Biomedical Science PhD Applicants (Fall 2021)

[Cancerbiologisttobe_]

25 minutes ago, jakeperalta said:

me! 2 rejections and dry inbox for interviews! i got you fam, we'll get through it

Hopefully we both will receive great news soon!!! Its just really hard to keep ur head up when all youve heard is bad news so far 

[jakeperalta]

3 minutes ago, Cancerbiologisttobe_ said:

Hopefully we both will receive great news soon!!! Its just really hard to keep ur head up when all youve heard is bad news so far 

I completely understand -- its my second cycle too, so really hard to keep hope from dwindling ❤️ but its ok! lets keep hoping and I am sure we will receive great news very very soon!

[Needanswers1]

Can people that got sinai interviews indicate which program it was for? 

[d0lorezhaze]

43 minutes ago, Neuromantic said:

?❤️ Does anyone want me to start a Discord for interview prep?

I encourage you to post the link! I think people will join 

Edited January 8, 2021 by d0lorezhaze

[exhausted.t.cell]

On 1/7/2021 at 10:48 AM, misterbob19 said:

No... I am hoping to hear back from them too, as well as from MIT Bio. Fingers crossed! ??

just heard from MIT!

[Neuromantic]

13 minutes ago, Needanswers1 said:

Can people that got sinai interviews indicate which program it was for? 

I got BMS, but everyone from BMS and Neuro are getting emails!

[Diet_Dr_Kelp]

3 hours ago, Quiteña said:

They sent me an interview invite on December 23rd for interview dates of Jan 11-12 or Jan 25-26.

Aw shit. They're probably done sending them out then

[dejosco]

2 hours ago, Cancerbiologisttobe_ said:

I just read through the FAQS and it states that you must have been awarded a bachelors within the last 36 months. I graduated from undergrad in 2017 and i also have a masters so idk if I even qualify

I'd suggest looking into the IRTA/CRTA like thepuncess mentioned (if you'd start the program within 6 months of graduating with your masters)! There's also the possibility of working as a tech in a lab somewhere. 

[dejosco]

2 hours ago, queerorpheus said:

I've considered PREP programs, but it seems like a lot of them are designed specifically for underrepresented minorities (as defined by NIH). Some would consider me underrepresented as a queer woman, but I don't fall under the NIH definition specifically. Do you have any insight into whether it's even worth applying? 

(For what it's worth, I do have one interview with a PhD program already. This is more just for my own stress about backup options.)

Have you checked the expanded article on eligibility by the NIH? If you grew up poor, essentially, you may be eligible. Also, you may be eligible as a woman. Here's the link: https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-20-031.html  To answer your question, you must meet NIH eligibility to enter a PREP program. 

There's also the possibility of working as a research tech somewhere. 

Considering you have a PhD interview, I'd just focus on nailing that! Good luck, and let me know if you have any other questions! 

 

 

[Blood Type C8H10N4O2]

4 hours ago, Cancerbiologisttobe_ said:

Im happy for everyone getting interviews but is there anyone on here who has yet to receive any interview invites? Im starting to feel super down and lost. It sucks man

 I would also recommend a research assistant position! It functions as full-time employment so you will get paid. Depending on the institution, certain benefits might also be included. 

This is my second cycle and Im currently working as a RA. Honestly, its been a great experience and basically mimics a graduate experience. Depending on your work, there's also good opportunities for presentations and publications. And since its full time research experience, it does add a lot to your CV as well as produce a good letter of recommendation. Let me know if you have any questions!

[virushunter]

20 minutes ago, TiredandBroke said:

 I would also recommend a research assistant position! It functions as full-time employment so you will get paid. Depending on the institution, certain benefits might also be included. 

This is my second cycle and Im currently working as a RA. Honestly, its been a great experience and basically mimics a graduate experience. Depending on your work, there's also good opportunities for presentations and publications. And since its full time research experience, it does add a lot to your CV as well as produce a good letter of recommendation. Let me know if you have any questions!

I completely agree with this! You will gain a lot of experience and it definitely helps your CV/admission chances.

[mh25]

Does anyone know if Harvard BBS is done sending interview invites? On the website it says they send out invites late December to early January depending on the program?

[misterbob19]

4 hours ago, exhausted.t.cell said:

just heard from MIT!

Same here! I am very excited about this interview, good luck!

[Needanswers1]

2 hours ago, TiredandBroke said:

 I would also recommend a research assistant position! It functions as full-time employment so you will get paid. Depending on the institution, certain benefits might also be included. 

This is my second cycle and Im currently working as a RA. Honestly, its been a great experience and basically mimics a graduate experience. Depending on your work, there's also good opportunities for presentations and publications. And since its full time research experience, it does add a lot to your CV as well as produce a good letter of recommendation. Let me know if you have any questions!

I agree completely. Working as a RA was a great decision and speaking to grad students and post docs made my 2nd cycle much better 

[Sky_china]

Is there anyone here got Thomas Jefferson Interview ? 

[sirtuingirl]

7 hours ago, Neuromantic said:

?❤️ Does anyone want me to start a Discord for interview prep?

I will join for sure

[exhausted.t.cell]

4 hours ago, misterbob19 said:

Same here! I am very excited about this interview, good luck!

best of luck to you as well, hope to see you there!

[ssrour98]

Has anyone here heard back from UT Austin cell and molecular bio program? i saw a couple of people post today that they got an interview invitation for this coming week! 

Anyone know if this is going to be their only interview dates? Do they send out invites all together or slowly? 

would emailing the graduate coordinator or a PI that I had met with informally (early December which went very well; emailed me after saying they hope to see me on campus in their lab next year) be appropriate? is it still to early to be assuming a rejection?  should I just continue waiting?

[Overextracted]

16 hours ago, jakeperalta said:

Oh ok thank you! I applied Nov 29th, what about you?!

I applied on Dec, 31. Keep the faith!

[sirtuingirl]

Has anyone applied to Duke Biology PhD (not the biomedical programs under School of Medicine) 

[DVM1991]

Has anyone heard back from the DSRB track specifically within the UPenn CAMB program? Thanks!

[Debugging_Queen]

17 hours ago, Sky_china said:

Is there anyone here got Thomas Jefferson Interview ? 

I haven’t heard back from them still.

[redmangue]

15 hours ago, ssrour98 said:

Has anyone here heard back from UT Austin cell and molecular bio program? i saw a couple of people post today that they got an interview invitation for this coming week! 

Anyone know if this is going to be their only interview dates? Do they send out invites all together or slowly? 

would emailing the graduate coordinator or a PI that I had met with informally (early December which went very well; emailed me after saying they hope to see me on campus in their lab next year) be appropriate? is it still to early to be assuming a rejection?  should I just continue waiting?

I heard from them yesterday - it seems like they send invites over time. I'm not sure if 1/13 and 1/22 are going to be the only interview dates, but I do know that they plan to have an accepted students-only event at the end of February and that leads me to believe they want to wrap the process up quick.

[Koni Jas]

Anyone heard back from University of pittsburgh?

[tinykoala92]

On 12/21/2020 at 6:30 PM, ssrour98 said:

I applied to UT Austin Molecular Biology but still have not heard back, the status page says sent to admissions committee for review. Its been like this for about a week but nothing yet. 

I recieved an invite from them this week.