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(2/12/01 11:01:47 am)
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Letters and Calls
It has been brought to my attention that many programs actually do contact applicants after the
interview process is complete to stress their interests in a particular individual. I thought it might assist
other applicants, especially those who have interviewed at "strong" programs if some feedback is given
on which programs do this. In gaining this knowledge an applicant can have some idea if a program is
truly intersted.(i.e. - if everyone gets a letter from a particular program then the impact is much less and
is sent so applicants may consider ranking an institution higher) In replying comment on whether a
phone call was made, letter sent, or email received.
An example: Rush in Chicago calls its top candidates to find out what they are thinking. Case Western
calls its top candidates and sends letters to their top twenty.
orthosurg1
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(2/12/01 1:48:36 pm)
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program replies
Through the grapevine, I have heard that U of Kansas sends many applicants letters to tell them of their
interest. Arkansas calls its top four from what I have heard. This is an excellent question that you have
posted, and I hope that there are many more people out there that have some feedback.
crazy joe davola
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(2/13/01 12:58:44 am)
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Calls and letters
Someone told me that Indiana (Indianapolis) is fairly forthcoming with information about where applicants
are ranked. They send letters/emails to their top several candidates and will give everyone else a
qualitative estimate of where they stand (over the phone if you call them).
slk
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(2/13/01 11:50:42 am)
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Re: Letters and Calls
Does anyone know if Cleveland Clinic notifies? I know they used to, but have a new chair this year..
PT Brother
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(2/14/01 11:14:13 pm)
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Re: Letters and Calls
My brother got into the Vanderbilt program last year. They contacted what I recall as their top 8
candidates, keeping in fairly close touch with them up until the match.
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(2/12/01 11:01:47 am)
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Letters and Calls
It has been brought to my attention that many programs actually do contact applicants after the
interview process is complete to stress their interests in a particular individual. I thought it might assist
other applicants, especially those who have interviewed at "strong" programs if some feedback is given
on which programs do this. In gaining this knowledge an applicant can have some idea if a program is
truly intersted.(i.e. - if everyone gets a letter from a particular program then the impact is much less and
is sent so applicants may consider ranking an institution higher) In replying comment on whether a
phone call was made, letter sent, or email received.
An example: Rush in Chicago calls its top candidates to find out what they are thinking. Case Western
calls its top candidates and sends letters to their top twenty.
orthosurg1
Registered User
Posts: 3
(2/12/01 1:48:36 pm)
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program replies
Through the grapevine, I have heard that U of Kansas sends many applicants letters to tell them of their
interest. Arkansas calls its top four from what I have heard. This is an excellent question that you have
posted, and I hope that there are many more people out there that have some feedback.
crazy joe davola
Registered User
Posts: 12
(2/13/01 12:58:44 am)
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Calls and letters
Someone told me that Indiana (Indianapolis) is fairly forthcoming with information about where applicants
are ranked. They send letters/emails to their top several candidates and will give everyone else a
qualitative estimate of where they stand (over the phone if you call them).
slk
Registered User
Posts: 19
(2/13/01 11:50:42 am)
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Re: Letters and Calls
Does anyone know if Cleveland Clinic notifies? I know they used to, but have a new chair this year..
PT Brother
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Posts: 2
(2/14/01 11:14:13 pm)
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Re: Letters and Calls
My brother got into the Vanderbilt program last year. They contacted what I recall as their top 8
candidates, keeping in fairly close touch with them up until the match.