APPIC Interview Invitation Thread (2021)

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ha12301 said:
Has anyone reached out to sites they were rejected from to inquire about why they were rejected? I was talking to my prac supervisor and she told me how when she applied she decided to reach out since she had to go to phase two and sites actually asked her why she didn’t reach out earlier! I didn’t think this was something we should/needed to do but just wanted to get other peoples’ thoughts on this.
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Following with interest. Thanks for asking this. 👍
 
Official Site Name: Florida Atlantic University
Date Invitation Received: 12/1/2020
Method of Invitation (Pho/ne call, personal/mass email, Snapchat): Mass Email
Specialty Track or Site (e.g., for consortiums): N/A
Interview Dates Offered: 12/14, 12/15, 12/16

FYI: Prior to this invitation I had only received an interview invite and four rejections. I was feeling quite disappointed despite the one invite, as the rejections came one after another, with one being from one of my top choices. Today, I saw my email and remembered that it is still early.. We are all competitive and things will work out one way or another. Sending virtual hugs to everyone in this process.
 
Sy_Psych said:
Official Site Name: Yale School of Medicine
Date Invitation Received: 12/1
Method of Invitation (Phone call, personal/mass email, Snapchat): Personal email
Specialty Track or Site (e.g., for consortiums): Behavioral Medicine
Interview Dates Offered: 1/8, 1/11, 1/15
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which specialty track? peds, early childhood, ASD or trauma?
 
intern1222 said:
Has anyone heard from any of the child tracks at California Pacific Medical Center? I know other tracks went out but didn't see anything about either of the pediatric tracks.
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I haven't heard from the two child tracks I applied to. A friend of mine did receive an interview invitation two weeks ago. I'm not sure which track specifically, but it was a child track.
 
Official Site Name: National Psychology Training Consortium - Great Lakes Region
Date Invitation Received: 12/1
Method of Invitation: Personal Email
Specialty Track or Site: Aspire Indiana and Bowen Center
Interview Dates Offered: 12/11/2020 Interview FAQ Day; Individual interview TBD (site contact reaches out to schedule)
 
Has anyone received a rejection from Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford? I think I remember seeing that someone received an invitation but I haven't heard anything. Perhaps I'm just waiting for rejection at this point?
 
Since most interviews will be held virtually, what are people's thoughts on dress attire? Would it be best to dress fully in a suit and tie, or does a nice dress shirt suffice? I know if I had an in-person interview I would dress in a suit and tie, however, I'm wondering if I would feel a little funny doing that over zoom (but I'll get over it if that's the norm) 😆
 
psyd_lady said:
Congrats! I applied here as well but haven't heard anything yet....I know someone who is currently an intern there and she loves it! Keeping my fingers crossed
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check your spam folder! I received an interview from Lovell today (11/30) and it went to spam. good luck!
 
beardedshrink said:
Since most interviews will be held virtually, what are people's thoughts on dress attire? Would it be best to dress fully in a suit and tie, or does a nice dress shirt suffice? I know if I had an in-person interview I would dress in a suit and tie, however, I'm wondering if I would feel a little funny doing that over zoom (but I'll get over it if that's the norm) 😆
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I've watched a couple of internship webinars and they're recommending full business attire just in case (heaven forbid) you have to get up for some reason. I know I will be playing it safe and wearing a suit 🙂
 
Sy_Psych said:
Official Site Name: Yale School of Medicine
Date Invitation Received: 12/1
Method of Invitation (Phone call, personal/mass email, Snapchat): Personal email
Specialty Track or Site (e.g., for consortiums): Behavioral Medicine
Interview Dates Offered: 1/8, 1/11, 1/15
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Congratulations! I’m really hoping to receive one of these as well!
 
beardedshrink said:
Since most interviews will be held virtually, what are people's thoughts on dress attire? Would it be best to dress fully in a suit and tie, or does a nice dress shirt suffice? I know if I had an in-person interview I would dress in a suit and tie, however, I'm wondering if I would feel a little funny doing that over zoom (but I'll get over it if that's the norm) 😆
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honestly wondering the same thing...i think i'm going to dress in full interview attire for full effect
 
coffeepup said:
Has anyone received a rejection from Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford? I think I remember seeing that someone received an invitation but I haven't heard anything. Perhaps I'm just waiting for rejection at this point?
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Still waiting as well!😅
 
beardedshrink said:
Since most interviews will be held virtually, what are people's thoughts on dress attire? Would it be best to dress fully in a suit and tie, or does a nice dress shirt suffice? I know if I had an in-person interview I would dress in a suit and tie, however, I'm wondering if I would feel a little funny doing that over zoom (but I'll get over it if that's the norm) 😆
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Had my first interview yesterday and wore a blazer/nice shirt.... and my leggings 👍🏻 #noregrets
 
psyd_lady said:
honestly wondering the same thing...i think i'm going to dress in full interview attire for full effect
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Also think about the confidence boost that can come with a suit! I always wear a blazer when I need to take myself seriously 😉 I’m a couple years post internship, but even for my virtual job interviews this year, I made sure to wear something similar to what I’d wear in person to really get my head in the game!
 
ha12301 said:
Has anyone reached out to sites they were rejected from to inquire about why they were rejected? I was talking to my prac supervisor and she told me how when she applied she decided to reach out since she had to go to phase two and sites actually asked her why she didn’t reach out earlier! I didn’t think this was something we should/needed to do but just wanted to get other peoples’ thoughts on this.
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I would like to reach out for my own sanity. Just wondering how to do so without sounding desperate!
 
