what is a more compelling reason to transfer schools?

[Ramoray]

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I am wondering what poeple think is a better reason to request a transfer to a med school, providing they have a spot available.
1. a close parent with a bad type of cancer who lives in the city
2. moving to be with a spouse
3. something else?

 

[DrMom]

I've seen transfers go through because of spouses being transfered.

 

[japhy]

i have actually seen students be able to transfer for both reasons. you are not going to give your parents cancer are you?

talk to your deans, they will be the most help. explain your sitaution (absolutely do not lie) and they will try and help in any way they can. at least at my school...

 

[cytoborg]

Yep I've seen transfers for both reasons. Both are great reasons. But do not make something up just to get out of a school you don't like. I saw someone try to do this and it bombed big time. Chances are, the grass is not greener on the other side anyway. Med schools aren't that different from each other.

 

[Ramoray]

Yep I've seen transfers for both reasons. Both are great reasons. But do not make something up just to get out of a school you don't like. I saw someone try to do this and it bombed big time. Chances are, the grass is not greener on the other side anyway. Med schools aren't that different from each other.

ha no my mum has cancer i am not seeing which one i just make up! i was just seeing which thing would be more likely to give me a transfer.

 

[cytoborg]

ha no my mum has cancer i am not seeing which one i just make up! i was just seeing which thing would be more likely to give me a transfer.

Very sorry about your mom. Just be honest and explain your situation to the Dean's office and they will do their best to help you.

 

[japhy]

ram,

sorry to hear about your mom. looking back i realized my earlier post was a bit crass, so i apologize.

 

[Man In The Box]

Any advice for someone who wants to transfer just b/c they don't like their school? Is it possible or would I be wasting my time (and money) trying?

 

[omarsaleh66]

ha no my mum has cancer i am not seeing which one i just make up! i was just seeing which thing would be more likely to give me a transfer.

hey buddy

Sorry to hear about your mom. I hope she makes a full recovery. I hope u can get that transfer u need. I transferred last year to be with my fiance. The process is pretty easy, your dean needs to write a letter that u are in good standing, and the school u want to go to will probably interview you and if they have a spot then u will heopfully get in.

My prayers are with your family

Omar

 

[ball372]

I am wondering what poeple think is a better reason to request a transfer to a med school, providing they have a spot available.
1. a close parent with a bad type of cancer who lives in the city
2. moving to be with a spouse
3. something else?

hey - so sorry to hear about your mom. I hope she gets well, and good luck to you in getting that transfer.

 

[Ramoray]

hey thanks alot everyone, all the nice words are much appreciated. I hope the transfer works out, and thanks for all your input!

 

[japhy]

maninthebox,

short answer - no way in hell. for whatever reason, transferring med schools is incredibly difficult and almost nonexistant.

the only reasons i have seen approved have been if a spouse (or partner) moved to another city and serious family illness.

i took a 3 year leave to get a law degree. i looked into transferring to the med school at the university. they pretty much laughed in my face. i tried to explain that i am already out here, i was accepted into their law school and i am already halfway done with med school. needless to say, it was a no go.

 

[Man In The Box]

That isn't the answer I was looking for! 🙁

 

[cytoborg]

That isn't the answer I was looking for! 🙁

As far as I've heard, it's practically impossible except for the spouse and family illness reasons. Like I said, I knew someone who tried and was pretty much laughed at.

 

[LO281OK]

maninthebox,

short answer - no way in hell. for whatever reason, transferring med schools is incredibly difficult and almost nonexistant.

the only reasons i have seen approved have been if a spouse (or partner) moved to another city and serious family illness.

i took a 3 year leave to get a law degree. i looked into transferring to the med school at the university. they pretty much laughed in my face. i tried to explain that i am already out here, i was accepted into their law school and i am already halfway done with med school. needless to say, it was a no go.

Vanderbilt

Number of Matriculated Transfer Students by Year
1989-2 1998-0
1990-0 1999-1
1991-0 2000-1
1992-0 2001-2
1993-0 2002-1
1994-0 2003-5
1995-0 2004-3
1996-2 2005-3
1997-0 2006-2

Looks like a lot of transfers for one school... into. I don't think EVERYONE's spouse is moving to nashville....

 

[RaaMD]

maninthebox,

short answer - no way in hell. for whatever reason, transferring med schools is incredibly difficult and almost nonexistant.

the only reasons i have seen approved have been if a spouse (or partner) moved to another city and serious family illness.

i took a 3 year leave to get a law degree. i looked into transferring to the med school at the university. they pretty much laughed in my face. i tried to explain that i am already out here, i was accepted into their law school and i am already halfway done with med school. needless to say, it was a no go.

So were you able to get back in med school again? Did you have to start over?

 

[Law2Doc]

Looks like a lot of transfers for one school... into. I don't think EVERYONE's spouse is moving to nashville....

Interesting revival of an old thread.🙄 I suspect the folks on here have already found out if transferring worked, given that the thread started almost 2 years ago.

 

[Ramoray]

wow revival-yes I transfered just fine and am graduating this year-funny I remember posting that-seems like forever ago-transfers are quite possible-there were 4 others who transfered into my program. And I know 2 poeple transfered into my old school upon my departure

 

[45408]

holy cow, I can't believe the OP actually returned