2021-2022 Virginia Tech Carilion
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congrats!!! I was complete 7/17 but no news yet 😬
just submitted this beast of a secondary
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Did you guys get a complete email? or does your profile just say "your application is ready"?
parlezvousmed
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Mine just says "your application is ready." No confirmation/completion email or "under review"
Class of 2025 is 49 students. One of smallest in the US. The school is considering expanding to 56 students in the future. It's a unique school, very focused on developing competent doctors with strong research backgrounds that can be leaders in their fields. PBL is a big part of the curriculum. They match fairly well. School skews a little toward older students. Pretty solid average Step 2 CK scores.
Pros: Lots of opportunity for faculty mentoring. Very small groups for anatomy, ultrasound, etc so good opportunities for hands on work. Lots of attention and mentoring help for students if needed. Students probably receive more guidance on residency application process than at other schools. You get to know most everyone in your class.
Cons: Can't be as anonymous if that's your thing. Not as many folks to choose from for friends / social stuff, but 49 students is not that small. I can't think of other cons.
Any current students here that I could message re: interview advice for VTC, as well as other questions about the school?
Current student here and happy to answer any questions. DM me!
NSGY_and_Coffee
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I received an email that they received my secondary, and (quickly following) a separate one that my application was complete. My portal status says "your application is ready", and I interviewed a little bit ago. Hope this helps!
NSGY_and_Coffee
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Has anyone else received a small-medium sized box from VTC through USPS?
I think they sent it out last year after interviews - when did you interview?
NSGY_and_Coffee
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Sept 11th! It would just be promo things, nothing admissions-information wise? (I'm not at home to open the package yet)
based on last year's thread it was mainly promo things
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deleted1111835
II just now! complete 7/20 LM 69 WARS idk but a lot higher
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deleted1114150
Anyone know acceptance rates after II?
dam that really dampens my mood lol. sigh....
At least you got an II 🙂 no II ppl are crying rn 😢 haha
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deleted1114150
cheer up! We got this bro.
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deleted1114150
which year is this from?
Last year's cycle I believe
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deleted1113018
do you happen to have a link to this spreadsheet? is it from reddit?
Yeah I found it somewhere, everytime I try to share the link it just inserts the table in full. Search for 2021 Post-ii acceptances
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deleted1114150
for those of you who got II, when is your interview date? I saw they had 10/10 and 10/20 something dates last year. Not sure if they're doing 2 oct interview dates this year? Thanks in advance
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deleted1111835
10/23! saturday 🙂
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I'm interviewing tomorrow 10/02, so it looks like they are again doing two October dates.
sunflower1234
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Can anyone confirm that they accept updates via the portal? Just wanted to double-check if they prefer that or emailed. Thanks!
I sent in mine through the portal and I asked prior to submitting so yes!
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deleted1114150
end of october?
I mean the first day acceptances for RD applicants are allowed to go out is October 15th so I wouldn't worry about it right this second, you'll only freak yourself out if you're concerned about it before it's even allowed to be sent out. Just relax, and congrats on getting your interview!
NSGY_and_Coffee
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Nothing from here either: Interview was on Sept 11th.
Hey guys, any sense of how many IIs have gone out so far? Anyone get IIs recently? I was complete mid-July and it's been silent.
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deleted1113018
wait they send stuff out to ppl who interview there? that's dope what do they send?
It’s a post card along with VTC-branded notebook, pen, and sunglasses.
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deleted1114150
do they send it after we interview or before
After! The post card says “We hope you enjoyed your interview day!” It’s a really cute touch.
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Thank you for sharing!
I personally got an overall friendly vibe on interview day. Obviously with MMIs you can’t predict what they’ll ask, but even if the question is stressful, I found all my interviewers to be nice and conversational. Just practice and don’t worry too much 😊
Also I really enjoyed their med student Q&A the night before. They were super friendly and fully honest.
Good luck !!
It was conversational and friendly! Obviously still take it seriously, but they aren't 'out to get you' or trying to trick you. They want to learn about/see your problem solving skills, and learn about/hear about you as a person. Good luck! I also highly recommend going to the optional student social - I found it very well organized and helpful, and the students were really honest and engaging.
I interviewed 9/11 and am super stressed waiting to hear! If anyone from the first two interviews hears back, please update us so we know they're sending decisions!
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deleted1111835
hi!! what was the dress code for the student Q&A? can't find that info anywhere
