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What to do about Medical School Wait Lists and Deferrals

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I’ve had a few applicants ask me if there is anything to do after being wait listed for medical school. I do recommend streamlined letters of intent that include what makes you a distinctive candidate and updated information regarding your candidacy. I edit these if you want help.

I’ve also heard of applicants sending letters of intent AND making an appointment to tour the school. A visit demonstrates further interest.

Hang in there. Remember that some people get off the wait list as late as the summer. (Not ideal but better than not getting in.)

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An Effort to Rid NY Hospitals of Caribbean IMGs

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This NYT piece on the push to rid New York hospitals of Caribbean medical students is worth a read. I think it’s unlikely that Caribbean schools will be forced out of New York hospitals, as the financial incentive to keep the schools’ funding is way too strong. It’s worth considering, however, the fate and reputation of Caribbean schools.

It’s interesting to note, too, that New York schools that have relied on their prestige to secure rotation slots may now be worried that they can’t compete with the millions of dollars that Caribbean schools are spending to do the same.

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Does Going to a Fancy School Pay Off?

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Here‘s an interesting NYT article on whether going to elite colleges pays off financially (and emotionally). The results are a bit weak, but do suggest that elite schools can make a difference in income and graduate school placement.

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January Schedule

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I apologize for the delay: My January schedule is available online through my website. Please schedule Mock Interviews and Strategy Sessions early, as the slots get grabbed up quickly!

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Thank You Notes

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An applicant recently asked me to whom he should be sending thank you notes after interviews. Use this as a general guideline: If, during the interview day, you have spent more than five minutes of one-on-one time with someone from the institution, that person deserves a thank you note.

See my other blog postings on thank you notes for more information, but the bottom line is that these short notes should be handwritten (no email) and sent promptly after the interview.

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About Dr. Michelle Finkel

Dr. Michelle Finkel

Dr. Finkel is a graduate of Stanford University and Harvard Medical School. On completing her residency at Harvard, she was asked to stay on as faculty at Harvard Medical School and spent five years teaching at the world-renowned Massachusetts General Hospital. She was appointed to the Assistant Residency Director position for the Harvard Affiliated Emergency Medicine Residency where she reviewed countless applications, personal statements and resumes. Read more

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