VMCVM c/o 2020

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Sit_Hollie_Good_Dog said:
VMCVM has been more focused on finding students who will be competent, well-rounded, and empathetic vets who can excel in an actual clinical setting and not just academically in a classroom. Like @Evyamiga <3 said, our class is pretty diverse compared to previous years, and this is in an effort to form more well-rounded vets. I personally applied to the school because I knew admissions would look at me at me more holistically than other programs, and I am grateful for that.
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Totally understand the holistic approach to things and I absolutely agree with it. Medical schools are also finally starting to catch on to the fact that well rounded applicants go on make better doctors. I just always thought that, in terms of raw statistics, it was typically the in-state applicants who received the "benefit of the doubt". The only thing that had me confused was that statistical discrepancy.
 
This is my second year applying as an IS applicant. I was interviewed and wait listed last year. Hoping for better luck this time around 🙂
 
vetmed94 said:
This is my second year applying as an IS applicant. I was interviewed and wait listed last year. Hoping for better luck this time around 🙂
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Same here! Hopefully second time is a charm, right? 😉
 
OOS 1st time applicant, and a nervous wreck until I hear back about interviews. Fingers crossed!
 
WhtsThFrequency said:
Ahaha. Sweet. I was on the IBD case with along with Dr. C, although I got pulled into thyroiditis occasionally. 4 hours of teaching. So exhausting. But fun. A nice break from research. And hopefully good for you guys to get some clinical relevance.
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Yes I was there! I like immunology lab - it brings everything together.
 
Does anyone know if interviews are ONLY Jan 16-17, or if they are being held on another weekend as well? I just received an interview invite from K State for Jan 16, and just realized that if I get an interview at VMCVM I'll have to be in Kansas and Virginia at the same time...
 
From my understanding, interviews are only held on Jan 16-17. Can you ask K State if you could come another weekend?
 
I think that's what I'll do. Because if I wait until December after hearing back from VAMD to reschedule they might not like me very much
 
Started panicking when I realized this is the week for interview invites! Also went back and read the c/o 2019 thread... the fact that instead of rejections they just put people on an interview wait list seems super stressful.
 
A little bird recently told me not to expect interview invites until the 4th at the earliest, or possibly early next week (more like the 7th or the 8th). Looks like we may have a little more waiting to do!
 
CastinSilver said:
A little bird recently told me not to expect interview invites until the 4th at the earliest, or possibly early next week (more like the 7th or the 8th). Looks like we may have a little more waiting to do!
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Not quite sure whether that's relieving or more stressful! A little bit of both I guess, haha 😕
 
Agreed, a little bit of both. 😛

I've managed to be calm and relaxed since submitting my app, but seeing these last few updates has made the anxiety kick in. It's real and it's happening. Soon!😱
 
Does anyone know if the interview invites will come via email or snail mail? Thanks!
 
jcc3sa said:
Interview invites should be going out tomorrow and Saturday, right? So who's terrifi... I mean excited?
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Apparently they could come early next week also. But yes I'm terifexcited as well 😛
 
DVMMPHHopeful said:
Apparently they could come early next week also. But yes I'm terifexcited as well 😛
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Couldn't help but get excited by the DVM/MPH user name. That's what I'd like to end up doing as well! Were you interested in the Corporate/Public Health track?
 
Just joining to wait nervously with everyone for interview notifications! I'm an IS MD resident applying for the 1st time!
 
Hi everybody! Just signed up today... long time lurker... I am OOS first time applicant... and I am super terrifexcited that emails might go out today! Woot!
 
I emailed VMCVM admissions about a question on my status page and they said interview invitations won't be sent out till next week:arghh:
 
I thought that I would finally join the conversation. IS VA resident. Is it just me, or does anyone else want a special email notification? Every single time my phone alerts me of an email, I get excited...
 
jcc3sa said:
Couldn't help but get excited by the DVM/MPH user name. That's what I'd like to end up doing as well! Were you interested in the Corporate/Public Health track?
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Cool! I'm interested in public health, possibly working with APHIS. I am specifically interested in food safety and sustainable food security!
 
CeiKay said:
I emailed VMCVM admissions about a question on my status page and they said interview invitations won't be sent out till next week:arghh:
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Did you email with the intentions of finding out if interview notifications will be sent out today? Or did you see something on your application page that led you to believe you might get an interview? Sorry for the questions...I just know that some people at other schools have found hints on their portal page. I'm so nervous I can't stand myself!

