Rejections or limbo?

[toothless rufus]

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So, I've noticed other posters receiving recent interview offers to places I applied to over a month ago; I was wondering if there are programs that (apparently) do not send prompt rejections, or maybe just never let you know? What is the general "rejection policy?" I would like them to poop or get off the pot so I know what's up.

 

[psychattending]

Programs vary in how and when they decide to offer interviews. Some programs will offer applicants, who appear to be strong on paper, an interview offer early before their application is complete (e.g. Board scores, all LORs and the MSPE have been received) while others will wait until later (after Nov 1) and offer interviews in mass even to the stronger applicants. Weaker applicants might not receive offers until after Nov 1. Programs tend to not send rejection notices to applicants.

Here is the statement from the residency director's group:

http://www.aadprt.org/documents/AADPRT_Resident_Applicant_Guidelines_part_1.pdf

If you think you are a strong applicant and have not received interview offers from places that are already extending offers, first check your spam filter. Every year there are 3-5 applicants whose interview offer never reached their inbox. If that is negative, go ahead and call the program to see if a decision has been made.

 

[toothless rufus]

I see. Thanks. Good to know about the spam filter! Yikes!

Programs vary in how and when they decide to offer interviews. Some programs will offer applicants, who appear to be strong on paper, an interview offer early before their application is complete (e.g. Board scores, all LORs and the MSPE have been received) while others will wait until later (after Nov 1) and offer interviews in mass even to the stronger applicants. Weaker applicants might not receive offers until after Nov 1. Programs tend to not send rejection notices to applicants.

Here is the statement from the residency director's group:

http://www.aadprt.org/documents/AADPRT_Resident_Applicant_Guidelines_part_1.pdf

If you think you are a strong applicant and have not received interview offers from places that are already extending offers, first check your spam filter. Every year there are 3-5 applicants whose interview offer never reached their inbox. If that is negative, go ahead and call the program to see if a decision has been made.

 

[ELOVL4]

I have applied to 45 programs, mostly community programs.
So far no IV only 2 rejections.

I'm really worried now. Is there any chance to get any interview?😡

My Credentials,

ECFMG Certified
Scores (77/86/80)
4 months Externship
2 years Research Experience
Do not need VISA

 

[snowkhat]

Are you able to apply to more programs? Why not as many as possible?

 

[nitemagi]

Some programs are waiting for Dean's letters to decide to invite or not.

 

[Shoushu]

Are you able to apply to more programs? Why not as many as possible?

same Q. I'm still pre- medical school, but I'll likely end up graduating from foreign school, being US-IMG/FMG.

I want to know: are you allowed to apply to as many progs as possible? Is there an app fee/processing cost to each program (you know how each med school charges $50-$100 application fee)?

 

[newpsych]

You can apply to as many programs as you want, but yes, once you hit a certain number, each additional school is $25. It starts to add up quickly, I have a few derm friends who applied broadly, cost them over $2000.

 

[peppy]

Last year my experience was that the majority of my invitations came before the Dean's letter even though there were a few stragglers. If you have not received *any* interviews at this point, I do encourage you to do what you have to do to apply to more programs now rather than waiting for the dean's letter since November is pretty late to be applying to programs.
The cost of applying to some extra programs is not that much when compared to the costs associated with starting all over again next year, and of course if you are lucky enough to have too many interviews you can always cancel the extras. Ideally you should only be applying to residency once in your life so I say go all-out the first time!

 

[silas2642]

Last year my experience was that the majority of my invitations came before the Dean's letter even though there were a few stragglers. If you have not received *any* interviews at this point, I do encourage you to do what you have to do to apply to more programs now rather than waiting for the dean's letter since November is pretty late to be applying to programs.
The cost of applying to some extra programs is not that much when compared to the costs associated with starting all over again next year, and of course if you are lucky enough to have too many interviews you can always cancel the extras. Ideally you should only be applying to residency once in your life so I say go all-out the first time!

I'm kind of in the same boat as the original poster-- I have plenty of interviews scheduled, but all at safeties. The more competitive programs and reaches haven't responded at all-- waiting for for one more letter of rec and obviously the dean's letter. Should I start freaking out?

 

[masterofmonkeys]

I want to say that I only got one invite after nov 1.

 

[Chimed]

I'm kind of in the same boat as the original poster-- I have plenty of interviews scheduled, but all at safeties. The more competitive programs and reaches haven't responded at all-- waiting for for one more letter of rec and obviously the dean's letter. Should I start freaking out?

It's possible to get more, but the chances are, unfortunately, dwindling as November rolls around. I know our general residency program filled all spots weeks ago. What could happen, however, is that some applicants may cancel their interview and you could be next in line for an interview.

Take heart, though. It sounds like you've got a lot of interviews. You might come to find that some of your "safeties" are awesome programs and just as good, if not better, then the "more competitive" programs.

 

[silas2642]

I want to say that I only got one invite after nov 1.

Yeah, but you were a pretty amazing applicant, if I recall correctly-- very high board scores, MD/PhD, etc. I'm guessing that most of your interviews occurred before the dean's letter came out secondary to your qualifications.

 

[KeyLime]

I have been holding out for a couple programs but since Nov 1 has passed I am losing hope. I guess I will focus on the interview invites that I already have.