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Interviews, 2006
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Andrew_Doan
Ophthalmology, Aerospace Medicine, Eye Pathology
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Mock Interviews. If there are volunteers to conduct mock interviews (ophthalmologists or residents), then we can use this thread for this.
I recommend downloading skype: www.skype.com and we can use this technology for the mock interviews.
I recommend downloading skype: www.skype.com and we can use this technology for the mock interviews.
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not sure said:
Congrats, that's great! I am curious what the deal is with UW-Madison because I got an email about double secret probation but heard they were a good program. How often does this happen and are they likely to recover?
Regd: UW-Madison.
From what I understand they are a pretty good program. I think they ranked pretty high (#5?) in 2002. I bet they couldn't have changed that much...... For the program to be put on probabtion, their residents must have been pretty unhappy though, but there was a nice thread 'UW-Madison' that kinda gave some insight. IF UW passed their probabtionary status (next year?) I wonder how long it would, or could take for them to rebuild their reputation? Either way I feel happy to get an interview, and I guess visiting Madison will help me to figure out what is going on, and what the residents think.
From what I understand they are a pretty good program. I think they ranked pretty high (#5?) in 2002. I bet they couldn't have changed that much...... For the program to be put on probabtion, their residents must have been pretty unhappy though, but there was a nice thread 'UW-Madison' that kinda gave some insight. IF UW passed their probabtionary status (next year?) I wonder how long it would, or could take for them to rebuild their reputation? Either way I feel happy to get an interview, and I guess visiting Madison will help me to figure out what is going on, and what the residents think.
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Sounds like you have a pretty strong application (with research). I have a 241, research, junior AOA, all As basic sciences, and all but one Honors clinical years and I don't have any interview offers yet. I think this is still very early so I think you have a lot more than hope on your side. Don't get discouraged.John1975 said:
John1975 said:
Its still very early and I would not worry. You have average scores with what seems to be a strong interest and strong research background. Wait until at least the third week of October. I was getting interview offers into December last year. Relax a little and Good luck!
Hey everyone,
i have a really basic question. I submitted my app in late august and I still have no clue about what "batch" I'm in. Do we get an e-mail letting us know that our application has been distributed? Is it way too early for me to be worrying about not hearing from programs?
i have a really basic question. I submitted my app in late august and I still have no clue about what "batch" I'm in. Do we get an e-mail letting us know that our application has been distributed? Is it way too early for me to be worrying about not hearing from programs?
maz56 said:
Sent on August 21st.
Received by most progs by Sept 6-10.
Batch 2.
Heard from other older applicants that Baylor is known to send rejections (and probably invites) ridiculously early (to the point that I doubt they actually "carefully reviewed" some of the applictions).
In my case I think that the IMG status probably did the trick, since I probably am higher than a Step 1 cutoff they might have.
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doodpac said:
I called SF Match and was told that they were sending out applications out to the same address as mentioned in the Directory ..apparently these were being re directed to another address. Since the department needs a Separate 'Tulane Application' along with other documents, I had send these out just before Katrina struck. SF Match does not know the new location or a phone number where they can be reached.. does anyone know more about Tulane Ophtho ?
again, i would advise against making assumptions about how critically an application is reviewed based upon the timely response to applicants re: interview status. if i recall correctly, baylor interviews very early on in the interview season. some programs do this so they don't have to compete with other programs that interview later on in the season. hang in there demspawn...
demspawn said:
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BU interview- phew! 😀 No rejections yet, just some app reciept confirmation letters. Batch 3, sent my application on August 24th or 25th. SF Match mailed it to programs 9/14- almost 3 weeks on the nose. Good luck to everyone. 🙂
Andrew_Doan
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puzzled said:
Wait until after November before you worry about that. In this game, no news maybe still good news because they haven't selected all their applicants for interview yet.
Good luck!
Andrew_Doan said:
I think this is great advice. it is still VERY early. we're still in september. hang in there. good lick!
rubensan said:
i meant good luck! 😉
lucien said:
If you got rejected w/ a 237 then it must be around 240 because I haven't heard anything (good or bad) from Baylor yet. And re: batch #... if you have been getting your slips of paper confirming receipt of your application, just look in the top right corner. Once you get those, you should know. I believe its been printed on every one I've gotten back.
babyblue_39 said:
I got rejected with a 245. My guess is that they looked at the entire application rather than using a cutoff to reject ppl.
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puzzled said:
i don't know why ophthalmology programs do the things they do. i too was puzzled during this process last year. i think what dr. doan and i were trying to convey is that historically speaking, based upon previous interview cycles, this is still a relatively early time of the year. the next 3 weeks will be very telling re: the # of interviews you will receive.
EXCELLENT!
nylee said:
As you go on interviews, you will see there is not necessarily a magic cutoff. But generally speaking the higher the stats, the greater the chances for the interview offer. Students with 225 will interview at programs like Baylor and Iowa because of a different strength on their application whereas the 245er will not because programs do realize that numbers are definitely not everything.
On another note, I've noticed that interviews are being given out earlier this year than last. FYI, midwest and west coast programs tend to be the first to reply. Don't count on that for the Northeast ones which tend to be the latest. Most of the NYC programs didn't begin replying until the first week in November last year.
On another note, I've noticed that interviews are being given out earlier this year than last. FYI, midwest and west coast programs tend to be the first to reply. Don't count on that for the Northeast ones which tend to be the latest. Most of the NYC programs didn't begin replying until the first week in November last year.
Got a UTSW interview today. woohoo! 👍 Batch 3.
