Official "Interviews Offered" Thread

[Sheerstress]

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LSU- Shreveport today.

 

[AK2006]

Interviews so far:
VCU
Omaha
Grand Rapids
Hennepin
Temple

 

[AlienHand]

Vanderbilt
Ohio State
Kentucky
Scott & White

 

[DrDre']

AK,
You dyed your hair! Looks good. Hennepin is a great program. Looks like your list is fattening up.

Hope things are going well. See you in 8 weeks!

 

[CS_22]

Add Cooper this AM

YTD

Wright State
Scott & White
York, PA
Truman
Georgetown
Allegheny
Cooper

Added LSU Shreveport late yesterday.

YTD
Wright State
Scott & White
York, PA
Truman
Georgetown
Allegheny
Cooper
LSU-Shreveport

 

[curlymd]

Brown

Anyone heard from Cali programs?

 

[EctopicFetus]

Only Mlk

 

[corpsmanUP]

I talked with a program director yesterday from a very big name program and he told me that he was very surprised to hear that other programs are already starting to invite applicants for interviews. He said they had 300 applications thus far but that they had not even printed them out yet or invited anyone for an interview. So relax guys, it sounds like it will be after November 1st.

 

[EctopicFetus]

Email from indiana saying they play by the rules and no interviews until Nov 1. I didnt realize giving out interviews ahead of time was not playing by the rules..interesting..

 

[southerndoc]

Email from indiana saying they play by the rules and no interviews until Nov 1. I didnt realize giving out interviews ahead of time was not playing by the rules..interesting..

CORDEM recommends waiting until after the Dean's letters are released so programs can evaluate everyone completely.

 

[castaway]

Brooklyn Hospital, 1st invite

 

[Halaljello]

Brooklyn Hospital, 1st invite

mayo baby!!

 

[saffron]

hey guys...yeah ALOT of programs (according to our dean) are not going to start giving interviews till the second week of nov, so if you haven't gotten any yet, don't worry! people i talked to that matched last year said they were still scheduling interviews in jan! sooo, deep breath 😎

 

[Lukin]

UCONN
my first 🙂

 

[corpsmanUP]

I got that darn Indiana letter as well today. At first I was all excited until I saw what it read........ouch!

 

[Sheerstress]

I got that darn Indiana letter as well today. At first I was all excited until I saw what it read........ouch!

I felt the same!

 

[skkiman]

I felt the same!

Did anyone here apply to Indiana and not get that letter?? Or did they send that letter to everyone?

 

[corpsmanUP]

Did anyone here apply to Indiana and not get that letter?? Or did they send that letter to everyone?

I probably would not try to read into it. They seem to have covered all their bases to where they lead you to believe that you might be getting an interview, but then they specifically state that you might not!! ouch!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[EctopicFetus]

Yeah, I would imagine they sent it out to everyone. If you didnt get it for some reason maybe they will send out another batch to people who applied a little later. Either way I wouldnt worry.

 

[Snacker]

It's very rare for a strong program to offer invites before Nov. 1st. If a program is competitive, there is no reason for them to offer interviews before they have your school transcripts, all your LORs, your dean's letter, etc.

Interview offers this early on by programs often indicate that they have struggled in the past with people cancelling interviews, so they try to get you to commit early on with the hopes of interviewing more people.

 

[plank]

Mt. Sinai is offering interviews.

 

[MedDeac]

Vanderbilt offer today.

 

[12R34Y]

It's very rare for a strong program to offer invites before Nov. 1st. If a program is competitive, there is no reason for them to offer interviews before they have your school transcripts, all your LORs, your dean's letter, etc.

Interview offers this early on by programs often indicate that they have struggled in the past with people cancelling interviews, so they try to get you to commit early on with the hopes of interviewing more people.

I wouldn't call Maryland Shock Trauman, Vandy, Hennepin, Mayo, wake forest lightweight non-competitive programs.

later

 

[12R34Y]

It's very rare for a strong program to offer invites before Nov. 1st. If a program is competitive, there is no reason for them to offer interviews before they have your school transcripts, all your LORs, your dean's letter, etc.

