2023-2024 Western Michigan (Stryker)

[Hippo.Jr]

Still waiting for that experience review email.....

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[grilledcheese]

Hello everyone,

I wanted to share some insights about this school for prospective applicants. While the school offers a warm and supportive environment, it's essential to be aware of the evolving landscape of medical education, especially since the step has transitioned to pass/fail. Residency selection now places high emphasis on research and school tier. Unfortunately, this school might not provide the necessary research opportunities to match competitive specialties or top programs in non-competitive specialties. Unlike schools attached to university hospitals, where publishing and networking are more accessible, many students here face challenges in getting involved in research projects, let alone getting published.

If you have any specific questions, feel free to ask.

I agree, everyone withdraw your applications here ASAP!!! I definitely will too...

 

[aightmanokay]

Just got an email from their director of admissions telling me I haven't submitted the secondary yet. Can't tell if they want me or if they want my $$

 

[PhoenixRising77]

Just got an email from their director of admissions telling me I haven't submitted the secondary yet. Can't tell if they want me or if they want my $$

Me too. I'm going to submit it tomorrow, but the diversity essay had been throwing me off.

 

[Hippo.Jr]

Anyone else who completed 07/19 or prior still waiting for experience review email..?

 

[sunberry]

Anyone else who completed 07/19 or prior still waiting for experience review email..?

completed 7/19 and still waiting

 

[asureshk]

anyone know if we are supposed to get any confirmation email once we finished the online assessment portion of the secondary app? I completed it earlier today but the portal has not marked it complete yet. I was wondering if this happened to anyone else as well

 

[_mc1536]

anyone know if we are supposed to get any confirmation email once we finished the online assessment portion of the secondary app? I completed it earlier today but the portal has not marked it complete yet. I was wondering if this happened to anyone else as well

I got an email confirming my application was complete after I submitted the online assessment

 

[green1724]

Does anyone know if there's actually a difference between being in the experiences review stage vs being in consideration for a phone interview?

 

[sneakerhead6880]

Does anyone know if there's actually a difference between being in the experiences review stage vs being in consideration for a phone interview?

+1, was wondering the same thing

 

[lovemydog]

Got "experiences review" email today at roughly 10am

what is the experiences review? reviewing secondaries?

 

[green1724]

what is the experiences review? reviewing secondaries?

I'm not 100% sure, but their website says something about select candidates move into that stage... my guess is that they have some sort of screening and then those people get their applications more thoroughly reviewed. I have no idea how selective it is or what determines if you get it

 

[gobills123]

OOS phone II just now

 

[bewhj]

IS phone II just now! LM 70, submitted 7/25, marked complete 7/31.

 

[roadto520]

IS phone II received right now!!!! Submitted 7/28

 

[gobills123]

Does anyone know what percent of phone II turn into actual IIs ?

 

[UserNameIsTitan]

Does anyone know what percent of phone II turn into actual IIs ?

I was able to find some info from 2022: approximately 800 phone interviews out of ~4000 applications, and then 450 IIs from the phone interviews

FWIW the WMed website says they will be doing approximately 450 interviews again this year

 

[UserNameIsTitan]

IS phone II received right now!!!! Submitted 7/28

Same! Phone II about an hour ago, app complete 7/27. OOS and no ties

 

[Hippo.Jr]

For those who got the Phone II, when did you guys get the experience review email?

 

[UserNameIsTitan]

For those who got the Phone II, when did you guys get the experience review email?

App complete 7/27, Experience Review started 7/31 and complete 8/6

 

[gobills123]

For those who got the Phone II, when did you guys get the experience review email?

7/17 began review, 7/21 completed experience review.

 

[madamemichaelscott]

OOS phone II just now

+1

 

[hopefulfuturedoctor1997]

Should I assume a soft reject if I haven't seen a secondary yet?

 

[Hexed]

Should I assume a soft reject if I haven't seen a secondary yet?

They screen with 499 MCAT and 3.0 gpa cutoffs, so if you meet both you should call them.

 

[Dr_Pediatrics]

Are we not able to access the online assessment until we submit the secondary?

 

[burreanbito]

Are we not able to access the online assessment until we submit the secondary?

Yep. They'll send you the assessment link up to 48 hrs after you submit your secondary.

 

[Dr_Pediatrics]

Did anyone get a payment confirmation/receipt email? I didn't.

 

[aristotlesalterego]

How long until completion of the test is reflected in the secondary portal? I completed it yesterday but it has yet to be reflected on my portal as complete.

 

[UserNameIsTitan]

How long until completion of the test is reflected in the secondary portal? I completed it yesterday but it has yet to be reflected on my portal as complete.

Seems like it's been taking about 2 days to show complete

 

[Dr_Pediatrics]

How long did it take you guys to receive the assessment after submitting the secondary?

 

[Maybesomeday]

is it to early to assume rejection if no phone interview invite? (my stats were much below the median mcat)

 

[_mc1536]

is it to early to assume rejection if no phone interview invite? (my stats were much below the median mcat)

I don't think we need to worry yet, it's early august

 

[sunberry]

How long did it take you guys to receive the assessment after submitting the secondary?

mine took a little over 24 hours

 

[Dr_Pediatrics]

How long did it take you guys to receive an "application complete" email after completing the online assessment?

 

[Dr_Pediatrics]

When checking the application status, does anyone else's online assessment show that it was completed on a different day that when you actually took it? Like my completion date for the assessment seems to be the date that I received confirmation from WMed that my app was now complete.

 

[deycmerolleing]

just received the "under consideration for a phone interview" email

 

[Hexed]

Anyone else enjoy doing their online assessment? 😹

 

[wysdoc]

Anyone else enjoy doing their online assessment? 😹

at least it means you are moving forward in their process

 

[Jose Alka]

Just received the "experiences review" email

 

[sweater.weather]

Received "experiences review" email today. Submitted secondary on 07/19 with decent ties to Western Michigan

 

[Hippo.Jr]

Also received experiences review email today. Completed 07/19/23.

 

[wolverine2023]

How long after the experiences review does it usually take to get a decision

 

[wolverine2023]

Also I know they're private but any preference for IS students by any chance?

 

[Dr_Pediatrics]

How long did it take you guys to go from complete to "under experiences review"?

 

[futuredochow]

IS phone ll just now

 

[reginaphalange00]

How long did it take you guys to go from complete to "under experiences review"?

8 days

 

[sweater.weather]

How long did it take you guys to go from complete to "under experiences review"?

Mine took 27 days so I’m curious which applications they prioritize

 

[acmed333]

Does anyone know how common it is to receive a phone II after receiving the "under consideration for phone II" email?

 

[irishdoc28]

OOS phone II received

 

[wolverine2023]

Is this a stat heavy school