Any UCSF Mepn Applicants?

teenyjo · Nov 20, 2007

I agree ... just give them a call to confirm that they received the rec letters. They may not have e-mailed you a confirmation because they e-mailed you the reminder about the missing letters instead. It's possible that they don't follow up with every person who was missing application materials once the materials come in.Good luck!

Newtonian · Nov 22, 2007

veni, vidi, vadi

rwbabycatcher · Nov 24, 2007

Thanks for the advice. I sent an email to UCSF and received a response that my letters had been received. They didn't explicitly say that my application was complete, but they did say that they received the missing letters.

And Newtonian: the only thing I have been relying on other people to do for me is write recommendation letters. I can't exactly do that myself, and since my references live in other states and countries a request over email and the phone was the best I could do. Thanks for your concern though.

teenyjo · Nov 24, 2007

What is this, every man/woman for themselves?

This is a place where we can offer advice and support to each other - it's a tough road ahead. No reason to be negative.

Newtonian · Nov 24, 2007

veni, vidi, vadi

Duke112 · Nov 24, 2007

Is anyone applying to the Cardiovascular CNS track for this year (2008)? I applied for this track...but haven't heard of anyone else who is. Just wondering!

Iridescence · Nov 27, 2007

I think that you are overlooking a very important aspect of the profession... teamwork. You will not last a minute in any unit if you dont how to help and work with your fellow collegues. This is not bootcamp

aldeur · Nov 27, 2007

I would argue that by completing what was asked of her, she was following up. It also explicitly states on the site to NOT call requesting status on your application.

Regardless, rwbabycatcher, the same thing happened to me (my package from one recommender had been caught in a mail chute and torn). They emailed me to tell me that they were missing a letter and to make sure it was faxed/emailed within 3 days. I followed their directions to a T, as you did (their directions didn't state anything about dragging my bee-hind up to UCSF). I had to break the rules and call to confirm that the letter had been received. After that, I didn't receive the email or hard copy letter letting me know my application was complete, I had to call again in order for them to tell me my application had been reviewed.

I wouldn't worry about it. I think that they are so inundated with applications that their counted your compliance with sending in the missing information as confirmation. Good luck!

birthrevolution · Nov 27, 2007

I would argue that by completing what was asked of her, she was following up. It also explicitly states on the site to NOT call requesting status on your application.
Regardless, birthrevolution, the same thing happened to me (my package from one recommender had been caught in a mail chute and torn). They emailed me to tell me that they were missing a letter and to make sure it was faxed/emailed within 3 days. I followed their directions to a T, as you did (their directions didn't state anything about dragging my bee-hind up to UCSF). I had to break the rules and call to confirm that the letter had been received. After that, I didn't receive the email or hard copy letter letting me know my application was complete, I had to call again in order for them to tell me my application had been reviewed.
I wouldn't worry about it. I think that they are so inundated with applications that their counted your compliance with sending in the missing information as confirmation. Good luck!

Thanks for your post, but it wasn't me who had the concern, it was rwbabycatcher :)

purlees · Nov 27, 2007

It's only three weeks away folks. Let's try to be positive. I wonder how many applicants they have this year. I have prepared for the worst, yet also have hope. Does anyone feel this way? There are so many talented people in this forum, yet some lack heart. I sometimes laughed reading this forum. It's almost like going to an audition, where people are pretending to be your friends, but really don't want you to succeed. Flattering GPAs and GRE scores. As far as I know, we are all under the same stars. How about a heart anyone?

aldeur · Nov 27, 2007

Yeah, I feel the same way. But if I don't get in this year, I'm certainly going to try again! I'm trying to think about other options and weigh things realistically but the truth is I will be really disappointed if I don't get accepted this time around.

teenyjo · Nov 28, 2007

I agree - it's a crazy waiting game. I really hope and would like to believe that we are in this together and that we'll wish each other the best, whatever happens. I'm teetering between trying not to make a big deal out of this but also knowing how much I want it.

The other schools I applied to are great but UCSF just stands out for so many reasons.

It seems like there are a lot of ACNP folks on here. Out of curiosity, did anybody else choose Acute Care peds specifically?

When you get your letters, make sure to post so we can stalk our postal carriers. Hopefully we'll all get an interview and can meet for a drink in January. :)