Interview offers this early on by programs often indicate that they have struggled in the past with people cancelling interviews, so they try to get you to commit early on with the hopes of interviewing more people.

I wouldn't call Maryland , Vandy, Hennepin, Mayo, wake forest lightweight non-competitive programs.

later

 

[FoughtFyr]

It's very rare for a strong program to offer invites before Nov. 1st. If a program is competitive, there is no reason for them to offer interviews before they have your school transcripts, all your LORs, your dean's letter, etc.

Interview offers this early on by programs often indicate that they have struggled in the past with people cancelling interviews, so they try to get you to commit early on with the hopes of interviewing more people.

That is an interesting post for a medical student to make. How many residency interview processes have you been through? Having been on both sides of this fence, I can tell you that you are full of $hit (and let me be the first to call "Fatty McFattypants")!

Different programs have different reasons for sending out interview letters when they do. Some do send out "blanket acceptances" hoping to cast a wide net - that is true. But others will send out invites prior to the Dean's Letter because, well, that letter is largely worthless (except as a formality). There are almost no candidates who look stellar in all areas besides the Dean's Letter, whose Dean's Letter then highlights some glaring deficiency. In an effort to "lock down" scheduling as early as possible, invitations are sent out as early as possible. This is especially true for programs who house the applicants or have more elaborate interview day presentations where "knowing" that an interview day is "full" as early as possible really helps. Without your being a PD who has moved between several programs and been active in CORD for quite a few years, I don't think you have any room to talk.

To the M4s in the forum, I was a very strong candidate two years ago. I applied to 30 programs (bad advice) on a strict geographic basis and received interviews from 27 (with only one rejection letter - I am still waiting to hear from two programs!). Of these, some of the traditional "powerhouses" sent early offers, others late. Some of the smaller, "lesser known" programs sent early offers, and some late. One of my "no replies" was a program that has had difficulty filling in the past few years. Do NOT make the mistake of judging anything at all from the timing of an interview offer. They can vary wildly and seemingly without reason. Some of the offers I got were long after some of my classmates', others long before. I ended up at a place that one one of the last offers I received, but was #1 on my ROL.

In the end, please follow the often repeated advice around here and interview at the programs that interest you. The rest will work its way out.

- H

 

[EctopicFetus]

2 more today, Ohio State and Albert Einstein in philly

Total - 6
OSU
Einstein - philly
ORMC
Cook County
Wright State
MLK

 

[bostongirl22]

I have 2 so far-

York, PA
Albert Einstein-Philly

 

[corpsmanUP]

Add Einstein in Phili



Scott and White
Truman
UK

 

[TysonCook]

Adding Mass General Harvard Affiliated EMR (I did an away there)

To medlaw06: I did a google search for "dancing" and then was thinking about fat dancers and It popped up. I laughed for 20 minutes and then had to use it 'cause it is one of the funnier things I've seen lately.

Best of luck Tys

 

[saffron]

Mt. Sinai- NYC
Wayne State- Mich.
Texas Tech-Tx.

Total:

Cook County
Scott & White
Brooklyn Med. Center
NJ Cooper/Camden
Wayne State
Tech
Mt. Sinai

 

[Radiohead]

I got Mass General today too. Tyson, what did you think of that program. You can PM me if you like. Thanks.

List:
BWH/MGH
Beth Isreal Deaconess
Vanderbilt
Maryland
Orlando

 

[DOnut]

Finally, I have 3 to add:

Albert Einstein, Philly
SUNY Buffalo
Morristown NJ



Total:
St. Barnabas, Bronx (Osteo)
Albert Einstein, Philly
SUNY Buffalo
Morristown NJ

 

[corpsmanUP]

add Texas Tech

 

[plank]

Just got one from Long Island Jewish

 

[EctopicFetus]

2 more today, Ohio State and Albert Einstein in philly

Total - 6
OSU
Einstein - philly
ORMC
Cook County
Wright State
MLK

1 more today-- Wayne State

Total 7
Wayne State
OSU
Einstein - Philly
ORMC
Cook County
Wright State
MLK

 

[EctopicFetus]

jaeida,

They are probably taking a little longer for you because your PS and transcript werent uploaded. Im sure by early next week you will start getting yours..

