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CaptainZeki said:
Most of the HCA hospitals, St Joe’s and then a lot of outpatient clinics like CHN, Legacy, Kelsey, Avenue, and more
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In addition to this, MD Anderson for inpatient Rad/onc, I've been able to work with a congenital heart disease cardiologist at TCH (I sought this out independently, but required a contract with the school), Memorial Hermann (particular locations, the major ones are taken by McGovern and Baylor). There are some nightmare stories about HCA's nationally, but the ones we are affiliated with have strong residents that are friendly and eager to teach. Both the IM/EM program directors are super bright and motivated/approachable also. I've opted into shadowing at the ICU at HCA sometimes and also did a shift in their pediatric ER (which is unique since not all hospitals have an ER specifically for peds). I will say it's important to observe how "for profit" and public hospitals work because HCA can get a bit corporate and you will see that they push physicians to prioritize finances, so it's important to be assertive and advocate for your patients. TBH, I think the residency and affiliation with U of H is the best thing to have happened to HCA hospitals in the local area because they've really had to step up their game. To see the polar opposite environment, rotations at St. Joseph will show you what Houston can provide for under-resourced and under-served populations downtown.

The Clear lake HCA location has a specific pediatric ICU, utilizes their own version of life flight (has a diff name since life flight is MH's coined term). Pearland and Conroe locations also have life flight.
 
GoCoogsnOwls said:
In addition to this, MD Anderson for inpatient Rad/onc, I've been able to work with a congenital heart disease cardiologist at TCH (I sought this out independently, but required a contract with the school), Memorial Hermann (particular locations, the major ones are taken by McGovern and Baylor). There are some nightmare stories about HCA's nationally, but the ones we are affiliated with have strong residents that are friendly and eager to teach. Both the IM/EM program directors are super bright and motivated/approachable also. I've opted into shadowing at the ICU at HCA sometimes and also did a shift in their pediatric ER (which is unique since not all hospitals have an ER specifically for peds). I will say it's important to observe how "for profit" and public hospitals work because HCA can get a bit corporate and you will see that they push physicians to prioritize finances, so it's important to be assertive and advocate for your patients. TBH, I think the residency and affiliation with U of H is the best thing to have happened to HCA hospitals in the local area because they've really had to step up their game. To see the polar opposite environment, rotations at St. Joseph will show you what Houston can provide for under-resourced and under-served populations downtown.

The Clear lake HCA location has a specific pediatric ICU, utilizes their own version of life flight (has a diff name since life flight is MH's coined term). Pearland and Conroe locations also have life flight.
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How has it forced them to step up their game? Just curious what you mean.
 
Numpostrophe said:
How has it forced them to step up their game? Just curious what you mean.
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There is a lot of research that having medical students increases quality of care as well as patient satisfaction. In general, doctors have to be more up to date with their research and facilities need to show proof of their curriculum to become accredited.

It's literally having extra eyes on your work, so although the argument should be that physicians want to be on top of their game all the time, they will always do better when they are teaching as well (although it may slow down productivity a bit, on the flip side).
 
GoCoogsnOwls said:
There is a lot of research that having medical students increases quality of care as well as patient satisfaction. In general, doctors have to be more up to date with their research and facilities need to show proof of their curriculum to become accredited.

It's literally having extra eyes on your work, so although the argument should be that physicians want to be on top of their game all the time, they will always do better when they are teaching as well (although it may slow down productivity a bit, on the flip side).
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Interesting, thank you. Did you feel a need to set up your own rotations or was it fully optional?
 
Numpostrophe said:
Interesting, thank you. Did you feel a need to set up your own rotations or was it fully optional?
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You'll notice most students do this if they have time in third year. There was no need, it is purely to pursue personal interests or doctors that you very much respect. There is a cardiologist at TCH that I found an amazing lecturer/mentor, I really wanted to work with her from time to time.
 
GoCoogsnOwls said:
In addition to this, MD Anderson for inpatient Rad/onc, I've been able to work with a congenital heart disease cardiologist at TCH (I sought this out independently, but required a contract with the school), Memorial Hermann (particular locations, the major ones are taken by McGovern and Baylor). There are some nightmare stories about HCA's nationally, but the ones we are affiliated with have strong residents that are friendly and eager to teach. Both the IM/EM program directors are super bright and motivated/approachable also. I've opted into shadowing at the ICU at HCA sometimes and also did a shift in their pediatric ER (which is unique since not all hospitals have an ER specifically for peds). I will say it's important to observe how "for profit" and public hospitals work because HCA can get a bit corporate and you will see that they push physicians to prioritize finances, so it's important to be assertive and advocate for your patients. TBH, I think the residency and affiliation with U of H is the best thing to have happened to HCA hospitals in the local area because they've really had to step up their game. To see the polar opposite environment, rotations at St. Joseph will show you what Houston can provide for under-resourced and under-served populations downtown.

