Do you reply to emails from programs stating recevied app?

[socaltrojan]

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Hi I was just wondering if you all reply to the emails from programs saying thanks for your application we have received it?

I have gotten some of those emails and haven't really emailed them back because I didn't think it was necessary.

Do you all respond to these emails? And if so what do you write other than like thanks for considering my application?

 

[Pkboi24]

Hi I was just wondering if you all reply to the emails from programs saying thanks for your application we have received it?

I have gotten some of those emails and haven't really emailed them back because I didn't think it was necessary.

Do you all respond to these emails? And if so what do you write other than like thanks for considering my application?

No. If I remember correctly, they usually state "DO NOT REPLY".

 

[SimonSez]

No. If I remember correctly, they usually state "DO NOT REPLY".

All the emails sent through ERAS will state No Reply/Do Not Reply. Even the interview offer emails will have this on them. What it means though is do not reply to the ERAS email address. It does not mean that we should not reply to the original sender (programs), which we obviously need to do to accept the interview offer.

Having said that though I did not reply to emails stating receipt of applications. I didn't think it was necessary. Also I figured that the program coordinators have to deal with enough emails already without us flooding their inboxes with replies to "We have received your application" emails.

 

[jackieMD2007]

the only thing I reply to is interview requests. obviously.

 

[Darlene]

I was wondering the same thing. I received the general no reply email from many programs acknowledging receipt of app, but I also received some that had my name on it from the program coordinators. Also, have been receiving invitations to apply to other tracks such as the research pathway tracks. What does all this mean? I imagine I'm getting my hopes up for nothing. Hmmmm🙁

 

[jackieMD2007]

what is a research pathway track? I haven't heard of that!

 

[Pkboi24]

what is a research pathway track? I haven't heard of that!

It seems like there are usually two types. One is the ABIM one where you do 2 years of IM and fast track into a fellowship where you will do research in a related field. The second type I think it where you just have a research focus throughout your IM residency. Perhaps try to publish a few papers or make a few presentations. While research experience is usually required for the former, the latter is for anyone interested in research.

 

[docbill]

what is a research pathway track? I haven't heard of that!

http://www.abim.org/certification/policies/research/requirements.aspx

but there are other programs that vary from this one depending on the institution. But this is the only ABIM approved one.

 

[docbill]

All the emails sent through ERAS will state No Reply/Do Not Reply. Even the interview offer emails will have this on them. What it means though is do not reply to the ERAS email address. It does not mean that we should not reply to the original sender (programs), which we obviously need to do to accept the interview offer.

Having said that though I did not reply to emails stating receipt of applications. I didn't think it was necessary. Also I figured that the program coordinators have to deal with enough emails already without us flooding their inboxes with replies to "We have received your application" emails.

I believe that any applicants that have some research experience, gets asked if they want to do the research track program. It doesn't mean that the applicant is so good they want them to try for a better one. There are so few MDs who are willing to do research that this is a good way to recruit some in to the research track. Some places offer guaranteed fellowship placement and some offer extra pay during research years.

 

[sella turcica]

Programs actually write to say they received it? I have only received invites and none of the "we got your app" emails. The ones that haven't invited me haven't said a word.

 

[NotAProgDirector]

Programs actually write to say they received it? I have only received invites and none of the "we got your app" emails. The ones that haven't invited me haven't said a word.

This is the norm. Do not panic.

 

[sella turcica]

This is the norm. Do not panic.

Thanks for being my ativan 😀

Believe it or not, I'm one of the SDN'ers who isn't constantly having an anxiety attack. I am, however, very curious. Thank you for all of your contributions to this site, even when I was a lurker you answered many a question for me.

 

[jackieMD2007]

Thanks for being my ativan 😀

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