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Hi everyone,
So I'm currently on the waiting list at an MD/PhD program that I've recently interviewed for. It's the only interview that I have received and thus probably the only program that I have hope for. I really like the program, and I think that I could be a great fit for the program. I would like to write a letter of intent/interest, but I don't really have any new information. I've recently gotten a slight promotion in my job (I'm currently working, i.e. I'm not in school so I can't update with any grades) but I don't know if it's substantial enough to warrant an update letter. So if I do send in a letter of intent, it would just basically express my interest in the program and that I would definitely attend if accepted. Also, the decision email said that I should wait for further notification instead of calling about my status.
Should I write this letter of intent/interest? If you think I should, when do you think would be the best time to send it in? After March 15th? Before April 30th? (Second look day is end of march/beginning of April, if that matters.) Who should I send it to? What should it say, besides my interest in the program and school? Do you have any other suggestions for what I should do to get off the waiting list and get an acceptance?
I know that my stats and credentials aren't spectacular, but I know that becoming a physician scientist is truly what I want to do, and I would do anything to get there regardless of how frustrating this process can be. I'd really appreciate any help that I can get, from @Fencer, @Goro, @LizzyM, @GrapesofRath, and everyone else.
Thanks!
So I'm currently on the waiting list at an MD/PhD program that I've recently interviewed for. It's the only interview that I have received and thus probably the only program that I have hope for. I really like the program, and I think that I could be a great fit for the program. I would like to write a letter of intent/interest, but I don't really have any new information. I've recently gotten a slight promotion in my job (I'm currently working, i.e. I'm not in school so I can't update with any grades) but I don't know if it's substantial enough to warrant an update letter. So if I do send in a letter of intent, it would just basically express my interest in the program and that I would definitely attend if accepted. Also, the decision email said that I should wait for further notification instead of calling about my status.
Should I write this letter of intent/interest? If you think I should, when do you think would be the best time to send it in? After March 15th? Before April 30th? (Second look day is end of march/beginning of April, if that matters.) Who should I send it to? What should it say, besides my interest in the program and school? Do you have any other suggestions for what I should do to get off the waiting list and get an acceptance?
I know that my stats and credentials aren't spectacular, but I know that becoming a physician scientist is truly what I want to do, and I would do anything to get there regardless of how frustrating this process can be. I'd really appreciate any help that I can get, from @Fencer, @Goro, @LizzyM, @GrapesofRath, and everyone else.
Thanks!
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