Also, please forgive me for the multiple questions, did they say they will send them out on Monday?
 
CeiKay said:
I emailed VMCVM admissions about a question on my status page and they said interview invitations won't be sent out till next week:arghh:
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That's okay, I'm perfectly fine...not feeling the least bit mentally compromised. :banana:
 
LargeAnimalDoc said:
Did you email with the intentions of finding out if interview notifications will be sent out today? Or did you see something on your application page that led you to believe you might get an interview? Sorry for the questions...I just know that some people at other schools have found hints on their portal page. I'm so nervous I can't stand myself!

Also, please forgive me for the multiple questions, did they say they will send them out on Monday?
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I messaged them because I saw a requirement wasn't checked off that I think was leftover from when I applied to VTech for undergrad and I wanted to make sure it wasn't going to be an issue for my application! But when I emailed her I mentioned that I was just checking since I knew invitations went out soon and she responded about my initial question and then added "By the way, interview invitations will not be sent out until around next week.". Haha but no worries I don't mind the questions! I am so anxious too it's killing me! What have other people noticed that made them think they got interviews if you don't mind me asking?
 
DVMMPHHopeful said:
Cool! I'm interested in public health, possibly working with APHIS. I am specifically interested in food safety and sustainable food security!
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Very cool! I actually almost took a job with the USDA (ARS division?) doing immunological research on swine up in Beltesville, MD after undergrad. Ended up taking a job doing neuro focused research, but I really wish I'd taken the position with USDA now :-/. I'm looking to end up working for a division like APHIS as well, or possibly the CDC, hopefully doing disease surveillance and other epi related things (food security is certainly of great interest to me as well). Sounds like we might end up being colleagues as well as classmates eventually!
 
Finally decided to join in the anxious waiting... oh boy. I'm an IS, 1st time applicant!
 
jcc3sa said:
Very cool! I actually almost took a job with the USDA (ARS division?) doing immunological research on swine up in Beltesville, MD after undergrad. Ended up taking a job doing neuro focused research, but I really wish I'd taken the position with USDA now :-/. I'm looking to end up working for a division like APHIS as well, or possibly the CDC, hopefully doing disease surveillance and other epi related things (food security is certainly of great interest to me as well). Sounds like we might end up being colleagues as well as classmates eventually!
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Wow that's awesome! Hopefully we both get in if not to the same school! Good luck! Now the waiting for interview invites commences... :xf:
 
First time IS applicant! Does anyone have any info on when this week interview invites might go out? I'm really awful at waiting...
 
CeiKay said:
I messaged them because I saw a requirement wasn't checked off that I think was leftover from when I applied to VTech for undergrad and I wanted to make sure it wasn't going to be an issue for my application! But when I emailed her I mentioned that I was just checking since I knew invitations went out soon and she responded about my initial question and then added "By the way, interview invitations will not be sent out until around next week.". Haha but no worries I don't mind the questions! I am so anxious too it's killing me! What have other people noticed that made them think they got interviews if you don't mind me asking?
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Hey! Sorry for the late reply. I heard from others on this forum that they noticed a change in their application status page. However, I personally have not had experience with.
 
LargeAnimalDoc said:
Hey! Sorry for the late reply. I heard from others on this forum that they noticed a change in their application status page. However, I personally have not had experience with.
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Well thank you for reminding me to create that account. Haha I think I lost track of who I had made one for or not.... also I do not see any info to confirm that experience.
 
DVMMPHHopeful said:
Does anyone know what specific "changes" people have noticed on the application status page?
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I think the earlier comments referring to portal/status page updates were made in regards to other schools. I certainly haven't noticed any updates to my VA-MD portal since my instate residency was confirmed back in September.
 
Where do u go to see the portal ??
 
jcc3sa said:
I think the earlier comments referring to portal/status page updates were made in regards to other schools. I certainly haven't noticed any updates to my VA-MD portal since my instate residency was confirmed back in September.
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Oh ok! Yeah I hadn't noticed any changes to mine either, just wanted to make sure. Thanks!
 
Has anyone tried calling today? I have a feeling we may have to wait a few more days. I spoke with a few friends who are current students and they said their "notification deadline" was pushed back a few times when they applied.
 
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