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GoldfishPharmD said:
How many total interviews do you have so far?

I had two already and have two more to go. I'll turn in my rank list probably March 1st.
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Had 2 and none left - just waiting on these two. Good luck on your upcoming interviews. I will definitely post if I hear back from either program.
 
Duke sent out rejections today 🙁 At least I know the process is over
 
Got my Duke rejection. I'm glad it finally came so I can stop worrying about. I think this process has taught me a lot so far. I've wanted a residency for awhile now and thought I was pretty competitive. I got a lot of rejections and I got really discouraged. I started to doubt myself.

However, this process has toughened me up. I still really want a residency, but I'm pretty much prepared if I don't match. I did the best I could with my interviews and if that isn't enough, life goes on. I decided wherever I end up, I'm going to make the best out of it and enjoy my life. 😛
 
GoldfishPharmD said:
Got my Duke rejection. I'm glad it finally came so I can stop worrying about. I think this process has taught me a lot so far. I've wanted a residency for awhile now and thought I was pretty competitive. I got a lot of rejections and I got really discouraged. I started to doubt myself.

However, this process has toughened me up. I still really want a residency, but I'm pretty much prepared if I don't match. I did the best I could with my interviews and if that isn't enough, life goes on. I decided wherever I end up, I'm going to make the best out of it and enjoy my life. 😛
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Totally agree with you on this. I'd "like" your post if I could 😛
 
GoldfishPharmD said:
I think this process has taught me a lot so far. I've wanted a residency for awhile now and thought I was pretty competitive. I got a lot of rejections and I got really discouraged. I started to doubt myself.

However, this process has toughened me up. I still really want a residency, but I'm pretty much prepared if I don't match. I did the best I could with my interviews and if that isn't enough, life goes on. I decided wherever I end up, I'm going to make the best out of it and enjoy my life. 😛
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this

+1

👍
 
Another word I would use to describe this process is... humbling!

Ps. Just got an invite today. 🙂
 
GoldfishPharmD said:
Got my Duke rejection. I'm glad it finally came so I can stop worrying about. I think this process has taught me a lot so far. I've wanted a residency for awhile now and thought I was pretty competitive. I got a lot of rejections and I got really discouraged. I started to doubt myself.

However, this process has toughened me up. I still really want a residency, but I'm pretty much prepared if I don't match. I did the best I could with my interviews and if that isn't enough, life goes on. I decided wherever I end up, I'm going to make the best out of it and enjoy my life. 😛
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THIS!! Good luck everyone - I'm sure i'll be back on SDN when the Match comes around :laugh:
 
GoldfishPharmD said:
Got my Duke rejection. I'm glad it finally came so I can stop worrying about. I think this process has taught me a lot so far. I've wanted a residency for awhile now and thought I was pretty competitive. I got a lot of rejections and I got really discouraged. I started to doubt myself.

However, this process has toughened me up. I still really want a residency, but I'm pretty much prepared if I don't match. I did the best I could with my interviews and if that isn't enough, life goes on. I decided wherever I end up, I'm going to make the best out of it and enjoy my life. 😛
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Great post. I feel you!
 
GoldfishPharmD said:
Got my Duke rejection. I'm glad it finally came so I can stop worrying about. I think this process has taught me a lot so far. I've wanted a residency for awhile now and thought I was pretty competitive. I got a lot of rejections and I got really discouraged. I started to doubt myself.

However, this process has toughened me up. I still really want a residency, but I'm pretty much prepared if I don't match. I did the best I could with my interviews and if that isn't enough, life goes on. I decided wherever I end up, I'm going to make the best out of it and enjoy my life. 😛
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🙂
 
GoldfishPharmD said:
Got my Duke rejection. I'm glad it finally came so I can stop worrying about. I think this process has taught me a lot so far. I've wanted a residency for awhile now and thought I was pretty competitive. I got a lot of rejections and I got really discouraged. I started to doubt myself.

