2017-2018 Mayo Clinic School of Medicine

[MintChocolateChip]

I have an II here and no withdraw button. I'd assume they just tweaked the site and that it's not anything to worry about

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[pediatricneurotrauma]

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[dfa1513]

For this school's secondary, did people go out of their way to SPECIFICALLY ANSWER THE

even if you gain acceptances to other highly ranked medical schools?

clause of the why Mayo...

 

[Professional Student]

For this school's secondary, did people go out of their way to SPECIFICALLY ANSWER THE

even if you gain acceptances to other highly ranked medical schools?

clause of the why Mayo...

I answered it with what I thought a Mayo education would provide that no other highly ranked school would provide. Basically a "why Mayo" with a little bit of a "yes Mayo, you're one of a kind" to pander to that part of the prompt.

 

[Darkkprince]

Do you know when they will release decisions for this cycle?

Late January/early February

 

[begoood95]

For this school's secondary, did people go out of their way to SPECIFICALLY ANSWER THE

even if you gain acceptances to other highly ranked medical schools?

clause of the why Mayo...

I definitely did this, but only because I was being honest. If I had acceptances to any other school, I really would still choose Mayo, because their mission—basically, what Mayo "stands for"—truly aligns with my interests and where I see myself in the future. I tried to make it such that any person reading could readily tell that Mayo was not only "one of" my top choice, but the top choice, above all; now I didn't go naming other schools, but it was clear.

I'm sitting on an II from here thankfully (on hold at AZ), and obviously that's not the only reason, but given that they have such a small class size, I really think they emphasize "fit" and select people who truly embody/identify with their mission.

So my advice: if it really is your top choice, and if you really would go there over any other medical school, say it. Be honest, and you'll write something compelling.

 

[dfa1513]

I definitely did this, but only because I was being honest. If I had acceptances to any other school, I really would still choose Mayo, because their mission—basically, what Mayo "stands for"—truly aligns with my interests and where I see myself in the future. I tried to make it such that any person reading could readily tell that Mayo was not only "one of" my top choice, but the top choice, above all; now I didn't go naming other schools, but it was clear.

I'm sitting on an II from here thankfully (on hold at AZ), and obviously that's not the only reason, but given that they have such a small class size, I really think they emphasize "fit" and select people who truly embody/identify with their mission.

So my advice: if it really is your top choice, and if you really would go there over any other medical school, say it. Be honest, and you'll write something compelling.

Thanks for the reply! Another question I have is if anyone has gotten an II after submitting outside of the 2wk requirement...traveling back and forth between countries prevented me from doing so.

 

[begoood95]

Thanks for the reply! Another question I have is if anyone has gotten an II after submitting outside of the 2wk requirement...traveling back and forth between countries prevented me from doing so.

No problem! I think it's more of a very strong suggestion, such that if you wait too long it'll look like you're uninterested. However, if you have an already compelling application, then I am sure they're not going to ding you too hard.

 

[Kasra321]

For this school's secondary, did people go out of their way to SPECIFICALLY ANSWER THE

even if you gain acceptances to other highly ranked medical schools?

clause of the why Mayo...

Try to put yourself in the committee members’ shoes. They have a very small incoming class (under 50), and they don’t want to risk giving spots away if they’re not absolutely sure that you will actually attend their school. They’re also very well aware that Rochester’s weather is not everyone’s cup of tea.
So they’re very upfront about it.

 

[DBC03]

If anyone is traveling to Jacksonville for the 2 + 2 interview, I have a discount code for Extended Stay America and am happy to pass that on. It works for maybe today and tomorrow.

 

[DSM_302.0]

Thanks for the reply! Another question I have is if anyone has gotten an II after submitting outside of the 2wk requirement...traveling back and forth between countries prevented me from doing so.

I got an interview to AZ and I submitted on day 15, so it's not a cut and dry hard limit.

 

[dhovaking]

Still silence D;

 

[123l321]

Does anyone know if Mayo offers financial aid to Canadians? Couldn't find info on this anywhere on their site.

 

[Mr T Cell]

Anyone know if the MSTP prompts were the same as MD or if there were additional ones?

 

[gabitha]

II today to 2+2 track! LizzyM 75 and was complete on 8/31

 

[hopefuldoc24]

II today to 2+2 track! LizzyM 75 and was complete on 8/31

Still waiting here.

 

[BahnMiOrBanhYou]

Still waiting here.

Same... and I was complete on 8/3 (after receiving the secondary on 7/31)...

 

[Cronks1234]

Same... and I was complete on 8/3 (after receiving the secondary on 7/31)...

Same. Complete on 7/14.

 

[SCN1a]

Same. Complete on 7/14.

same complete on 8/1

 

[Glaydus]

Does anyone know if Mayo offers financial aid to Canadians? Couldn't find info on this anywhere on their site.

They do! Visited campus recently and somebody asked this question. They give same financial aid consideration to Canadians as to US citizens

 

[123l321]

They do! Visited campus recently and somebody asked this question. They give same financial aid consideration to Canadians as to US citizens

Thanks for the info!!

 

[RedRover3]

Have many rejections been sent or has it been predominately IIs?

