Residency Program - Still waiting to see if I'm accepted

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Hi all! I need to vent and get some opinions. I've been driving myself crazy, because I've been waiting over two weeks for an answer. I received my license in April, and went for my first interview last month for a residency program at a hospital that starts in July. I received an email from the HR recruiter last Tuesday, saying they were going to make their final selections the next day (which was this past Wednesday) and that the selection process has been difficult because each candidtate represented themselves well. (That's a good sign!) She also said all of the candidates will be contacted to inform them of their status, which tells me that even if it's a no, I'll still be contacted. Being patient is best, but I've been very anxious about this, because this is a residency program I wish so much to be in. I've applied at other hospitals in the meantime just in case, but been praying and hoping to get good news from this particular hospital, because this one is my first choice. Should I call the recruiter tomorrow if I don't hear anything by a certain time? I don't want to seem desperate, but not sure what to do, and don't want to do anything to jeopordize my chances of getting chosen. This weekend was the worst, because I kept dreaming about getting that email from the recruiter. Or should I continue to wait patiently??

-Anxiously Waiting

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.

HR will usually call applicants and make an offer if they are interested in selecting you for the residency program. If not, they'll typically send a rejection email or letter.

Have you checked the hospital website? Log in to see the status of your application. This will sometimes yield valuable information as to where you stand in the hiring process. Also, please send a 'thank-you' card to your interviewer if you have not already done so, because this might help them to remember you in a more positive light. Good luck to you!

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Thank you for the advice. I've checked online, but there is no update to my application at all. Also, I haven't received an email. Hoping to hear something this week, but also tempted to call & find out.

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Just found out today that I'm in! Thank you, Jesus! :) I guess good things come to those who wait.

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congrats to you!

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Congrats.

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.

Congratulations!

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Thank you all! This is my dream job & words can't express how excited I am to begin!

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