pathoscientist

Just noticed that I am the top poster in this group! So, why not one last rant?
Max anxiety with depression for the last few months. Applied to just 5 good univs and my SOP was focused on my current research and was directly related to POIs (Was really stubborn to pursue what I am doing now). (Un)fortunately, got rejected from all. Realized a few things now which I hadn't known before applying - For Int'l students it is quite challenging to get into (despite 3 great LORs); Should not have restricted/narrowed down myself to just one super-specific field. Anyway, having said all these, still not sure what else led to my rejection. Thought about it for almost a month, every day and minute. Maybe my SOP, maybe my UG GPA (3.2; thought my MS GPA and research at Harvard would compensate). Maybe its everything together. But, who knows? 
After a lot of confusion and lot more of vodka, finally made peace with it all. Not gonna apply in 2022-23 cycle. Nope. Thankfully, my research experience paid off - ended up getting multiple good positions in leading therapeutic companies. It came as a blessing in disguise. During one of my job interviews, a scientist said "PhD will wait, you still have plenty of time" - and it kinda made sense. Gonna kick off a new life. Maybe this will open up new avenues or help me find a new field of interest. Everything happens for a reason.
For those who got into their dream ambitious univs or got settled with the backup safe univs - Congrats! and I am happy for you! Wish you great luck! Hope we meet and discuss science in the future!
For those who did not get into any - Cry for a month or so and shrug it off with a smile cos there is a reason behind everything. Hope you lead a great life!
Signing off ~~

Same. I like that there is an umbrella program because it provides an opportunity to explore before committing. But, as of now, I am interested in translational and cancer biology -- although I find them all interesting and valuable and interconnected (so maybe the interdisciplinary)

Anyhow, still crickets. In my group, the applicants seemed excellent, to be perfectly fair. I don't underestimate the competition.

Agreed. I hope we hear something back soon. I wish you the best of luck. It's nice to know that someone else is really itching to go to Umass Chan, too.

Hi guys (koala52 and pathoscientist) -- I am also anxiously awaiting to hear some news from Umass Chan (good or bad), but nothing yet. I interviewed on the 14th. 

I was just about to ask that. I interviewed last week and still haven't heard anything. Didn't they say decisions could come out this week?

Just received an interview to UMass Chan Biomedical Sciences!!!

Just received an interview to UMass Chan Biomedical Sciences!!!

Hello all! 
 
Just wanted to start a new forum for this year's biomedical science applicants. I'm applying to UNC BBSP, Vanderbilt IGP, and UMASS Chan Biomedical Sciences. Where is everyone else applying?

I also applied priority and haven't received an interview invite

I also applied priority and haven't received an interview invite

just got an interview invite for Tulane BMS!

Same here. Love this game :')

sheeeeeeeeeeesh 

Undergrad in Animal Science (Veterinary Bioscience concentration): 3.59
Research: 2 years in undergrad, one summer internship at NIH, now working as biologist for NIH (coming up on 2 years)
Work: a lot of experience in vet hospitals, leadership internship in undergrad, teaching assistant
Publications: working on first author pub right now, one co-authorship in undergrad
Awards: multiple research awards/scholarships in undergrad, 4 poster presentations. 
Background: Switched from veterinary medicine to translational science PhD. 2nd time applying to PhD programs. 

Undergrad in Animal Science (Veterinary Bioscience concentration): 3.59
Research: 2 years in undergrad, one summer internship at NIH, now working as biologist for NIH (coming up on 2 years)
Work: a lot of experience in vet hospitals, leadership internship in undergrad, teaching assistant
Publications: working on first author pub right now, one co-authorship in undergrad
Awards: multiple research awards/scholarships in undergrad, 4 poster presentations. 
Background: Switched from veterinary medicine to translational science PhD. 2nd time applying to PhD programs. 

Sharing mine.
UG - B.Tech Biotech at SASTRA University, India (7.2/10)
PG - MS Biological Sciences at University of Massachusetts Lowell (3.6/4)
Research experience - 1 year UG Thesis, 8 months MS Thesis at UMass Amherst, 1.5 years post graduation research at BIDMC/Harvard
Work experience - 1.5 years at BIDMC/Harvard, post PG (Research)
Publications - One 1st author research paper (BIDMC/Harvard), One 3rd author book chapter (UMass), 2 more in progress.
Presentation - 1 International conference (Won best poster)
LORs - Chair professor of Medicine at Harvard, Associate Dean at UMass Lowell, Professor at UMass Amherst
GRE/TOEFL - Waived

sheeeeeeeeeeesh 

Hello all! 
 
Just wanted to start a new forum for this year's biomedical science applicants. I'm applying to UNC BBSP, Vanderbilt IGP, and UMASS Chan Biomedical Sciences. Where is everyone else applying?