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[wysdoc]

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"We invite you and one to two (1-2) guests to join us the evening before your interview (5:30-6:30 PM) for a Meet and Greet with various School of Medicine faculty, staff, and students."

Do you guys know what we should wear to this? I'm planning on wearing full suit and tie to the interview of course. And does it look bad if I don't bring a guest?

Business casual. Married applicants might bring their spouse but you don't have to bring any guest.
Some bring a parent, but some think, "no way am I bringing a parent to my med school interview!"

 

[plushMD]

Do you have ties to East Texas?

Yes, I live in Tyler and I'm a current student at UT Tyler

 

[lvilol]

I can attest that although I didn't bring my parent, the majority did (plus some spouses)! So don't be scared to bring someone if you are on the fence about it.

 

[doctor10111]

Is UT Tyler selective with their secondary?

 

[lvilol]

UT Tyler does claim to pre-screen based off of "eligibility, academic metrics, and criminal history/institutional action" per their secondary email but I assume it is not an in-depth screening because I received mine 3 days after submitting my primaries.

 

[Crownstarwatts]

"We invite you and one to two (1-2) guests to join us the evening before your interview (5:30-6:30 PM) for a Meet and Greet with various School of Medicine faculty, staff, and students."

Do you guys know what we should wear to this? I'm planning on wearing full suit and tie to the interview of course. And does it look bad if I don't bring a guest?

I had an early interview this cycle at UTTyler, and I took my dad with me to the meet and greet. It was a very casual, friendly environment; it was really chill. None of your interviewers is gonna be there. They initially gave a short briefing of the school of medicine and introduced staff in the admissions team. Afterwards, the entirety of the evening was meant to meet and converse with everyone present, including fellow interviewees, current medical students, and professors. Boy, did I have to come out of my introverted shell and engage in a lot of conversations. In terms of clothing, DON'T wear a suit and tie. Opt for a more business casual attire, a button-up shirt, and dress pants are fine. Save your suit and tie for the next day. It is also totally fine if you go there alone.
GOODLUCK!!

 

[delulu IS the solulu]

Hi! Current MS1 at UTTSOM! Happy to answer your questions, or look more into them!

 

[panda_bear0587]

I have another interview scheduled the day before my interview at UT Tyler, so I may not be able to attend the meet and greet they have the evening before. Could you guys let me know if that factors into the admissions decision?

 

[wysdoc]

I have another interview scheduled the day before my interview at UT Tyler, so I may not be able to attend the meet and greet they have the evening before. Could you guys let me know if that factors into the admissions decision?

No, it is not an admissions factor, just a chance to meet current students and other applicants.
Is your other interview also in person, or remote?
Because you could log on from your Tyler Texas hotel room ...

 

[panda_bear0587]

No, it is not an admissions factor, just a chance to meet current students and other applicants.
Is your other interview also in person, or remote?
Because you could log on from your Tyler Texas hotel room ...

Oh ok thank you! It’s in person btw 🙂