jojoluvsu2 Posted February 6, 2013 Report Share Posted February 6, 2013 Hello NOSM hopefuls! I hope everyone got good news in their inbox this morning. I thought it would be a good idea to start a new thread for interview discussion. Feel free to post if you got an interview! Use this spot to network if anyone wants to get together for MMI prep or to bounce ideas off each other. Good luck to all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jojoluvsu2 Posted February 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2013 Oh, and yes I got an interview Note they say that a hard copy of the information package WILL NOT be mailed so make sure to read all the information in the email attachment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jojoluvsu2 Posted February 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2013 And only 320 interviews this year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PA-C Posted February 6, 2013 Report Share Posted February 6, 2013 And only 320 interviews this year! where did you get that number? o.O Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jojoluvsu2 Posted February 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2013 In the email. 1974 applications, approximately 320 interviews. They provide some rational for their decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cracklebrite Posted February 6, 2013 Report Share Posted February 6, 2013 Hey I got one as well and that number was in the email, it said only 320 people got interviews. So has anyone interviewed at NOSM before? I sort of feel like with less people it may feel more relaxed but I don't know if that's true... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PA-C Posted February 6, 2013 Report Share Posted February 6, 2013 In the email. oh ok, congrats! did they say how many seats there will be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mt229431 Posted February 6, 2013 Report Share Posted February 6, 2013 They included the following information in the email: This cycle, 1,974 applications were received for the 64 seats for the entering class of 2013. Approximately *320 applicants were chosen for an interview. *Please note we have reduced the number of offers to interview from approximately 400 in previous years to approximately 320 this year. This was done because an analysis of previous application years showed that those applicants ranked below 320 have not been successful in ultimately being offered admission to Northern Ontario School of Medicine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jojoluvsu2 Posted February 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2013 Hey I got one as well and that number was in the email, it said only 320 people got interviews.So has anyone interviewed at NOSM before? I sort of feel like with less people it may feel more relaxed but I don't know if that's true... Last year there were two weekends, both days, 2 time slots, across two campuses. So I think that made it 50 per slot, 10 per MMI group. You're always going to be nervous at first but for myself, and most people I know, we relaxed and ended up having a fun time! And just remember: mess up one station and the next person doesn't know what happened so you get a fresh start every 10 minutes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melly Posted February 6, 2013 Report Share Posted February 6, 2013 Interview is in Thunder Bay but I live in Sudbury...any insight? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tintin89 Posted February 6, 2013 Report Share Posted February 6, 2013 Interview in Thunder Bay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mayling Posted February 6, 2013 Report Share Posted February 6, 2013 Has anyone received an email saying they haven't gotten in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkb Posted February 6, 2013 Report Share Posted February 6, 2013 I received an interview (march 23) but already have an interview with another school that day. Has anyone else had this type of conflict before or this round of applications and know how it is usually resolved? I've left a phone message and e-mailed NOSM this morning but haven't had a response yet. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meddreamer Posted February 6, 2013 Report Share Posted February 6, 2013 I have received an rejection email - time stamped 2:28PM Eastern Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jojoluvsu2 Posted February 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2013 I received an interview (march 23) but already have an interview with another school that day. Has anyone else had this type of conflict before or this round of applications and know how it is usually resolved? I've left a phone message and e-mailed NOSM this morning but haven't had a response yet. Thanks! Give them a few days to respond. I believe they are understanding about these situations and will try to accommodate. You could also contact the other school at the same time if you haven't already yet confirmed to see if they are more flexible in terms of rescheduling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nontrad2013 Posted February 6, 2013 Report Share Posted February 6, 2013 I received an interview (march 23) but already have an interview with another school that day. Has anyone else had this type of conflict before or this round of applications and know how it is usually resolved? I've left a phone message and e-mailed NOSM this morning but haven't had a response yet. Thanks! Same problem here. Also emailed this morning but haven't heard anything back yet. I imagine they are pretty busy just now. I'm also interested to know how others have managed this in the past. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Real Beef Posted February 6, 2013 Report Share Posted February 6, 2013 Will be interesting to see how things unfold with 80 fewer applicants being interviewed. Good luck to all those interviewing in your preparations ... dont take preparations lightly. Beef Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Real Beef Posted February 6, 2013 Report Share Posted February 6, 2013 Interview is in Thunder Bay but I live in Sudbury...any insight? If you are from Sudbury they may be trying to minimize the chance of you encountering interviewers that may know you and create a conflict. Last year I indicated I preferred Sudbury as my interview site but was given Thunder Bay likely for the fact that I had served as NOSM faculty for the dietetic program and had a thesis supervisor who was NOSM faculty. Makes the whole process more expensive for sure. I didnt bother trying to change the site so I am not sure if they are open to such requests. Personally I chose to concentrate on preparations rather than stressing about trying to switch. Beef Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melly Posted February 7, 2013 Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 I assumed that was the reason..I've taught at Laurentian. I'm not worried about the site...just going to take the opportunity to visit that campus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tawarick Posted February 7, 2013 Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 I was successful in securing an interview in Sudbury on March 23rd. Good luck to all other applicants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pink13 Posted February 7, 2013 Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 Same conflict here.. I e-mailed them this morning asking if I could switch my interview date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beardedbob Posted February 8, 2013 Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 Same conflict myself. Anybody have any luck getting through? I am out of the country so I cannot give a return number. However, no news through email either. Has anyone in the past been successful/unsuccessful in having an interview date change? What a ride medical school applications are. Here's to a cup of coffee one day as colleagues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nontrad2013 Posted February 8, 2013 Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 I heard back yesterday via email. Admissions asked for my first two preferences of alternate dates for interview from among the Sudbury 23-24th and TBay 6-7 weekends. So everyone else with conflicts should get the same options. Good luck to all and see you at interviews! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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