The Clear lake HCA location has a specific pediatric ICU, utilizes their own version of life flight (has a diff name since life flight is MH's coined term). Pearland and Conroe locations also have life flight.
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This is really insightful and generous of you. Thanks for sharing your experiences and thoughts!
 
MonsterIcee said:
I am interested to hear anything about the experience as well. I happen to be interviewing this week
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I interviewed here last Thursday. There are 7 MMI stations plus one break station, with 6 minutes to respond to each prompt. You are not allowed to take notes or write anything down. The link to one of my zoom MMIs was not working and the director of admissions responded to my email in 1 minute and had it rescheduled (they build in a buffer time at the end for any technical glitches). The presentation given by the Dean was very insightful to the mission of UH. He spoke about SDOH and the healthcare needs in Texas, and specifically Houston. There was ample time for questions as well. Overall, it was very welcoming and low stress.
 
16 people in my interview during my day and it was super low stress. feel free to ask me any questions regarding how the day went. im thinking they interview 32 students a month until interview season ends which I am not sure when soooo say 200-300 students interview and they send out like 120 acceptances that gives a rough idea of percent chance of acceptance. I may be completely wrong but thats my mindset at the moment until someone corrects me
 
premed226 said:
16 people in my interview during my day and it was super low stress. feel free to ask me any questions regarding how the day went. im thinking they interview 32 students a month until interview season ends which I am not sure when soooo say 200-300 students interview and they send out like 120 acceptances that gives a rough idea of percent chance of acceptance. I may be completely wrong but thats my mindset at the moment until someone corrects me
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Most schools do one day a week. Is UH doing one every 2 weeks?
 
They reported 220 interviews when the class size was 30. Wouldn’t they have close to double that if they are upping the class size to 60?
 
Why haven't they sent more II? This seems a bit strange to me, they have been silent the entire month of September
 
it makes no sense but UH def had only 2 interview dates for me per month not sure if they will have more in october and on but if they have about 16 people every 2 weeks thats only about 300 until interview season ends for 60 spots.
 
Maybe hopefully we’re gonna hear more II starting next week. I know they just send them out whenever but there seems to be waves the first week of the month, I could be wrong tho

Congrats to those with IIs tho this process is not easy that’s for sure 😭
 
tx23 said:
ii today! complete 07/19 IS
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yeah it is completely random. Congrats i think when I got my II I was complete first week of August so UHCOM is def doing it randomly. if you have any questions about how the day went you can DM me
 
does anyone know if UH sends post II rejections or do they just ghost everyone? or do they reject you on match day
 
premed226 said:
does anyone know if UH sends post II rejections or do they just ghost everyone? or do they reject you on match day
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To get a thorough picture about Match, I suggest you read the information on TMDSAS.com about how Match works, or watch the video here: How the TMDSAS Match Works

and as far as post-interview rejections for U of Houston, we will have to see what they decide to do this year. Last year they sent out some rejections in November but for the most part they let things ride until Match Day, as most TMDSAS schools do.
 
Last year UH sent pre-interview rejections in September to a few. Looks like they are not doing in this year.

At some point they have to do letters stating that they ran out of interview slots to those they are unable to interview. This applies to all schools in Texas although I am not certain all schools actually send them out.

UH, post interview, did not release those on waitlist even at the end of June this year at least based on one candidate I knew personally. Not sure if they released anyone after the match or not.
 
To those who have received an II, did you mention that you wanted to pursue primary care in your primary application?
 
Doctor.apply said:
I am wondering if the people who got an II made their entire personal statement about primary care or specifically mentioned it.
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Most personal statements I have read try to make a case for why they want to be a physician and not a case for why they want to be in primary care. One gets to make the case for what they want to be answering individual questions from the school about their interest in specific types of medicine. UH very clearly asks you to point to specific activities related to to their mission and doing something in underserved areas. So if one didn't have anything in their activities that they can point to, they would be at a clear disadvantage. It is not necessarily what one says they want to be but whether they have something to back it up that matters for this school app.
 
texasvandy said:
Most personal statements I have read try to make a case for why they want to be a physician and not a case for why they want to be in primary care. One gets to make the case for what they want to be answering individual questions from the school about their interest in specific types of medicine. UH very clearly asks you to point to specific activities related to to their mission and doing something in underserved areas. So if one didn't have anything in their activities that they can point to, they would be at a clear disadvantage. It is not necessarily what one says they want to be but whether they have something to back it up that matters for this school app.
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So if I did not mention primary care in my personal statement but (in my view) submitted a secondary app. that shows a lot of work with underserved populations, then I should still be in the running?
I am just confused as to why I haven't heard anything back yet. I can only imagine that my app. wasn't good enough or I did something wrong since people are claiming that they got II when they were marked complete in August and I was complete end of July.
 
