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In state, mission group, 5.5 weeks out from what I thought was a really good interview. No change on portal. I feel like the waiting wouldn't be bad if we could just be given a solid timeframe rather than the fuzzy-wuzzies of "oh, maybe it'll be eight weeks out, but sometimes people get earlier decisions, but usually most of the decisions happen in spring, but you never know...."
 
SuperHomingBerry! said:
In state, mission group, 5.5 weeks out from what I thought was a really good interview. No change on portal. I feel like the waiting wouldn't be bad if we could just be given a solid timeframe rather than the fuzzy-wuzzies of "oh, maybe it'll be eight weeks out, but sometimes people get earlier decisions, but usually most of the decisions happen in spring, but you never know...."
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I'd say it gets easier, but im 10 weeks out and have heard as much as you lol
 
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cakesniffer said:
Has anyone here sent an update letter to the OHSU admissions email/ do they look at update letters?
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I’d be curious too because their portal says new letter do not change your file, but if anyone has had a good response for a LOI to OHSU let us know lol. *I would send one asap

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DocVader97 said:
Accepted today (1/4) to regular MD program!!!! Interviewed week of 10/25, was never put on hold. Notified via email. IS w/ LizzyM 72. I'm SO excited, this has been my dream school for as long as I can remember! Good luck to everyone!!!!
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Congrats!!! I was put on hold last week, and just received my acceptance email today (1/4) as well!
 
Accepted yesterday 1/7!!
Interviewed MD - 12/14-12/15. I'm over the moon, I ended last year's cycle in the nosebleeds of the waitlist and I cried my eyes out at work when the email came through yesterday. Good luck to everyone and I can't wait to see y'all in the fall.
 
BigPremedGuy said:
Surely this is the week my interviewer makes it to the committee meeting right? Literal 3 months later? I'm tired and forgot if I applied to medical school or not
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Have you tried emailing them at this point?
During orientation they mentioned the committee only meets once a week on Thursdays for like 4 hours. They also front loaded the interviews this year without adjusting the committee meeting frequency so they are behind this year…
 
ByGrace11 said:
Have you tried emailing them at this point?
During orientation they mentioned the committee only meets once a week on Thursdays for like 4 hours. They also front loaded the interviews this year without adjusting the committee meeting frequency so they are behind this year…
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This is interesting… I was not told this during my interview day, but it’s good to know, and help set expectations a bit more.
 
ByGrace11 said:
Have you tried emailing them at this point?
During orientation they mentioned the committee only meets once a week on Thursdays for like 4 hours. They also front loaded the interviews this year without adjusting the committee meeting frequency so they are behind this year…
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I have not emailed yet, figured it would just go to Kari and wouldn't make any impact on my app. Mostly just venting at this point and I do have some actual concerns waiting 3 months for an interviewer to talk about you at a meeting is less advantageous than 3 weeks after. But it is what it is
 
BigPremedGuy said:
I have not emailed yet, figured it would just go to Kari and wouldn't make any impact on my app. Mostly just venting at this point and I do have some actual concerns waiting 3 months for an interviewer to talk about you at a meeting is less advantageous than 3 weeks after. But it is what it is
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I'm in the exact same boat. Let's hope our interviewers' memories are very very good...
 
OmelletesfromOmelas said:
This is interesting… I was not told this during my interview day, but it’s good to know, and help set expectations a bit more.
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Kari had to step out so we had someone who is more involved in the interview screening/scheduling answering questions from us! Not a formal part of the interviews. She was great though and really answered the questions.
BigPremedGuy said:
I have not emailed yet, figured it would just go to Kari and wouldn't make any impact on my app. Mostly just venting at this point and I do have some actual concerns waiting 3 months for an interviewer to talk about you at a meeting is less advantageous than 3 weeks after. But it is what it is
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It makes sense. I'm sorry you have to wait so long. I hope you hear back soon!!
 
ByGrace11 said:
Have you tried emailing them at this point?
During orientation they mentioned the committee only meets once a week on Thursdays for like 4 hours. They also front loaded the interviews this year without adjusting the committee meeting frequency so they are behind this year…
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Wow that is very interesting.

What would you guys even write in the email? "I'm just checking in to see the status of my application?" I feel like from the committee's POV, they would just think something like "be patient, we'll get to you when we get to you." What do you guys think?
 
SuperHomingBerry! said:
Wow that is very interesting.

What would you guys even write in the email? "I'm just checking in to see the status of my application?" I feel like from the committee's POV, they would just think something like "be patient, we'll get to you when we get to you." What do you guys think?
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That's what I was thinking. If anyone does it and has success count me in, I just can't see getting any real information from that beyond, "we are working diligently to review apps in a timely manner" etc
 
During orientation they also mentioned that their goal turnaround is 6 weeks, but realistically due to them being behind it will be closer to 8 weeks, and if you haven't heard anything after 8 weeks you can reach out.
 
Prozvonit said:
During orientation they also mentioned that their goal turnaround is 6 weeks, but realistically due to them being behind it will be closer to 8 weeks, and if you haven't heard anything after 8 weeks you can reach out.
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When was your orientation? I interviewed the last week of October and all I remember them saying was that they'd like to get us decisions in a "reasonable amount of time," but they were unable to provide any details about what that timeline might actually look like.
 
complete 8/3, application was FINALLY processed on 1/4
 
Any IS people hear anything? Looks like they’re starting to review OOS non-mission based applicants now. Does that mean we’re out of luck lol, my app has been process since 8/5
 
ponder-on said:
When was your orientation? I interviewed the last week of October and all I remember them saying was that they'd like to get us decisions in a "reasonable amount of time," but they were unable to provide any details about what that timeline might actually look like.
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Monday!
 
Is OHSU still giving out interview, OOS Md/Mph processed 9/21
 
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