So I am an OOS student with the UTSW acceptance and two TMDSAS waitlists and two AMCAS waitlists. I currently have UTSW PTE selected on AMCAS CYMS so I can stay on the waitlists. So does UTSW have a deadline in which I must change PTE to CTE thus dropping my WLs? What is that deadline? Thank you for your help!
No.
That’s a nice first message on SDN- congratulations!
Thank you!!!! IS btw
Do you happen to remember when you received your financial aid information?
They're supposed to *start* sending information this week
Where did you hear this? I emailed last month and they said they would start sending info out first week of April lmao
It was mid may at earliest before I heard back ab confirmation for my FAFSA, and like mid July or later before confirmation ab my specific award.
they emailed me after i emailed them like ten times about it haha
Thank you for the clarification I really appreciate it. I've withdrawn from Long.
We are not supposed to tell you not to buy this. I will say that I personally made the choice not buy it and have not needed it. You will definitely need a stethoscope (and reflex hammer).
Yeah, it’s 'required,' but all that really means is checking a box online over the summer saying you have it. There is a risk of getting in trouble if you don’t, but honestly, if that ever happened, most of us would be vocal about how ridiculous it is.
Agreed. It's more of an "attestation" than a box check for us.
It's FLAGG TIME
@Flash_Oprah what did you decide to do? I am collecting info for my Texas Roundup list, DM me your decision if you prefer.
How long ago did you withdraw from your matched school? Please DM me to discuss
It would give you some information you don’t know for sure, so a polite inquiry is reasonable
still no for me
Just submitted secondary for 2025/2026 application cycle , MSTP the questions were same as before.2024-2025 UTSW Secondary Essay Prompts: (same as last year) (2500 character limit each)
1. Describe a group project or activity that you are most proud of. Consider the following in your response: What aspect makes you most proud? How was it accomplished? How did you deal with disagreement or conflict in the group? How did you get fellow group members to embrace a position or view your perspective?
2. Describe a time that you have witnessed someone acting unethically or dishonestly, or an experienced behavior of harassment or discrimination. What did you do? Describe your reaction, is there anything you might do differently now in retrospect.
3. Describe an interaction or experience that has made you more sensitive or appreciative of cultural differences, and/or how you have committed yourself to understanding and aiding in the pursuit of equity and inclusion in your academic, professional or personal life.
Questions 4 & 5 are truly optional, answer if they apply to you.
4. (Optional) Have you engaged in any public service activities for a duration of one year or greater in length (examples: Military, Peace Corps, Teach for America, etc.). Yes or No? If so, please describe the experience and impact on your personal and professional development.
5. (Optional) Please explain any academic discrepancies or extenuating circumstances that you feel the Admissions Committee should know.
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MD/PhD Questions: (All MD/PhD apps and MSTP apps go through AMCAS)
1. Describe the type of research you are currently most interested in pursuing for your PhD training. You can be general or specific (e.g., genetics, biochemistry, Alzheimer’s disease, rational drug design, etc.) (500 characters)
2. Why are you interested in MD/PhD training at UT Southwestern in particular? (500 characters)
3. List names of up to five UT Southwestern faculty whose research is of particular interest to you (faculty must have a laboratory website at Labs).
4. If accepted, would you be able to start with a laboratory rotation by June 28, 2025?
Good luck to all applying!
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Thanks, what about the very last question @visualtrick, what date was given on your 2025-2026 secondary?
No. There are mandatory active learning sessions and sim center activities etc. scattered throughout the courses (a lot more mandatory events in first semester, less thereafter depending upon the course), but the lectures in of themselves are not mandatory - you choose how you want to learn the information on your own time. The head of our undergrad pre-clerkship curriculum has literally said on multiple occasions "I don't care how or when you learn the information as long as you are able to perform on the tests"
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You need to file FAFSA if you need to receive financial aid which can include loans. If you dont need to borrow and you just want to collect a scholarship, you probably dont need file one. It is always good to file a FAFSA even if you dont need to borrow in case you suddenly need to because of circumstances.
While FAFSA is not required to recieve a grant or institutional scholarship, it's absolutely reccomended. Here's a link to the UTSW financing medical education presentation that I found really helpful for figuing out what was required for me. Also FWIW, I have reached out to financial aid multiple times via phone call and booking an appointment with an advisor and they've been incredibly helpful 🙂
