acceptance call just now. Woo! Interviewed 11/18/2020. OOS but strong ties to the school and Philly area. Non-trad, okay GPA, strong MCAT.

 

[hotcheetos2115]

Got the acceptance call late last week! IS and Philly resident 🙂

 

[jbc333]

If the school is taking time off between 12/16-first week of Jan as noted in the comment above, would it be a better idea to wait on sending update/letter of interest until January?

Also wondering this. Any thoughts?

 

[Kitkatkitty]

Also wondering this. Any thoughts?

RIP me sent my update few days ago

 

[AB0915]

Those that have interviewed, what was the decision turn around time?

 

[Putkernerinthehall]

Got the acceptance call late last week! IS and Philly resident 🙂

Congrats! So are you still interviewing or calling it quits at this point with the 14 attended ?

 

[magicgirl]

@AB0915 From previous comments, I’ve seen anywhere between 1 week to 6 weeks, which really depends on when your interviewers can make it to the meeting to present your app. My interview was yesterday and Dr. Callahan said that they’ll be taking winter break for 2 weeks. So I guess if you have not heard back, the winter break will add another 2 weeks to your waiting time

 

[hotcheetos2115]

Congrats! So are you still interviewing or calling it quits at this point with the 14 attended ?

Thanks! I've cancelled some and I have two left in January I believe, but I am waiting on some decisions that may come in January to make final decisions

 

[deleted959514]

Has anyone heard from financial aid? is the institutional app the one on the portal? everyone is telling me "apply soon" but idk where to lol

 

[Rosiris Fleetfoot]

@AB0915 From previous comments, I’ve seen anywhere between 1 week to 6 weeks, which really depends on when your interviewers can make it to the meeting to present your app. My interview was yesterday and Dr. Callahan said that they’ll be taking winter break for 2 weeks. So I guess if you have not heard back, the winter break will add another 2 weeks to your waiting time

Looks like we interviewed together! Best of luck!

 

[callmepetunia555]

How are you guys sending updates? Directly to the admissions office email?

 

[superintroduction]

How are you guys sending updates? Directly to the admissions office email?

them and callahan both, use CC

 

[borrawin95]

Congrats to those accepted yesterday! Bumping the link to the accepted students GroupMe we made if you want to join!

GroupMe - Join the group for SKMC Class of 2025

Roommate sheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/17DtEJBVwZDvRBTn9qBYKCz96xxd3SExWlPhAGX6XYuk/edit?usp=sharing

groupme.com

I’m also curious because I can’t find it anywhere on the portal

 

[spidermanswifey]

Congratulations! When did you hear the great news?

I believe it was 12/2!

 

[TakotsuboOkazaki]

Current SKMC MS3 here. Jefferson has been great to me and it’s a phenomenal program. Open to any questions you may have.

Good luck!

 

[theconfusedapplicant]

Current SKMC MS3 here. Jefferson has been great to me and it’s a phenomenal program. Open to any questions you may have.

Good luck!

What's your opinion of how the school has been handling vaccination of students? Do you know if clinical students (M3s/M4s) have been given vaccination priority? What about M1s and M2s? Thank you!

 

[TakotsuboOkazaki]

What's your opinion of how the school has been handling vaccination of students? Do you know if clinical students (M3s/M4s) have been given vaccination priority? What about M1s and M2s? Thank you!

My understanding is they are prioritizing ER and ICU staff, as they should.

I have not personally received nor been instructed to receive a vaccine as of yet but I presume it will be soon.

As the M1/M2 students are virtual only they may be lower down on the priority list, but that is just an assumption as we are not privy to the university’s plan.

 

[theconfusedapplicant]

My understanding is they are prioritizing ER and ICU staff, as they should.

I have not personally received nor been instructed to receive a vaccine as of yet but I presume it will be soon.

As the M1/M2 students are virtual only they may be lower down on the priority list, but that is just an assumption as we are not privy to the university’s plan.

Thanks for the reply! I agree ER/ICU staff should be prioritized first. I just know some schools have M3s/M4s as next in line after frontline workers to receive the vaccine and was wondering how Jeff was handling it. Thank you again.