APPIC Interview Invitation Thread (2021)

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arb5309 said:
FBOP: Did anyone else be assigned a date and time for the CVA with no input on your availability? Also the email started out saying it was my “courtesy interview”?
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Hmm. interesting. I did not receive an email like this but did receive one from Allen wood TD offering a bunch of days/times for the virtual interview. It also said the HR individual coordinating in person interviews was going to be out until next mon 12/28. I’m a little shocked they approached it like that with you honestly like wut
 
For those interviewing at Atascadero State Hospital: have you received the WebEx invitation yet? The TD indicated in an email that one would be sent out last week, but I haven't received one yet. Just want to make sure that isn't a bad sign or anything haha
 
spacegiraffe said:
For those interviewing at Atascadero State Hospital: have you received the WebEx invitation yet? The TD indicated in an email that one would be sent out last week, but I haven't received one yet. Just want to make sure that isn't a bad sign or anything haha
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I have not!
 
Hey friends! Has anyone completed the VAPIHCS written interview yet? Looking for more intel so I can know how to plan/prep. Thank you everyone and good luck!
 
avkry13 said:
What is the acceptable timeline for sending thank you emails? Can I send one 4 days after the interview? Thought I had sent one to a site but it never left my email :/
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I did one 4 days later and it was fine and they were very gracious and it seemed well received.
 
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Happy Holidays to everyone! I hope you are all able to get some rest before the interviews start/continue! 🥰
 
Hi everyone! Has anyone confirmed their interview date for the Ohio Psychology Internship - Forensic Track??
 
Hello everyone! I hope you're keeping sane during this intense time!

For people interviewing at CUMC, when did you receive the information you needed for your interview day? And what did you receive? I haven't heard anything from them after the phone call during which I scheduled my interview.
 
dmh89 said:
Hello everyone! I hope you're keeping sane during this intense time!

For people interviewing at CUMC, when did you receive the information you needed for your interview day? And what did you receive? I haven't heard anything from them after the phone call during which I scheduled my interview.
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Is CUMC Columbia? If so, I had the same concern, I got the phone call on a Friday and didn’t receive the email until the following Wednesday-so don’t worry! You’ll definitely get it before your interview 🙂 good luck!
 
Has anyone had any group interviews in addition to individual? If so, what were some of the questions that you were asked during the group portion? Also how comfortable was it doing these via zoom?
 
healthpsyched said:
Has anyone had any group interviews in addition to individual? If so, what were some of the questions that you were asked during the group portion? Also how comfortable was it doing these via zoom?
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I did a group interview recently. It was a little awkward via Zoom but we basically just all took turns answering the questions. We were asked about our career goals, how our dissertations will aid our work at the site, and to share a pivotal learning experience from our training.
 
spacegiraffe said:
I did a group interview recently. It was a little awkward via Zoom but we basically just all took turns answering the questions. We were asked about our career goals, how our dissertations will aid our work at the site, and to share a pivotal learning experience from our training.
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Thank you! That is helpful
 
discolemonade said:
Is CUMC Columbia? If so, I had the same concern, I got the phone call on a Friday and didn’t receive the email until the following Wednesday-so don’t worry! You’ll definitely get it before your interview 🙂 good luck!
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Yes, it is Columbia! How far before your interview did you get it? I scheduled mine mid-December and haven't gotten an email, but my interview is in two weeks. Thanks!
 
dmh89 said:
Yes, it is Columbia! How far before your interview did you get it? I scheduled mine mid-December and haven't gotten an email, but my interview is in two weeks. Thanks!
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if it's any comfort i'm in the same boat - scheduled early december and interview in two weeks and haven't heard anything.
 
dmh89 said:
Yes, it is Columbia! How far before your interview did you get it? I scheduled mine mid-December and haven't gotten an email, but my interview is in two weeks. Thanks!
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I got my email only 2 days before my interview! I think they first have to figure out interview schedules/who is interviewing you and at what times, etc. and will send closer to your interview
 
Anyone heard back from Jefferson County Internship Consortium in Kentucky? I got an email from the TD 2 weeks ago exactly saying they are a bit delayed bc she is resigning and someone else is coming in. She said they expect to have offers out within two weeks - which would mean today... anyone heard anything?
 
inpursuitphdpsych said:
FBOP people - is anyone else STILL waiting to hear back about the in person / CVA portion of the interview?
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YES. my interview with the site itself is mid January but starting to become concerned that I have several other interviews that will limit my availability before then for the CVA/in person portion
 
sponge123 said:
YES. my interview with the site itself is mid January but starting to become concerned that I have several other interviews that will limit my availability before then for the CVA/in person portion
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I got an email today that said they’re allowing people to interview before CVAs in rare circumstances. But I also had my CVA scheduled with no input on the date-which of course I have another site scheduled for. 🤦🏼‍♀️
 
Has anyone who received an interview offer from Miami VA (general track) heard back about dates yet?
 
