late interview invites

[Crimson&Clover]

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hello,

i have a general question: if you get a residency invite at a later stage (e.g. i just got Brown today and they've already filled one of their dates), does it imply that you're a second-tier candidate? and if so, is it worth going to the interview?? i guess what i'm asking is if you only get an invitation because the program needs to fill an interview date, is it likely that you'll have a realistic shot at the program or is it just a waste of time and $$ to go to the interview?????? i wonder if it's really a level playing field on interview day or if the original yes/maybe labels stick with us.

any input from those that have gone through the process would be greatly appreciated. 🙂 🙂

 

[jc7721]

I don't know if this will help answer your question but this was the email I received from a program whose invitation I did not accept. Again, I've never been on an applicant committee but I tend to think that there is already a list before we interview, at least at some programs, but probably not all:

"Thank you for letting me know. The applicant committee will of course be disappointed as your file was quite high on the list . Good luck to you in the match"

 

[Crimson&Clover]

thanks jc for the info....can i ask which program sent you that e-mail????