Should I send an update letter to this adcom?

[maslow12]

I was charged with a misdemeanor four years ago and the charges where soon-after dismissed. One secondary application I filled out asked me to disclose misdemeanors even if the charges were dismissed and I did so.

Yesterday I received the court order to expunge the record and I have personally confirmed that the record is no longer public.

Do you think I should update the medical school that my record has been expunged? And, do you think that I should include a copy of the court order for the adcom's reference?

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[deleted74029]

I'm not sure what you should do. But does "charges dismissed" basically mean you were found not guilty? If so, isn't that a little unfair? For example, if I was charged with murder but then it was revealed that it was some other guy, someone could still expect me to put than on an application?

 

[maslow12]

Apparently so. It showed up on my background check, and I didn't want to be dishonest with it. Any other thoughts?

 

[bellakk]

I definately would update the school that the record no longer exists, but I woudl ask them what kind of proof they need.

 

[njbmd]

I was charged with a misdemeanor four years ago and the charges where soon-after dismissed. One secondary application I filled out asked me to disclose misdemeanors even if the charges were dismissed and I did so.

Yesterday I received the court order to expunge the record and I have personally confirmed that the record is no longer public.

Do you think I should update the medical school that my record has been expunged? And, do you think that I should include a copy of the court order for the adcom's reference?

Update the school and send a copy of the court order of expungement. You complied with the secondary application requirements and now you have a legitimate update on this matter. Make a copy and send that copy in as soon as possible.