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[Gothpanic]

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Complete 7/24, II hold 8/22

Thank you. Hopefully I'll hear something soon then. This limbo is the worst.

 

[Dr Tobias Funke]

II hold just now. OOS no ties. LM 64

 

[issslinggling]

II hold just now. OOS no ties. LM 64

+1, OOS no ties LM 66. but has rural interest

 

[deleted1140762]

Have they sent out any rejections yet? I just received a hold today. Wondering if they just put basically everyone on hold?

 

[medicalmango_]

II hold, OOS but from neighboring state, LM 69

 

[Gothpanic]

II hold, OOS but from neighboring state, LM 69

Hey sorry not to be annoying but when were you complete? I just wanna see if ill hear anything back soon.

 

[eeeeps]

Hey how long did it take for you guys to get ANY status update (II or hold)? I was complete almost a month ago (8/8) and I still don't have any updates, just that my app was received.

Complete 8/5, hold today 9/8, OOS, no ties.

 

[medicalmango_]

Hey sorry not to be annoying but when were you complete? I just wanna see if ill hear anything back soon.

No worries! I was complete 8/1

 

[Gothpanic]

No worries! I was complete 8/1

Thank you omg looks like they're approaching the date I was complete 🥲🥲🥲🥲

 

[Geebeebee]

Hold, IS, LM 73, complete 7/15. Thought I was a good fit since my app also has a rural medicine focus 🙁

 

[deleted1140762]

Hold, IS, LM 73, complete 7/15. Thought I was a good fit since my app also has a rural medicine focus 🙁

I don’t think a hold is a death sentence at this school.

 

[chocomika]

I just got an II but when I go to schedule it there are no dates on the calendar at all? is this happening to anyone else 🙁

 

[JF5]

I just got an II but when I go to schedule it there are no dates on the calendar at all? is this happening to anyone else 🙁

I got a hold, and when I went to schedule my inte… oh wait 🙁

 

[chocomika]

I just got an II but when I go to schedule it there are no dates on the calendar at all? is this happening to anyone else 🙁

Nvm just had to wait for them to open up spots! Im OOS, URM, 508mcat, 3.6 gpa

 

[Medigal]

Do they review applications randomly? Because I only got an email saying my application was received on 7/21. I think it has not even been reviewed yet. I am an IS applicant btw

 

[random_username]

Do they review applications randomly? Because I only got an email saying my application was received on 7/21. I think it has not even been reviewed yet. I am an IS applicant btw

They might tbh. Last year I got an interview like 2 weeks after I applied and this year I've heard nothing and it's been a couple months

 

[Gothpanic]

They might tbh. Last year I got an interview like 2 weeks after I applied and this year I've heard nothing and it's been a couple months

Oh no :/ I was complete on 8/8 and based on this years thread I thought I should hear back within 4-6 weeks. Guess there's gonna be more limbo 😔😔

 

[tripleds]

II hold update. no change .—.

 

[medicalmango_]

II hold update. no change .—.

+1

 

[hanginginthere112b]

II recieved!

 

[JF5]

II recieved!

Were you previously on hold at all?

 

[CrecentBear]

II hold today LM 61 501/3.6 OOS; no ties Complete 8/2.

 

[UnsolicitedSlug]

II hold, IS, 514/3.74, complete 7/14

 

[hanginginthere112b]

Were you previously on hold at all?

no

 

[Seahawk14]

II hold update. no change .—.

Same here

 

[premeducated]

+1

+2

 

[GettinAfterIt]

II hold update. no change .—.

Same here :/

 

[GettinAfterIt]

II recieved!

Congrats!! Are there any unique aspects of your app?

 

[latransplant]

They’re going to be updating the holds every week, FYI. I’m fully prepared for a weekly heart attack and disappointment LMAO

 

[deleted1140762]

They’re going to be updating the holds every week, FYI. I’m fully prepared for a weekly heart attack and disappointment LMAO

It’s like that toxic ex that keeps reaching out periodically

 

[hanginginthere112b]

Congrats!! Are there any unique aspects of your app?

thank you! honestly no i was so surprised i got an interview. IS 3.9 50X average extracurriculars

 

[Leeroy_Jenkins]

They’re going to be updating the holds every week, FYI. I’m fully prepared for a weekly heart attack and disappointment LMAO

I was placed on II hold in early august and this is the first update I've received so updates may only come out once every few weeks

 

[GoldenStarDoctor]

Hold +1

 

[trutru]

For anyone that submitted in August, how long did it take to receive either a hold or an invite (first update). I completed 08/16 and haven't received any updates yet.

 

[LAF_Noir]

For anyone that submitted in August, how long did it take to receive either a hold or an invite (first update). I completed 08/16 and haven't received any updates yet.

+1

 

[fernny26]

+1

I submitted it on 08/03 and have not received any updates

 

[hanginginthere112b]

are they very strict about their clinical letter requirement? I got an interview invite but i dont have a clinical letter so im not sure how thats going to go. I have a letter from a physician that was my professor and for other schools that counted as a physcian letter but for UA tucson it specifically says they need a letter from someone who has seen you interact with patients and i dont have that. im in state if that makes any difference.

