2022-2023 Utah

[Deep Space]

I interviewed back in August, so I forget what they said. Can someone who interviewed recently remind me about the situation with the decisions? Do they sprinkle a few here and there then dish the rest out at the end? Or do they give all the immediate acceptances for each interview group as they go? I don’t remember and I’ve just become disillusioned. If no else does, I’ll just email and ask also.

The faculty never clarified to us any dates, other than we'll let you know as soon as we can, but one of the students in our Q&A session said that they were notorious for not saying anything for a long time.

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[Benja99]

There's only a handful of us applicants in this thread, maybe we are just the unlucky ones this cycle and those with news aren't on sdn...

I do remember during my interview the dean mentioning that they’re interviewing 400 applicants this year, which is less than the previous years (like over 100 less). That may effect the thread and how many people respond.

 

[Mr. Fahrenheit]

So are they done interviewing or what? I’m confused? Why not just give us an R then?

I'm pretty sure because there are applicants who hold onto acceptances as long as possible because they haven't heard from some school they are still hoping to get into, so schools wait to reject people until they are sure about who will be going and who won't. AMCAS doesn't even let you confirm which school you're going to until the middle of February.

I'm sorry you're going through this, those of you that haven't heard back yet. I've been on that side of the process and it really sucks. Really makes you feel small and worthless waiting to hear back. I hope you all are trying to find things to stay positive and take care of yourselves.

 

[beegmamamuskrat]

In my nearly worthless opinion, I think they are done interviewing if they are doing a wave acceptance in March

 

[futuredoc2515]

In my nearly worthless opinion, I think they are done interviewing if they are doing a wave acceptance in March

Yeah historically March is the wave of A/Rs

 

[sisteine]

I know it is futile, but my hope is that 100 less II's means notifications in February.

That would be niiiiiiice. 🙃

 

[PrePhysicianMusician]

This might be different for me (MD-PhD), but when I interviewed there, they told me that most of their admissions decisions come out in Febuary/early March. They only accept aboput 10-20% of the class before that huge A wave. Keep your heads up guys!
Also, there are many people outside this thread that have already heard back. I wouldn't hark on leadership just because you guys haven't heard yet. There's lots of applicants outside this thread. Patience.

 

[beegmamamuskrat]

This might be different for me (MD-PhD), but when I interviewed there, they told me that most of their admissions decisions come out in Febuary/early March. They only accept aboput 10-20% of the class before that huge A wave. Keep your heads up guys!
Also, there are many people outside this thread that have already heard back. I wouldn't hark on leadership just because you guys haven't heard yet. There's lots of applicants outside this thread. Patience.

If they're accepted rn at the U, they're Early decision.

 

[PrePhysicianMusician]

Are you sure about that? I was on an accepted student zoom meeting last week and it didn't seem so? But I could be wrong, as I wasn't in the regular MD applications.

 

[lil'-tannie]

I know people who were not early decision that were accepted in October and November, this year and last year.

 

[sisteine]

This might be different for me (MD-PhD), but when I interviewed there, they told me that most of their admissions decisions come out in Febuary/early March. They only accept aboput 10-20% of the class before that huge A wave. Keep your heads up guys!
Also, there are many people outside this thread that have already heard back. I wouldn't hark on leadership just because you guys haven't heard yet. There's lots of applicants outside this thread. Patience.

That's really helpful and encouraging information, so thank you for posting!

I know people who were not early decision that were accepted in October and November, this year and last year.

Same here. I believe the people who "score enough points" receive the A about 1-2 months post-interview. It makes me wonder: do early decision program (EDP) applicants "score" more points through applying EDP? We may never know . . .

 

[ihatescience99]

If they're accepted rn at the U, they're Early decision.

Not the case. I’m RD and was accepted as an IS applicant for MD only

 

[stickfigure]

So March for pretty much everyone?

 

[cojo]

So for March do we expect any acceptances sent out via email and not a phone call? Are the emails just for waitlist/rejection?

 

[sisteine]

So for March do we expect any acceptances sent out via email and not a phone call? Are the emails just for waitlist/rejection?

Yup! Acceptances are communicated via phone, and waitlist/rejection decisions are given via email.

 

[tovarishch]

I just got an email about the University of Utah Health Plan, but I haven't heard anything from the school since my interview in September. Has anyone else experienced anything like this?

 

[stickfigure]

I just got an email about the University of Utah Health Plan, but I haven't heard anything from the school since my interview in September. Has anyone else experienced anything like this?

Only more emails from Western Atlantic and Trinity

 

[sisteine]

Only more emails from Western Atlantic and Trinity

+1, with a healthy number of telemarketer calls.

 

[matman1998]

Just got the call from Dr. Chan! I interviewed back in October. Wishing you all good luck and that you hear back soon too!!

 

[stickfigure]

Just got the call from Dr. Chan! I interviewed back in October. Wishing you all good luck and that you hear back soon too!!

Congrats!!! Stats, if you don't mind? Also, what day did you interview?

 

[wonkyslush]

Also got accepted today! IS, interviewed Oct sending good vibes to those still waiting!!

