2021-2022 Kaiser (Tyson)

[wysdoc]

Thank you to @RunningMSN for sharing the secondary prompts!

2021-2022 Kaiser Permanente (Tyson) Secondary Essay Prompts:

1. During your career as a physician, you will potentially encounter many obstacles and be required to overcome many challenges. Resilience is a prerequisite for success in medical school and beyond. Describe your experience with a situation that had an unfavorable outcome. How did you react, and how might you have responded differently? What did you learn about yourself? (250 words)

2. Kaiser Permanente is nationally recognized for its achievements in the realm of equity, inclusion, and diversity. How will you contribute to the diversity of the Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine? (250 words)

3. Lifelong learning is an essential process for continued professional development in physicians that includes reflection and being open and responsive to constructive feedback. Tell us about an area of intellectual exploration you are passionate about and have sustained over time. What means have you used to explore this area? (250 words)

4. Please describe how you have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic (Optional): (unlimited)

MD/PhD:
1. Please list publications and papers submitted. Include one or two sentences describing your role on each publication. (unlimited)

Good luck to everyone applying!

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[teddy_tu]

I read somewhere that Kaiser only takes CA residents? Would it be useless to apply here if you're from the South? Trying to narrow down my list.

 

[Shunsui]

I read somewhere that Kaiser only takes CA residents? Would it be useless to apply here if you're from the South? Trying to narrow down my list.

25 CA and 25 OOS
According to MSAR

 

[teddy_tu]

25 CA and 25 OOS
According to MSAR

Thanks! I wonder if those are neighboring states but I guess I'll give it a shot

 

[Shunsui]

Thanks! I wonder if those are neighboring states but I guess I'll give it a shot

16 states, including CA

like 8 states from east coast, 4 midwest, 4 west coast

 

[deleted555445]

Thanks! I wonder if those are neighboring states but I guess I'll give it a shot

I feel like every CA private school ends up being mostly Californians because there are so many of them and not enough protected in-state spots at the public schools. It doesn't mean they have a bias, but its a large part of their applicant pool and also those people are more likely to accept a spot/wait on the waitlist longer.

 

[deleted1106140]

secondary received

 

[RunningMSN]

1. During your career as a physician, you will potentially encounter many obstacles and be required to overcome many challenges. Resilience is a prerequisite for success in medical school and beyond. Describe your experience with a situation that had an unfavorable outcome. How did you react, and how might you have responded differently? What did you learn about yourself? (250 words)

2. Kaiser Permanente is nationally recognized for its achievements in the realm of equity, inclusion, and diversity. How will you contribute to the diversity of the Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine? (250 words)

3. Lifelong learning is an essential process for continued professional development in physicians that includes reflection and being open and responsive to constructive feedback. Tell us about an area of intellectual exploration you are passionate about and have sustained over time. What means have you used to explore this area? (250 words)

4. Please describe how you have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic (Optional): (unlimited)

MD/PhD:
1. Please list publications and papers submitted. Include one or two sentences describing your role on each publication. (unlimited)

@wysdoc

 

[dulapeep]

I'm a reapplicant here - I updated my email address via AMCAS months ago and so far every school except Kaiser has emailed me at my updated email address. I received my secondary for Kaiser at the address I used for last year's application. Should I reach out to them to update my email address? I don't know if there's anything else I can do since AMCAS has my old email address.

 

[Gwynbleidd]

secondary received

Same here! OOS

 

[AriMed]

1. During your career as a physician, you will potentially encounter many obstacles and be required to overcome many challenges. Resilience is a prerequisite for success in medical school and beyond. Describe your experience with a situation that had an unfavorable outcome. How did you react, and how might you have responded differently? What did you learn about yourself? (250 words)

2. Kaiser Permanente is nationally recognized for its achievements in the realm of equity, inclusion, and diversity. How will you contribute to the diversity of the Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine? (250 words)

3. Lifelong learning is an essential process for continued professional development in physicians that includes reflection and being open and responsive to constructive feedback. Tell us about an area of intellectual exploration you are passionate about and have sustained over time. What means have you used to explore this area? (250 words)

4. Please describe how you have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic (Optional): (unlimited)

MD/PhD:
1. Please list publications and papers submitted. Include one or two sentences describing your role on each publication. (unlimited)

+1

 

[timeshare]

Secondary received, IS

 

[phytoremediation]

secondary received OOS

 

[neuriobioliogy]

I'm a reapplicant here - I updated my email address via AMCAS months ago and so far every school except Kaiser has emailed me at my updated email address. I received my secondary for Kaiser at the address I used for last year's application. Should I reach out to them to update my email address? I don't know if there's anything else I can do since AMCAS has my old email address.

same...it's not a huge deal for me but it is annoying, since i scrubbed my old email entirely from my amcas account

I tried looking on the secondary portal to see if we could update contact info there but I couldn't find anything. If it's going to be a detriment to your application, maybe email admissions about getting that changed.

 

[dulapeep]

same...it's not a huge deal for me but it is annoying, since i scrubbed my old email entirely from my amcas account

I tried looking on the secondary portal to see if we could update contact info there but I couldn't find anything. If it's going to be a detriment to your application, maybe email admissions about getting that changed.

Thanks! It shouldn't be a huge issue, it's just annoying to go back and forth and I'm a little worried that I may miss correspondence from them if it's using a different email address from all of my other applications. Good luck on your reapplication!

 

[Condensed_milk]

A little confused about the letter of rec requirement. For non committee letters website states: "Three to six individual letters submitted by three professionals familiar with your academic performance and personal attributes" I'm not sure why they add the 'three professionals" part...does this mean they want 3 letters?

