Interview Invites 2017 - 2018

[Reality]

This entire blog = FAKE NEWS.  Stay away, beware and use your brain. Hardly anything I have read here in the past 6 months resembles reality.

[Guest]

(11-05-2017, 08:29 AM)Guest Wrote: Being a "good test taker" isn't the only reason someone gets a high score on step. People who had a high step score put in more work than you did to get that high step score. Just like people who have AOA put in more work to get AOA. Guess what? This is a hard working specialty, and work ethic matters. Keep making excuses for your low performance. I'm sure it will serve you well on interviews. lol

Did you even bother reading my reply. I was not making excuses. My step 1 and step 2 score are great, and I am AOA. I have put in the work. I was just disagreeing that they are the best indicators when looked in isolation. I have also gotten really good interviews from programs that are comparable to my Aways. And yes, I agree that hard work is important I no step one, some people are just talented enough that they have to put way less work. One of my best friends studied way less and partied a lot and managed a 255+. I had to work way harder for a comparable  Score.

[Guest]

Its been a long road for the lot of us, but we are almost done (for better or worse). Lets stop the anonymous rants and bickering, there are better ways to vent frustration.

For those of us getting limited interviews, stay positive, theres still time. If things dont start to improve, make sure you nail the interviews you do get. For those of us getting lots of interviews, congrats! Im sure youve earned every one of them.

Start strong, finish stronger.

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Its been a long road for the lot of us, but we are almost done (for better or worse). Lets stop the anonymous rants and bickering, there are better ways to vent frustration. 

For those of us getting limited interviews, stay positive, theres still time. If things dont start to improve, make sure you nail the interviews you do get. For those of us getting lots of interviews, congrats! Im sure youve earned every one of them. 

Start strong, finish stronger.

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(11-05-2017, 01:49 PM)Guest Wrote: Its been a long road for the lot of us, but we are almost done (for better or worse). Lets stop the anonymous rants and bickering, there are better ways to vent frustration.

For those of us getting limited interviews, stay positive, theres still time. If things dont start to improve, make sure you nail the interviews you do get. For those of us getting lots of interviews, congrats! Im sure youve earned every one of them.

Start strong, finish stronger.

In the spirit of full disclosure and not being called a hypocrite. - Daryl Fields - Wisconsin

[Guest]

(11-05-2017, 10:46 AM)Reality Wrote: This entire blog = FAKE NEWS.  Stay away, beware and use your brain. Hardly anything I have read here in the past 6 months resembles reality.

Disagree. From the most part, aside from some rants. Things have been pretty accurate. I have verified a few things myself. For example the post on the programs who are on warning or probation is true (MGH, Cincinnati, San Antonio, Wisconsin,etc). You can verify yourself by going to the ACGME website. 
Residents from those programs will verify that there is some turmoil or at least a reason why. MGH will likely figure things out quickly given its strong reputation and good leadership. Cincinnati, for example is having to go down to one resident a year until they figure things out. I’m sure Dr. Cheng will eventually bring it up and that positive changes will happen, but as of right now, it’s in a rocky situation. Same with others. Other rants are just to be ignored, but that shouldn’t keep you from at least paying some attention with a healthy amount of skepticism and doing your homework to verify yourself some of the info presented here.

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*for the most part

[Guest]

(11-04-2017, 09:18 PM)Guest Wrote: Programs aren't supposed to invite sub-Is back for interviews. They are supposed to interview sub-Is while they are visiting, according to recommendations put out by the SNS, as an effort to minimize costs, allow applicants to interview at more places and see if there may be a better fit, and to allow programs to gain exposure to more applicants. Programs are specifically not to try and pressure applicants into coming back for a "formal" interview, encourage second looks, etc.

For me, it's a major red flag if programs do not interview their sub-Is while they are there, and essentially encourage them to shell out increasingly large quantities of money/time in one-way shows of affection - both as a working class applicant and as a person with self-respect.

