programs contacting applicants

All I heard from UVA was an e-mail that said something along the lines of: If you really want to come to UVA, you should rank both the 5 year and 6 year programs. I assume it went out to everyone. Am I right?

I saw a classmate of mine this weekend who said he got a call and a letter from Mayo. Said something like "excellent chance of matching..."

Does anyone know how many tiers there are at UCLA? I have heard they never go out of the first tier on their rank list. I am wondering if anyone hasn't matched after being ranked in tier one?

I got a call from one of the attendings at Allegheny this weekend. Asked if I had questions and told me they were impressed with me at the interview. I'm excited because I really liked this program. Anyone else hear from them? Just curious as to how many applicants they contacted. Good luck to all this March.

life sux here too-

many programs have already submitted their rank lists, many more prorgrams than are listed on this thread have already contacted all the applicants who are likely to match. obviously those people who were contacted either do want to blow our day by telling us or don't waste their time on this website.

As for UCLA- the residency coordinator has never seen the match extend beyond the 1st tier.

Nevertheless, rank as you wish to go.

Don't worry Cain.

You will be an orthopedic surgeon.

Don't let any rumor (fact or fiction) "ruin" your day.

It is important to maintain an optimistic attitude during these stressful times.