I don't have any advice, but just want to commiserate. I have gotten the opposite comments though- that I have a more PhD-focused app than MD. 🤷♂️ Also, I have not sent any thank you emails except for the one time admin explicitly asked for it haha..
My M.O. has been to only email thank you notes to faculty that I spoke with one-on-one. If it's a PD, then yes; otherwise, no. Speaking with other applicants though, I think its widely variable what people do, and I don't really think overburdened faculty with teeming inboxes really care either way.
I interviewed with 14 others on my interview day. To the best of my knowledge, UChicago's MSTP interviews from October - January. There is at least one interview date per month, with there being two or three in January. If I were to extrapolate -- very risky, I know --, that means around 75-90 people who interview for the 10 spots in the program. Unless UChicago's yield rate is horrendously low i.e. sub 33% I think the post-interview acceptance rate is indeed not very high.
I did the same here, although I only emailed faculty I really hit it off with AND still had one or two questions to ask (which is to say <40% of them). I feel like sending a thank you wouldn't change their impressions, and many of them likely fill out and submit their evaluations shortly after interviewing anyway
Thanks so much for the info! I have an acceptance at a school I would definitely enjoy attending, but I would prefer both of the schools involved in this conflict over schools I have acceptances to. Since U Chicago is rolling, it seems like acceptance post-II for their very last slot is probably even lower
I actually wouldn't know if that's the case, UChicago is rolling but they release most of their acceptances in February at least on the MD end. I wouldn't be surprised if the MSTP committee is on the same timeline where they release early acceptances to people who are hotcakes and everyone finds out laterThanks so much for the info! I have an acceptance at a school I would definitely enjoy attending, but I would prefer both of the schools involved in this conflict over schools I have acceptances to. Since U Chicago is rolling, it seems like acceptance post-II for their very last slot is probably even lower
I applied but haven't heard back. They probably interview MD-PhD applicants later than the MD folks
same lol, have always wanted to go cow tipping tho
This was a good call, especially considering the absolute spyware that AAMC made us install to take PREview despite it being a damn multiple choice SJT test lmao
I also applied there, they have previously interviewed through March with morning MD interview and dual degree program afternoon interview days. Not sure their plan for this year, but they don’t offer many interview spots compared to larger programs
Unfortunately I had to take PREview because I wanted UCLA MD consideration as a Cali resident as well, but yes I basically nuked my computer after PREview. What a bogus test and not worth the time
Harvard's last interview date is today, so. UVA has some dates left.
UVA has three more dates (from the MD/PhD interview dates calendar); one set next week, two in Feb. They've been scheduling for next week, but are offering options to push to Feb if needed (1/23-24, couple others in Feb on calendar)
Cinci and Maryland (and other schools) have dates on the calendar listed on AMCAS' website, though Cinci's last session seems to be this week (and they notify a fair bit prior).
UMaryland sent out invites last week for their last interview slot in January- not sure if they ever send out invites on a rolling basis or not.
Cinci's last in person is this week, they have another virtual one January 25 – 26th I think
Similar experience, I sent updates to all of my schools in mid-October and late November following abstract acceptances to some meetings and received several interviews after (UTSW, UTSA, Maryland, SLU, Missouri which I know did come from someone else withdrawing for reasons I won't disclose)
+1, my interview slot was for the final date
I would say if you are not 100% sure, don't put it in the letter of intent- that's a big commitment to make if you don't have all of the details. Saying that you would definitely attend that school is enough imo.
I don't have data to support this, but I would also imagine theres more waitlist movement since the classes are so small. Some schools have told me they will start off only handing out acceptances to the number of students they want to matriculate, then start sending out more after people turn down the acceptance. Accidental over-enrollment would be a huge financial issue for mstps.
I’m in the same boat! I haven’t heard anything either, but I’m bumping this up for visibility.
I did not receive an official notification, but when there was a large wave of Rs that looked like the final one I emailed them and they told me I was on hold as well. Have not heard back since!
Nice to know, may I ask when you emailed?
I CAN FINALLY SLEEP NOW!! It hasn't hit yet but just got the call from my top choice
That sounds super fun, enjoy! It seems like that is more than possible depending on the program. Some of the ones I have been accepted to have said that if I can't make second look, or need to come see the school/meet people sooner than when second look is scheduled, to let them know and they will work with me. So I imagine it wouldn't be too difficult to reach out and work something out! Like you mentioned, though, you will miss the fun events and scheduled information sessions, but I agree that getting a vibe of a place and the students is important. Good luck!
My experience is that they are generally willing to connect you with students, but they may not pay for your visit like they would for the official thing.
I received a 'moved to MD only consideration' email last week
Interviewed with them in November and nothing so far
In the same boat - thanks!
Same. Also curious about VCU. Both Einstein and VCU let out their MD results today and I was hoping there would be MSTP info too.