Too bad no one cares. There's plenty of candidates to take your spot. You don't have any power here. Play the game and be part of the change when you have power. Otherwise, have fun with your futile protest

[Guest]

(11-05-2017, 01:23 PM)Guest Wrote:

(11-05-2017, 08:29 AM)Guest Wrote: Being a "good test taker" isn't the only reason someone gets a high score on step. People who had a high step score put in more work than you did to get that high step score. Just like people who have AOA put in more work to get AOA. Guess what? This is a hard working specialty, and work ethic matters. Keep making excuses for your low performance. I'm sure it will serve you well on interviews. lol

Did you even bother reading my reply. I was not making excuses. My step 1 and step 2 score are great, and I am AOA. I have put in the work. I was just disagreeing that they are the best indicators when looked in isolation. I have also gotten really good interviews from programs that are comparable to my Aways. And yes, I agree that hard work is important I no step one, some people are just talented enough that they have to put way less work. One of my best friends studied way less and partied a lot and managed a 255+. I had to work way harder for a comparable  Score.

I get where you're coming from, but again step and AOA/class rank are probably the only "objective" measures that are comparable from school to school. Would you rather programs value institutional prestige more than step/AOA? Even letters aren't very useful, since not only are they subjective but many letter writers will just write a generic, nice templated letter for everyone except the extreme outliers.

[Guest]

Anyone know when UCSF has sent out invites in past years. Can't find the old threads for some reason. Thanks

[Guest]

Some of the Interview dates on that link https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1...=215136387 are different than the one quoted below!
which one is the most recent?

(11-03-2017, 04:27 PM)MrGyrus Wrote: This is it my friends. At this point, we have heard from most programs. Did anyone in the forum apply to UPR, Arizona, Missouri-Columbia?
Most people are just waiting to hear from UCSF.
Remember Interview Cancellation Courtesy. Consider not being an interview hoarder, thus allowing other applicants a better chance without hurting yours. Best of luck to everyone!

Link for stats/swaps/other is below:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1...1560455506