Doctor.apply said:
So if I did not mention primary care in my personal statement but (in my view) submitted a secondary app. that shows a lot of work with underserved populations, then I should still be in the running?
I am just confused as to why I haven't heard anything back yet. I can only imagine that my app. wasn't good enough or I did something wrong since people are claiming that they got II when they were marked complete in August and I was complete end of July.
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The season is not over until it is over so unless they say they have issued all the interviews and done for the season, there is no reason for you to wonder if your app has a problem. Do bear in mind UH has only 60 spots and so interview far fewer candidates than their cohorts.
 
Doctor.apply said:
So if I did not mention primary care in my personal statement but (in my view) submitted a secondary app. that shows a lot of work with underserved populations, then I should still be in the running?
I am just confused as to why I haven't heard anything back yet. I can only imagine that my app. wasn't good enough or I did something wrong since people are claiming that they got II when they were marked complete in August and I was complete end of July.
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Bro I know this process is stressful but relax. No one really understands how these schools sort thru apps. We're like halfway thru the cycle so they may call you in a month or so, or they might not. I doubt you did anything wrong, I also was complete early with an app that matches the UH mission and have not heard back. The admissions process is a mystery!
 
Same here. My app basically screams UH’s mission and I haven’t heard a thing. The app review process is a mystery but it’s not over until it’s over. Being anxious and stressed about it won’t make the II’s come any faster.
 
chicandtoughness said:
Same here. My app basically screams UH’s mission and I haven’t heard a thing. The app review process is a mystery but it’s not over until it’s over. Being anxious and stressed about it won’t make the II’s come any faster.
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My application wasn’t exactly focused on primary care but I was invited to interview. I do also have a good research background and good experiences in underserved areas. So I am not too sure either how they choose interviews
 
MonsterIcee said:
My application wasn’t exactly focused on primary care but I was invited to interview. I do also have a good research background and good experiences in underserved areas. So I am not too sure either how they choose interviews
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When were you complete?
 
Although I did not specifically talk about primary care or the underserved population in my personal statement, I did have my entire primary app centered around helping the underserved communities, and the fact that I myself also grew up being disadvantaged might have helped me secure the II. I don't think I talked about my specific interest in primary care until the secondaries. Remember also that each interview date has 16 people and they only hold 2 interview dates per month so from my calculations, they will most likely be interviewing about 192 people for 60 spots, also they will most likely offer 80-120 acceptances to make sure they fill their class completely. interviews started in September and end in Feb I believe from my research. PLEASE SOMEONE CORRECT ME IF I'M WRONG.
 
premed226 said:
Although I did not specifically talk about primary care or the underserved population in my personal statement, I did have my entire primary app centered around helping the underserved communities, and the fact that I myself also grew up being disadvantaged might have helped me secure the II. I don't think I talked about my specific interest in primary care until the secondaries. Remember also that each interview date has 16 people and they only hold 2 interview dates per month so from my calculations, they will most likely be interviewing about 192 people for 60 spots, also they will most likely offer 80-120 acceptances to make sure they fill their class completely. interviews started in September and end in Feb I believe from my research. PLEASE SOMEONE CORRECT ME IF I'M WRONG.
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They had 220 interviews for EY 2021 when the class size was only 30. It is my belief that they will probably hold closer to 400 interviews since the class size has doubled since then.
 
TeamTexas said:
They had 220 interviews for EY 2021 when the class size was only 30. It is my belief that they will probably hold closer to 400 interviews since the class size has doubled since then.
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Not a must. Many of the larger schools with 200+ seats are only holding 500-600 interviews.

Edit: 2026 class has 60 students. Would be good to know how many were interviewed 2021-2022 season.
 
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TeamTexas said:
They had 220 interviews for EY 2021 when the class size was only 30. It is my belief that they will probably hold closer to 400 interviews since the class size has doubled since then.
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Yeah I am not too sure about it being 100% certain that one increase will cause the number of interviews to increase as well. I know for a fact that they only interview 16 students at a time and the dates that were open to me were two dates per month so that is where I came up with the 192 number. it could def be alot higher closer to 300 but nothing is certain. This is from my research atleast
 
premed226 said:
Yeah I am not too sure about it being 100% certain that one increase will cause the number of interviews to increase as well. I know for a fact that they only interview 16 students at a time and the dates that were open to me were two dates per month so that is where I came up with the 192 number. it could def be alot higher closer to 300 but nothing is certain. This is from my research atleast
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I am not sure either. Just was looking at schools with similar class sizes and their interview size from years before. Still waiting on my II if it’ll ever come!
 
Any word on the campus tours for people that have already interviewed?
 
lilnutty312 said:
Anyone know if this school accepts interest/intent letters?
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You could send one if you have already interviewed here and it’s truly your first choice. Otherwise wait to see if you get other interviews over the next few months, as your opinion on your favorite might change.
 
Hey guys, for those who've interviewed here, is one of the MMI stations like a traditional type of interview? Like with 'why this school' type of questions? I saw some PDF about it and one of the stations was called "Q&A".
 
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