requesting an interview at this stage

[AndyDufrane]

Hi everybody, need some advice, I am invited for an interview at a prelim im program at the same place I have applied for a PMR program, and its in the midwest, and I am on the east coast, and still haven't heard yet from the PMR program, is it too soon to start asking for an interview, basically I am trying to avoid making 2 trips out to the same place when I'de rather just do it all at once, any thought anyone?to pushy just yet to ask for an interview?thanks

 

[mdvol]

You could call the residency coordinator and see if the program made accommodations for synchronizing prelim interview with PM&R interview, if yes, then ask about your interview. Good luck though, I made several rendundant trips.

 

[axm397]

It wouldn't be pushy if you just called the residency coordinator (PM&R) and tell him/her that you just got a prelim interview - is it possible to coordinate something so u can just make one trip.

if it is the SAME program they should be able to accomodate. Many prelim programs will just use your PM&R interviews too - like Baylor, Mayo, etc. so you can ask about that.

 

[Brooklyndo2.1]

id call em up and tell them that if they are willing to interview you, this is their shot.

 

[AndyDufrane]

thanks everybody for your input, but should I consider bypassing the residency coordinator and talk to or email the program director directly, since I doubt the residency coordinator has the sole ability to hand out interviews, or am I mistaken?😕

 

[axm397]

I just thought it may be less presumptuous to play dumb and ask the coordinator and have him/her ask the PD than for you to directly ask...

I guess I'm a bit passive aggressive😛

 

[Brooklyndo2.1]

im in an uppity mood i guess
honestly, at this point i cant schedule interviews
ok seriously what do i do? I have interview invites for dates that i have other interviews or will be on the road... and its not like i have a good idea of which programs i can say "no" to before the interview...
any passive agressive non-presumptous suggestions?

 

[mdvol]

Yeah, I still say the coordinator is your safest bet. All questions and/or requests with them are fair game just don't cop an attitude and you might be surprised how much they try to help.