Rejection Thread 2008-2009

SUNY Downstate - 11/19
"you have not been selected for an interview at this time, however, there is a possibility that we will be adding to our interview roster at a later date. In the event that an interview slot opens up, we will contact you to see if you are interested and available to come to campus."

I just turned down my Downstate interview. Maybe you'll get it. Good luck!

That was so painful to turn it down, since I have nothing else scheduled on the date, but their email is adament if you're not 100% sure about attending the interview, don't RSVP.

WTF? Schedule the interview and cancel if something better comes up. F'em if they can't deal with a little rejection.

11/21-eras email-Palmetto Health Richland/University of South Carolina

Oklahoma by ERAS email on 11/20
UT-San Antonio (I think, no name in email) by ERAS email on 11/21

UT-San Antonio by ERAS email on 11/21

Harvard via ERAS email 11/24

Good thing I didn't think they'd like me anyway!

hrm.. I always wonder.. do you think they send the same notices to everyone.. to make people feel special? .. ie "outstanding applicant.. such as you".. yeah.. uh huh.


Dear Applicant:

Thank you for your interest in the Harvard Combined Orthopaedic Residency
Program. We regret that we are unable to offer you an interview. There are
an overwhelming number of outstanding applicants, such as you, for a limited
number of spots. Unfortunately, it is impossible to interview all of the
applicants.