I missed a residency interview

[Sarafml]

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I hope this isn't an inappropriate place to post this, but I couldn't find a similar topic.

I just realized today that I missed a neuro interview I was supposed to go to earlier this week. It's NOT a program I was planning on ranking very high - but I still feel like a complete idiot. I've been pretty overwhelmed with a lot of interviews, and I guess it completely crossed my mind (I suppose I'm used to getting an email reminder/update from the program but I didn't get one this time). They did not pay for a hotel or anything, but I still feel pretty horrible.

I would like to know if anyone had any suggestions as to how I can apologize - I figured I would email the coordinator but I have no idea what to say (I don't even have the desire to try to reschedule). I'm also worried if they will talk to any other programs and put in a bad word about me?

Any help is appreciated.

 

[coup de chance]

YES. You need to say something. By not saying something, you generate ill-will, you worry about the loose ends, and you don't get to reschedule.

Call up the coordinator. Apologize profusely, and say what happened.

I hope this isn't an inappropriate place to post this, but I couldn't find a similar topic.

I just realized today that I missed a neuro interview I was supposed to go to earlier this week. It's NOT a program I was planning on ranking very high - but I still feel like a complete idiot. I've been pretty overwhelmed with a lot of interviews, and I guess it completely crossed my mind (I suppose I'm used to getting an email reminder/update from the program but I didn't get one this time). They did not pay for a hotel or anything, but I still feel pretty horrible.

I would like to know if anyone had any suggestions as to how I can apologize - I figured I would email the coordinator but I have no idea what to say (I don't even have the desire to try to reschedule). I'm also worried if they will talk to any other programs and put in a bad word about me?

Any help is appreciated.

 

[FictionalGirl]

I would call so that you can talk person - to - person, which I believe is a better way to say "I'm sorry" and then follow up with an e-mail just to have written record of what you talked about. Just be honest about what happened and then move forward. Whether or not they harbor ill will or make phone calls is not something you can control, but saying you're sorry with a phone call will probably keep there from being... how to say.... sequelae?

Also... get a calendar!!!!!! 🙂 😀

 

[Isee2]

(I don't even have the desire to try to reschedule). I'm also worried if they will talk to any other programs and put in a bad word about me?
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If you don't feel like rescheduling, don't.

They will probably not talk with other programs so don't worry. Just don't push your luck by a repeat.

 

[typhoonegator]

There is this impression that PDs are all in some sort of collusive league where they collectively blackball applicants that they don't like. This is akin to the "permanent record" that was held over everyone's head in high school. Most PDs don't really know where you are interviewing, nor do they have the time to try to derail the residency career of some random applicant they barely know.

Missing a residency interview is irresponsible and reflects poorly on you, but not to the degree that some PD you've never met is going to call up the PD at Cornell or wherever and say "Hey, I've only met you in passing before, but applicant X missed their interview date with me. In case they are considering your program, I thought you should know that in this one instance they did not seem very trustworthy."

 

[deleted102545]

I didn't want to start an all new thread for my stupid question so I'll hijack this.

I cancelled an interview that was going to be next week a few weeks ago but haven't heard back from from the res coordinator. I got an automated away-on-vacation reply when I sent it though. I assume the coordinator is back and has read the message and removed me from the interview day list. However, the other interviews I've cancelled I received some sort of correspondence back to make sure we were all on the same page. I don't want to send another cancellation email as it seems like a dickish thing to do. But I also don't want to end up being a no-show just because my email got lost in the post-holiday return (see, this question is somewhat associated with the current thread!)

Yes, I am aware this is ridiculous.
Thanks

 

[curlygirlie106]

I didn't want to start an all new thread for my stupid question so I'll hijack this.

I cancelled an interview that was going to be next week a few weeks ago but haven't heard back from from the res coordinator. I got an automated away-on-vacation reply when I sent it though. I assume the coordinator is back and has read the message and removed me from the interview day list. However, the other interviews I've cancelled I received some sort of correspondence back to make sure we were all on the same page. I don't want to send another cancellation email as it seems like a dickish thing to do. But I also don't want to end up being a no-show just because my email got lost in the post-holiday return (see, this question is somewhat associated with the current thread!)

Yes, I am aware this is ridiculous.
Thanks

I'd send a quick but polite email again.

Something to the tune of:

"Dear ResCoordinator,

I just wanted to be sure that you'd received my email canceling my interview on (insert date). I know your email inbox must be quite full this time of year, so I wanted check to be sure you'd received it. Program XYZ is a an excellent program, and while I'm disappointed I won't be able to make the interview, I wanted to be sure another applicant had the opportunity to interview."

I've sent similar sentiments and on more than one occasion got a response stating that they had indeed overlooked the original email and thanking me for letting them know. I could be naive, but the coordinators I corresponded with came across as generally grateful that I'd called their attention to it before it was too late.