2024-2025 WMed MBS

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Hi! Turns out there are more applicants than a DM would allow me to add so I decided to make a thread for the MBS program. I'll copy and paste my initial comments from the DM below:

Hey everyone! Let's use this space to share updates about applying to the MBS Program. So far I haven't heard anything about interviews but I'm guessing we should know soon?

Also, if anyone has ANY information about the application process please feel free to share; number of interviews, dates applicants are traditionally notified, number of people asked to apply, etc. Anything is appreciated.
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To my understanding they interview only like 15-20 total people. Also I was told they interview through April but I’m not sure that’s true given no one has stated they’ve received an invite. Given that this is my only chance at having something set up for next year I’m banking on it.
 
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MasterOogway said:
To my understanding they interview only like 15-20 total people. Also I was told they interview through April but I’m not sure that’s true given no one has stated they’ve received an invite. Given that this is my only chance at having something set up for next year I’m banking on it.
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How do you know the interview? I see nothing about interviews on their website, Reddit or SDN.
 
I've been trying to stop myself from emailing the admissions folks to ask about the timeline, I hope we hear back soon
 
I also applied, knowing a former program student I was able to get this insight. To my understanding, all of March was the start of early review. According to a timeline from a presentation they did last month, they were supposed to have started reviewing on March 17th and started interviewing at the end of the month.

If no one is reporting that they have received an interview invite from an early application submission, my guess is that in the next two weeks, we could start to see some interview invites get sent out.
 
Good luck to everyone who applied! I definitely will look for updates. The last email update I got was just a confirmation of my application submission on March 18th, but other than that Val just said to wait for updates.
 
DocMazard said:
Good luck to everyone who applied! I definitely will look for updates. The last email update I got was just a confirmation of my application submission on March 18th, but other than that Val just said to wait for updates.
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Did you apply directly or through the md application? The only email I received was a reply from Daniel Goodpaster after emailing to apply for MBS using my md application, but no other confirmation.
 
I was invited to apply with my MD application on Feb 10th. Emailed them back the same day and received confirmation two minutes later from Val Horwath. I haven't received any communication besides the info session since then.

Did anyone receive the invitation after being rejected post phone call or interview? I was rejected before.
Good luck to all.
 
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PLEASEACCEPTMEBRO said:
Did you apply directly or through the md application? The only email I received was a reply from Daniel Goodpaster after emailing to apply for MBS using my md application, but no other confirmation.
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I applied directly to the WMED application website. it had all the same parts as an AMCAS application except there isn’t personal statement portion we just had the same listed secondary essay prompts.
 
Peninsularan99 said:
I was invited to apply with my MD application on Feb 10th. Emailed them back the same day and received confirmation two minutes later from Val Horwath. I haven't received any communication besides the info session since then.

Did anyone receive the invitation after being rejected post phone call or interview? I was rejected before.
Good luck to all.
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I was also invited w/ my MD application, although I did not get any interview
 
0pal said:
I was also invited w/ my MD application, although I did not get any interview
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For the invitation did you accept it and ask to be considered? There is a good chance no one in their pool of applicants have an interview yet since review just started 2 weeks ago.
 
DocMazard said:
For the invitation did you accept it and ask to be considered? There is a good chance no one in their pool of applicants have an interview yet since review just started 2 weeks ago.
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Yes, I accepted when they emailed. I should've specified--I did not receive a telephone (or virtual) interview
 
They did say in the presentation that interviews would start in late Mar, so I suppose we can expect to hear back for interviews any day now
 
0pal said:
They did say in the presentation that interviews would start in late Mar, so I suppose we can expect to hear back for interviews any day now
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Yea that’s why I was expecting to have heard something by now if it were good news. (I’m banking on this lol)
 
Does anyone have information on what kind of questions they ask? Also has anyone interviewed or got invited to interview?
 