Invites:
9/17 - Indiana (10/27-28, 12/8-9)
9/17, 9/20 - Maryland (11/10, 11/30, 12/4, 12/12)
9/19 - Penn State (10/20, 12/8, 1/19)
9/20, 9/21 - Texas A&M Scott and White (10/16, 11/13, 12/11)
9/21, 9/27 - University of Wisconsin (10/15-16, 11/13-14, 12/5-6, 1/17-18)
9/21, 9/22 - University of Florida (10/16, 10/26, 11/14, 12/6)
9/21, 11/2 - Saint Louis University (10/07, 11/18, 12/16)
9/21 - Yale (11/9-10, 11/30-12/1, 12/14-15, 1/11-12)
9/22 - Georgetown (10/19, 11/16, 12/7)
9/22 - Cleveland Clinic (10/20, 11/3)
9/22 - University of Illinois Peoria (10/28, 11/11, backup date = 12/9)
9/22, 10/14 - Michigan (10/27, 11/13, 11/21)
9/22, 9/26 - Medical College of Wisconsin (11/4, 11/18, 12/9)
9/22 - Geisinger (10/27, 11/10)
9/22 - Houston Methodist (12/8, 12/15, 1/12)
9/22, 10/4 - Utah (11/8, 12/6, 12/13)
9/22 - Iowa (10/23, 10/25, 10/30, 11/6, 11/8, 11/10, 11/13, 11/15, 11/17, 11/27, 12/11, 12/13, 12/15, 12/18, 12/20, 12/22, 1/8, 1/12, 1/17)
9/23 - University of Virginia (10/13-14, 11/17-18, 12/15-16)
9/25, 9/27 - SUNY Upstate (11/11, 12/9, 1/13)
9/25 - Minnesota (11/10, 12/1, 1/5)
9/25 - University of Virginia - NIH (10/11-12, 11/15-16)
9/25 - Baylor (11/14-15, 12/5-6, 12/12-13)
9/25 - Henry Ford (10/24-25, 12/5-6, 12/12-13)
9/26 - Wayne State University (10/18, 11/8, 12/6)
9/26 - Tulane (11/3, 12/1, 1/5)
9/26 - Southern Illinois University (10/12-13, 10/26-27, 11/2-3)
9/26 - University of Alabama (11/1, 11/28, 12/20)
9/26 - Medical College of Georgia (11/10, 12/8, 1/12)
9/26, 9/27, 10/13 - UT Health San Antonio (10/20, 11/3, 11/10, 12/1)
9/26, 9/28 - University of Kansas (10/3, 10/10, 12/1)
9/26 - Duke (11/10-11, 12/8-9, 1/12-13)
9/27, 10/3 - the Ohio State University (10/11-12, 11/15-16, 12/6-7)
9/27 - NYMC-Westchester (10/20, 10/27, 11/17, 12/1, 12/15, 1/5)
9/28, 10/25 - University of Rochester (11/3-4, 11/10-11, 12/15-16)
9/28 - University of Louisville (11/16, 12/7)
9/28, 11/2 - University of Colorado (10/31, 11/14, 11/28, 12/12, 12/14)
9/28, 10/13 - University of Arkansas (10/30, 11/21, 12/5, & 1/10)
9/28 - University of Washington (10/20, 12/8, 12/15)
9/28 - Virginia Tech (11/7, 11/14, 12/5, 12/12)
9/29 - LSU New Orleans (11/10, 11/17, 12/1)
9/29 - University of Kentucky (11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 12/7
10/2, 11/1 - Loyola University (11-4, 11-18, 12-16, 1-13)
10/2 - LSU Shreveport (10/27-28, 12/8-9, 1/5-6)
10/2 - Hofstra (11/21, 11/28, 12/5, 12/12)
10/2 - Oklahoma University (11/2, 12/11, 1/23)
10/2, 10/4, 10/23 - University of Buffalo (11/9, 11/16)
10/2 - New York University (11/17, 12/1, 12/15)
10/2, 10/23 - Rush University - 11/16, 12/14
10/2, 10/5 - Oregon Health and Science University (11/16-17, 12/7-8)
10/3 - Wake Forest (10/23-24, 11/6-7, 11/13-14, 12/11-12)
10/3 - George Washington (11/8, 12/14)
10/3 - Rutgers University (10/18, 11/15, 12/20)
10/3, 11/2 - Brown University (11/13, 12/4, 12/11)
10/3, 10/6 - UNC (11/3, 11/10, 12/6)
10/4 - West Virginia University (10/23, 11/20, 12/11)
10/4 - Rutgers (10/18, 11/15, 12/20)
10/4, 10/5 - University of Nebraska (10/28, 11/10, 12/8, 1/12)
10/4 - UC Irvine (11/30, 12/12)
10/5 - University of New Mexico (10/27, 11/10, 12/1)
10/5, 10/27 - Albany Medical Center (11/9, 12/14)
10/5 - NYP Columbia (12/07 12/16)
10/5 - University of Miami (11/4 and 11/18)
10/6 - Northwestern (11/10, 12/1, 1/12)
10/6 - University of Mississippi (11/17, 12/2, 1/15)
10/7, 10/9 - VCU (11/3-4, 12/8-9, 1/5-6)
10/8 - University of Chicago (10/18, 11/15, 12/13)
10/9, 10/17 - Allegheny Health Network (11/6, 11/28, 12/15)
10/9 - UPMC (11/20, 12/11)
10/9 - Cincinnati (12/13-14)
10/9, 10/23 - Carolinas Medical Center (11/18, 12/9)
10/12 - University of Vermont (11/2, 11/9, 12/7)
10/12 - Washington St Louis (11/12-13, 12/08-09, 12/15-16, 01/8-9)
10/13, 10/17 - Vanderbilt (11/20-21, 1/7-8)
10/13, 10/18, 10/25 - Jefferson (11/11, 12/9, 12/16)
10/13, 10/18 - UT Southwestern (11/13-14, 12/6-7)
10/16 - University of South Florida (12/01, 12/15, 1/19, 1/26)
10/16 - Mayo Clinic Jacksonville (12/5)
10/16, 10/17 - Temple (10/27, 11/17, 12/8, 1/12)
10/16 - Brigham and Women's Hospital (11/8-9, 12/6-7)
10/16 - Mount Sinai (11/6, 11/18, Dec 1)
10/16, 10/18 - Stanford (12/16, 1/27, 2/2-3)
10/16 - Cornell (11/20, 12/14, 1/5)
10/16 - University of Illinois at Chicago (11/10-11, 12/1-2, 12/15-16)
10/17 - University of Tennessee (11/20, 12/18)
10/17 - Medical University of South Carolina (12/7, 12/8, 12/9)
10/17 - Inova Fairfax (11/14, 12/5)
10/18 - Barrow Neurologic Institute (11/13-14, 11/27-28, 12/4-5, 12/18-19, 1/8-9, 1/22-23, 1/29-30)
10/18 - Case Western Reserve University (11/8, 12/9, 12/16)
10/18, 10-20 - Mayo Clinic Rochester (12/8-9, 1/5-6)
10/18 - UCLA (12/6, 12/13, 1/17)
10/19 - University of Pennsylvania (11/15-16, 11/16-17, 12/6-7, 12/7-8, 12/13-14, 12/14-15, 1/10-11, 1/11-12)
10/19 - UCSD (12/8, 1/19, 2/2)
10/20 - USC (12/9, 1/6, 2/3)
10/20 - Emory (12/7-8, 12/14-15, 1/11-12)
10/20 - Dartmouth (11/10, 11/17, 12/12, 1/5)
10/23 - UT Houston (11/13, 12/11)
10/23 - Albert Einstein Montefiore (11/10, 12/15, 1/12)
10/31 - MGH (1/8, 1/9)
10/31 - University of Texas Galveston (11/29, 12/7, 12/13)
10/31 - UC Davis (12/12)
11/3 - Hopkins (12/4, 1/8)
11/3- Beth Israel BIDC/BMC (12/5, 1/5)


