Medical Should I send post-interview 'thank you' e-mail?

[Goro]

Hey All,

I read an "interview tips" article that said you should send a thank you follow-up after interview. Does this apply right now, when things are virtual and everyone's inbox is flooded? It feels a little over-the-top to me, but maybe others who have been through this before (on either side of the interview) can give me their opinion on this. Thanks!

Only if your momma taught you to be polite.

It won't have any effect on your chances.

 

[TheBoneDoctah]

I think it’s a good gesture. I did it for my residency interviews and it was appreciated.

 

[Mr.Smile12]

Yes. What have you got to lose?

 

[tantacles]

Sure, why not?

That being said, the only medical schools where I was accepted are ones where I did not send thank you e-mails, so realize that you are unlikely to gain anything from sending them.