Does anyone know what it means for a site to say they are not an APPIC member
 
sponge123 said:
YES. my interview with the site itself is mid January but starting to become concerned that I have several other interviews that will limit my availability before then for the CVA/in person portion
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I’m concerned about this as well.. I scheduled my virtual interview with the actual site for the latest date possible, but I’m running out of days that I’m available for the CVA...
 
arb5309 said:
I got an email today that said they’re allowing people to interview before CVAs in rare circumstances. But I also had my CVA scheduled with no input on the date-which of course I have another site scheduled for. 🤦🏼‍♀️
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That’s so weird. How did you handle this?? I’m concerned they may do the same thing to me and not sure how I should navigate that situation
 
psychddd said:
Does anyone know what it means for a site to say they are not an APPIC member
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Do they at least have provisional APPIC membership? If not, I do not believe they can participate in the match. I currently see nine sites on the APPIC Directory that have this provisional membership.

My understanding of this scenario, prior to semi-recent changes, is that non-APPIC members were most frequently non-APA/CPA-accredited, as APA accreditation - pending associated costs - essentially guarantees that a site meets APPIC criteria. Previously, non-APA-accredited sites were permitted to enter Phase I with APPIC membership, and Phase 2 without APPIC membership. As of this past summer, there is now a requirement that sites wishing to participate in any phase of the match must be either provisional or full APPIC members. Many of these sites pursued provisional membership in the summer. It was thought that this would place smaller sites at a disadvantage due to funding abilities for APPIC membership and/or pursuing APA accreditation, though I believe APPIC developed methods to assist sites that experience financial hardship with these new expectations.

Anyone else knowledgeable in this area can feel free to correct me.
 
Are we allowed to send thank you emails to our interviewers or is that against match policy? If it is allowed, what do folks usually say (how long is the email, what do you make sure to mention etc)?
 
psychedtobedone2022 said:
Are we allowed to send thank you emails to our interviewers or is that against match policy? If it is allowed, what do folks usually say (how long is the email, what do you make sure to mention etc)?
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It is not against policy, but also not necessary. We actually ask our applicants not to. If you do send one, make it short. Most of these people get dozens of e-mails daily, keep their load light. DO NOT mention any ranking info in the e-mail.
 
psychedtobedone2022 said:
Are we allowed to send thank you emails to our interviewers or is that against match policy? If it is allowed, what do folks usually say (how long is the email, what do you make sure to mention etc)?
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The MATCH NEWS: Match Policies & Communication email from December 1 provides helpful guidelines around these policies. One particularly helpful paragraph stated:

"Match Policy #7 also states that, other than the specific limitations on the communication of ranking information, sites and applicants are free to communicate about other matters. It is perfectly acceptable for applicants and programs to express their interest and enthusiasm for each other without violating these policies. The best approach is simply to follow the normal rules of professional and courteous interaction and communication while avoiding the discussion of any information about rankings. For example, it is perfectly acceptable for an applicant to say things like, "Your program seems like an excellent fit for my interests" or "I was very impressed by your child rotation, and I'm very excited about the possibility of working there." Similarly, programs may convey that they are impressed with an applicant's credentials and the apparent goodness of fit."

My DCT's advice has been to keep thank you emails very short (like 2 sentences).
 
has anyone heard back from Long Beach VA for their interview schedule yet? just received confirmation of my date on 12/8 and have not heard from them since
 
inpursuitphdpsych said:
Anyone heard back from Jefferson County Internship Consortium in Kentucky? I got an email from the TD 2 weeks ago exactly saying they are a bit delayed bc she is resigning and someone else is coming in. She said they expect to have offers out within two weeks - which would mean today... anyone heard anything?
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I still haven't heard back yet!
 
For anyone interviewing for Miami VA, have you received the email pertaining to scheduling your interview yet?? Especially those interviewing for the Gero track
 
For people who are interviewing at McLean's hospital in early/mid-January. When did you receive your full interview schedule? I am interviewing next week but I haven't received the full schedule yet, just a confirmation of my interview date.

Thanks and HNY!
 
Hi 🙂 Has anyone interviewing at University of Washington School of Medicine received their afternoon agenda or an email from their track directors for the 1/5 open house day?
 
justwannabeok said:
Hi 🙂 Has anyone interviewing at University of Washington School of Medicine received their afternoon agenda or an email from their track directors for the 1/5 open house day?
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Like @VintageRed I also haven't gotten anything and was trying to figure out the best way to prepare for those track interviews... Also, see you two there! You know, without knowing who you are...Good luck to us!
 
HPB2015 said:
Like @VintageRed I also haven't gotten anything and was trying to figure out the best way to prepare for those track interviews... Also, see you two there! You know, without knowing who you are...Good luck to us!
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Thanks for responding! Helpful to hear that others are still waiting too 🙂
 
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