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How to handle a rejection/no interview from a program

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15 years 7 months ago - 15 years 7 months ago #30285 by therecanbeonlyone
Just a quick question for any attendings/program directors who follow the site. Is there any utility in writing a thank you for considering my application to programs who do not offer you an interview? I know that this is an exceptionally busy time of year for all the PDs and Chairmen so I don't know if this would be beneficial in any way or just cluttering up an email inbox. Thanks

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15 years 7 months ago - 15 years 7 months ago #19771 by
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This would be a bad idea.

Why waste the time/effort?

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15 years 7 months ago - 15 years 7 months ago #19775 by therecanbeonlyone
Replied by therecanbeonlyone on topic This would be a bad

This would be a bad idea.

Why waste the time/effort?


No particular reason, just curious if it was done

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15 years 7 months ago - 15 years 7 months ago #19779 by
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Its not done and I highly doubt it will even be noticed. Something that I have heard that helps is calling or writing about how much you really would like to have an interview at their program in particular. This has helped some waitlisted folks in the past (and even one person who got rejected), get an interview. this is a crazy process overall

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15 years 7 months ago - 15 years 7 months ago #19781 by therecanbeonlyone
Replied by therecanbeonlyone on topic Yeah, it's definitely a crazy
Yeah, it's definitely a crazy process. That was the basis for my question cause I knew that phone calls had allegedly made a difference...

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15 years 7 months ago - 15 years 7 months ago #19793 by
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It probably doesn't make a difference. However, if the program has a "wait list" and you send a note or email and have an attending call or write on your behalf that could put you potentially higher on the list (of course assuming that you're already a competitive applicant).

Once again - good luck to all --

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