Worcester, MA
Applicant sentiment — from 65 anonymous posts, 2016–2026
4.5 / 10
What anonymous posters said
Anonymous posters frequently reported rejections, sometimes in large batches, alongside a rolling interview process where prelim or interview spots were described as filling quickly. Several posts noted confusion about the supplemental application, including an ambiguous "diversity applicant" prompt, and about away-rotation requirements like mask fitting. Some commenters also discussed interview-day logistics and scheduling.
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✅1. Disclaimer I've never visited this program in person, but wanted to shoutout the great vibes and resources they seemed to have on interview day. Specialty clinics galore and exposure to what sounded like state of the art resources and research. Also tons of admin time, I think it was 2 or 2.5 afternoons off each week. Most importantly to me residents seemed super happy and got along great with faculty. Location isn't great compared to Boston or other cities but COL is good for the area. Sounds like they like away rotators though so I'd encourage doing an away there if you're intersted
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Umass prelim somehow filled up while I was in the bathroom (<10 min) jfc
stop insulting people that are in the bathroom longer than you, it's offensive
so that's it for Umass? if it fills, and you got an invite, no luck?
Are you sure?!!?
Got off the waitlist today (10/5), so hooray
A lot of UMass prelim spots opened today (10/6)
UMass rejection x12
UMass interview, external x3
Are the e-mails personalized? I haven't heard either way...
No, mine was a generic ERAS email- "dear applicant..."
Is there a compilation somewhere of programs that will require a supplementary essay / other form to be submitted / etc?
I know Boston does, any others? Did Mayo email you regarding the supplement?
ohio state
MAYO DOES
UT-Southwestern and BU
U Conn?? Just got an email from them
Indiana, UMass
Thank you for the heads up!!! || UPenn has a supplementary questionnaire on their website
I totally forgot to submit UMass supplement until today. It's probably too late, right?
UMass rejection x7 :( there's another one
UMass invites out
WWYD Uconn vs. Umass? I know people had previously said Uconn > Umass, but why?
Roger Williams vs Tufts vs UMass?
DO matching? I assume research fellowship like the Carribean grads discussed above?|I don't think it's fair that a DO matched. Don't they have their own residency? Maybe when the merger happens, fine. The DO is taking away a spot from a well qualified MD grad |what makes u think that person isnt qualified. no pubs though but still dont assume anything. just like i wont assume that you are an idiot for thinking this| He might be the best applicant ever- that is not the point. There are DO Derm residencies for DO's ONLY! that are exclusive for them-MD's can't apply). Why should he or anyone else take a spot over MD's? If there are no other MD's left to fill the position- be my guest. This is a matter of principle
Why would a DO grad need a derm fellowship? There are AOA-approved Derm residencies.
Hasn't the merger already happened?| Hasn't happened yet| The Derm match process is such a sham. I really feel for those strong applicants who get locked out of a spot by shady business x4| there is a DO resident at Mayo|Ok...still is not right. And it has nothing to do with any "superiority" complex of MD's
I agree. Was just pointing out another incidence of the BS |Where did they match?
One was at UMass
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drop smaller deuces or eat more fiber