Episode 2: The Application

Monday, August 27, 2007


A discussion with Joni Huff and David Owen, Directors of Admissions at Pritzker, about the process of applying to medical school (and some tips for doing so).


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EMBEDDED LINKS

The Application Timeline


Pritzker Secondary Questions


Are You Too Old For Facebook?

Episode 1: Introductions

Tuesday, August 21, 2007


An introduction to the hosts of the show, as well as some other general topics.


If you have questions for us, please send them to pritzkerquestions@gmail.com.

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Episode 3: The Interview Day

Monday, September 10, 2007


A discussion with Dr. Darrel Waggoner, Associate Professor of Human Genetics and Pediatrics and a Chairman of the Admissions Committee at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, about some important issues regarding the interview day.


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EMBEDDED LINKS

Dr. Waggoner’s Physician Profile

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Episode 4: Status Portal, Terminology, and Committees! Oh, my!

Friday, September 14, 2007


A discussion with Joni Huff, Director of Admissions at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, regarding the status portal and some of the confusion surrounding it, application status terminology, and details about committee meetings.


Email your questions and suggestions for future episodes to pritzkerquestions@gmail.com!

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Episode 5: Students' Interview Experiences,

Part 1

Monday, October 1, 2007


Discussions with four current Pritzker students about their experiences on the interview trail, memories from their own interviews at Pritzker, and some advice for those of you interviewing in the near future.


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Episode 6: Students' Interview Experiences, Part 2

Wednesday, November 21, 2007


Discussions with four current Pritzker students about their experiences on the interview trail, memories from their own interviews at Pritzker, and some advice for those of you interviewing in the near future.


Email your questions and suggestions for future episodes to pritzkerquestions@gmail.com!

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Episode 7: More Admissions Talk

Monday, December 3, 2007


A discussion with Dr. Anthony Montag, Professor of Pathology and another Chairman on the Admissions Committee at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, about more admissions and interviewing topics.


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EMBEDDED LINKS

Dr. Montag’s Hospital Profile

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Episode 8: Listener Questions, Part 1

Wednesday, December 12, 2007


Joni and David answer seven admissions-related questions from listeners.


1. How many get off the hold list, and when?

2. How can applicants demonstrate unique life experiences?

3. How is community college credit viewed?

4. How are post-baccs viewed?

5. What is a good Pritzker "fit," anyway?

6. How are LOIs viewed?

7. How long does the decision take post-interview?


Please email your questions and suggestions for future episodes to pritzkerquestions@gmail.com!

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Episode 9: The Pritzker Initiative and Upcoming Curriculum Changes

Wednesday, February 20, 2008


A discussion with Dr. Halina Brukner, Associate Dean for Medical School Education, and Sylvia Robertson, Assistant Dean of Admissions & Financial Aid, about upcoming changes to the curriculum and how they will affect current and future students.


Please email your questions and suggestions for future episodes to pritzkerquestions@gmail.com!