2023-2024 Iowa (Carver)

[gr9bambino]

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Has anyone interviewed yet? If so, what was it like / any tips?

Just finished interviewing. Really basic interview, questions weren’t too difficult, but I could tell they were trying to stay dead pan the whole time. Dont let it throw you off, just pour your heart out. CBL session was super fun though!

 

[Raegen Matthews]

Just finished interviewing. Really basic interview, questions weren’t too difficult, but I could tell they were trying to stay dead pan the whole time. Dont let it throw you off, just pour your heart out. CBL session was super fun though!

Do they disclose who your interviewers are beforehand by any chance? Thx!

 

[gr9bambino]

Do they disclose who your interviewers are beforehand by any chance? Thx!

Yes, but only a few hours before hand

 

[sunflowervibes]

IS II on 9/5. Application complete on 8/7.

 

[kme243]

Do they disclose who your interviewers are beforehand by any chance? Thx!

They’ll tell you their name and specialty on the interview day

 

[sunshinedoc77]

OOS II, complete early August, LM 75

 

[mdche]

OOS II, Complete 7/18

 

[Devboy]

OOS II!

 

[norinori88]

+1 OOS II! LM 71, my application was complete mid-July. I'm so excited guys! This is my first interview invite and I was so scared that I wasn't going to get any!

 

[BattalionX]

+1 OOS II! LM 71. Also really excited like the above poster! This is one of my favorite medical schools, so I chose the in person option to check the campus out. Rip my finances, guess I'll be picking up extra shifts!

 

[j_diggity]

+1 OOS II!! Complete 8/8. Going in person since I don’t live that far. Last time I was in Iowa City I was volunteering for Bernie Sanders’ 2016 presidential campaign. Excited to go and visit again!

 

[mango_med]

+1 OOS II. Complete 9/8

 

[Dr. Ruby 2023]

+1 OOS II. Complete 8/17.

 

[HollowJ@1]

Hi all, Questions about the Carver application. How long did it take for your LOR's to be marked complete? I have been pending for over a week now. Is it worth calling to make sure things are ok?

 

[Jah090]

+1 OOS II. Complete 8/17.

 

[Bazinga12]

Hi all, Questions about the Carver application. How long did it take for your LOR's to be marked complete? I have been pending for over a week now. Is it worth calling to make sure things are ok?

It took mine a little over 2 weeks to get verified. Went through the same thing haha

 

[HollowJ@1]

It took mine a little over 2 weeks to get verified. Went through the same thing haha

OK, thanks haha. I appreciate you answering!

 

[onthelongroad123]

+1 OOS II. Complete 8/31. MCAT 511

 

[onthelongroad123]

what airport are you flying into? from OOS?

 

[GlobeTrotter7]

what airport are you flying into? from OOS?

Cedar Rapids is closest, Des Moines could also work but it’s at least an hour away. Those are probably your only two options unfortunately

 

[TheD1Doctor]

what airport are you flying into? from OOS?

The Cedar Rapids airport is about 30 min away from Iowa City!

 

[one_masterpiece]

OOS II Submitted mid august and took a week or so to get fully completed

 

[KirbySmartVisor]

Do they send IIs in the afternoons, mornings, or both? Also, I submitted 7/20 and I see a lot of August people receive IIs. I know they say they don't go in chronological order, but could they be finished with July people or no?

 

[musicluvr]

OOS II received! Complete 8/11 LM 73. Ties to Iowa

 

[mango_med]

Anyone who has already interviewed have any tips? This is my first interview and kinda nervous, so any tips would be greatly appreciated

 

[deleted1150307]

Anyone who has already interviewed have any tips? This is my first interview and kinda nervous, so any tips would be greatly appreciated

I would say I really loved my interview day (was in person), the 25 minutes went by so fast and it was relaxed/ no stress at all. I was nervous at first but loved it after.