 

[futuredoc2515]

Also got accepted today! IS, interviewed Oct sending good vibes to those still waiting!!

+1 same here

 

[matman1998]

Congrats!!! Stats, if you don't mind? Also, what day did you interview?

Thank you! I interviewed on Oct 28th. IS, LM: 72, WARS: ~80ish

 

[sisteine]

Got the call yesterday, too!
MD reapplicant, IS, interviewed 10/24, LM: 68.70, WARS: 77.

I asked if there were more calls to be made, and he said yes. 😁 Sending good vibes to everyone!

 

[ihatescience99]

Congratulations y’all, I’ve got an unofficial GroupMe with one other accepted student, pm me if you want the link!

 

[WoodsBee]

Accepted yesterday! So so happy!

 

[alwaysdreaming]

OOS just got the call from Dr. Chan! Thrilled!

 

[alwaysdreaming]

Did you hear today or yesterday?

Today!

 

[stickfigure]

OOS just got the call from Dr. Chan! Thrilled!

Congrats!!! When did you interview?

 

[alwaysdreaming]

Congrats!!! When did you interview?

Thank you! I interviewed back in November, so it has been a long wait.

 

[barnardam]

Congrats to everyone who has been accepted! Has anyone from Idaho heard anything?

 

[kkunz]

Congrats to everyone who has been accepted! Has anyone from Idaho heard anything?

No sir!…eagerly waiting since hearing calls are going out!

 

[pyrochem]

Got accepted today! IS, LM 70

 

[pyrochem]

Congrats! When did you interview?

End of September!

 

[utah2015]

I also got accepted today! IS, interviewed 10/17. So excited!!

 

[naxredela6354]

I hope tomorrow isn’t the R wave… interviewed back in August!

If it is I say rip the bandaid off already lol. Interviewed back in august too

 

[sisteine]

Definitely by March 15th. That's the AAMC's deadline for schools to release admissions decisions.

 

[pyrochem]

Any accepted student group out there?

 

[lil'-tannie]

I wonder how long until the WL waves comes along.

Last year it happened for me and a few friends the first week of march.

 

[med50]

Does Utah accept letters of intent?

 

[sisteine]

They didn't accept mine last year.

 

[fanatictraveller07]

Just got accepted! To anyone attending UoU or are familiar with the school, can anyone answer some questions I have?

-Is the grading system for the first two years pass or fail? Are students ranked?
-What are class lectures like? Are they mandatory?
-What are clinical rotations like in years 3-4? Do you stay in the SLC area?
-What are scholarship opportunities like?
-What are research opportunities like?
-Anything interesting facts/programs about the UUSOM program?

 

[WoodsBee]

Just got accepted! To anyone attending UoU or are familiar with the school, can anyone answer some questions I have?

-Is the grading system for the first two years pass or fail? Are students ranked?
-What are class lectures like? Are they mandatory?
-What are clinical rotations like in years 3-4? Do you stay in the SLC area?
-What are scholarship opportunities like?
-What are research opportunities like?
-Anything interesting facts/programs about the UUSOM program?

I’ll DM you!

 

[Tyler987]

Just got accepted! To anyone attending UoU or are familiar with the school, can anyone answer some questions I have?

-Is the grading system for the first two years pass or fail? Are students ranked?
-What are class lectures like? Are they mandatory?
-What are clinical rotations like in years 3-4? Do you stay in the SLC area?
-What are scholarship opportunities like?
-What are research opportunities like?
-Anything interesting facts/programs about the UUSOM program?

When did you get the call?

 

[fanatictraveller07]

When did you get the call?

on Wednesday!

 

[Guy On A Buffalo]

After months of hardcore lurking on this site, I finally gave into peer pressure and started an account. I interviewed in mid August and have heard absolutely nothing since. I don't blame Chan for not hollerin' at me though bc I felt that my interview was garbage. LM 75, in state #NoTaxationWithoutRepresentation

 

[maximuspinecone]

Does anyone know about how long it takes Dr. Chan to do all the calls? Does he try to do them all at once? It seemed like last year the calls were spread over several months but there seemed to be a lot this year that are closer together? I’m not sure how representative a sample this forum is though. Hoping there’s still more good news to hear!

 

[stickfigure]

Does anyone know about how long it takes Dr. Chan to do all the calls? Does he try to do them all at once? It seemed like last year the calls were spread over several months but there seemed to be a lot this year that are closer together? I’m not sure how representative a sample this forum is though. Hoping there’s still more good news to hear!

No clue. But there are a TON of phone calls to make to fill a class. It sounds time-consuming to me, so I'm sure many calls still need to be made. I'd imagine another wave of calls is coming soon! At least I'll hope!

 

[maximuspinecone]

No clue. But there are a TON of phone calls to make to fill a class. It sounds time-consuming to me, so I'm sure many calls still need to be made. I'd imagine another wave of calls is coming soon! At least I'll hope!

Such a good point!! I wonder how much time is spent on each call?

 

[naxredela6354]

Such a good point!! I wonder how much time is spent on each call?

When my friend was called it was like 5 minutes or less