 

[from_clubs_to_scrubs]

Hi all, I’m wondering if there’s a specific size that the photo we upload into the secondary should be. Some other schools have mentioned passport 2x2 size. But UofA Tucson doesn’t mention a size. Am I allowed to submit any sized photo?

 

[from_clubs_to_scrubs]

Is there even a point in uploading a CV if my primary app literally just states what my CV is?

has everyone been uploading their CV/resumes into the portal?? or is it merely optional/not really a thing?

 

[JF5]

has everyone been uploading their CV/resumes into the portal?? or is it merely optional/not really a thing?

Wondering this as well?

 

[newolduser]

Did anybody else see this?

University of Arizona medical school in Tucson fails to get full 8-year extension for accreditation

A bit from the article:
The Tucson college of medicine was deemed out of compliance with three of the 12 overall accreditation standards the committee uses to evaluate programs: educational resources and infrastructure; curricular management, evaluation and enhancement; and teaching, supervision, assessment, and student and patient safety.

The committee found the medical program was “unsatisfactory” in a number of areas, including:

• Bylaws were unclear in terms of leadership responsibilities.
• Diversity categories were inconsistent and may not have been approved or codified.
• Students were dissatisfied with cramped and uncomfortable lecture halls and access to spaces.
• Students were dissatisfied with study and storage spaces on campus and at hospital and clinical sites.
• The requirement that students “actively participate in care” was interpreted differently based on individual students.
• The school had low ratings for genetics and biostatistics and epidemiology to prepare students for clinical work.
• Students were dissatisfied with the school’s responsiveness to feedback on courses and clerkships.
• The school had no process to make sure clerkship experiences and assessments were comparable across all locations.
• Students had no clear way to appeal decisions.
• The school’s tuition refund information was unclear.

 

[UnsolicitedSlug]

Did anybody else see this?

University of Arizona medical school in Tucson fails to get full 8-year extension for accreditation

A bit from the article:
The Tucson college of medicine was deemed out of compliance with three of the 12 overall accreditation standards the committee uses to evaluate programs: educational resources and infrastructure; curricular management, evaluation and enhancement; and teaching, supervision, assessment, and student and patient safety.

The committee found the medical program was “unsatisfactory” in a number of areas, including:

• Bylaws were unclear in terms of leadership responsibilities.
• Diversity categories were inconsistent and may not have been approved or codified.
• Students were dissatisfied with cramped and uncomfortable lecture halls and access to spaces.
• Students were dissatisfied with study and storage spaces on campus and at hospital and clinical sites.
• The requirement that students “actively participate in care” was interpreted differently based on individual students.
• The school had low ratings for genetics and biostatistics and epidemiology to prepare students for clinical work.
• Students were dissatisfied with the school’s responsiveness to feedback on courses and clerkships.
• The school had no process to make sure clerkship experiences and assessments were comparable across all locations.
• Students had no clear way to appeal decisions.
• The school’s tuition refund information was unclear.

I don't feel as bad about being waitlisted now...

 

[lilred21]

Did anybody else see this?

University of Arizona medical school in Tucson fails to get full 8-year extension for accreditation

A bit from the article:
The Tucson college of medicine was deemed out of compliance with three of the 12 overall accreditation standards the committee uses to evaluate programs: educational resources and infrastructure; curricular management, evaluation and enhancement; and teaching, supervision, assessment, and student and patient safety.

The committee found the medical program was “unsatisfactory” in a number of areas, including:

• Bylaws were unclear in terms of leadership responsibilities.
• Diversity categories were inconsistent and may not have been approved or codified.
• Students were dissatisfied with cramped and uncomfortable lecture halls and access to spaces.
• Students were dissatisfied with study and storage spaces on campus and at hospital and clinical sites.
• The requirement that students “actively participate in care” was interpreted differently based on individual students.
• The school had low ratings for genetics and biostatistics and epidemiology to prepare students for clinical work.
• Students were dissatisfied with the school’s responsiveness to feedback on courses and clerkships.
• The school had no process to make sure clerkship experiences and assessments were comparable across all locations.
• Students had no clear way to appeal decisions.
• The school’s tuition refund information was unclear.

Could someone explain what exactly this means? Are they now considered unaccredited or are they expected to be unaccredited in the near future?? Sorry I’m unfamiliar with this process. Thanks!

 

[newolduser]

Could someone explain what exactly this means? Are they now considered unaccredited or are they expected to be unaccredited in the near future?? Sorry I’m unfamiliar with this process. Thanks!

They still have full accreditation, it just means they don't have it for the full 8 years yet. I just though the things they were cited on were interesting, sorry to worry anybody!

 

[chocomika]

Does anyone know if the interviews are open file or closed?

 

[binky23]

Does anyone know if the interviews are open file or closed?

Closed it’s a MMI

 

[FutureMDCol]

Hey how long did it take for you guys to get ANY status update (II or hold)? I was complete almost a month ago (8/8) and I still don't have any updates, just that my app was received.

I'm in the same boat. Complete 8/5 no updates at all as of right now

 

[pk01]

Got hit with the II hold rn. Marked complete 8/05 OOS

 

[Mamainmed]

Got hit with the II hold rn. Marked complete 8/05 OOS

Same complete 8/22. OOS

 

[cranberrylimeade]

II Hold +1 complete 8/12