Programs that haven't downloaded yet

[racerx]

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I have applications that were submitted on 9/1 that still havent been downloaded by a few programs. Should I give them a call and see if there is a problem, or is it common for a few programs to wait a number of weeks before the first download batch?

 

[SouthernSurgeon]

I have applications that were submitted on 9/1 that still havent been downloaded by a few programs. Should I give them a call and see if there is a problem, or is it common for a few programs to wait a number of weeks before the first download batch?

No. Do not call. Many programs will wait more than a month before downloading any apps.

 

[medsRus]

I have applications that were submitted on 9/1 that still havent been downloaded by a few programs. Should I give them a call and see if there is a problem, or is it common for a few programs to wait a number of weeks before the first download batch?

Chill out...

 

[racerx]

Chill out...

I know, I know. I didn't take my meds this morning. j/k

This whole process brings back some memories of the med school application game. I only have one program that hasn't D/Led my app. I have some colleagues at my home school that still have quite a few not d/l.

 

[Seville]

I still have a few which have not been downloaded. I read that some places wait until the MSPE comes out November 1st. Seems like such a long time to wait!

 

[smq123]

I still have a few which have not been downloaded. I read that some places wait until the MSPE comes out November 1st. Seems like such a long time to wait!

Exactly.

Each program seems to have a different time schedule for doing things. Some will only download on one day a week, others will download daily, and others wait for Nov. 1st.

It's all a waiting game now, really, until interview invites begin to come in.

 

[tfom08]

I had about 7 programs that did not download any of my documents within the first week that they were available. I called each program and asked if they planned to download my application or if there was a problem. Each program said they do not discuss their applicant selection timeline with applicants over the phone, so I told them I would be withdrawing my application immediately. I think a week is plenty of time if they are interested in you. Any longer than that and they probably don't care. I think it's important to make a stand during this process and remind them who's boss.

 

[Seville]

I had about 7 programs that did not download any of my documents within the first week that they were available. I called each program and asked if they planned to download my application or if there was a problem. Each program said they do not discuss their applicant selection timeline with applicants over the phone, so I told them I would be withdrawing my application immediately. I think a week is plenty of time if they are interested in you. Any longer than that and they probably don't care. I think it's important to make a stand during this process and remind them who's boss.

sure you did.

 

[WhoisJohnGalt]

I had about 7 programs that did not download any of my documents within the first week that they were available. I called each program and asked if they planned to download my application or if there was a problem. Each program said they do not discuss their applicant selection timeline with applicants over the phone, so I told them I would be withdrawing my application immediately. I think a week is plenty of time if they are interested in you. Any longer than that and they probably don't care. I think it's important to make a stand during this process and remind them who's boss.

I like having you around 🙂

 

[racerx]

I had about 7 programs that did not download any of my documents within the first week that they were available. I called each program and asked if they planned to download my application or if there was a problem. Each program said they do not discuss their applicant selection timeline with applicants over the phone, so I told them I would be withdrawing my application immediately. I think a week is plenty of time if they are interested in you. Any longer than that and they probably don't care. I think it's important to make a stand during this process and remind them who's boss.

Yeeaah. . .um, not so much. I bet you intend to write a strongly worded letter too.

My OP was slightly tongue in cheek, pointing out the stress the season can bring. I failed to get that across, but your post is masterful. . .well played, well played.

 

[tfom08]

I do think it's important to make power plays in this process, though. For instance, when you are signing up for interview dates, sign up for dates that aren't actually available. When they email you back to remind you that you must choose from the listed dates, just state that although the date you chose first really sits well with your schedule, you can probably settle for one of the dates on their list. Then email them 2 days later and switch again. Just to let them know that your schedule is full and you are a mover/shaker. Scheduling a date and just sitting on it screams boring and desperate.

 

[racerx]

I do think it's important to make power plays in this process, though. For instance, when you are signing up for interview dates, sign up for dates that aren't actually available. When they email you back to remind you that you must choose from the listed dates, just state that although the date you chose first really sits well with your schedule, you can probably settle for one of the dates on their list. Then email them 2 days later and switch again. Just to let them know that your schedule is full and you are a mover/shaker. Scheduling a date and just sitting on it screams boring and desperate.

You certainly are entertaining.

 

[ResidentMD]

I do think it's important to make power plays in this process, though. For instance, when you are signing up for interview dates, sign up for dates that aren't actually available. When they email you back to remind you that you must choose from the listed dates, just state that although the date you chose first really sits well with your schedule, you can probably settle for one of the dates on their list. Then email them 2 days later and switch again. Just to let them know that your schedule is full and you are a mover/shaker. Scheduling a date and just sitting on it screams boring and desperate.

Any thoughts about showing up at the pre-interview dinner and suggesting the food there is "not to your taste", and hence everyone should visit that nice Peruvian restaurant around the corner RIGHT NOW where entrees start at $40 a piece😉? You got to let them know who is boss......😉

 

[gutonc]

Any thoughts about showing up at the pre-interview dinner and suggesting the food there is "not to your taste", and hence everyone should visit that nice Peruvian restaurant around the corner RIGHT NOW where entrees start at $40 a piece😉? You got to let them know who is boss......😉

No...don't do that...but be sure to drink as much booze as possible. It's probably best to show up early and spend an hour or 2 at the bar before the rest of the group gets there. Sure, you'll have to pay for it yourself but it's definitely money well spent.

Honestly, I went to an interview at a place in New England where every resident who wasn't on call was at the dinner the night before (outnumbered applicants 3:1) and the waitress was married to one of the R3s who was on call in the MICU that night.

At some point, a 3rd bottle of bourbon was brought to the table and I decided that, although that program was probably awesome, I would die from ESLD before graduating if I went there.

 

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