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  1. MCH_Hopeful_2021
    I'm so sorry @dr_megaevil! I am hoping things work out with your final school.? BUT, if for some reason, it doesn't, please hold your head high. This year has been unprecedented in so many ways--from the global recession that drove people to "shelter in place" or retool via school to the "Fauci Effect." You are very likely a great candidate, it was just harder for us all to shine through this go 'round. I'm not a religious person but I believe wholeheartedly that the Universe does work for us, even when it doesn't feel that way. You will end up where you are supposed to be--and I don't just say that as a young'in either. I'm also in my 30s and let me tell you, I've heard so many "no's" and "hell no's" I could write a book and then host the book club. I've started a business, I've shuttered a business, I've gotten big promotions, I've given up opportunities because of my pregnancy. I've lost so many times that I didn't have much hope that graduate school would be any different. But for whatever reason, this time, this door opened for me and I'm seeing how all of those no's was just the Universe leading me (i.e., dragging me, kicking and screaming, really) to this moment. You will have a similar epiphany and see that every f'n thing is as it should be, even when you can't see it or have the bandwidth to appreciate it. I hope this isn't too preachy, I just feel really strongly about this. P.S. Here's what I would do regarding following up after a rejection: I'd wait a little bit and then reach out to the actual PI--forget the coordinator, who's likely to just give you a boilerplate explanation. I wouldn't frame the conversation as a "can you explain to me why I was rejected" type of thing. Instead, I'd say something along the lines of "I wasn't successful this cycle in getting an opportunity to work with you, but I'd like to keep at it. Do you think, when the craziness of the semester is over, that we could have a 1:1 and talk about what I can do to demonstrate my capacity to make a real impact on your team?" I'm really rooting for you, so please keep us posted (no matter what)!
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    Congrats!! Looks like the little one wanted to join you on your PhD adventure! ?I’m very excited for you—think of how much you’ll grow and stretch personally and professionally these next few years! The major professional upside to your situation is that you’re just starting so you don’t have a ton of projects to juggle and absolutely no one is counting on you to teach, run their studies, etc. When I think about it, it seems more ideal to have a baby at the very beginning or end of a program, so good for you. Before talking to your advisor—maybe after the first trimester?—I’d really game out how this is going to go, and I’d treat this as I would if I working at a company—by brushing up on policy to understand your rights as a birthing person (ie parental leave, stipend/salary considerations, coursework completion [if my math is right, you won’t finish out the semester before the nugget arrives]). Also, by gaming it out I mean really thinking about how this pregnancy and your recovery will impact your progress and how you plan to mitigate that, when you start (e.g. offloading to research assistants, creating detailed training documents for others, submitting papers to X number of journals so they’ll be under review while you’re out). Some of this won’t apply since you’ll be brand new but I think showing that type of forethought will put you at ease. Also, and most importantly, when you do let your advisor know, convey how happy you are! It’s been a long time coming and your family will now be expanding. That’s amazing and I promise you everyone will be happy. Just don’t frame it as an obstacle or a burden to overcome. Lastly, every single MCH program I interviewed at was kid-friendly. Every. Single. One. And most everyone I interviewed with also had children, so don’t worry! You’ll be fine. ❤️
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    If you plan to work with them in some capacity in the future, I would definitely let them know, so they’re not left wondering. How you’d go about writing that email, is something I’m at a loss for. ?
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    Ya'll I just put my kid on a waitlist for a pre-k run by the university's education department and man! It's a great school and is half the tuition of pre-k in the community but folks have been signed up since they were pregnant! I thought I was being a bit extra by signing my 1 year old up a year early, but looks like I'm a year late. haha. Tip: If you can spare the fee (about $20 bucks for us), definitely scope out university daycare/pre-k while applying to programs and submit an app for the waitlist too. Maybe by the time you start, there will be a spot!
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    Odd. How are you interpreting this lag? Seems to me that others have heard back weeks ago. And I’ve seen that Epi folks have heard back (via the search function). Are you thinking waitlist?
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    Any news on University of Arizona’s Health Behavior Health Promotion PhD?
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    A bit of an oddball question but: Is anyone else planning on taking on any health or personal goals from now until Fall? I’m working on getting into shape, resting more (tough with a kid), and reading a new book a week.
