Rotated, but didn't get an interview - now what?

OskiMD, I'm not trying to be a hater. I am directly involved in decisions like these at our program and am trying to give good honest advice. I also echo the comments of tiger03. Every interview granted is a very conscious decision, just as every non interview of a rotating student is given a great deal of thought.

I've heard with some programs it's just about the numbers regardless of whether you rotated or not. Perhaps he just missed the cut from that standpoint. I wouldn't worry too much about it anymore than you have. If they offer an interview you take it but you have done everything you should

I've heard with some programs it's just about the numbers regardless of whether you rotated or not. Perhaps he just missed the cut from that standpoint. I wouldn't worry too much about it anymore than you have. If they offer an interview you take it but you have done everything you should

I don't understand why they would let you rotate if you didn't have the numbers. It seems pointless.

The only way I see this working in your favor is if the program in question has tons of rotating students and the PD or selection committee didn't get to know you (or anyone else) very well in your month. In this case they can legitimately apply a cutoff like you would a nonrotating applicant. Then perhaps your persistence will pay off if you get the chance to wow them in the interview.

Otherwise, if you're well known at the program and they wouldn't bend on their cut off... a 15 minute interview isnt going to change their mind about you and your scores arn't helping either.

Finally, its hard to tell someone straight up, "hey we don't like you, we don't want you to come here." They might be trying to save you (and them) the trouble and expense.

There's nothing wrong with calling the program coordinator, and asking them to look into it for you. Sometimes interviews do get misplaced.. can't hurt.

IF they say they weren't interested.. I wouldn't be too offended. They just didn't think you were a good fit. I honestly would NOT get pissed about that at all. If you rotated, and they are not giving you an interview for a reason, they are doing you a favor. Why you ask? Because, they're 1. not giving you false hope, and 2. they are freeing up an interview spot for you to fill up with an interview. I would be very thankful for this. I'm sure you had a few interviews on the same day..now you can take advantage.

Don't be discouraged..try.. and if they're not into you.. there are other fish in the sea They could have not liked you because some resident was not having a good day, and got a bad impression of you.. that's just generally how it goes.

Good luck
iliiz.

I am now a pgy-5..I did an away rotation in medical school and I didnt even apply to the place that I rotated....I knew there was no chemistry and would be willing to bet even if I applied they wouldnt have interveiewed me.....

I think you have done everything you can...you emailed them 3 times....they have read your name and have decided no interview for you.....

This happens....how people are picked for interviews makes no sense....when I applied I got interviews at some really big places and rejevted from some smaller places...didnt make sense...just like you have to be realistic with yourself...the programs have to be efficient with who they can interview....

I would live and learn and not look despirate...you arent going to match at this place any way....if you were a total rockstar the residents would have begged the PD to give you an interview....its like a date...I am sure you are not a bad guy...but the chemisty isnt there...and trying to ask a girl out 9 times just makes you look like a stalker....