2020-2021 SUNY - Upstate

[dr.asp]

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Is there a group for accepted students anywhere?

 

[fliflopmaestro]

Congrats! Do you mind sharing your complete date? Thank you!

Thank you. IS. Complete 8/31

 

[BeepboopCosmic2019]

I got II in October and signed up for an interview in January (that was the next closest one). Does anyone know if this is what typically happens here, i was surprised to see this. Also is this like a late interview for this school or do a decent number of people still get in during January or later

 

[joshuamarcus]

Have a hold in portal. They didn’t email me about it or anything :s

 

[Spittin' Chiclets]

Accepted this morning! Check your portals!

 

[deleted1034652]

Accepted this morning! Check your portals!

Congrats!! When did you interview?

 

[Spittin' Chiclets]

Congrats!! When did you interview?

Thanks! 9/30

 

[qwertyjuice]

Thanks! 9/30

9/28 and still awaiting a decision, nerves!!

 

[Spittin' Chiclets]

9/28 and still awaiting a decision, nerves!!

Exactly how I was feeling all week. Reloading the portal every hour. Best of luck!

 

[inked.cuse]

A this mourning on portal. Interviewed 9/28.

 

[duckdoc20]

Just got an II, complete 8/31

 

[CorgiLoaf]

Also got an II, finally got an update! Complete 9/11, IS, stats in sig.
The first open slots are in Februrary lol

 

[Zulka]

Discovered a Pre-II hold on the portal. No email. Complete 9/3. LM 74. IS.

 

[fianchetto_]

II for MD PHD!! Was put on HOLD back in early Sept but just got an interview...

 

[duckdoc20]

Does anyone know if the interview is blind, partially blind, or opened file?

 

[dr.asp]

Does anyone know if the interview is blind, partially blind, or opened file?

The interview is blind!

 

[CorgiLoaf]

The interview is blind!

Oh really? Is it more of a conversation with standard interview questions or behavioral ones then?

 

[dr.asp]

Oh really? Is it more of a conversation with standard interview questions or behavioral ones then?

It is essentially a conversation both with the student and faculty member. For me it was more about presenting myself and there were a few "standard" questions asked. I didn't get any behavioral questions during my II but probably depends on the interviewer.

 

[Hopeful_MD_Cat_Mom]

II on Friday! complete 8/12 LM 69 OOS

Edit: MD/PhD II

 

[puromycin]

Pre II hold on the portal with no email. Complete early September

 

[LilSatxrn]

Pre II hold on the portal with no email. Complete early September

I'm in the same position. I wonder what the chances of getting an interview after being on hold are.

 

[fianchetto_]

I'm in the same position. I wonder what the chances of getting an interview after being on hold are.

i had a pre-II hold last month and just got an II last week from them. Stay positive!

 

[10vbplayer]

i had a pre-II hold last month and just got an II last week from them. Stay positive!

Same! Got a hold on my account, but they said it was an error, then got an II 10/28 for MD/PhD

 

[sunnyflower1]

Same! Got a hold on my account, but they said it was an error, then got an II 10/28 for MD/PhD

How did they say it was an error? Did you reach out to them or did they email you?

 

[10vbplayer]

How did they say it was an error? Did you reach out to them or did they email you?

Yes they reached out to me and told me that the hold was an error (actually got the apology email before the hold email) and then got an interview a couple weeks after. Hope this helps!

 

[speransmed]

Placed on hold, complete 10/22.

 

[deleted1034652]

My portal says decision made but no email...? anyone else?

 

[Futuredoc2226]

A!!! Received the call 11/4. No email or update on portal yet!

 

[Futuredoc2226]

A!!! Received the call 11/4. No email or update on portal yet!

For reference I interviewed 9/30!!

 

[deleted1034652]

For reference I interviewed 9/30!!

Does your portal say decision made?

 

[Futuredoc2226]

Does your portal say decision made?

No! My portal is blank (it no longer has the “under committee review“ statement)

 

[tryingtobeanoptimist]

A!!! Received the call 11/4. No email or update on portal yet!

Congrats! Well now I am freaking out! Good luck everyone!

 

[BeepboopCosmic2019]

A!!! Received the call 11/4. No email or update on portal yet!

This might seem random but what was the area code for the call?

 

[Futuredoc2226]

This might seem random but what was the area code for the call?

It was (315)-464-. I think a lot of students miss their calls because the admissions officer was surprised when I answered the phone! Good luck to you all!

 

[qwertyjuice]

A on the portal!! Stoked!

 

[premed2342341]

A on the portal!! Stoked!

Are you able to access your acceptance letter? I'm getting "This page isn't working"

 

[qwertyjuice]

Are you able to access your acceptance letter? I'm getting "This page isn't working"

No I cannot, I will check on Monday and email if it's not working

 

[Cheezin]

No I cannot, I will check on Monday and email if it's not working

still threw down that deposit though, make them feel extra bad if it is just a portal error lol

 

[peanut65]

No I cannot, I will check on Monday and email if it's not working

Try using a different browser. It didn't work for me on Google Chrome but I tried Firefox and it worked!

 

[theconfusedapplicant]

Does anyone know what the dress code is for the virtual meet and greet sessions? Do most people there wear suits as well?

 

[qwertyjuice]

Try using a different browser. It didn't work for me on Google Chrome but I tried Firefox and it worked!

It works now! Thanks [emoji16]

 

[stateofwait]

Placed on hold, complete 10/22.

Sorry if this was already asked - anyone have any info on how many people get II after being placed on HOLD?

 

[Mre1123]

Pre-II Hold, no email but updated on the portal. It says "Hold: re-Review after Dec 1st."
Complete 9/17, IS

 

[Zulka]

Pre-II Hold, no email but updated on the portal. It says "Hold: re-Review after Dec 1st."
Complete 9/17, IS

Welcome to the club!

 

[RosieRose924]

For those of you who already interviewed, do they send individual zoom links for the two one-on-one interviews, or is it just the upstate zoom link that they sent in the original confirmation email and we just log on at the time and date we selected?

 

[deleted1054719]

For those of you who already interviewed, do they send individual zoom links for the two one-on-one interviews, or is it just the upstate zoom link that they sent in the original confirmation email and we just log on at the time and date we selected?

Just the Upstate zoom link with breakout rooms 🙂

 

[RosieRose924]

Just the Upstate zoom link with breakout rooms 🙂

So the two interviews are back to back and they just put you in the waiting room in between?

 

[deleted1054719]

So the two interviews are back to back and they just put you in the waiting room in between?

Yes. There was a tiny break in between I believe but they assign you

 

[RosieRose924]

Yes. There was a tiny break in between I believe but they assign you

Thank you!!

 

[ziboi14]

Does anyone know if being a part of the Rural Med program affects your ability to place in other (specialty) residencies? I would love to do that pathway and get that education, however at the same time would love to keep an open mind to the other gateways of medicine so I wouldn't want to commit to primary care this early.

I have talked to people at Upstate and this is my understanding. The rural medical scholar's program (RMSP) is basically additional courses that are low key (I think they meet once a month) during your first two years about issues affecting rural communities and practicing in that environment. Then everything else you opt into, there is no commitment to it. The RMED program is specifically for Family Medicine, EM, and Surgery rotations during your 3rd year.

The faculty member that runs RMED is super nice, definitely reach out to her.