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Several posts describe George Washington/Georgetown-Medstar as highly competitive, citing large applicant pools relative to few spots and frequent rejection reports. Multiple commenters expressed confusion over whether Georgetown and Medstar are the same program, and some noted frustration or anxiety over delayed or trickling interview invites. A few posts mention that away rotations have limited slots and do not necessarily favor home students or rotators.
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Are yall submitting 4 LORs to programs that only specify 3 on their website/ residency explorer?
only did 3
did 4 for all x1
if program website said "three (3) letters of recommendation" I only sent 3 like GWU
only did 3 x1
What about Jeff, Columbia, Northwestern? How are you interpreting the 3 letters?
did 4 for all x2> only did 3 x1
if you are doing/you did an away in a city that has other programs, when you apply to the other programs are you mentioning doing the away in your PS or anything? Like, if you do an away at georgetown, are you mentioning how much you liked DC during your Gtown away in your personal statement for GW?
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Does anyone know anything about Georgetown/Medstar health rotatation? what are the vibes
Would anyone be willing to swap Georgetown dates? I was offered 10/26-11/22
What is a good area to stay for an away rotation at Georgetown? I'm not very familiar with the DC area and transportation seems like a challenge
<<<Do you have a car? Consider somewhere in Bethesda maybe, Silver spring. Most of the outpatient stuff is in the bethesda. Would have to drive into DC to washington hospital center, not too bad (30 min).
Who did GW match?
med-derm vs derm?
Are you interested in also being a hospitalist in conjunction to a dermatologist? Do you like the IM residency as much as derm? You don't need med-derm training to specialize in complex med-derm in the future (although certainly wouldn't hurt) but it's the most efficient way to do both hospitalist medicine and derm if that's your jam.
also seems like it can push your career forward quickly. Small but very strong network> true, definitely makes you more marketable
thanks yall! honestly i like IM and inpatient medicine, i'm just concerned about the workload of IM residency. i think in the future i would be interested in being a hospitalist a couple weeks out of the year maybe idk
which med derm programs are you thinking about?
georgetown is the only one i got
also seems like it can push your career forward quickly. Small but very strong network> true, definitely makes you more marketable
which med derm programs are you thinking about?
georgetown is the only one i got
Does George Washington allow away electives during residency?
Can we make a list in the cell to the right of places whose derm interview automatically counts as your interview for a prelim/TY year too?
Penn State, Northwestern, Yale (kind of), Georgetown, Ohio State, Brown, Cleveland Clinic, UPMC, UTHSC (tennessee), Zucker/Northwell, Emory, Mizzou, WVU, Dartmouth
wait I didn't know about Northwestern, are we sure?
northwestern med derm counts for prelim.
Penn state does??
yes Penn state does, presented to us on interview day
what about northwestern regular Derm/peds derm> NW med derm counts for advanced derm NW position + med derm position. NOT prelim. You can ask to be considered for categorical IM, but that was not guaranteed by just applying.
Exact wording: "We are very excited to welcome you to the Northwestern University combined Medicine-Dermatology interviews, which also serves as interviews for either the categorical Medicine and/or advanced Dermatology tracks, if you have applied to either of those Northwestern programs. "
northwestern med derm counts for prelim.
Penn state does??
yes Penn state does, presented to us on interview day
what about northwestern regular Derm/peds derm> NW med derm counts for advanced derm NW position + med derm position. NOT prelim. You can ask to be considered for categorical IM, but that was not guaranteed by just applying.
Any idea how many interview days Georgetown is having? Do we think it was just the one today or are more planned?
mine is tomorrow
for Georgetown Med-Derm applicants, can we also rank the regular derm program?
Great question. I'm not sure of the answer. If you find it out, can you post it here?
I just sent an email will let you know what they say.
Nope just being considered for med-derm
I just sent an email will let you know what they say.
Nope just being considered for med-derm
what were people's thoughts on the gw interview
I thought it was super chill
mostly chill but some oddly intense rooms
mostly chill but some oddly intense rooms
Is anyone interviewing for Georgetown med-derm medicine portion tomorrow get a schedule yet?!
I haven't gotten one yet either. I just sent an email. If I hear back I will message. Still nothing btw.
ok same here and I also emailed yesterday
I'm low key worried lol. Should I even start getting dressed lol
LOL also wondering this
this is such a huge red flag imo.
I know and I'm stressed because none of their other dates work for my schedule> I'm in the exact same boat my friend. I still have nothing in my inbox :/
I just called and left a vm
I also called but smart to leave a VM!! Hopefully someone gets back to us soon lol
are you dressed? I am still in pjs lol. I'm doubtful we're going to get a response.
lol I'm also still in PJs because same> ok that makes em feel better. I was feeling like a lazy piece of shit but as long as I'm not the only one lol
lol thank god for this sheet today because otherwise I would think it was just me who missed something
It was not just you!!! They just sent the link btw!
POOP
ok same here and I also emailed yesterday
I'm low key worried lol. Should I even start getting dressed lol
LOL also wondering this
this is such a huge red flag imo.
I know and I'm stressed because none of their other dates work for my schedule> I'm in the exact same boat my friend. I still have nothing in my inbox :/
I just called and left a vm
I also called but smart to leave a VM!! Hopefully someone gets back to us soon lol
are you dressed? I am still in pjs lol. I'm doubtful we're going to get a response.
lol I'm also still in PJs because same> ok that makes em feel better. I was feeling like a lazy piece of shit but as long as I'm not the only one lol
lol thank god for this sheet today because otherwise I would think it was just me who missed something
It was not just you!!! They just sent the link btw!
Did Georgetown MedStar send rejections to anyone? I saw people reported a waitlist but I did not hear from them at all. Do I take that as the rejection
yes rejection> rejection when?
POOP
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did 4 for all