Official 2015-2016: Oh no, I don't have a single Interview Invite thread!

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1 II (IA), 1 hold, 3 rejections, 21 silence, 4 waiting for secondaries, and 5 secondaries not submitted (not sure it's worth it now :/)
 
NonTrad16 said:
Setting: Medical school interview in the distant future.

Admissions officer: "So, what have you been doing with your fall/winter?"
Nontrad16: "I continued to gain patient contact experience, shadow physicians, and exposed myself to invisible illnesses to develop a better appreciation of patient conditions. And by that I mean I've been drinking. A lot. I was admitted to the ER after falling down the stairs, an area I didn't get the opportunity to shadow previously. I finally got to experience the annoyance and confusions of patient admissions, and was wheeled around in a chair by one of my volunteering cohorts as I rambled gleefully. All in all, I can say it was a beneficial experience for me, the staff, and the insurance companies."
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"No Doctor, there's no blood in my alcohol system"
 
bearintraining said:
1 II (IA), 1 hold, 3 rejections, 21 silence, 4 waiting for secondaries, and 5 secondaries not submitted (not sure it's worth it now :/)
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This is how I imagine you when you got those rejections: ʕノ•ᴥ•ʔノ ︵ ┻━┻ . Lol sorry, all the silence from the med schools I applied to has me thinking of stupid stuff 😛.
 
Seems really quiet today ..I havent seen any II's at any of my schools..and tomorrow is Friday..and we wait...
 
pangpang said:
This is how I imagine you when you got those rejections: ʕノ•ᴥ•ʔノ ︵ ┻━┻ . Lol sorry, all the silence from the med schools I applied to has me thinking of stupid stuff 😛.
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This seems hilarious but can't quite figure it out -- I see the bear, but what is the other part??? "︵ ┻━┻" ?
 
pangpang said:
It's a bear flipping over a table :laugh:
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feels like yesterday that i announced that we made it into october without a single II
 
Monophasic said:
Just do your homework first. Make sure you understand what you're doing.
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3rd cycle end of the line,

Its far from where I would like to be, but IM is very possible; if I kill it GS will also be viable. My father went there a decade ago, but the landscape is changing.
 
Optimus-Prime said:
3rd cycle end of the line,

Its far from where I would like to be, but IM is very possible; if I kill it GS will also be viable. My father went there a decade ago, but the landscape is changing.
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Yea, it's going to get worst for IMG, especially Caribbean, due to the AOA/ACGME GME merger and the expansion of more US medical schools. With a predicted residency shortage in the coming years, eventually IMGs may be shut out of residencies entirely.
 
A rejection from a lower stat school that's mission identically matches my mission in life and is exactly where I want to live.

Bummer.
 
If we don't have an interview by November, should we start preparing our apps (secondaries, etc.) for next cycle? I read somewhere that most schools have already given out interviews for January!
 
Aubrey Graham said:
If we don't have an interview by November, should we start preparing our apps (secondaries, etc.) for next cycle? I read somewhere that most schools have already given out interviews for January!
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After reviewing the threads of the schools I applied to from the last year and in some cases I went back 2 years..alot of them have given invites into November, December & January. Some even beyond..I think we are fine right now. Why dont you review some of the last years threads..
 
whatsupdr said:
After reviewing the threads of the schools I applied to from the last year and in some cases I went back 2 years..alot of them have given invites into November, December & January. Some even beyond..I think we are fine right now. Why dont you review some of the last years threads..
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Nice detective work! You have relieved my anxiety...a small amount 🙂
 
Whatever happens, please don't lose hope. For those feeling like there may be no point to this since you're not getting a response, dont. This waiting is definitely difficult but if this is truly your passion nothing is going to stop you from achieving your dreams.

Praying for all those without a II and hope you get something in the upcoming weeks.
 
As happy as I am to have 1 II...I would really like to secure atleast 2-3 more so I'm not a basketcase the day of my interview...And to feel loved 😛
 
whatsupdr said:
After reviewing the threads of the schools I applied to from the last year and in some cases I went back 2 years..alot of them have given invites into November, December & January. Some even beyond..I think we are fine right now. Why dont you review some of the last years threads..
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But I have been complete since July so the new interviews must be given to people who complete in August/September right? Not trying to be pessimistic but I hope u r right lol


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Optimus-Prime said:
3rd cycle end of the line,

Its far from where I would like to be, but IM is very possible; if I kill it GS will also be viable. My father went there a decade ago, but the landscape is changing.
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Are you applying do as well?
 
