skp_
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I also received an offer around mid-end Feb
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I prepared a few answers in advance of mine to questions like tell me about yourself, what are your research interests, what are you interested in studying for your dissertation, why this school/program and how it aligns with your goals, who I'd want to work with and why, and career plans in the next 5-10 years. I didn't get asked most of the questions I prepared for, but it was helpful to have thought through and practiced each of these since I used most of the same points in my interview answers. Good luck!!!
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This is super helpful! Thx so much!
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I don't know if my approach was unique in any way but happy to share the overall structure I used if it helps- I started with a personal story and described the motivation which made me decide to explore an interest in global health, then went into a short overview of my academic/professional/educational journey, then I elaborated on one specific experience which shaped my 'academic' thought process and motivated me to apply for doctoral studies. Then I went into what I would want to study as a general topic area, what competencies I hope to build, and how the school/program I was applying for would be a good fit me/them. A couple of colleagues shared their statements from a number of years back and they had a more 'traditional' approach I'd say, it felt more like a professional cover letter starting with 'this is the PhD I'm applying for', 'this is what I plan to study', 'these are the skills/experiences I have and this is what I learned from them', etc. I didn't find this structure jived all that well with my story as my motivation for going into global health was inherently personal and so that's why I went with my approach. Naturally if this application cycle doesn't work out I may have to re-think the approach ? Happy to share a copy of my statement if that'd be helpful!
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Anyone heard back from UW global health after interviews?
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I also just got an offer yesterday! Congrats!! I have no idea... I was under the impression from my previous convos with profs that it's supposed to be tuition + stipend of $17500 excuding RA/TAships but am not clear whether it's guaranteed or not
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I love this so SO much. Certainly will be taking all of this advice if I have to re-apply next year!! Also followed you but don't be surprised I have no tweets... still trying to figure out this Twitter thing ?
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Lol! The same type of thing happened to me in one of my interviews... definitely not questions I was prepared for ?
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Congratulations!!! So excited for you!
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This was so helpful to hear and appreciate you putting all these details out there! Also wow @ everything you've accomplished so far!!! Am sure great things will be coming to you soon
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Such wonderful news!!! Congrats!!!!
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Thanks!! I hope so too. I applied for the International Health (Health Systems) program, not HPM.
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Joining the club too lol ?
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Congrats!!!! Do you mind if I ask if/when you were interviewed?
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Congratulations!!! You must be so thrilled!!
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I think just the dress shirt is totally fine, I'm a gal but wore a black turtleneck. Not sure what other ppl's interviews were like but the interviewers in mine were dressed on the casual side of business casual
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Has anyone also heard anything from UCLA HPM?
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I interviewed them this week but for HSR/Health Econ.
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So sorry for your lost @HealthMatters Can't even imagine how hard this must be for you. Praying that you hear some good news soon!
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Congrats!!! That's so exciting.
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You are a SAINT!!! This is amazing advice and really really appreciate it!!
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I have one next Tues and then one a week after that!
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I agree... also in the same boat and I'd so much rather know!
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this is a great find, thanks for sharing!
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I so so soooooo appreciate this. Thanks a milli for sharing your experience, I figured it was mostly going to be things like this but wasn't sure if there were other q's I hadn't thought of. And I am sure it went well!! Also found this article from science mag which I'm sure everyone has seen... but I found it a helpful read! https://www.sciencemag.org/careers/2019/02/ace-your-phd-program-interviews-prepare-answer-and-ask-these-key-questions
