sharonnyc

Sent you a PM!

Honestly, I think the situation is pretty bad for epidemiology. By talking to other students at the programs I applied to I was able to determine that many students at the programs I was accepted to were relying at least partially on loans; it seems that environmental, health policy, and biostats students are better off in terms of opportunities for funding. I know everyone says if you don't get funded, don't go... but I don't know how realistic this advice is for epidemiology. It seems that some people might need to at least take out some loans. I would agree that committing yourself to hundreds of thousands in debt is not wise, but if you get partial funding (like your tuition is covered, but you have to borrow a little bit and find a job to pay the bills) maybe it's worth it. Only you can decide what your tolerance is of the debt.

Hi all! Has anyone heard from UW Global Health Implementation Science/Metrics PhD recently? I know there were some rejections and interviews back in late Jan/early February; I have heard nothing since my interview nearly 2 months ago Sent an email to program coordinator asking when I would hear something but got no response. Am assuming it's a no but it would be nice to know.

That's weird, I asked to be put in touch with a current student (epi ScD) at HSPH and was contacted by a student with very similar interests to my own within a day. Meanwhile I asked to be put in touch with a student at Hopkins (sent the email twice after receiving my admission offer) and got no response either time. Maybe it depends on the concentration?

Congrats to you both on your acceptances to Hopkins! Please report back what you learn about RA/TA-ships...I have been told by 2 people that one is just too busy with classes to work the first year but would love confirmation/refutation! Tough decisions ahead but we are lucky to have a choice.

That's great, hope it works out!

I am on the fence... was accepted to epi ScD but got a better financial package elsewhere, and have been told that quality of education at UNC and Hopkins is better than Harvard. What made you pick Harvard?

Hi there, can't speak for International Health, but I was offered 100% tuition for the duration in the Epi doctoral program, but no stipend. Also I'm told the class schedule is pretty brutal so working is hard, and loans are not an option for my personal situation. Unless something magically appears I will probably decline.

I heard from repro/perinatal epi ScD at Harvard. Hang in there!

Bummer Umm, yeah, WTF does that mean? My stats so far: U. of Washington: PhD Global Health/Implementation Science - had interview a month ago, not a word since (not optimistic) Harvard ScD epidemiology: Accepted with full tuition, no stipend Hopkins PhD epidemiology: Accepted with full tuition, no stipend UNC PhD epidemiology: Accepted with full tuition + RA-ship for 1 year, afterwards no guarantee Don't know where I'll end up...

Hi everyone! Congrats on all the acceptances, and those who've already decided where to go! I know lots more are still waiting to hear about acceptances/waitlists, but am wondering if anyone admitted to Hopkins doctoral programs has heard anything? Other than the letter on the website I've not heard a single thing... No email from the department or anything. Am starting to think the website was wrong

I'm so sorry about the non-specific post. Not helpful at all to others. Was trying to not boast and instead was just confusing. Yes, it was an emailed letter with a decision on my application (accepted, surprised!). I applied to epidemiology/perinatal and reproductive health track. Sent in my application on the due date, have had no communication from them since (no interview, nothing; did not speak with any professors in the department). Nothing about funding. Yes that is me who just posted on the board.

Hi all, just got an email from Harvard School of Public Health. Go check your inboxes...

Bummer Sorry to hear that.

Great idea! I like evernote but one of my biggest problems that I haven't figured out a good way for evernote to help me with is things I am waiting for other people on. Sometimes I send an email to someone to deal with something and I haven't come up with a good "tickler" system to ensure I follow up if I don't get a response.