whatsupdr said:
I hear what your saying..reading the old threads give me hope ...you will see people completed early getting later invites ..dont lose hope...also when current med students come on and say they didnt get an invite until Jan and were accepted..early on I think the high MCATS get invites..legacies, URM, ect. So I think it depends on your MCAT and GPA as well and the schools you applied to. I completed late due to a late MCAT re-take which stinks for me but I did get one II from a state school. I am hoping for more but who knows. In the meantime I would say work on EC's, shadow a specialist, research, volunteer, work for an MD. Thats what I am doing this GAP year. This is process is tough..if it was easy everyone would be a MD. I may have to go through another cycle as well. It lurks in the back of my mind but its not late YET..!! I feel hopeful this is going to be a good month!! Good Luck!!
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I feel like we have similar stats -- if you don't get in this cycle, are you going to apply immediately or give it an additional year? I'm currently seeking additional experiences to demonstrate commitment (since I would sooner volunteer than spend more time at my job), but I'm uncertain what I would do if I don't get in. I will be moving at the end of this year regardless, so relocating again after only a year seems like nuisance for the SO. I hope this next month treats us well...!
 
whatsupdr said:
I'll apply early this time and continue to work on EC's. I'll also apply DO which I did not do this cycle. Thats all I can do. Not planning on another MCAT re-take. Twice was enough. I completed a masters to raise my GPA so thats out too! You have one invite as well correct? It only takes one!! I do have to say I would be disappointed not to get another in-state invite..but none of this process makes sense. Good Luck!!
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No invites for me yet... Hoping for some IS affection as well. Or anything. I applied DO right out of the gate, so hopefully I get one or the other. If not, theres always prostitution. Male version of this:
 
whatsupdr said:
I hear what your saying..reading the old threads give me hope ...you will see people completed early getting later invites ..dont lose hope...also when current med students come on and say they didnt get an invite until Jan and were accepted..early on I think the high MCATS get invites..legacies, URM, ect. So I think it depends on your MCAT and GPA as well and the schools you applied to. I completed late due to a late MCAT re-take which stinks for me but I did get one II from a state school. I am hoping for more but who knows. In the meantime I would say work on EC's, shadow a specialist, research, volunteer, work for an MD. Thats what I am doing this GAP year. This is process is tough..if it was easy everyone would be a MD. I may have to go through another cycle as well. It lurks in the back of my mind but its not late YET..!! I feel hopeful this is going to be a good month!! Good Luck!!
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Yeah my mcat is a 31 and gpa is a 4.0..average extracurriculars, LOR, and PS...I was complete in early July so I think many schools may have not been impressed with my app and I already have two holds...I'm gonna do what u said and prepare for the next cycle! Thanks for the advice!


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First post on SDN! Joining this thread to maybe get some luck over the next few weeks.

1 rejection, 3 pre-interview holds, 0 interviews (all MD schools)
511 MCAT, 3.64 sGPA/3.66 cGPA

Waiting (patiently) on 18 schools!
 
For the people saying they're getting holds, are you getting emails that your application is on hold or just logging in and seeing that?
 
The most frustrating thing about this is that I don't know what I am supposed to change for the next cycle. Is a 32 too low? Should I take the new MCAT? I thought my GPA was acceptable (3.85). I thought I had really good extracurricular things. My research, volunteering, clinical experience, etc. all seems completely fine! I just simply do not understand what the problem is. I don't know if it's too early to give up hope, I don't know if I should start looking for jobs or Master's programs or anything. God I just want this to end so badly. I wouldn't wish this on my worst enemy.
 
bioinformaticism said:
The most frustrating thing about this is that I don't know what I am supposed to change for the next cycle. Is a 32 too low? Should I take the new MCAT? I thought my GPA was acceptable (3.85). I thought I had really good extracurricular things. My research, volunteering, clinical experience, etc. all seems completely fine! I just simply do not understand what the problem is. I don't know if it's too early to give up hope, I don't know if I should start looking for jobs or Master's programs or anything. God I just want this to end so badly. I wouldn't wish this on my worst enemy.
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I think its too early to panic. Is your list top heavy or did you apply lower tier and state schools as well? You seem like your in a good place. Ive seen lower MCAT scores who get invites. Dont give up hope! I think you GPA is fine. A masters is gonna cost you alot of money. I would get a job for the next few months in a doctors office maybe?
 
whatsupdr said:
I think its too early to panic. Is your list top heavy or did you apply lower tier and state schools as well? You seem like your in a good place. Ive seen lower MCAT scores who get invites. Dont give up hope! I think you GPA is fine. A masters is gonna cost you alot of money. I would get a job for the next few months in a doctors office maybe?
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My list is definitely not top heavy! I've said it before, and I'll say it again...I really, truly, from the bottom of my heart, could not care less where I go to medical school. I applied to Albany, Drexel, EVMS, Dartmouth, GW, Indiana, Loyola, Mayo, MCW, NYMC, Quinnipiac Rosalind Franklin, Rush, SLU, Southern Illinois, Vermont, UIC
 
bioinformaticism said:
My list is definitely not top heavy! I've said it before, and I'll say it again...I really, truly, from the bottom of my heart, could not care less where I go to medical school. I applied to Albany, Drexel, EVMS, Dartmouth, GW, Indiana, Loyola, Mayo, MCW, NYMC, Quinnipiac Rosalind Franklin, Rush, SLU, Southern Illinois, Vermont, UIC
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I applied to 8 of those..havent heard anything..I was reading the thread from NYMC..we should get something there..I hope..even Albany maybe?
 
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