 

[Sixsuit]

Have many rejections been sent or has it been predominately IIs?

There was a bloodbath day earlier in the month. A lot of rejections/holds sent out for both Mayo campuses.

 

[amerlaw1]

I'm honestly getting more and more worried as the days go by. Been complete since 8/15. I've wanted this for so long and I would literally give anything to come here. Then again, it seems like we all would. Trying my best to keep my head up

 

[DBC03]

Does anyone know how many different 2+2 candidates they interview? At this point I'm thinking I've been silently rejected from the 2+2 program because they can't be interviewing that many candidates for it and both MN and AZ have sent IIs already.

 

[Hau5MD]

For this school's secondary, did people go out of their way to SPECIFICALLY ANSWER THE

even if you gain acceptances to other highly ranked medical schools?

clause of the why Mayo...

Yep. Essentially wrote a love letter/letter of intent pouring out my heart as why I love Mayo. Since its my top choice and the chances of me getting a interview/accepted are slim to none, I figured I might as well go all out.

I'm honestly getting more and more worried as the days go by. Been complete since 8/15. I've wanted this for so long and I would literally give anything to come here. Then again, it seems like we all would. Trying my best to keep my head up

I feel for you. Complete since 7/18. At this point, I just hope the rejection comes quick. Mayo, please don't reject, unreject then re-reject on the last week of interviews like last year

 

[Sixsuit]

Yep. Essentially wrote a love letter/letter of intent pouring out my heart as why I love Mayo. Since its my top choice and the chances of me getting a interview/accepted are slim to none, I figured I might as well go all out.

I feel for you. Complete since 7/18. At this point, I just hope the rejection comes quick. Mayo, please don't reject, unreject then re-reject on the last week of interviews like last year

That's what I did, and I still got rejected from the AZ campus. I hope you fare better than me

 

[jamilabella20]

when is the last week of interviews At mayo? and how can do you know ?

 

[Hau5MD]

That's what I did, and I still got rejected from the AZ campus. I hope you fare better than me

Thanks If you dont mind me asking, when were you complete/submitted?

when is the last week of interviews At mayo? and how can do you know ?

Last year, I think it was either the last or second to last week of January. Only knew because people were posting the interview dates available for scheduling.

 

[Sixsuit]

Thanks If you dont mind me asking, when were you complete/submitted?

Last year, I think it was either the last or second to last week of January. Only knew because people were posting the interview dates available for scheduling.

7/13

 

[Darkkprince]

when is the last week of interviews At mayo? and how can do you know ?

Interviews will last until mid December. If they have more applicants they wish to interview, they will open up several more days into mid January. (I know because I’m a student here)

 

[rrruffles]

Interviews will last until mid December. If they have more applicants they wish to interview, they will open up several more days into mid January. (I know because I’m a student here)

Would you happen to know if they're receptive to "in the area emails" before a post-secondary decision?

 

[jamilabella20]

Thanks for your reply.
Can you tell me what are they looking for ?
Iam applying kind late ....

Interviews will last until mid December. If they have more applicants they wish to interview, they will open up several more days into mid January. (I know because I’m a student here)

 

[dfa1513]

II earlier today! Complete 8/13.

Did you submit within the 2 weeks they recommended?
Curious, bc I submitted a bit out

 

[TheOtherAlien]

Did you submit within the 2 weeks they recommended?
Curious, bc I submitted a bit out

I did, but from what I've heard, it's not a huge deal if you're a bit outside the suggested window. It's definitely not a hard cut-off.

 

[LA_Doc]

Interview just now! Complete 8/15

 

[SCN1a]

II just now complete 8/1

 

[Cronks1234]

II just now complete 8/1

Stats?

 

[SCN1a]

Stats?

stats are in my signature

 

[amerlaw1]

stats are in my signature

What time did the email arrive?

 

[SCN1a]

What time did the email arrive?

roughly 5:30 pm on pacific time so after the end of business in MN

 

[V.hugo1862]

Another week of silence. Complete 7/24.

 

[LA_Doc]

Can I ask what people like the most about this school? I was fortunate enough to get an II, but honestly this was not a school I considered one of my top choices. I just thought it would be a school I'd be competitive at.

It seems some people have this school ranked higher on their list than even some Top 10s! Just curious what people like the most and why it appeals so much to you all.

 

[Dr. Brightside]

Can I ask what people like the most about this school? I was fortunate enough to get an II, but honestly this was not a school I considered one of my top choices. I just thought it would be a school I'd be competitive at.

It seems some people have this school ranked higher on their list than even some Top 10s! Just curious what people like the most and why it appeals so much to you all.

I mean, Mayo is probably the best hospital in the world, so that might influence some people's decisions...

 

[BahnMiOrBanhYou]

Can I ask what people like the most about this school? I was fortunate enough to get an II, but honestly this was not a school I considered one of my top choices. I just thought it would be a school I'd be competitive at.

It seems some people have this school ranked higher on their list than even some Top 10s! Just curious what people like the most and why it appeals so much to you all.