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    I’m crossing my fingers, toes, whatever for you. I sincerely hope that things work out when you check that portal! *Hugs*
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    I’m curious: Does anyone else have a unique approach to their personal statement or how they readied themselves for this process that those applying next year could benefit from?
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    This is interesting. Thanks for sharing! My approach was very different, so it’s really cool to see the ways that we conveyed our interests, fit, aptitude, etc.
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    For those that are admitted or have accepted an offer: How did/will you celebrate and how do plan to prepare? Also, is anyone quitting their job anytime soon?
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    I agree. I think the Fauci Effect is all too real and many people who were out in trenches of public health for years (like myself) are looking to retool for more prominent positions—which often require or prefer those with doctorates. Barring some large downside, I would not give up a spot in a program in the hopes that you’ll roll the dice and be even luckier next time. My grandma calls that “hustling backwards” (and that’s not a good thing). Also, I see a lot of folks really focused on a brand name or a ranking. Forget that. Will this program get you to where you want to be (ie will your butt be working in a career of your choosing)? And will you be able to make an impact along the way? If the money is right and you’re answering “yes” to those questions, what more could you ask for?
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    Since I’m still logged in... Definitely! People wait until the very very end. It sucks for folks on the waitlist but honestly, this is your life, your choice. I would never let the waitlist keep me from weighing my options for as long as I need, in order to make a decision (especially when the next one up may not be of any interest to my potential advisor). With that said, if you know for a fact that you’re not going, then cut the program lose.
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    Congrats on the interview! To your question: Totally dependent on the school, so I wouldn’t worry too much. I say this for the programs where positions are abundant, not those Hunger Games type programs where you’re having to knife fight in the basement for a job every year.
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    Ya'll I've been waitlisted at JHU for their Population, Family, and Reproductive Health program! I feel really good about this, since it was a good fit but not THE FIT, which to me means someone else deserves the slot. If any of ya'll are headed to the beach/Tampa Bay (or as my husband says "Champa Bay"), please DM me. I'm excited to connect! PS. Because I trust the universe and really dig what it has to say, I took my name off of JHU’s waitlist. I’m hoping that bumps up one of our GradCafe folks!
  16. MCH_Hopeful_2021
    Aw no!!! Dang it. Sorry. I know that’s stressful. Hopefully they’re able to fix it. Today has been hard. Little one is teething for the millionth time, so we were up intermittently through the night. I’m one of those “if I’m up, I’m up” kinda gals, so I couldn’t go back to sleep. This morning I was so tired I put formula in my coffee thinking it was creamer. Got a quarter of the way through before gagging at the realization. The upside is that I didn’t have to take my multivitamin. ? ?
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    Also, I wanted to drop this link: http://www.phdstipends.com I know in the past that folks have said that this data isn’t 100% accurate, so use caution. With that said, it was on point for me.
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    Hello. I got a fellowship for USF’s community and family health PhD. It’s at the NIH level as well. It was 26k.
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    Dang it. Sorry. Hope it was on the bottom of your list. Was it an automated email or from an actual person? They are basically doing this as they go, based on my conversation with the program director, so not hearing back may mean nothing more than your last name coming before mine. ?
  20. MCH_Hopeful_2021
    University of Arizona peeps: Have you all received a response yet? Seeing that someone received a rejection today...
  21. MCH_Hopeful_2021
    Aw man. Your enthusiasm made me smile! This process can be so stressful that we forget why we want to do this. But moments like what you described really relight the match. So glad it went well and hope you hear back soon! This thread is humming with good news and positivity today—glad to see it!
  22. MCH_Hopeful_2021
    University of Arizona folks, here’s the response I got back after inquiring about the Health Behavior Health Promotion PhD program: ”Thank you for your email. The admissions committee is currently reviewing all applications received in the first round, such as yours. Notices started going out as early as the first week of February and will continue all month through the month of March.”
  23. MCH_Hopeful_2021
    Yes! I second this. I withdrew my application for consideration at a school after interviewing because the cultural fit was non-existent. I did so respectfully and politely and they seemed to appreciate my saving them the time and freeing up a spot (they also asked for feedback, which was much appreciated!). If I had known it wasn’t a good fit, I would have declined moving forward in the process, for sure.
  24. MCH_Hopeful_2021
    @CatMeow1234you better not go anywhere! You’re stuck with us. ?
  25. MCH_Hopeful_2021
    So is JHU a thing of the past? See, look at the universe go! You are where you’re supposed to be. ❤️
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