 

[Gwynbleidd]

A little confused about the letter of rec requirement. For non committee letters website states: "Three to six individual letters submitted by three professionals familiar with your academic performance and personal attributes" I'm not sure why they add the 'three professionals" part...does this mean they want 3 letters?

I interpret that as of the 3-6 letters submitted, at least 3 letters should be from professors.

 

[neuriobioliogy]

I interpret that as of the 3-6 letters submitted, at least 3 letters should be from professors.

I don't think that it needs to be from professors, I think professionals can also include physicians and/or employers

 

[Gwynbleidd]

I don't think that it needs to be from professors, I think professionals can also include physicians and/or employers

The “academic performance” bit is what led me to think professors. But at this point it may be best to just email admissions and ask for a real answer

 

[Throwawayaccount777]

secondary received OOS

 

[shendershot]

secondary received OOS

+1

 

[CaliforniaAsian]

Anyone have any info about the MD/PhD program here?

What would you like to know? The basic info is on the website.

 

[TheOpology]

Dang I just found out about the lawsuit they received, for being racist to a professor there and firing her. Then they talk about being equal to all on their website. Idk

 

[deleted1106140]

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[gooeyempanada]

Secondary received OOS

 

[Redman3122]

Was anyone able to contact admissions?

 

[deleted555445]

Just got marked complete, is everyone else still "awaiting review" as their status?

 

[TheGranolaKing]

Just got marked complete, is everyone else still "awaiting review" as their status?

Mine says that too, I've been complete since July 4

 

[Ellesandra319]

complete awaiting review since 7/11... commenting for updates

 

[lostmed]

Mine says that too, I've been complete since July 4

+1. Complete since 7/3

 

[Dogruffle01]

Mine says that too, I've been complete since July 4

Yo how do you get the
" MD 2021-2022: TX ORM | LM ~ 73.5 | WARS A Level | Last updated on: July 20
TMDSAS = Complete: 11 | II: 0 | Prematch: 0 | Match: ____ | Pre 2° R: maybe Dell
AMCAS = 1°: 12 | 2°: 11 | II: 0 | A: 0 | WL: 0 | Post-II R: 0 | Pre-II R: 0 | Pre 2° R: maybe UCSF" underneath your comments?

 

[Shunsui]

Yo how do you get the
" MD 2021-2022: TX ORM | LM ~ 73.5 | WARS A Level | Last updated on: July 20
TMDSAS = Complete: 11 | II: 0 | Prematch: 0 | Match: ____ | Pre 2° R: maybe Dell
AMCAS = 1°: 12 | 2°: 11 | II: 0 | A: 0 | WL: 0 | Post-II R: 0 | Pre-II R: 0 | Pre 2° R: maybe UCSF" underneath your comments?

click on profile name in top right, click signature, add your tracker

 

[Dogruffle01]

Thank you much!

 

[star-lily]

Just got marked complete, is everyone else still "awaiting review" as their status?

Same, I also got marked complete immediately (+ got email) after submitting on 7/8

 

[yikes415]

Pre-COVID cycles Kaiser had already given out some II's by now and MSAR says they'll be doing II's in july - so could be coming soon!

 

[cofactorcoenzyme]

the portal login page says: "This website will undergo system maintenance on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 from 5:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. PST." maybe that means IIs are coming soon!

 

[Morningnight]

the portal login page says: "This website will undergo system maintenance on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 from 5:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. PST." maybe that means IIs are coming soon!

Manifesting IIs on Thursday!

 

[timeshare]

submitted mine weeks ago, not marked complete cus i assigned a letter that i haven't received yet. i've been hounding my prof for the letter to no response, does anyone know how to "unassign it" or delete it so I can hve the app marked complete

 

[nucleofied]

submitted mine weeks ago, not marked complete cus i assigned a letter that i haven't received yet. i've been hounding my prof for the letter to no response, does anyone know how to "unassign it" or delete it so I can hve the app marked complete

You can go to your amcas and then indicate the letter as no longer being sent. You can’t I unassign it unfortunately

 

[timeshare]

What are the consequences of marking the letter as no longer being sent, if you dont me me asking?

 

[nucleofied]

What are the consequences of marking the letter as no longer being sent, if you dont me me asking?

I’m not sure there is a “consequence” per se. From what I’ve seen, people just interpret it as the letter is no longer being sent. There could be a million reasons why a letter doesn’t get sent, but each school will probably interpret it differently. Not sure if that helps though.

 

[timeshare]

it does thank you! Might end up just doing that, dont wanna keep delaying kaiser reviewing my app cus its my first choice

 

[Jsjnduendn]

It is true that Kaiser has primarily outpatient clerkships/rotations?

 

[IAmTheBest35]

just submitted. i hope they pick me but they probably wont.

 

[Throwawayaccount777]

just submitted. i hope they pick me but they probably wont.

is kaiser still a class of 50 or have they expanded?

 

[TheGranolaKing]

is kaiser still a class of 50 or have they expanded?

still 48-50 according to their website's FAQ page:

FAQs | Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine

These frequently asked questions cover admissions, applications, and information about the school. If you can't find an answer to your question here, feel free to reach out to us directly.

medschool.kp.org

 

[IAmTheBest35]

is kaiser still a class of 50 or have they expanded?

i honestly dont know. if its only 50 then i wasted my time. no chance they'd waste their time on a bum like me.

 

[Morningnight]

i honestly dont know. if its only 50 then i wasted my time. no chance they'd waste their time on a bum like me.

You are the best. I believe

 

[Throwaway123890]

i honestly dont know. if its only 50 then i wasted my time. no chance they'd waste their time on a bum like me.

Chill brah you'll get into a good school and you will be a good doctor

 

[timeshare]

Anyone know how long it takes for the letter status to change to complete? It says they received all the letters but no checkmark