biohopefull2019

Went through last years BME thread and last years acceptances on main feed, and information seems to be pretty sparse. though it looks like people were getting accepted into late/end of march.

Wondering if anyone knows anything new about Duke BME? Anyone get any new interview requests? I emailed the coordinator a few weeks ago and got told for interviews "Once faculty identify candidates they’re interested in, they contact them to conduct skype or phone interviews. Then they may be invited to an campus visit for an interview. This process takes place starting in late December through early March." and "We have set interview dates, however faculty will occasionally have recruits come on different dates if scheduling conflicts warrant it." I see there's already a first round of acceptances, so was wondering if anyone would be willing to share how the interviews were/ who the professor was. I had a Skype conversation with my POI back in october, so I have no idea if that counts as the interview? Has been pretty radio silent from him so far.

Has anyone heard anything from Duke BME? I understand it's supposed to be a direct admit system, but what sort of timelines should we be expecting?

Hi All, As I'm outlining my statements of purpose, I'm wondering if I should put in promotions and awards I've received working in industry during my gap between undergrad and applying to grad school for biology I started as an RA I and have been promoted twice in recognition of the work I've done. Would it be perceived as arrogance to mention the promotions, given they're obviously in my CV? Similarly with company awards.