Hi everyone!
I am a current DPMS student, who was in your exact position a year ago. It would be my pleasure to answer any questions or concerns as you move through this process.
For those who have gotten interview invites, huge congrats!!!!! I received my interview invite on 4/28/21 and interviewed a couple of days later. So it gave me some time to keep reading about the program/DUCOM, contact alums for advice, prepare some questions, and most importantly, how I was going to present myself! Please keep in mind that this is essentially a medical school interview, so you should treat it as such. The best way I prepared was by NOT memorizing any script, jotting down bullet points of things that were the most important for me as they related to my journey in medicine, researching the professional who would be interviewing me, and reviewing my application in depth (both personal statements + resume). And the last thing I will say is to BE YOURSELF!
Smile, be confident, and let your personality shine through. They've already seen your application and experiences - give them what they can't see on paper!! 🌟
And for those who are still waiting to hear back, please trust the process and don't lose sight. It is not over until they say it is, so no answer yet is NOT a rejection. TRUST ME! From what I've gathered, interview invites were sent out a lot earlier this year because they wanted to TRY to give students more time between receiving an acceptance and getting ready to move to Philly (the short turnaround was a major complaint last year). Nonetheless, the application is open until the end of the month and those students will still have equal chances of being considered.
Lastly, keep in mind there is no formal timeline of when you are interviewed/accepted - I.e submitting or interviewing early doesn't necessarily mean an early interview or acceptance.
I look forward to offering my support and experience for the next couple of weeks ~ and will be on the student panel for some interviews