TopGooner said:
I think they just started sending some out so there should be more times. In the email I got sent they mentioned if i wanted to reschedule my time slot it would have to be after they finish inviting more students.
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If you feel comfortable sharing, would you mind sharing your stats?
 
MasterOogway said:
If you feel comfortable sharing, would you mind sharing your stats?
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I will say I think for the MBS program, it really isn't about stats. My mentor who just graduated from the program did not have stellar stats but a strong story. WMED really looks for people who meet the criteria of this programs mission.
 
TopGooner said:
Does anyone have information on what kind of questions they ask? Also has anyone interviewed or got invited to interview?
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It seems like it is traditional, or very similarly structured to the MD admissions interviews. If you can find information on that, it should help!
 
TopGooner said:
I think they just started sending some out so there should be more times. In the email I got sent they mentioned if i wanted to reschedule my time slot it would have to be after they finish inviting more students.
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That is exciting to hear, nonetheless! I am hoping to hear good news of an interview this week. Best of luck to everyone! I will also keep everyone updated if I hear anything.
 
DocMazard said:
It seems like it is traditional, or very similarly structured to the MD admissions interviews. If you can find information on that, it should help!
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Yes they emailed me it is a 30 minute interview with 2 faculty members and one student member with “traditional questions”. Which I’m assuming is the “why doctor/medicine” “tell me about yourself”, all that jazz.
 
I hope you are as well! You are deserving of an opportunity!
 
Hi everyone! I got an email inviting me to interview last week Thursday. I'm set up to interview on Friday at 1:00 pm! Super nervous.

Good luck to everyone who applied!!
 
PLEASEACCEPTMEBRO said:
I wonder just how many people applied. It was a full zoom call so that means at least 100 (assuming they all applied), no?
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city15 said:
Hi everyone! I got an email inviting me to interview last week Thursday. I'm set up to interview on Friday at 1:00 pm! Super nervous.

Good luck to everyone who applied!!
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city15 said:
Hi everyone! I got an email inviting me to interview last week Thursday. I'm set up to interview on Friday at 1:00 pm! Super nervous.

Good luck to everyone who applied!!
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Congratulations! Do you mind if I ask when you applied/ submitted your application?
 
DocMazard said:
Congratulations! Do you mind if I ask when you applied/ submitted your application?
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Thank you!! I originally applied to the med school and was rejected and then I got the email from them Feb 10 saying they'd like to consider me for MBS. I replied asking to be considered on Feb 11 I believe.
 
city15 said:
Hi everyone! I got an email inviting me to interview last week Thursday. I'm set up to interview on Friday at 1:00 pm! Super nervous.

Good luck to everyone who applied!!
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Friday 1:10-2:40?? I’m at that same time slot if that’s what it is.
 
city15 said:
Thank you!! I originally applied to the med school and was rejected and then I got the email from them Feb 10 saying they'd like to consider me for MBS. I replied asking to be considered on Feb 11 I believe.
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That’s good to know wishing you all the best with the interview and good luck! I applied directly March 12th before priority review deadline of March 17th so I am assuming they are reviewing applications in order!
 
Do you think it’s too late to apply here? I know deadline is May 1st, but if they only interview a small amount of people…

I have only one essay left to finish for the application.
 
DocMazard said:
That’s good to know wishing you all the best with the interview and good luck! I applied directly March 12th before priority review deadline of March 17th so I am assuming they are reviewing applications in order!
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Thank you so much! I agree, that's definitely probably what they're doing. I wish you all the success!!
 
PLEASEACCEPTMEBRO said:
I wonder just how many people applied. It was a full zoom call so that means at least 100 (assuming they all applied), no?
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The Zoom call had around 95 potential applicants, accounting for the three faculty members and the two former MBS students. If I remember correctly, one of the participants asked this question in the chat box, and the answer was 200+ for last year.
 
For anyone who wanted some admissions insight I found the class totals for the previous MBS cohorts.
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Hoping for this upcoming class they are looking to fill 8-10 for this year. I think admissions said max is 10 per cohort.
 
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