The interviewers (two faculty/ physicians) were super friendly and very interested in getting to know me. They came to get me and introduced themselves and I did too then we started. After the three structured questions are over, the rest is really anything you want to talk about so I would be prepared to maybe discuss your healthcare experiences/ any personal interests/ hobbies and really anything you want to ask them. The whole day was fun including the student CBL and also the tour.

My biggest tip is to trust yourself and all the work you put in, just try to relax because I assure you from my experience it will be the fastest 25 minutes ever. Good luck to you!

 

[j_diggity]

I believe the consensus is that you have to do your surgical residency at Carver to gain the full CC title.

Resurrecting this train of thought. If you are a surgeon who operates on a Carver surgeon, I think that qualifies you as a Carver carver carver? A carver of Carver carvers, if you will.

...I'll see myself out.

 

[avacadoman]

OOS II! So excited about this one

 

[chitoes13]

OOS II! LM 74.6/ORM/Non-traditional. Complete 9/9.

 

[icedamericanopls]

anyone who has interviewed already, did you guys send in a thank you note after?

 

[6'0 OGFLYERCI]

anyone who has interviewed already, did you guys send in a thank you note after?

No. At the in person interview, they discourage sending thank you notes.

 

[KirbySmartVisor]

Are they still sending IIs for people who submitted in July?

 

[Persica12]

OOS II received on Thurs. Strong ties to Iowa. Submitted on 8/8. Complete on 8/17.

 

[InNeedOfHope]

Any chance we’ll hear back today?

 

[toastedbutter]

Any chance we’ll hear back today?

Last year they started on the first Monday after traffic rules opened I think so it's possible

 

[anoncerv8]

Any chance we’ll hear back today?

My fingers are crossed[emoji1695]

 

[NutriBullet]

Manifesting this for all of us

Any chance we’ll hear back today?

 

[awkwardavocado]

Resurrecting this train of thought. If you are a surgeon who operates on a Carver surgeon, I think that qualifies you as a Carver carver carver? A carver of Carver carvers, if you will.

...I'll see myself out.

So... If I went to Carver and became a pathologist who performed autopsies... Would I be a Carver cadaver carver? And if I happen to perform an autopsy on a Carver surgeon... Would I be a Carver cadaver carver of a Carver carver cadaver?

.... I'll meet you at the exit.

PS. I've been a longtime lurker (3rd cycle hoping for an A this year) and yes, I did just make an account today so I could post this.

 

[MajesticOtter]

PS. I've been a longtime lurker (3rd cycle hoping for an A this year) and yes, I did just make an account today so I could post this.

Well worth the account I’d say.

 

[Jacob38383827]

IS A, complete 7/11, interviewed 9/11, LM 81

 

[Raegen Matthews]

IS A, interviewed 9/8, LM 77💕💕 Good luck to everyone

 

[toastedbutter]

OOS A!!! Oh my god!! Interviewed 9/27

 

[6'0 OGFLYERCI]

OOS A INTERVIEWED 9/18 LETS GOOOO

 

[id6262]

OOS A! Interviewed 9/27

 

[InNeedOfHope]

Does anyone know how many they usually send the first day? Do they send them all at the same time?

 

[MajesticOtter]

Does anyone know how many they usually send the first day? Do they send them all at the same time?

Last year they were all in the mid morning, so I think they are done for the day. 🙁

 

[Questvine94]

Congratulations everyone! Do they send out decisions every Monday or Tuesday? Are we done for the week?

 

[MajesticOtter]

Congratulations everyone! Do they send out decisions every Monday or Tuesday? Are we done for the week?

I believe it is every Tuesday afternoon. So maybe more As tomorrow?

 

[GlobeTrotter7]

Congratulations everyone! Do they send out decisions every Monday or Tuesday? Are we done for the week?

Typically tuesdays only, with the exception being Monday and (maybe) Tuesday for the opening week

 

[primerfish]

Im really hoping they release tomorrow