However, this process has toughened me up. I still really want a residency, but I'm pretty much prepared if I don't match. I did the best I could with my interviews and if that isn't enough, life goes on. I decided wherever I end up, I'm going to make the best out of it and enjoy my life. 😛
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👍 Definitely a great attitude! You're lucky you're done with your interviews. I still have two to go :scared:
 
they are not done sending out invites for phone interviews the email clearly said they had gone through a few of their apps
 
balab said:
they are not done sending out invites for phone interviews the email clearly said they had gone through a few of their apps
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Thank you for the update! Very encouraging news!
 
All the results are in:
13 applications
9 rejections
4 interviews

One interview was okay, I thought of areas where I could have improved. One interview I felt went REALLY well. I don't think I could have done any better than I did. One interview was meh. I didn't get a good vibe, so I won't be ranking that place. I have one more interview that I really need to do well on.

I most likely will rank 3 places. Outcome is not looking so hot for me. I luckily have a job lined up, but it's one I don't want, so I'll scramble and look for better options if I don't match. I can't wait for all this to be over with...
 
GoldfishPharmD said:
All the results are in:
13 applications
9 rejections
4 interviews

One interview was okay, I thought of areas where I could have improved. One interview I felt went REALLY well. I don't think I could have done any better than I did. One interview was meh. I didn't get a good vibe, so I won't be ranking that place. I have one more interview that I really need to do well on.

I most likely will rank 3 places. Outcome is not looking so hot for me. I luckily have a job lined up, but it's one I don't want, so I'll scramble and look for better options if I don't match. I can't wait for all this to be over with...
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Agree! Right now I can't wait for the interview season to be over...but when it is over, I will be anxiously playing the waiting game.
 
MackerelRun said:
Agree! Right now I can't wait for the interview season to be over...but when it is over, I will be anxiously playing the waiting game.
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Yeah, same. I'm going to relax A LOT though. Watch tons of movies and play tons of video games. 😀
 
GoldfishPharmD said:
All the results are in:
13 applications
9 rejections
4 interviews

One interview was okay, I thought of areas where I could have improved. One interview I felt went REALLY well. I don't think I could have done any better than I did. One interview was meh. I didn't get a good vibe, so I won't be ranking that place. I have one more interview that I really need to do well on.

I most likely will rank 3 places. Outcome is not looking so hot for me. I luckily have a job lined up, but it's one I don't want, so I'll scramble and look for better options if I don't match. I can't wait for all this to be over with...
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I'm kinda in the same boat as you. Applied to 11 places, 3 interviews and the rest rejections. Two interviews down so far and I feel like they went well.

Let's all just keep our chin up. 🙂
 
For me it's like after I walked out of the interview I felt great, but as the days went by I thought of things I could have said/done better.
 
GoldfishPharmD said:
Got my Duke rejection. I'm glad it finally came so I can stop worrying about. I think this process has taught me a lot so far. I've wanted a residency for awhile now and thought I was pretty competitive. I got a lot of rejections and I got really discouraged. I started to doubt myself.

However, this process has toughened me up. I still really want a residency, but I'm pretty much prepared if I don't match. I did the best I could with my interviews and if that isn't enough, life goes on. I decided wherever I end up, I'm going to make the best out of it and enjoy my life. 😛
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This is probably the best quote here. Thank you so much! With all the disappointment in rejections, I really needed this! Thank you!!! 👍
 
Anyone heard from University of Toledo, Columbus Regional GA or Riverside Regional in VA?
 
GoldfishPharmD said:
All the results are in:
13 applications
9 rejections
4 interviews

One interview was okay, I thought of areas where I could have improved. One interview I felt went REALLY well. I don't think I could have done any better than I did. One interview was meh. I didn't get a good vibe, so I won't be ranking that place. I have one more interview that I really need to do well on.

