| D. How the Decision is Made:
1. We’ll be straight with you regarding how we choose who joins this team. Prior to the interview, the admissions committee will read your ERAS file and assign a score. The scoring system works like this:
- One point for every 10 points on your best board score (step 1 or 2). A score of 220, for example, scores 22 points.
- Ten points for passing all courses; -1 point for failing any course. For clinical grades, +1 for High Pass, + 2 for Honors. A separate scoring system is used for pass/fail schools and schools known for grade inflation.
- Zero to 5 points per letter of recommendation (3); Zero to 10 points for the dean’s letter. Range: 0 to 25
- Zero to 10 points per interview for a maximum of 30 total points.
- Additional points are assigned by Coach Wiese for substantial (i.e., meaningful) community service, research, or leadership positions. People who give back to their community and show initiative in changing the world around them are given high points.
2. After that, Wiese assembles the rank list (based upon points above) and then it goes to the Residents. The residents hold and evening session (usually 4 to 6 hours worth) where they see the ranks (without your numbers), and re-order the list. What they come up with is the final decision. Wiese will let you know personally if you score high on the resident’s list.
3. This process insures that only people of great character and capacity for team-work will join this team. Even a person who scored super high on the boards, but had no interpersonal or team skills, could be moved to the bottom of the list (or taken off out-right) by the residents.
4. All this said… don’t worry too much. If the message in this website speaks to you, then you are our type of person, and we’d love to have you on our team. |
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