I kind of want to tell you to not go to your interview so that those of us who are head over heels in love with the school and don't have interviews can get a chance... But I understand that this is an honest question so I'll try not to let my sadness that Mayo hasn't sent me any love yet overwhelm me lol.

For me, it is not only that the hospital is amazing, the other medical students there seem to have a really awesome and down to earth vibe despite going to a top ranked medical school. And since we're all on the struggle bus together, classmates make a big difference!

 

[DBC03]

Can I ask what people like the most about this school? I was fortunate enough to get an II, but honestly this was not a school I considered one of my top choices. I just thought it would be a school I'd be competitive at.

It seems some people have this school ranked higher on their list than even some Top 10s! Just curious what people like the most and why it appeals so much to you all.

I've been a patient at Mayo and the care I received was absolutely amazing. I can't recommend the hospital enough and I would be thrilled and honored to train as a physician there. It's clear they know how to train physicians to care for patients. Unfortunately I haven't gotten an II, yet.

 

[Hau5MD]

Can I ask what people like the most about this school? I was fortunate enough to get an II, but honestly this was not a school I considered one of my top choices. I just thought it would be a school I'd be competitive at.

It seems some people have this school ranked higher on their list than even some Top 10s! Just curious what people like the most and why it appeals so much to you all.

Where to even begin...
-Very good student benefits (free computer, full health insurance, free parking)
-Generous financial aid (on average students have less than 70K debt)
-Very high faculty to student ratio (lots of possibilities for shadowing and research)
-Selectives after every block (go anywhere, do anything fully funded as long as it relates to medicine)
-Plethora of research opportunities and output (just flip through NEJM)
-High step 1 average (low/mid 240s)
-Very good match rate (remember reading that >90% of students match at their top 3)
-Small tight knit class
-Multiple campuses to rotate at
-MD lecturers
-Dedicated step and research time
-Very major emphasis on student wellness

And that’s ignoring the fact that its Mayo! While I haven’t been a patient there, I have only heard great things about how kind and welcoming the staff is as they work together as a interdisciplinary team. For me, it really is as close to a perfect school (minus the weather) and I can only dream of receiving a II there.

 

[amerlaw1]

I feel like another wave is about to come soon. Every morning I wake up hoping there is something in my email but nothing has come. Here's hoping we hear something soon.

 

[Leg58D]

Where to even begin...
-Very good student benefits (free computer, full health insurance, free parking)
-Generous financial aid (on average students have less than 70K debt)
-Very high faculty to student ratio (lots of possibilities for shadowing and research)
-Selectives after every block (go anywhere, do anything fully funded as long as it relates to medicine)
-Plethora of research opportunities and output (just flip through NEJM)
-High step 1 average (low/mid 240s)
-Very good match rate (remember reading that >90% of students match at their top 3)
-Small tight knit class
-Multiple campuses to rotate at
-MD lecturers
-Dedicated step and research time
-Very major emphasis on student wellness

And that’s ignoring the fact that its Mayo! While I haven’t been a patient there, I have only heard great things about how kind and welcoming the staff is as they work together as a interdisciplinary team. For me, it really is as close to a perfect school (minus the weather) and I can only dream of receiving a II there.

^^^^ What they said.

On top of all that, the Mayo Clinic appears to genuinely believe and support the pursuit of quality, ethical, and responsible medicine while placing less focus on the monetary aspects (which, as I understand it, they are able to do more easily than other institutions because they are a closed system). This school, in my eyes, really does represent everything in medicine that makes me want to be a physician. So yeah, the Mayo Clinic SOM is my dream school for a lot of reasons, but the top reason is that they seem to be one of the last vestiges of medicine, in our screwed up health care system, more focused on patient outcomes than on profits.

 

[Hau5MD]

^^^^ What they said.

On top of all that, the Mayo Clinic appears to genuinely believe and support the pursuit of quality, ethical, and responsible medicine while placing less focus on the monetary aspects (which, as I understand it, they are able to do more easily than other institutions because they are a closed system). This school is my dream school for a lot of reasons, but the top reason is that they seem to be one of the last vestiges of medicine, in our screwed up health care system, more focused on patient outcomes than on profits.

I definitely get the same feeling. They also seem to really invest in their students and support them no matter what specialty they want to go into.

More awesome things about Mayo Part 2:
-privately funded internal research grants (less novelty grants, more real research)
-very close relations with professors (have read stories about students having dinners with professors and professors showing up on campus to answer last minute cram questions)
-free awesome gym (its seriously amazing looking. plus subsidized after 1st year based off how much you workout)
-selectives (deserves another mention. yet to find a school which lets you do things such as 2 weeks of: visiting a tribe in taiwan to deliver healthcare, fly home and shadow a nearby mayo doc, work on healthcare innovations, shadow a aerospace med doc at nasa etc.)
-emphasis on education of staff and patients/public (e.g. weekly live chats with various docs and information videos, free extra interest sections)
-emphasis on patient care (mayo wear to remove white coat shock, going above and beyond to care for patients. e.g. planning a wedding)
-super fancy hospital (live stream of animals from zoo in peds hospital, notable art throughout the adult hospital etc.)
-destination medical center (possible to see very rare cases from across the world while working with specialists in the top of their field)