babakoto Posted May 6, 2020 Report Share Posted May 6, 2020 3 minutes ago, motherofdragons said: Same though it is at random. I thought they would have completed this step in the process by now if we were to find out by May 11th. I do remember reading somewhere that they continue to verify even after results come out so maybe it doesn't affect timelines too much. Agree, I'm not gunna read into it but also thought it was interesting that they're still doing checks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motherofdragons Posted May 6, 2020 Report Share Posted May 6, 2020 1 minute ago, babakoto said: Agree, I'm not gunna read into it but also thought it was interesting that they're still doing checks Yup! 5 more days but I guess we can't bet on it being the Monday. babakoto 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gumby Posted May 6, 2020 Report Share Posted May 6, 2020 17 minutes ago, motherofdragons said: Same though it is at random. I thought they would have completed this step in the process by now if we were to find out by May 11th. I do remember reading somewhere that they continue to verify even after results come out so maybe it doesn't affect timelines too much. If you (or others) don't mind sharing, how many of your verifiers did they contact? Top 10 and/or employment? I'm wondering because some of my verifiers probably wouldn't think to let me know if they have been contacted, though others would. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motherofdragons Posted May 6, 2020 Report Share Posted May 6, 2020 1 minute ago, Gumby said: If you (or others) don't mind sharing, how many of your verifiers did they contact? I'm wondering because some of my verifiers probably wouldn't think to let me know if they have been contacted, though others would. Just one and I'm in the same boat as you - not sure if my other verifiers would let me know. Gumby 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babakoto Posted May 6, 2020 Report Share Posted May 6, 2020 11 hours ago, Gumby said: If you (or others) don't mind sharing, how many of your verifiers did they contact? Top 10 and/or employment? I'm wondering because some of my verifiers probably wouldn't think to let me know if they have been contacted, though others would. Just one for me as well (that I know of). This one was both a top 10 and employment entry Gumby 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heme Posted May 6, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2020 None for me yet. I had 2 last year at the end of April and was waitlisted. I know it is random, but I wonder if they would contact the same verifier a second time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neuroresearch Posted May 7, 2020 Report Share Posted May 7, 2020 New blog post... looks like it’s May 12 or 13 Gumby, babakoto, hopingformd and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gumby Posted May 7, 2020 Report Share Posted May 7, 2020 Ahh I'm grateful for the latest blog post--to know that I may still stand a chance, even if my verifiers haven't been contacted. I hope that they contact me in the case that some of the verifiers aren't able to be reached (COVID and all). No matter the outcome, I wish us all the best next week! In the meantime, what is everyone doing to pass the time? I've taken up jigsawing (as the Brits say), written a few new songs, and have accumulated 23 house plants. I even got myself a Bob Ross puzzle with many "happy little trees". https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h5nMXlA-_rM motherofdragons 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motherofdragons Posted May 7, 2020 Report Share Posted May 7, 2020 47 minutes ago, Gumby said: Ahh I'm grateful for the latest blog post--to know that I may still stand a chance, even if my verifiers haven't been contacted. I hope that they contact me in the case that some of the verifiers aren't able to be reached (COVID and all). No matter the outcome, I wish us all the best next week! In the meantime, what is everyone doing to pass the time? I've taken up jigsawing (as the Brits say), written a few new songs, and have accumulated 23 house plants. I even got myself a Bob Ross puzzle with many "happy little trees". https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h5nMXlA-_rM Yes, don't lose hope! It is random like they've said. I've started prepping my backyard for gardening and have been obsessing over where to plant what. Tbh, thinking of waiting another week makes me even more impatient. I don't know how some applicants go through this consecutively over multiple cycles. You need real tenacity and mental fortitude!! Gumby 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BernieMac Posted May 7, 2020 Report Share Posted May 7, 2020 - Heme 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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motherofdragons Posted May 7, 2020 Report Share Posted May 7, 2020 Just now, YesIcan55 said: This is my fifth time applying... Well that last bit definitely applies to you. Kudos to you! BernieMac 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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aloeplant Posted May 7, 2020 Report Share Posted May 7, 2020 They send the short description, not the reflection. anonymouspanda and hopingformd 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neuroresearch Posted May 7, 2020 Report Share Posted May 7, 2020 One of my verifiers was contacted—short description of top 10 was included and they asked for response by May 11. So hopefully results go out on May 12?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idk105 Posted May 7, 2020 Report Share Posted May 7, 2020 Are any of your verifiers that were contacted the people who wrote your reference letters? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starmay Posted May 7, 2020 Report Share Posted May 7, 2020 11 minutes ago, idk105 said: Are any of your verifiers that were contacted the people who wrote your reference letters? Yes mine was!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neuroresearch Posted May 7, 2020 Report Share Posted May 7, 2020 45 minutes ago, idk105 said: Are any of your verifiers that were contacted the people who wrote your reference letters? Mine was too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heme Posted May 7, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2020 Debate topic #1 : Should there be a maximum age for admission to med school and/or when is it time to move on? Let's keep it friendly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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powdermonkey13 Posted May 7, 2020 Report Share Posted May 7, 2020 5 minutes ago, Heme said: Debate topic #1 : Should there be a maximum age for admission to med school and/or when is it time to move on? Let's keep it friendly. Based on some of the posts we have seen on the blog, you should also discuss minimum age, as it is clear that there are plenty of people applying to medical school who are not mature enough to handle uncertainty, grey areas and faith in a system that will never be perfect. The constant chase for "fairness" is ridiculous considering the subjective nature of the process. Also, I think starting a thread like this is not productive and is only going to cause divisiveness. I appreciate your attempt to start a dialogue, but there are better topics out there which could be more productive and have a relevant application if one was to be accepted in any healthcare field. Jummyneutrondexter 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heme Posted May 7, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2020 6 minutes ago, powdermonkey13 said: Also, I think starting a thread like this is not productive and is only going to cause divisiveness. I appreciate your attempt to start a dialogue, but there are better topics out there which could be more productive and have a relevant application if one was to be accepted in any healthcare field. Thanks for your response! I don't feel that it is unproductive, as there are a number of us who are coming to this profession as older applicants and really need to weigh the financial, situational and emotional costs of "starting over," particularly if we have dependents. We all know how much effort is put into applying to medicine. I suppose I am trying to figure out when the scale tips towards it no longer being a viable option for the applicant or the school. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zxcccxz Posted May 7, 2020 Report Share Posted May 7, 2020 One of my verifiers just told me she got contacted. Always been a little worried that some of my verifiers would have forgotten by now about this whole thing because I told them to expect being contacted when I applied in October and it’s been 7 months since then. anonymouspanda and Heme 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gumby Posted May 7, 2020 Report Share Posted May 7, 2020 Are file reviewers able to see an applicant's age? Or do they have to infer it indirectly? I know that there is some aspect of "what does this applicant do with their time?" or sense of productiveness/achievement per year (lots of applications ask for the amount of hours per activity). Perhaps the better metric is based on the productivity per year and comparing applicants that way? As one would expect, more 'mature' applicant have more experience, but they've also had more time to accumulate that experience. However, someone like myself who started working at age 12 has had many years of 'experience' but not all years since I've begun working can be viewed equally (if adcoms are inferring my age). Alternatively, if one starts their post-secondary education at a later age than most, those years are likely different because the applicant had accumulated experience before entering university that may advantage them in activities outside of university-time. What I'm saying is that it might be better to compare apples to apples, oranges to oranges. Apologies for the long-winded response, but I think age is a nebulous metric. powdermonkey13 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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