KKint said:
I would like to reach out for my own sanity. Just wondering how to do so without sounding desperate!
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I don’t mind addressing these questions with applicants. However, this is an extremely busy time of year for training directors, so please bear that in mind when asking for feedback. For example, at our site we have applications and interviews nonstop from now-March for our internship, externship, and postdoctoral programs. It helps if you have a specific question or want to know about a specific portion of your application. Good luck to you.
 
Official Site Name: Univ of Minnesota Medical School
Date Invitation Received: 12/1
Method of Invitation (Phone call, personal/mass email, Snapchat): Mass email
Specialty Track or Site (e.g., for consortiums): Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Pediatric Neuropsychology, and Pediatric Psychology
Interview Dates Offered: 12/14, 1/12, 1/22
 
student9295 said:
Have any internship sites reached out to you asking for an APPIC match number? My DCT stated that we did not need to apply for the match until at least December 1st.
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The recommended date to register is December 1. After December 31 You’ll need special approval. The NMS website has all this information posted.
 
Official Site Name: CMCVAMC (aka philly va)
Date Invitation Received: 12/1, 9:32pm eastern
Method of Invitation (Phone call, personal/mass email, Snapchat): Mass email
Specialty Track or Site (e.g., for consortiums): neuropsychology
Interview Dates Offered: 12/8, 12/9, 12/11 for first stage, possible 2 stage interview
 
psyched0ut said:
Official Site Name: Univ of Minnesota Medical School
Date Invitation Received: 12/1
Method of Invitation (Phone call, personal/mass email, Snapchat): Mass email
Specialty Track or Site (e.g., for consortiums): Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Pediatric Neuropsychology, and Pediatric Psychology
Interview Dates Offered: 12/14, 1/12, 1/22
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This actually may have been a personal email (hard to tell!)
 
Official Site Name: Children's Hospital of Michigan
Date Invitation Received: 12/1
Method of Invitation (Phone call, personal/mass email, Snapchat): Personal email
Specialty Track or Site (e.g., for consortiums): Pediatric Psychology
Interview Dates Offered: 12/11, 12/17, 12/18, 1/8, 1/15 (multiple time slots each day)
 
phdhopeful01 said:
Same here 🙁 onwards and upwards!
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Sorry to lurk this thread as a non-applicant (currently on internship), I just have nothing to obsessively check while waiting for post-doc interview offers (GOD PLEASE COME) so I'm lurking your thread obsessively.


I totally thought this said, "same here 🙁 cowards" as in calling the sites cowards for rejecting you. and i laughed my ASS OFFFFF- LOVEEED the big old energy coming off of it. this is totally how i'm going to frame my rejections.
 
Daily DM dump alert!

Official Site Name: Milwaukee VA
Date Invitation Received: 11/30
Method of Invitation (Phone call, personal/mass email, Snapchat): mass email (8:28am CST)
Specialty Track or Site (e.g., for consortiums): Neuropsychology
Interview Dates Offered: 12/09, 12/17, 01/07, and 01/12

Official Site Name: North East Florida State Hospital
Date Invitation Received: 12/01/20
Method of Invitation (Phone call, personal/mass email, Snapchat): Mass email
Specialty Track or Site (e.g., for consortiums): N/A
Interview Dates Offered: 1/8, 1/12, 1/13, 1/14, 1/15, 1/20

Official Site Name: Cheyenne VA
Date Invitation Received: 11/30/2020
Method of Invitation (Phone call, personal/mass email, Snapchat): Personal Email
Specialty Track or Site (e.g., for consortiums): generalist/no tracks
Interview Dates Offered: half days Dec 15, Dec 16, Dec 19th, Jan 5th, Jan 8th
(In honor of years past) If & How you're staying sane:

Official Site Name: Long Island Jewish
Date Invitation Received: 12/1/20
Method of Invitation (Phone call, personal/mass email, Snapchat): Mass Email
Specialty Track or Site (e.g., for consortiums): Child Track
Interview Dates Offered: 12/17, 12/18, 12/21
(In honor of years past) If & How you're staying sane: My doggos

Also, quick reminder to check the main list on the first page for specific site/track updates. I've seen a few queries that could be answered there. Okay, carry on with your Netflix/furry friends/wine as coping strategies!
 
A friend informed me of their Cheyenne VA interview invite. I think it arrived yesterday by email. I'm sorry I don't have more info - will update if I get it!
 
beardedshrink said:
Since most interviews will be held virtually, what are people's thoughts on dress attire? Would it be best to dress fully in a suit and tie, or does a nice dress shirt suffice? I know if I had an in-person interview I would dress in a suit and tie, however, I'm wondering if I would feel a little funny doing that over zoom (but I'll get over it if that's the norm) 😆
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I am going full suit and dress shoes just to get in the mindset of an interview. I’m also moving out of my home”office” where I do everything else. All in the hopes I’m relaxed at home and not so relaxed that I’m too loose.
 
If you dont receive an invitation to interview when the mass email goes out, is it safe to assume that you will receive a rejection? Not sure if anyone has any insight on this.
 
neurogirl93 said:
If you dont receive an invitation to interview when the mass email goes out, is it safe to assume that you will receive a rejection? Not sure if anyone has any insight on this.
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I'm wondering the same thing! I haven't heard anything from one of my sites and they apparently sent out invites two days ago...
 
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