Rejections sent so far:
10/2 - Kentucky
10/2 - Oklahoma
10/9 - Utah
10/10 - UC Irvine
10/11 - Brown
10/12 - VCU
10/12 - Nebraska
10/13 - NYU
10/13 - Tufts
10/16 - UTSW
10/17, 11/1 - Cornell
10/20 - Emory
10/23 - Dartmouth
10/23 - Duke
10/23 - Penn State
11/1 - Loma Linda
11/1 - UCLA
11/3 - Vanderbilt.

No word yet from:
UCSF
University of Arizona
University of Missouri-Columbia
University of Puerto Rico

[Guest]

(11-05-2017, 03:59 PM)Guest Wrote:

(11-04-2017, 09:18 PM)Guest Wrote: Programs aren't supposed to invite sub-Is back for interviews. They are supposed to interview sub-Is while they are visiting, according to recommendations put out by the SNS, as an effort to minimize costs, allow applicants to interview at more places and see if there may be a better fit, and to allow programs to gain exposure to more applicants. Programs are specifically not to try and pressure applicants into coming back for a "formal" interview, encourage second looks, etc.

For me, it's a major red flag if programs do not interview their sub-Is while they are there, and essentially encourage them to shell out increasingly large quantities of money/time in one-way shows of affection - both as a working class applicant and as a person with self-respect.

Too bad no one cares. There's plenty of candidates to take your spot. You don't have any power here. Play the game and be part of the change when you have power. Otherwise, have fun with your futile protest

I think you need to work on your reading comprehension skills.

[Guest]

Beth rejection 11/3, Louisiana rejection 11/3