2022-2023 Commonwealth (Geisinger)

[taguylla2]

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No actors. Just the second option.

Did the interviewers themselves act out a scenario and you had to have a conversation with them? Or literally was it just they present the question and dont speak after?

 

[MCAThiccy]

Did the interviewers themselves act out a scenario and you had to have a conversation with them? Or literally was it just they present the question and dont speak after?

Never acted with them. I acted with Vermont (top choice for OOS now 🙂) but not for Geisinger. Geisinger just presents the question.

 

[taguylla2]

Never acted with them. I acted with Vermont (top choice for OOS now 🙂) but not for Geisinger. Geisinger just presents the question.

Last question 😊 Were there any team based questions? Like ones where you had another interviewee and had to work together with them? Thanks for your help!

 

[MCAThiccy]

Last question 😊 Were there any team based questions? Like ones where you had another interviewee and had to work together with them? Thanks for your help!

No team work in the interview, though I hope there’s team work at the school itself.

 

[GettinAfterIt]

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 second this, I interview this Friday, trying to prepare as best I can!

 

[GettinAfterIt]

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!

MCATThiccy thanks so much for this! Extremely helpful.

 

[MCAThiccy]

MCATThiccy thanks so much for this! Extremely helpful.

No problem! It's my pleasure to help you! <3

 

[taguylla2]

No problem! It's my pleasure to help you! <3

Were you allowed to take notes during the 2 minutes? And how many stations total? And were there really silly questions like the examples you gave?

 

[MCAThiccy]

Were you allowed to take notes during the 2 minutes? And how many stations total? And were there really silly questions like the examples you gave?

No silly questions. I’m a silly person in general. Just what would you do and you see something happening type questions. Like 7 stations if I recall correctly. The notes depend on the interview group apparently la they told us no notes but I guess they told another group that notes are okay.

 

[MrWafflers]

We’re getting the results of the first round of interviewers this Saturday right? I’m so nervous

 

[MCAThiccy]

We’re getting the results of the first round of interviewers this Saturday right? I’m so nervous

Hopefully they stick with the 15th. And it better be by 12 AM on the 15th too.

 

[novabear3]

Hopefully they stick with the 15th. And it better be by 12 AM on the 15th too.

I just don't understand why every school couldn't come out and say they were either sticking to the date or, given that falls on a Saturday, they are going to move it to next Monday. like that would save us so much angst. but nope!
Well, I interviewed in Oct, so it isn't even relevant to me 🤣

 

[fxryker]

I'm so nervous that I can't even sleep.

 

[Tok2d1]

Being awake since 2am

 

[MCAThiccy]

No matter what happens, we did our best. I wish us all the best.

 

[Fruits_of_work]

Isn't it Oct 17? That's what MSAR says

 

[Zxcvbnmm]

MSAR says they send it out on October 16

 

[fxryker]

can you post a screenshot of the date on msar if you dont mind?

 

[mcclash5656]

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This information is not very reliable -- especially since the year is wrong (2023 instead of 2022)

 

[fxryker]

This information is not very reliable -- especially since the year is wrong (2023 instead of 2022)

Of course it isn't, that would be too easy.

 

[Zxcvbnmm]

Anyone going to Geisinger for Recruitment day tomorrow?

 

[fxryker]

Anyone going to Geisinger for Recruitment day tomorrow?

Yeah!

 

[Sectornine]

anyone hear anything?

Nothing yet on my end

 

[showtim3]

Guess the folks at Geisinger aren’t morning people

 

[medhokage]

Just got the A

 

[MuffinMom]

Just got the A

Was it an email or aphone call or through the portal?

 

[medhokage]

Was it an email or aphone call or through the portal?

Email

 

[fxryker]

Waitlisted, and while on campus grounds for their recruitment day.

 

[MrWafflers]

Anyone else waitlisted, deferred or accepted?

 

[novabear3]

How did the recruitment day go and what was the attire?

 

[purplepea]

Waitlisted, and while on campus grounds for their recruitment day.

Aw I'm sorry. I hope you get accepted eventually. Rooting for you!

 

[showtim3]

Deferred to next committee meeting. Good thing I already planned on cooking up a spicy update letter 😈

 

[apple_juice]

Waitlisted, and while on campus grounds for their recruitment day.

I know you will make a fantastic physician. Keeping my fingers crossed for you

 

[zefla12]

Does anyone know if the Abigail Geisinger scholars program will prevent you from pursuing fellowships? I know that you would have to do ur residency in IM, FM, peds, or psychiatry. Would you still be able to sub specialize in those fields? Can’t seem to find any info on this.

 

[JMoneyStackzz]

Deferred to next admsissions meeting lol What does this even mean

 

[apriltuesday]

Deferred to next admsissions meeting lol What does this even mean

Same here. I think this means waitlist?

 

[JMoneyStackzz]

Same here. I think this means waitlist?

No lol people actually get waitlisted here which is why im confused lol

 

[MCAThiccy]

I think it means that the committee is on the fence about you and are waiting to judge you in comparison to the other interview cohorts instead of your own interview cohort.

 

[highspeed983]

I interviewed on 9/21 and heard nothing yesterday... anyone else?

 

[dayzinn]

Highly recommend the recruitment sessions. Got to meet faculty too which was cool, and got a full tour from MS1's. Seems like a nice place to be and where student wellness is prioritized

 

[novabear3]

it seems like they've been relatively quiet about A's?

 

[la vida loca]

Kind of late to the party, but received II in mid August and earliest date to interview was Nov 30th RIP

 

[dayzinn]

it seems like they've been relatively quiet about A's?

Just heard of the one A on here. A lot of people got deferments to the next ADCOM meeting. Could mean they are waiting to sift through the coming applicant pools to build the class

 

[misshighenergy]

just filled out the recruitment day survey for the november one. Anyone know when they send out info about it. I didn’t even get a confirmation for signing up..

 

[heyheyheyheyheyheyheyhey]

just filled out the recruitment day survey for the november one. Anyone know when they send out info about it. I didn’t even get a confirmation for signing up..

also curious about this, signed up awhile ago and haven't received confirmation or info. any idea what kind of attire should be worn?

 

[novabear3]

Just heard of the one A on here. A lot of people got deferments to the next ADCOM meeting. Could mean they are waiting to sift through the coming applicant pools to build the class

Same I only saw that one A on here too. But that is plausible. I guess we might have to wait another month for some more movement.

 

[dayzinn]

Yeah confirmation comes a lot later. I went to the one this past Monday and didn't get anything till ~2 weeks before, then another email closer to the day itself

 

[PuzzlesMD]

II received, IS, complete late September. Interview dates in February. Wondering if emailing in a couple weeks to ask if I could re-schedule for a closer date is an option?

LM 70, WARS in the low 80s

 

[medstud16]

I haven’t applied here just decided to trade in other schools but I keep getting emails to complete secondary - does this mean anything or is it a generic email. I might do it now

 

[MCAThiccy]

Generic