Leeroy_Jenkins
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When were you complete?Pre-II R
OOS, MCAT 509, sGPA 3.6, ~2500+ clinical hours, ~400 research hours, not much volunteer or community service hours (~50).
When were you complete?Pre-II R
OOS, MCAT 509, sGPA 3.6, ~2500+ clinical hours, ~400 research hours, not much volunteer or community service hours (~50).
I’m screwed hahaha (also OOS)
Would love to, Not seeing it on the portal, Any link ? In scranton or virtual ? Don't interview for a couple months.Did anyone else sign up for Monday, October 17th's recruitment day?
In Scranton, and I can't find the link, but they'll give it to you after you interview. There's another one in November, and Janurary.Would love to, Not seeing it on the portal, Any link ? In scranton or virtual ? Don't interview for a couple months.
Not yet, but I reached out to Belsy, who said it would be from 11am to 4pm. She also said an itinerary should come out this week.I did, but never received a confirmation e-mail about details of the day, etc. Did you get a confirmation e-mail?
I signed up, any word on the dress code?Did anyone else sign up for Monday, October 17th's recruitment day?
Thanks, It'll be a much more realistic visit to Scranton in January then 😆In Scranton, and I can't find the link, but they'll give it to you after you interview. There's another one in November, and Janurary.
Nope, but hopefully it's included in the itinerary. If not, I'm wearing a suit.I signed up, any word on the dress code?
I actually haven't interviewed yet, I signed up for the tour beforehand in hopes of being better prepared. So I'll be cheering you guys on if that happens!Nope, but hopefully it's included in the itinerary. If not, I'm wearing a suit.
The thing is, it's also the day Geisinger (historically) starts conferring acceptance offers, so it's possible that we could be notified while on campus grounds.
Thanks, see it in the email now, might try to make Nov one.I actually haven't interviewed yet, I signed up for the tour beforehand in hopes of being better prepared. So I'll be cheering you guys on if that happens!
Nobody knows, but according to MSAR, at least greater than 12.3%:does anyone know the post-interview acceptance rate here?
Interviewed | 928 |
Matriculated | 114 |
Interviewed | 928 |
Accepted | 228≤𝓍≤342 |
Matriculated | 114 |
Categories | In-state | Out-of-state |
Interviewed | 451 | 477 |
Accepted | 160≤𝓍≤240 | 68≤𝓍≤102 |
Matriculated | 80 | 34 |
Post-interview acceptance rate (%) | 35.5≤𝓍≤53.2 | 14.3≤𝓍≤21.4 |
7/21When were you complete?
I believe Jan were the only dates when I was on there. Guessing they might offer IS or high stat folks earlier dates? I would. This whole process is just unknowable I believe.To those with II, when you signed up, did they have dates available far in advance like in Oct/Nov/Dec? Or did you have a quick turnaround time between II and the dates provided to you? I wonder if they offer interview dates based on desirability. Does anyone know?
Yeah, I agree, I saw in other years that a person got a II in late September and saw dates for October. Yet some people get II at the beginning of Sept and aren't interviewing until Jan. It makes no sense for people to rescind their interview invite if the cycle just started, so I would assume you are right about offering sooner interviews to people they want more.I believe Jan were the only dates when I was on there. Guessing they might offer IS or high stat folks earlier dates? I would. This whole process is just unknowable I believe.
Thanks for sharing!@LindaAccepted recently interviewed Dr. Michelle Schmude, Associate Dean for Admissions, in her video titled How to Get Into Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine.
Thanks for sharing it! @fxryker@LindaAccepted recently interviewed Dr. Michelle Schmude, Associate Dean for Admissions, in her video titled How to Get Into Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine.
Only MMII'm just double checking that the interview is SOLELY mmi? I watched the video @fxryker posted and she said they do mmi interviews, but I just wanted to make sure that's the only kind. Good luck to everyone applying!
Don’t be nervous. I was not asked any abortion questions or a Why Us or a Tell us about you. It’s more situational and ethical. Think, “You see a chihuahua steal a pizza from Dominos. What do you do?” Or “Describe what empathy/sympathy/whatever means to you and why it’s important for physicians.” Or “You see a doctor hit the nae nae mid operation, what do you do?”PPl who did the mmi, how did you guys prep? Anything in the prep that you wish you did differently? I know you signed a form so don't answer if it goes against it! Also, should i be nervous lol
YOU ARE THE BEST!! THANK YOU!! Definitely feel a lot calmer now 🙂Don’t be nervous. I was not asked any abortion questions or a Why Us or a Tell us about you. It’s more situational and ethical. Think, “You see a chihuahua steal a pizza from Dominos. What do you do?” Or “Describe what empathy/sympathy/whatever means to you and why it’s important for physicians.” Or “You see a doctor hit the nae nae mid operation, what do you do?”
In general, look up abortion laws and consent laws in each state that you have an MMI in.
Here’s a link to get started: Parental Consent & Notification Laws | Teen Abortion Laws
You will be given 8 minutes total: 2 minutes to snack and read a prompt, and 6 minutes to vocalize your answer. I recommend answering the question in 2 to 3 minutes. This will allow the interviewer to ask any follow up questions that they may have.