 

[cowgirlcarrie]

Updated list

Texas Tech
Scott and White
Cook County
Georgetown
St. Lukes
Vandy
Grand Rapids

 

[Hawkeye Kid]

Adding MCW to the list. To prophylactically inhibit any anxiety, please note that I
a. rotated there, and
b. go to school there, and
c. they interview people that rotate with them in special "early" interview sessions
so if you haven't heard, I wouldn't worry.

I won't update the list since y'all have already listed my interviews on your own lists (gunners 😉 )

Have great weekends. Go Hawks!!!

 

[12R34Y]

Add Vandy and MCW today.

YTD

Maryland
Truman
Iowa
Nebraska
Vandy
MCW
hennepin
regions
mayo

later

 

[realruby2000]

osu
temple
mayo
kansas city
orlando
harvard
UIC
St johns
wayne state
grand rapids

 

[Mary Jane Watson]

So far:

UAB (go there)
Orlando
ECU
South Florida (10/13)

Also, Dr. Promes at Duke told me at ACEP that they do not send out invites until the Dean's letter comes out.

 

[md2be38]

Grand Rapids
Kalamazoo
Wayne State
Synergy (rotated there, already interviewed)
Kansas City
Regions
St. John
St. Vincent

FYI: My application is complete, save for the Dean's Letter.

 

[Pacifica]

U of Wisconsin on Friday - oops, meant MCW.

 

[docflanny]

Congratulations to all who have received interviews at Grand Rapids. I look forward to meeting you soon.

 

[EctopicFetus]

1 more today-- Wayne State

Total 7
Wayne State
OSU
Einstein - Philly
ORMC
Cook County
Wright State
MLK

Isnt this the utmost in post padding..?
1 more today.. Lincoln in the South Bronx..
Total 8
Wayne State
OSU
Einstein - Philly
ORMC
Cook County
Wright State
MLK
Lincoln

 

[CS_22]

Isnt this the utmost in post padding..?
1 more today.. Lincoln in the South Bronx..
Total 8
Wayne State
OSU
Einstein - Philly
ORMC
Cook County
Wright State
MLK
Lincoln

Yes, but its highly effective post padding.

 

[Pacifica]

...add Maine MC...

 

[EctopicFetus]

Isnt this the utmost in post padding..?
1 more today.. Lincoln in the South Bronx..
Total 8
Wayne State
OSU
Einstein - Philly
ORMC
Cook County
Wright State
MLK
Lincoln

Since I am nearing the 500 post mark... Ill pad ...uhhh post all I can...

2 more today.. Temple, and St Vincent
Total 10
1) Wright State
2) OSU
3) St Vincent
4) ORMC
5) Cook County
6) Wayne State
7) MLK
8) Lincoln
9) Temple
10) Einstein - Philly

 

[12R34Y]

add michigan state/kalamazoo today.

total:

Vandy
Medical college of wisconsin
truman
hennepin
mayo
regions
iowa
nebraska
maryland
michigan state/kalamazoo

later

 

[CS_22]

Since I am nearing the 500 post mark... Ill pad ...uhhh post all I can...

2 more today.. Temple, and St Vincent
Total 10
1) Wright State
2) OSU
3) St Vincent
4) ORMC
5) Cook County
6) Wayne State
7) MLK
8) Lincoln
9) Temple
10) Einstein - Philly

In my effort to keep up with Ectopic, I thought I'd update as well, as I had Wayne State on Friday & Nebraska and U Maryland (EM/Peds!) today. Any more interviews and I'll be calling to cancel some of these.

YTD
Wright State
Scott & White
York, PA
Truman
Georgetown
Allegheny
Cooper
LSU-Shreveport
Maimonides
Wayne State
Maryland EM/Peds
Nebraska