@HS2DirectMed
Preference is given, I would assume, before the interview. In staters are more likely to be chosen for the interview than OOS. But most of the time, that’s just because of the sheer number of OOS applicants.
@starwatch I am assuming a rejection letter will be mailed out. I am just pointing out interviewees maybe have already been finalized as the last date to reply to an email they sent was yesterday.
@HS2DirectMed by that they mean instates when applying to the program before the interview. But stats doesnt always mean everything!
UCONN actually just got my BS/MD app a few days ago, due to an administrative error on their part. I haven’t heard anything yet, so either my app was thrown in the trash even after all of the efforts I made with the Dean of Admissions, or they’re still reviewing my app/have yet to review it for SPiM consideration. He did assure me that I would be considered, so maybe those of you that haven’t heard anything will hear something good soon. Don’t assume things too quickly.
Last year’s numbers for Rice Baylor were:
2530 applicants to Rice University expressed interest in the medical scholars program. 243 were admitted to Rice, 45 students advanced to the interview stage to contend for one of 10 spots
Break down for Rice/Baylor stat:
in state 303/13/5
oos 686/24/5
@upstream I know that; it’s hard enough to get into any med school. The point of my question though was to see if there was any huge advantage to this program, considering that getting a 3.8 and 36 is very hard to do, especially at such a renowned university, so it’s very possible to lose your guaranteed spot as opposed to other programs that have less strenuous requirements.
@BSMDorBust Following statement would apply for you if you are an Asian student. As an Asian applicant, having 3.8 and 36 is rather weak stat for WashU med. Therefore, if you want to attend such a “high” caliber medical school as WashU, it would be advantageous for you to attend this combined program.
@BSMDorBust I guess the answer depends on how high do you want to reach, and also it would depend on if you care which medical school you would attend. Ideally, one should attend a program that would be a good “fit” for him/herself. Let say, if you get 3.65 and 35 from WashU program, you can possibly get into an excellent medical school anyway down the line after having enjoyed the undergraduate experience at WashU. But you are right that it is very difficulty to get good grades at WashU, especially in science courses. Good luck.
@upstream I didn’t apply mainly because I want to go to med school in Texas, but I know the difficult standards are a big reason most people don’t apply for it and why the program has a lower retention rate. Besides, I want to enjoy college, and the stress of possibly dipping slightly below the GPA requirement or missing the MCAT requirement by even a single point would not be fun.
@GoodDoctor Just wondering, how were you contacted for the HPME program? Was it by phone or by email? Also, what exactly did the email say? Thanks!
@numnums My son received an email from HPME. It says “On behalf of Marianne Green, M.D. Associate Dean for Medical Education and Director of hte HOnors Program in Medical Education, I am pleased to invite you to interview for admission”
I got an NJMS interview invitation today
@jb9832 Which undergraduate college is this NJMS interview associated with?
@jb9832, Congrats Is this interview directly from Medical school.Does any one have previous year stats on this one.
@GoodDoctor Apparently it’s through NJIT, but I know that TCNJ also forwarded my file too (not sure about Stevens) and there’s only one interview, so i’m assuming (and hoping) that they read my file from both (or all three) schools.
@mdiqbal71 yes, from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School (NJMS). I already had undergrad interviews. Thanks!
@jb9832 Congrats! How did you hear from them?
@starwatch congrats! Did you get an email or phone call from them?
@summerlover1 thanks! Email.
Has anyone heard from Pitt?
Does anyone have any idea on what NW HPME interviews are like? What type of questions are asked?