In general, address the situation, attempt to pull from a previous experience, and answer the question. If given a complex question, like seeing a physician drinking liquor while working, it’s always a good idea to say, “… and I would contact someone above me and see if we can have another physician come in to work as a replacement. Then, I would also address why the physician came into work intoxicated. Is she having personal issues? What can we do to help her out personally?”
It’s always a good idea to at least try to pull from personal experiences, as this will make answering easier and make your answers memorable and stand out.
For instance, “This actually happened to me. My friend’s chihuahua stole thirteen pizzas last week. My friend and I address the chihuahua’s thievery by…” and then you give your answer.
If you cannot think of a personal example, it’s fine to use examples that you saw happen to others.
For instance, “I shadowed Dr. Thiccy and he dealt with a medication error, such as this question states. He called the Psychiatrist and asked why exactly the patient was getting such a high dosage of Depakote. The Psychiatrist became aware of the dosage and lowered it to a quarter. So, to answer your question, I would call the specialist and simply ask why the dosage is such a way. Every moment is a teaching moment. Maybe there’s something that I don’t know yet. By asking, I may learn, or the mistake may be address in a non confrontational manner and be changed accordingly.”
MMIs are nothing to worry about, seriously. They’re actually kind of fun now!
Thiccy out!
Wait, were you allowed to take notes during the 2 min?Don’t be nervous. I was not asked any abortion questions or a Why Us or a Tell us about you. It’s more situational and ethical. Think, “You see a chihuahua steal a pizza from Dominos. What do you do?” Or “Describe what empathy/sympathy/whatever means to you and why it’s important for physicians.” Or “You see a doctor hit the nae nae mid operation, what do you do?”
In general, look up abortion laws and consent laws in each state that you have an MMI in.
Here’s a link to get started: Parental Consent & Notification Laws | Teen Abortion Laws
You will be given 8 minutes total: 2 minutes to snack and read a prompt, and 6 minutes to vocalize your answer. I recommend answering the question in 2 to 3 minutes. This will allow the interviewer to ask any follow up questions that they may have.
In general, address the situation, attempt to pull from a previous experience, and answer the question. If given a complex question, like seeing a physician drinking liquor while working, it’s always a good idea to say, “… and I would contact someone above me and see if we can have another physician come in to work as a replacement. Then, I would also address why the physician came into work intoxicated. Is she having personal issues? What can we do to help her out personally?”
It’s always a good idea to at least try to pull from personal experiences, as this will make answering easier and make your answers memorable and stand out.
For instance, “This actually happened to me. My friend’s chihuahua stole thirteen pizzas last week. My friend and I address the chihuahua’s thievery by…” and then you give your answer.
If you cannot think of a personal example, it’s fine to use examples that you saw happen to others.
For instance, “I shadowed Dr. Thiccy and he dealt with a medication error, such as this question states. He called the Psychiatrist and asked why exactly the patient was getting such a high dosage of Depakote. The Psychiatrist became aware of the dosage and lowered it to a quarter. So, to answer your question, I would call the specialist and simply ask why the dosage is such a way. Every moment is a teaching moment. Maybe there’s something that I don’t know yet. By asking, I may learn, or the mistake may be address in a non confrontational manner and be changed accordingly.”
MMIs are nothing to worry about, seriously. They’re actually kind of fun now!
Thiccy out!
We were not allowed to take notes. MMIs will not allow you to take notes, as you may be reading someone else’s thoughts or seem scripted. Reading may seem disingenuous to the interviewer or pose as a distraction to you. It’s best to just think about the prompt and make mental connections to past experiences to draw on.Wait, were you allowed to take notes during the 2 min?
Weird considering they told us we could take notesWe were not allowed to take notes. MMIs will not allow you to take notes, as you may be reading someone else’s thoughts or seem scripted. Reading may seem disingenuous to the interviewer or pose as a distraction to you. It’s best to just think about the prompt and make mental connections to past experiences to draw on.
Told my group we couldn't 🤔Weird considering they told us we could take notes
Nah.Were you guys asked any "tell me about yourself" or "why GCSOM" type of questions?
According to @hopetobedoctor101010 on last year's thread, "They say 6-8 weeks but it seems like it's on the 15th of the following month of your interview."Since acceptances will probs come out around Oct 15, do you all think it is only based on September interviews? I wonder if there is a chance early oct people will get to hear back too.
That's what I did. Note well, they only allow for two updates per cycle.Do we just email updates to them? I don't see any place to upload additional documents or anything.
Ok, thank you!That's what I did. Note well, they only allow for two updates per cycle.
No actors. Just the second option.for those that interviewed, what was the format of the MMI? were you faced with actors or you just had to talk out what you would do in a specific situation?
I also received the email.Anyone else get the Abigail Geisinger Scholars email?
Anyone else get the Abigail Geisinger Scholars email?
+1Yeah, I thought it was going to be a II. Got my heart going.
Same 😪 feel like the time for a II is running out for this school given they are scheduling all the way out in Feb already.Yeah, I thought it was going to be a II. Got my heart going.
PPl who did the mmi, how did you guys prep? Anything in the prep that you wish you did differently? I know you signed a form so don't answer if it goes against it! Also, should i be nervous lol