So I emailed a program coordinator ~1 month ago asking about their Sub-i application (couldn't find info on VSAS or their website). The PC was very nice and basically told me not to worry she'd go ahead reserve me a spot for that month, and to apply in May when it comes out as a formality.
As I've thought more about it there's another program that I'd rather do that month at (research interests more closely aligned, connections between my mentor and the PD, etc).
Would it be rude to go ahead and do the other one? Or am I basically locked in? Should I email the PC and let her know I'm doing the other one? Or just hope she forgets?
Has anyone withdrawn sub-i applications before and still gotten an interview? Or would switching basically kill my chances? I like this program a lot still and would love to go there.
(03-20-2018, 04:46 PM)Guest Wrote: So I emailed a program coordinator ~1 month ago asking about their Sub-i application (couldn't find info on VSAS or their website). The PC was very nice and basically told me not to worry she'd go ahead reserve me a spot for that month, and to apply in May when it comes out as a formality.
As I've thought more about it there's another program that I'd rather do that month at (research interests more closely aligned, connections between my mentor and the PD, etc).
Would it be rude to go ahead and do the other one? Or am I basically locked in? Should I email the PC and let her know I'm doing the other one? Or just hope she forgets?
Has anyone withdrawn sub-i applications before and still gotten an interview? Or would switching basically kill my chances? I like this program a lot still and would love to go there.
I withdrew from two mid-lower tier programs and still got interviews.
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(03-20-2018, 10:36 PM)Guest Wrote: (03-20-2018, 04:46 PM)Guest Wrote: So I emailed a program coordinator ~1 month ago asking about their Sub-i application (couldn't find info on VSAS or their website). The PC was very nice and basically told me not to worry she'd go ahead reserve me a spot for that month, and to apply in May when it comes out as a formality.
As I've thought more about it there's another program that I'd rather do that month at (research interests more closely aligned, connections between my mentor and the PD, etc).
Would it be rude to go ahead and do the other one? Or am I basically locked in? Should I email the PC and let her know I'm doing the other one? Or just hope she forgets?
Has anyone withdrawn sub-i applications before and still gotten an interview? Or would switching basically kill my chances? I like this program a lot still and would love to go there.
I withdrew from two mid-lower tier programs and still got interviews.
Its all in how you handle it, all of us have been in these situations. PDs and admins are very understanding.
1. Explain now that something in your schedule precludes you from rotating that month, and ask if you can please schedule another month as you still would love to go there. (Not rude)
2. Give them notice now that you cannot make it without making any reference to how much you still desire to rotate (possibly rude)
3. Have no communication about this (rude)
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(03-21-2018, 05:14 AM)doctorK Wrote: (03-20-2018, 10:36 PM)Guest Wrote: (03-20-2018, 04:46 PM)Guest Wrote: So I emailed a program coordinator ~1 month ago asking about their Sub-i application (couldn't find info on VSAS or their website). The PC was very nice and basically told me not to worry she'd go ahead reserve me a spot for that month, and to apply in May when it comes out as a formality.
As I've thought more about it there's another program that I'd rather do that month at (research interests more closely aligned, connections between my mentor and the PD, etc).
Would it be rude to go ahead and do the other one? Or am I basically locked in? Should I email the PC and let her know I'm doing the other one? Or just hope she forgets?
Has anyone withdrawn sub-i applications before and still gotten an interview? Or would switching basically kill my chances? I like this program a lot still and would love to go there.
I withdrew from two mid-lower tier programs and still got interviews.
Its all in how you handle it, all of us have been in these situations. PDs and admins are very understanding.
1. Explain now that something in your schedule precludes you from rotating that month, and ask if you can please schedule another month as you still would love to go there. (Not rude)
2. Give them notice now that you cannot make it without making any reference to how much you still desire to rotate (possibly rude)
3. Have no communication about this (rude)
Seconding this. Actually withdrawing is less important than how you handle it. As a PA at least, I'm more interested in whether you're considerate, professional, and capable of communicating effectively. I don't have the expertise to speak to your potential as a physician, but don't kid yourself that I'm not paying attention to who is a decent, functional, well-adjusted human and who has the social and emotional intelligence of a soggy potato.
(03-22-2018, 04:19 PM)That Anon PA Wrote: (03-21-2018, 05:14 AM)doctorK Wrote: (03-20-2018, 10:36 PM)Guest Wrote: (03-20-2018, 04:46 PM)Guest Wrote: So I emailed a program coordinator ~1 month ago asking about their Sub-i application (couldn't find info on VSAS or their website). The PC was very nice and basically told me not to worry she'd go ahead reserve me a spot for that month, and to apply in May when it comes out as a formality.
As I've thought more about it there's another program that I'd rather do that month at (research interests more closely aligned, connections between my mentor and the PD, etc).
Would it be rude to go ahead and do the other one? Or am I basically locked in? Should I email the PC and let her know I'm doing the other one? Or just hope she forgets?
Has anyone withdrawn sub-i applications before and still gotten an interview? Or would switching basically kill my chances? I like this program a lot still and would love to go there.
I withdrew from two mid-lower tier programs and still got interviews.
Its all in how you handle it, all of us have been in these situations. PDs and admins are very understanding.
1. Explain now that something in your schedule precludes you from rotating that month, and ask if you can please schedule another month as you still would love to go there. (Not rude)
2. Give them notice now that you cannot make it without making any reference to how much you still desire to rotate (possibly rude)
3. Have no communication about this (rude)
Seconding this. Actually withdrawing is less important than how you handle it. As a PA at least, I'm more interested in whether you're considerate, professional, and capable of communicating effectively. I don't have the expertise to speak to your potential as a physician, but don't kid yourself that I'm not paying attention to who is a decent, functional, well-adjusted human and who has the social and emotional intelligence of a soggy potato.
Oh, and this goes for interviews as well.
Left in the dark for figuring out away scheduling, I ended up submitting a ton of VSAS applications at once. I have since received two offers, but neither are my first pick. So I'm wondering: if I later hear back from an institution where I'd rather go over these two, is it very bad to rescind my acceptance of their offer? Will that put me on a blacklist for future interviews?
I figure this is not exactly like OP's situation since OP did not technically apply or give an official acceptance. Also not sure if previous poster's withdrawn applications were withdrawn after an offer was extended and accepted.
Thanks!
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(05-25-2018, 12:45 AM)Guest Wrote: Left in the dark for figuring out away scheduling, I ended up submitting a ton of VSAS applications at once. I have since received two offers, but neither are my first pick. So I'm wondering: if I later hear back from an institution where I'd rather go over these two, is it very bad to rescind my acceptance of their offer? Will that put me on a blacklist for future interviews?
I figure this is not exactly like OP's situation since OP did not technically apply or give an official acceptance. Also not sure if previous poster's withdrawn applications were withdrawn after an offer was extended and accepted.
Thanks!
You simply need to ask yourself "Is it more-bad not to rotate at my first pick?" If so, you withdraw and go for numero uno. Literally everyone is doing the same mental gymnastics, and you will not be blacklisted if you withdraw with reasonable notice. As it gets closer to the start date, that begins to change, and this will obviously factor in to your decision. But still, weigh it vs. not experiencing your top choice.
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