Does a poor interview with the PD sink you if the others went well?

[inasaur]

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[mistafab]

Doesn't matter - just rank in order of where you want to go. Enjoy your fourth year.

 

[G Sheb]

I had a pretty bad interview with the PD, but I really connected with one of their highly respected faculty. I ended up matching at this program.
So the answer is no.

 

[Bartelby]

I agree with both responses above. Just coming across a bit awkward in one interview (even with the PD) likely is not too bad, especially when other interviews went well. And I second enjoying your fourth year before intern year starts! MS4 is a good chance to actually relax and enjoy life a bit.

 

[TheRightMedication]

You were awkward? Welcome to psychiatry, you'll fit right in.

 

[hippopotamusoath]

At my program, this happened sometimes. Usually, if most people liked the candidate and the PD didn't, the PD ranked according to the wisdom of the crowds and wouldn't over-rule us or anything. I wouldn't worry about it.

 

[Meyer-Overton]

Doesn't matter and can't do anything about it now. Move on. Also take your premed stats off your signature, it doesn't matter anymore either.

 

[TexasPhysician]

It is very individualized. How awkward?

Mildly awkward and I wouldn’t think twice about it. Learn and move on.

Severely awkward and crying in the interview? That can be detrimental to the point of not being ranked.

Awkward is on a spectrum.