I interviewed 1/29 and just got a phone call that I got in today. Take a deep breath, I think they are just finishing evaluating the 1/29 interviewees this week.
Same here! CongratsI interviewed 1/29 and just got a phone call that I got in today. Take a deep breath, I think they are just finishing evaluating the 1/29 interviewees this week.
I've spoken to some upper class men and they (the ones I spoke to) believe Western pushes primary care heavily. They said Western does not go out of their way, at all, to help facilitate away rotations for specialties etc.They don't seem to push for primary, but you'll need to do some legwork finding research opportunities if you are looking for a competitive specialty, as they aren't as common at DO schools is what I've heard.
I've spoken to some upper class men and they (the ones I spoke to) believe Western pushes primary care heavily. They said Western does not go out of their way, at all, to help facilitate away rotations for specialties etc.
My main concern is hearing one thing from upper class men and another from administration. Upper class men are the ones trying to gain access to certain hospitals for rotations (and aren't succeeding to a certain extent) but admin tells us there is nothing to worry about, we aren't losing rotation sites.
I guess we will find out who is right in a couple years.
According to our admin, everything is fine for Western students rotating at Riverside. They were asked this specific question at a townhall meeting and said the mix up was that our students were using the wrong school code or something like that.I know westernU lost riverside county rotation spot to UCR
It shouldn't affect our class but the Chief of surgery at Arrowhead (our main site/residency) is opening a medical school down here in a few years which could spell issues in the future.I know westernU lost riverside county rotation spot to UCR
I only applied CA also. I chose only to apply to Western because for the DO schools I believe Western has the best match statistics for DO schools and I am biased for Southern CAI'm in at Touro CA and in wait list here at Western....tho I do feel especially good about my chances of getting in.
Anyone have any opinion on choosing one over the other?
FYI I'm a socal resident and am only considering CA schools.
What time did the interview day end?@Mr. MCAT I also interviewed on the 5th...my interviewer said that they wouldn't even be sitting down to meet and discuss the interview until the next Thursday (last Thursday) so considering this weekend was a holiday, give it a week or so.
I thought they said they'd let us know this week sometime?@Mr. MCAT I also interviewed on the 5th...my interviewer said that they wouldn't even be sitting down to meet and discuss the interview until the next Thursday (last Thursday) so considering this weekend was a holiday, give it a week or so.
What time did the interview day end?
I thought they said they'd let us know this week sometime?
Any OOSers coming here for March 14th? Or any suggestions on hotel/shuttles from airport to hotel, and hotel to the school? Thanks!
I am musically inclined. Why will I have lots of fun? Dpes western have a good music-friendly atmosphere? Cuz that would certainly be an incentive for me to want to attend, assuming I get an offer.
What did you to for getting to the hotel, then to the interview?Fly in to Ontario because it's only about 10 mins from the school and stay at the Comfort Inn, it's cheap and super close to campus and guaranteed you'll meet several people interviewing at the hotel breakfast the next morning. I met like 6 other interviewees!
What did you to for getting to the hotel, then to the interview?
Thanks for the help! If I wasn't getting in so late Friday I wouldn't be as worried.I got a taxi from the airport, super easy and the front desk will help you out with that...I'd also suggest downloading Uber...you get a free $20 credit on your first trip and it tends to be much cheaper...but it isn't a far drive anyways. And the Comfort Inn was awesome and called me a taxi to pick me up the morning of the interview! However, I ended up canceling because I met other interviewers (guarenteed you will meet some) at breakfast that morning (they have free breakfast at 6am) who offered to drive me to and from the interview. It's very close to the campus, so you won't have any problem!
Just called western for the feb 5 interview people they said they just finished decisions and that it's going to the dean for final approval so we won't know until late this week/early next week
That's what they told us but then again they told us we'd bear back last week and they haven't told us so who knows anymore at this pointSo I guess they will be extending the deposit deadline? Didn't she say that our deposit of $2,000 would be due March 1?
I'm interviewing March 14th, not sure how many dates are past that.Hi Everyone! I was put on the alternate list for this year and I was wondering if any of you knew what are the chances of getting off the list? Also Do you know when the last round of interviews are? I wanna know when i should be expecting the alternate list to move! Thanks
My friend is a second year here and she interviewed on the last day of interviews in April when she interviewed, got wait listed and got in. So I guess you still have a good chance!Hi Everyone! I was put on the alternate list for this year and I was wondering if any of you knew what are the chances of getting off the list? Also Do you know when the last round of interviews are? I wanna know when i should be expecting the alternate list to move! Thanks
Hello, can i ask you how you volunteered at western events? i tried shadowing the DO, but their waiting list is very long11/8/9 with two DO letters of rec from two Western DOs. I also volunteered and shadowed with a couple of the Western DO events as well as the various clinics associated with the school so I showed my definite interest in going there
So for those interviewed on Feb 5, the decision letters are going out tomorrow(Feb 24) and if accepted, the deposit will be pushed back to be due March 15 instead of March 1.
So for those interviewed on Feb 5, the decision letters are going out tomorrow(Feb 24) and if accepted, the deposit will be pushed back to be due March 15 instead of March 1.
Ya when I called Monday they said this week or next week they weren't sureI called about 2 hours ago and admissions said they haven't been sent yet. The most specific they could get was "sometime this week."
I feel you. The same exact thing happened to me. It took way longer to get a decision than they said it would. I interviewed back in October, and I don't think I found out until about 5 weeks later. It was the most nerve-wracking time of my life, rushing to the mail box everyday to see if the letter was there lol. Hang in there, and good luck to all of you!That is so frustrating. God. I was anxious about this two weeks ago! Now imagine my anxiety level!
I have classmates in all 3 places. 777 is probably the cheapest, but it's hit or miss. The lack of a real fridge sucks and you could end up with bad neighbors.Any recommendations for housing near campus? reviews for '777' seem horrid, not sure if helix or Daumier are any better...
Aww man! I'm sorry. Good luck with other schools, hope you get in somewhereEmail just came for the unfortunate. Best of luck to everyone else!
I just got the letter saying I'm accepted. The letter was marked Feb 24, so I think others might hear something very soon.
I just got the letter saying I'm an alternate. WHAT A FREAKING let down.
Does anyone heard of or know anyone who has gotten into Western with less than a 3.5 and 28?
I just got the letter saying I'm an alternate. WHAT A FREAKING let down.
Congrats girl!!! I knew you'd get it! And Mr.MCAT that's still a good thing! A lot of people get pulled from alternate, it's not a rejection hoping to get a letter myself tomorrow!