I most likely will rank 3 places. Outcome is not looking so hot for me. I luckily have a job lined up, but it's one I don't want, so I'll scramble and look for better options if I don't match. I can't wait for all this to be over with...
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pillpharmer said:
I'm kinda in the same boat as you. Applied to 11 places, 3 interviews and the rest rejections. Two interviews down so far and I feel like they went well.

Let's all just keep our chin up. 🙂
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Add me in.
12 applications
8 rejections
3 interviews

I'll post up my stats post match day to add perspective but leaving them off for now to maintain some level of anonymity
 
joetrisman said:
Add me in.
12 applications
8 rejections
3 interviews

I'll post up my stats post match day to add perspective but leaving them off for now to maintain some level of anonymity
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I'm rooting for ya. Don't trust a non-coffee drinker. 😀
 
joetrisman said:
Add me in.
12 applications
8 rejections
3 interviews

I'll post up my stats post match day to add perspective but leaving them off for now to maintain some level of anonymity
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I feel your pain.

13 applications total
4 invites
8 rejections

Still waiting on one, I guess...

It's somewhat jarring, especially as, going in, I didn't expect it to be so rough.
 
8 applications

1 interview
5 rejections
1 waitlist
1 unknown

Any tips on how to nail my 1 interview😕😕
 
Farmer2013 said:
8 applications

1 interview
5 rejections
1 waitlist
1 unknown

Any tips on how to nail my 1 interview😕😕
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Be yourself, be confident and do lots of practice interview question esp..tell us about yourself, strengths/weakness, etc. Good luck...
 
Farmer2013 said:
8 applications

1 interview
5 rejections
1 waitlist
1 unknown

Any tips on how to nail my 1 interview😕😕
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Practice being interviewed by somebody else. I practiced a lot with my husband before interviews and I really felt it helped me be more confident during interviews.

Good luck, buddy.
 
anybody hear from Saint Joseph's Regional Medical Center in New Jersey?
 
GoldfishPharmD said:
Got my Duke rejection. I'm glad it finally came so I can stop worrying about. I think this process has taught me a lot so far. I've wanted a residency for awhile now and thought I was pretty competitive. I got a lot of rejections and I got really discouraged. I started to doubt myself.

However, this process has toughened me up. I still really want a residency, but I'm pretty much prepared if I don't match. I did the best I could with my interviews and if that isn't enough, life goes on. I decided wherever I end up, I'm going to make the best out of it and enjoy my life. 😛
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Attitude takes you a lot further than aptitude can, 👍
 
made an account, just to ask this q:
Has anyone heard from Loma Linda University yet? Rejection? interview? phone interview?

I want to interview with them, but I've been flying around so much that I am hoping I would get a phone interview (preferable).
Is it advisable to contact the RPD and ask about it?
 
Did anyone get an onsite interview invite from UTSW?
 
yes I had an in-person interview at UTSW
 
Final stats!!

11 applications
8 Interviews (surprising one received today)
2 rejections
1 wait list (aka 3 rejections)

Last interview next week then ranking!!🙂
 
What did you think overall of the program there? Did they mention any upcoming changes?
 
No they didn't mention how many people they are interviewing.
 
rx113 said:
Final stats!!

11 applications
8 Interviews (surprising one received today)
2 rejections
1 wait list (aka 3 rejections)

Last interview next week then ranking!!🙂
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honestly, i'm not sure how people do more than 5 interviews, especially if they're all out of state. The whole process is just exhausting.
 
majority of mine were semi-local (requiring max of 2 hours of traveling) so I only did a few over night trips. But even so, very exhausting
 
agreed! I had 3 interviews and had to create 2 new clinical topic presentations (got to reuse one for the 3rd interview) and found the prep work/research to be very tiring on top of getting all my regular work for this APPE rotation done too. plus 2 of the 3 interviews were 6-8 hour days.
 
Same. I did 4 interviews, and interviewing is so exhausting. Although, having that many interviews would make me feel a little bit better about matching. Doing the research, traveling, spending nights in hotels, making presentations, going and getting judged drains you after awhile. 😛
 
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