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Hey! Haven't seen one of these. Anyone hear anything from Technion yet?
Hey! Haven't seen one of these. Anyone hear anything from Technion yet?
Anyone hear back?
Waitlisted. 30 MCAT 3.6 GPA
I also speak fluent Hebrew and am a licensed medic in Israel and a licensed paramedic in the United States.
I did but my first choice is BGU/MSIH which I am interviewing for a week from today. At one point my technion interviewer asked me why I wanted to be a doctor instead of a social worker. I volunteer for a lot of programs and teach health in public schools (that have cut health education)...and some other stuff...I think I cam off as too much of a hippie and it seemed like I wasn't the right fit. Its frustrating because I want to have some security but truthfully it is the least good fit for me of the three. DOes anyone know how competitive the schools are relative to one another?
Anecdotally, I would argue that the Israeli programs are a step up above the Caribbean programs because a) they are associated with American universities/hospitals (rather than paying for reserved slots, and technion is specifically associated with Cornell) and b) I know a lot of people who have matched competitive residencies in competitive places. Again this is anecdotal and maybe doesnt truly mean anything but I would hope that counts for something
The Israeli schools are a much higher caliber and competitiveness than Caribbean schools. Doctors who post here have noted they are considered similar to low-tier US MD schools. I think you're right that they each attract specific types of people; they're very niche. I am looking at one and I have a >35 MCAT. I definitely wouldn't go to the Caribbean, but I'm considering one of the Israeli schools.
I heard about three weeks after my interview. Has anyone else heard anything? Do share!
The Israeli schools are a much higher caliber and competitiveness than Caribbean schools. Doctors who post here have noted they are considered similar to low-tier US MD schools. I think you're right that they each attract specific types of people; they're very niche. I am looking at one and I have a >35 MCAT. I definitely wouldn't go to the Caribbean, but I'm considering one of the Israeli schools.
lol You'd rather go to a foreign school over one of the elite D.O. schools?I got accepted and visited the school... not sure what to make of it. It is between this and NYIT for me. This is a difficult decision. Wish Sackler would just get back to me.
lol You'd rather go to a foreign school over one of the elite D.O. schools?
.....aight.
I'm getting mixed answers about this. On one hand, I have strong ties to Israel and my family lives there and think I would have a great lifestyle, but Im sure the education at NYIT might be better...
It is a tough decision. I was accepted here and also have family in Israel and am struggling between the decision of going to the Technion or TUNCOM. I think that, objectively speaking, the education at the more established, American DO school would be better. However, the potential of getting top notch MD residencies is better at the Technion. It's also hard to know which stigma is worse. I think at a certain point you just have to make a decision and make the best of it.
Perfectly said. I visited technion and students seemed to be so relaxed, have long breaks, and really happy. At NYCOM they were also happy but definitely seemed to work harder. The education definitely seemed better there also. That being said, after you get into residency (which at technion I think the longer breaks allows you to work on better connections) does the foreign MD stigma really matter anymore?
Perfectly said. I visited technion and students seemed to be so relaxed, have long breaks, and really happy. At NYCOM they were also happy but definitely seemed to work harder. The education definitely seemed better there also. That being said, after you get into residency (which at technion I think the longer breaks allows you to work on better connections) does the foreign MD stigma really matter anymore?
I don't think that the foreign stigma will matter after you get into a residency, especially since we would be getting a MD degree, not a MBBS. I don't know about you but I think I may be leaning towards the Technion.
Thank you. I applied mid December, and was invited for an interview in early January. I had a 27 mcat and 3.9 cgpa. I also did a year of research. Some shadowing and volunteering. Any other questions, feel free to ask. Good luck to you guys. attachFull190488Congratulations, Senk92. When did you apply and get the interview invitation? What are your stats?
I just got an email today saying they well be sending out invitations for the Facebook page soon.Is there a FB group for those who have been accepted already??
Ya I was thinking the same thing...Did anyone notice only 12 people matched this year? Seems like a really low number .
The question is 12 out of how many? The answer is 12 out of 14. In a class of 20, 6 did not do the match because they are staying in Israel. the remaining 14 did the match and 12 matched. 12 out of 14 is 85%. Also, the 12 matched at awesome places.Did anyone notice only 12 people matched this year? Seems like a really low number .
Yes, I am. We're very proud of our 4th years!Are you a student there now?
Can you tell us more about what it's like to be a student there? What is the thesis like? What is it like living in Haifa? What do you think of the classes? Anything you want to share would be appreciated!Yes, I am. We're very proud of our 4th years!
I don't know if you can answer this, but do you have any idea how the other schools in Israel (specifically MSIH but also Sackler) compare to Technion with regard to the problems you've stated?I strongly advise against going to school here. Unless you have a desire to stay in Israel after school, strong Hebrew skills, or simply an unwavering calling to study in Israel, do not go here. Yes, there are many positives, but the risks make these pale in comparison. I agree the school is a notch above Caribbean schools, but the problem is that many residency programs have never heard of the Technion and do not want to take the risk of taking a student from here. This is why so many people match into New York schools-- these schools are more IMG friendly and know of the Technion. Regarding this year's match list, the class was as a whole "successful" on paper, but many of these places were the students' lower choices. Medical school is meant to get you to residency, and this school doesn't do a good job of getting you there. It's getting tougher and tougher for the IMG crowd, and I really think that if you have options elsewhere, avoid this place. The administration tries to be helpful, but they simply don't have the man-power or experience to address students' needs. It's just too much of a gamble to come here. The affiliations the Technion has generally mean absolutely nothing-- for the vast majority, they don't help you secure clinical electives in your fourth year, etc. Also, the hospital experiences within Israel will leave any student struggling to adjust on their US rotations as they are much much less rigorous with lower expectations here. There is no adequate preparation doing SOAP notes, pt presentations, case management, etc. And if you don't happen to speak Hebrew fluently, you miss a HUGE part of your education bc you can't gain from meetings, journal clubs, rounds, pt interviews. Of course you can do well on boards (although the school struggles to adequately prepare students) and these scores can take you far, and there are benefits of being here (very hands-on, cultural competence, forces resilience with all the difficulties of living here, the doctors have impressive knowledge, huge diversity in care), but it's not worth the gamble, especially with the huge disadvantage IMGs face as more and more medical students apply for a static amount of residency spots. The Technion has matched well in the past, but it's become harder and will continue to be harder. Obviously, if this is your only option, then you can make it to residency, but you will likely be settling for less than you want even with all of your hard work. Medical school is hard enough on its own; don't make it harder on yourself by coming here. There have been so many hassles of trying to get even the simplest of things done here or trying to get needed information, and you want a program to help you with these basic needs. It's not a good sign when most of your class is ready to leave the Technion and never look back. If I had known what I know now, I would not have come here unless I had no other option.