APPIC Internship Interview Invitation Thread (2020)

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Futurephd101 said:
Anybody know why everyone gets the email at different times? Does this mean anything?
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Part of it is just due to differences in time zones. I’m on internship right now and last year I got my email at 6:30AM (Mountain Standard Time), one of my cointerns got hers at 7:30AM (Central Standard Time), and another cointern got it at 8:30AM (Eastern Standard Time). It was technically the same time for all of us. So they basically send all of them out at the same time between 8-9AM EST, but if you happen to be in another time zone you get the benefit of hearing “earlier” 🙂 And if you are in Pacific Standard Time you really luck out on the timing because you can find out at like 5AM 😛
 
Good luck to you all today! Please remember that even if you don't get the results you're looking for, it is not the end of the world and please do not beat yourself up. There are MANY people who didn't match to their top site and loved their internship (and vice versa!) and people who didn't match but either matched to a great spot in phase 2 or matched at a great place the following year. Because of the time, cost, and stress associated with this process, I think it's built up to seem that this day is more important than it actually is. It definitely is better being on the other side of things (I'm a training director), but we still get a bit anxious as well. I always love seeing the support you give each other every year and I hope that some of you match to my site! 🙂
 
str63 said:
Good luck to you all today! Please remember that even if you don't get the results you're looking for, it is not the end of the world and please do not beat yourself up. There are MANY people who didn't match to their top site and loved their internship (and vice versa!) and people who didn't match but either matched to a great spot in phase 2 or matched at a great place the following year. Because of the time, cost, and stress associated with this process, I think it's built up to seem that this day is more important than it actually is. It definitely is better being on the other side of things (I'm a training director), but we still get a bit anxious as well. I always love seeing the support you give each other every year and I hope that some of you match to my site! 🙂
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Can't agree with this enough! I matched to my #6-ranked last site last year, and can honestly say that I've had a phenomenal internship experience. Chances are that you will also be able to make the most of wherever you land, whether that's your #1, #6, or a Phase 2 site.

Sending good thoughts to everyone today!
 
LadyEmmaPeel said:
How is everyone feeling? Everyone get their email? I ranked at my last choice and have very mixed feelings about it, but grateful to have matched. This whole "ranking" thing was tricky and I have no idea why I got skipped over at my top sites. Yes, I'm cryin' over it. :arghh:
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I matched at my #6 site. It’s still a good site, so I’m happy. I am surprised I didn’t match with a higher ranked site, so I’m soaking it in right now.
 
...even though I matched at a university...can I still get a VA post-doc if I work my butt off? Hoping this doesn't obliterate my chances. :bigtears:
 
LadyEmmaPeel said:
...even though I matched at a university...can I still get a VA post-doc if I work my butt off? Hoping this doesn't obliterate my chances. :bigtears:
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When I was in the VA, we definitely took postdocs without a VA internship. The VA internship definitely gives someone a slight advantage at some VAs, but a strong application otherwise can otherwise still get you in the door.
 
WisNeuro said:
When I was in the VA, we definitely took postdocs without a VA internship. The VA internship definitely gives someone a slight advantage at some VAs, but a strong application otherwise can otherwise still get you in the door.
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That is GREAT to hear! I have been trying to do neuro VA work for years, but it's so competitive in NYC. I will test my heart out!!! Thank you fir the sprinkle of hope. 🙄
 
LadyEmmaPeel said:
That is GREAT to hear! I have been trying to do neuro VA work for years, but it's so competitive in NYC. I will test my heart out!!! Thank you fir the sprinkle of hope. 🙄
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If you are restricted to NYC, the chances definitely slim down. Not too mention, I think some of the best VA training sites for neuro are in different geographic areas.
 
Congrats to everyone! I think that going through this as a TD is an annual reminder of the stressful nature of this whole process, so I can definitely relate to how you all are feeling right now. Please take care of yourselves today whether you're celebrating matching, grieving, or just celebrating surviving today. Phase 2 match day will come soon, and so will new opportunities.
 
Matched to my #4. I'm honesty surprised and dont know how I feel about it yet. I think I was just expecting to go to round two for like 5 months and am in shock. And that interview went terribly (was my first one, and skype) and I am surprised they ranked me at all. I've never been there, either. Still processing it all.
 
LadyEmmaPeel said:
...even though I matched at a university...can I still get a VA post-doc if I work my butt off? Hoping this doesn't obliterate my chances. :bigtears:
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I know several who have done that. I definitely think your chances will still be good. It also seems a lot of VAs are less competitive for Post Doc than internship
 
LAnne said:
I know several who have done that. I definitely think your chances will still be good. It also seems a lot of VAs are less competitive for Post Doc than internship
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That is motivating and helpful to know! :joyful:
 
LadyEmmaPeel said:
Uh oh. My internship will be neuro focused, but I'd love to do neuro at a VA or even get more generalist training. Is that not possible?
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Oh, it's still entirely possible; I'm living proof (i.e., completed my internship at an AMC and fellowship at a VA). I just meant that neuro VA postdocs aren't necessarily less competitive than neuro VA internships. But by having a neuro-focused internship, you're making yourself competitive in that regard.
 
LadyEmmaPeel said:
...even though I matched at a university...can I still get a VA post-doc if I work my butt off? Hoping this doesn't obliterate my chances. :bigtears:
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Totally! I have a colleague at my current site, a large VA in a major city, who did not have any VA experience. Matched at our VA for postdoc and already has been offered a full-time position. It's doable!
 
psychyouthought said:
I’m about to see patients for the next two hours. If I get a phone call from the TD of my internship site, am I expected to answer the phone, or is it okay if I just call them back?
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I'm sure it's fine if you call them back! I've heard these phone calls are brief congrats and just to give a heads up that they'll be contacting you with more information soon.
 
psychyouthought said:
I’m about to see patients for the next two hours. If I get a phone call from the TD of my internship site, am I expected to answer the phone, or is it okay if I just call them back?
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If you're in with a patient, I'm sure the TD would understand. They'll likely leave a message with any needed instructions (e.g., if they need you to call them back, or if they're just calling to say congratulations).
 
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