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Applicant Email 6-19-09
This email
- reviews the timeline
- discusses completing applications
- previews sending letters out
- med schools and international opportunities
- reiterates appointment scheduling
TIMELINE
Where should I be now in the application process?
AMCAS – plan to complete and submit in June or early July
AACOMAS – plan to complete and submit in July or August
AADSAS – plan to complete and submit in June or July
VMCAS – plan to complete and submit between July and September
**Applications are submitted before letters of recommendation. They
are usually submitted after test scores are received so the
applicant knows the strength of his/her profile. However
applications may be submitted prior to the test scores being
received.
COMPLETING APPLICATIONS
As you complete applications, two things are very helpful. The first
is to thoroughly read instructions, help menus, tips and FAQs from
the application service as well as our emails and website. The
second is to put yourself in the shoes of the reviewer. An
application that is clear, succinct, well written, honest and
genuine will appeal to most reviewers who have typically worked all
day and are looking at your application as an add-on to their
positions.
SENDING OUT YOUR LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION
This will not begin for another month. I will review the procedure
outlined in the HPRC Info Packet in July. Please do not send in your
request now because it will be returned to you. Trust us that
letters mailed on August 1 will in no way hinder your candidacy.
Remember the timeline above.
The AMCAS screen shot explains how to list the Tufts HPRC and early
next week we will post the AADSAS screen shots that will do the same
thing.
MED SCHOOLS AND INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
Many of you have expressed interest in this so:
The Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education
and Research (FAIMER) together with the Association of American
Medical Colleges (AAMC) created an online directory, International
Opportunities in Medical Education (IOME) that provides information
about international training opportunities available at U.S. medical
schools:
http://www.faimer.org/resources/opportunities/index.html
APPOINTMENTS AND OFFICE HOURS
Please call 617-627-2000 if you want to schedule an appointment.
Shirley has more available than Carol. Carol will continue to do
open hours. Shirley will pick them up on July 14th when Carol is
away. All appointments can be done via phone but not open hours.
Regards,
Carol
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