Rejections 2004-05

Also contacted Duke today and they kindly and promptly responded with the boot

Hey,

I contacted U of Michigan and Tulane today cause I hadn't heard from them yet. These two programs are so full of themselves that they don't find it necessary to notify any of their applicants except for those who are extended interviews. They told me that they get TOO many applications and don't have time to send regret emails.

I say F__K U to that! I spent the time to apply to your program, the least u could do is send a courtesy no thanks email.

Just a thought, how do u guys feel about that?

Spardi,
Even if I wasn't as jaded about this whole process as I am at this moment, I would find that kind of action to be BS. I also find it very unprofessional. I couldn't agree with you sentiment any more. Keep up the fight.

Indiana University today via the postman. Anyone else finding this whole thing to be VERY regional. I had heard the rumors, but I just can't seem to get above the Mason Dixon line. I would just like to say that not all of us down here are rednecks.

Case Western said "uh ....... no" via snail-mail today.

Bonehead - I agree, this seems to be very regional. Most of my offers have been from the northeast, so far. I've pretty much been shot down by the midwest and most of the south.

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Add Kentucky to my list

I was told to stay out of Vermont.

Thanks, but no thanks from U of Wisconsin 11/22.

And Duke later on in the day (11/22), completing my complete rejection by the state of North Carolina. Fine, I didn't want to live there anyway

UMDNJ-NJMS 11/23 by email - Semi-Rejection (Wait List)
Utah 11/23 by email - Rejection

Got KO'd by Duke today... Must really have not been qualified, especially since I wasn't dumb enough to pester the coordinator about my status.

Greenville via email on 11/23

Called UMDNJ-RWJ for app status - told that "the list has been finalized and you are not on it." Not kidding. Evidently, I wasn't worth a mass e-mail. Maybe I should call the other 40 programs I'm waiting to hear from...

UTAH said C-Ya via email 11/23

bounced from Kentucky and Greenville

Decided to bite my lip and make some calls today:

UMich -- all our offers are out. please try again next year.
Jefferson -- all our offers are out, but in the odd chance that a significant number of applicants get the plague, we reserve the right to call you later
Campbell Clinic -- very nicely explained that my credentials were almost up to their standards, but wishes me the best of luck ... elsewhere.

Stay tuned, as next week's calls include ...

And another one bites the dust

greenville

Duke thinks that I will do really well wherever I match..... as long as it is not at their program

Duke and CMC were kind enough to give me the thumbs down today. To which I wrote them back the following:

Dear Chairman and Program Director,

Thank you for your kind letter. After careful consideration, I regret to inform you that I am unable to accept your refusal to offer me an interview at your program.

I have been particularly fortunate in receiving an unusually large number of rejections from many prestigious institutions. With such a varied and promising field of programs, it is impossible for me to accept all refusals. Despite your program's oustanding qualifications and previous experience in rejecting applicants, I find that your rejection does not meet my needs at this time. Therefore, I will be visiting your program to interview during the next scheduled interview date.

I look forward to seeing you then.

Sincerely,
Arthrodesis

lol! That has to be one of the most funniest posts Arthrodesis. Thanks for the good laugh.

Joints