MSUCOM: interview to acceptance time?

[daveatnu]

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how long will it take to hear back from MSUCOM after the interview takes place? if I interviewed on OCT 14 when should I expect a reply, and by mail or phone? thanks for your help future docs......

 

[Ratch]

less than 2 weeks guaranteed

 

[Ypo.]

ditto-two weeks, Adcom meets every Wednesday-if they don't get to you the first wednesday they will get to you the next, and try to call you at homw with the decision. (boy, I would hate to have that job having gone through this myself-on the one hand its great to give the good news-but how do you say 'rejected' or 'waitlist?').

 

[subtle1epiphany]

I just interviewed at MSUCOM, the woman in the Admissions Office (not Ms. Schafer), told us that we'd hear in 3-4 wks. I'm a little confused since everyone says it's like 2 wks guaranteed, did they tell you that it would be 2 wks or the 3-4 like they told me. Just wondering if you feel that they over-estimate or has it changed since they're overworked.
Any one have any info about this?

 

[medic170]

It was 3 weeks fo me.

 

[silvrlava]

I interviewed at MUSCOM recently and they told me 2-3 weeks. However, it has been over three weeks and I have yet to hear a decision. I called the one admissions secretary, Linda, and she said they are in the process of moving and things have slowed down a little. Hopefully, by next Wednesday they will vote on my application (They meet every Wed), making it a 4 week turnaround. So, the 3-4 weeks doesn't sound like a big stretch in my opinion. Hope this helps 🙂

 

[subtle1epiphany]

I interviewed at MUSCOM recently and they told me 2-3 weeks. However, it has been over three weeks and I have yet to hear a decision. I called the one admissions secretary, Linda, and she said they are in the process of moving and thing have slowed down a little. Hopefully, by next Wednesday they will vote on my application (They meet every Wed), making it a 4 week turnaround. So, the 3-4 weeks doesn't sound like a big stretch in my opinion. Hope this helps 🙂

Yeah, definitely thanks for the update, I remembered that they're moving, but didn't really put it together...
I guess my chance at SUNY will consume my thoughts and hopes for a bit...ahhhh

 

[medic170]

Yeah, definitely thanks for the update, I remembered that they're moving, but didn't really put it together...
I guess my chance at SUNY will consume my thoughts and hopes for a bit...ahhhh

Where are they moving to?

 

[AnnaA]

Some of the offices (like student services and maybe admissions) are just moving down the hall--switching rooms and stuff. Don't worry--MSUCOM isn't going anywhere!! (PS its an awesome school and I love going there).

 

[Ypo.]

Note to all-
Its MSUCHM (not MSUCOM) that is planning on moving their campus (to Grand Rapids).

 

[subtle1epiphany]

Yeah, but that move's been delayed until 2007 at the earliest, if I remember correctly (either 2007 or later, I know that). It was in the local newspaper the day I interviewed. MSUCOM is definitely staying put and when MSUCHM "moves" it will likely be a gradual move, so there's no real problem.

 

[Ypo.]

True. It won't affect anyone attending CHM this year, either.
Actually, I'll be surprised if this move happens at all, from what I have been hearing.

 

[medic170]

Yeah, but that move's been delayed until 2007 at the earliest, if I remember correctly (either 2007 or later, I know that). It was in the local newspaper the day I interviewed. MSUCOM is definitely staying put and when MSUCHM "moves" it will likely be a gradual move, so there's no real problem.

This article was in the School newspaper here at MSU today if anyone wants the latest. Looks like the 2007 date is set.

Med school move delayed to 2007

By JACLYN ROESCHKE

The State News




The MSU College of Human Medicine won't be relocated to Grand Rapids until at least 2007, and could cost only half as much as university officials originally estimated.
MSU and Grand Rapids officials say they're on board with a dual-campus plan presented on Friday by Deloitte Consulting and Grand Action. In that plan, part of the college would be located in Grand Rapids, while the rest remained in East Lansing.

"It's possible to do this with much less community funding and a lot more economic impact and movement toward your goal," said Jeff Lutz, a Deloitte partner who compiled the report. Deloitte worked together with Grand Rapids-based Grand Action to compile a report on how the proposed move could affect Western Michigan.

Lutz said MSU's original assessment of the relocation, called the Bowersox report, moved students too soon and over-estimated costs.

"The West Michigan medical community was very up in arms about the original proposal," he said.

The Deloitte report estimates moving the school would cost $100 million plus $50-100 million more for facilities. The Bowersox report, presented last year, estimated a moving cost of more than $300 million. Lutz said he is confident in West Michigan's ability to fund the medical school.

"Not that the community has a couple million to just give up," Lutz said. "But what we've seen is that this community has shown an ability to fund projects that generate value for the region and the state, and there is every indication that they're ready to stand up and do that."

Relocating the school would create more than 2,800 new jobs in Grand Rapids and bring in about $1.6 billion to the city's economy in 10 years, Lutz said.

The Deloitte proposal also suggests moving about 200 first- and second-year medical students to Grand Rapids, but with fewer faculty making make the trip.

Lutz said a two-campus medical school, with Grand Rapids instructors teaching first- and second-year students while faculty in East Lansing teach clinical practices to upperclassmen, is possible and would keep a lot of faculty on campus. A dual campus would not have as much of an economic impact on East Lansing, Lutz said.

"There are a variety of current situations where faculty practice plans are not in the same community where the first- and second-year students are being trained," Lutz said. "It wouldn't make sense to pick up a lot of what you have and move."

The key players involved in the move - MSU, Grand Valley State University, St. Mary's Hospital, Spectrum Health and the Van Andel Institute - will meet sometime in the next 10 days to discuss the goals and objectives of the project, said Pat Kelley, spokesman for the Van Andel Institute.

Deloitte recommended institute chairman David Van Andel to spearhead the meetings.

The report suggests the West Michigan community spend at least $50 million to jump-start MSU research in Grand Rapids. After that initial investment, medical school research could be federally funded rather than rely on a Grand Rapids subsidy, Deloitte officials said.

MSU provost and President-designate Lou Anna K. Simon said the partnership will boost MSU's reputation among research institutions.

"Since most of the capitalization in this proposal is oriented toward research, it helps you to have the seed money and resources to do your research agenda," Simon said. "Here you have an affirmation of a concept and a vision that puts the College of Human Medicine as one of the best, high-performing medical schools for the 21st century."

MSU President M. Peter McPherson, who attended the presentation at the University Club, 111 Lyon St. in Grand Rapids, said the Deloitte proposal was reaffirming, but MSU and Grand Rapids officials have a long road ahead.

"Now, it's time to say OK, it's a successful concept, let's get to work and figure out how to get the right thing done," McPherson said.

"The question isn't so much how the individual components of this move will get done, it is to have the process of deciding the details move quickly."