i'm not her, but i can tell you that Dr ****** told me it would take about a month from the interview date to hear. I interviewed on the 21st, and actually got my acceptance last week- so about 3 weeks, the letter is dated from early april, so there was clearly a delay in the air mail.

Dr Alexander, the recruiter who you may have interviewed with as well did use the phone to schedule the interview date itself though- i would email either of them for info. or the secretary..i think her name is ms appleboim?

I contacted the school a week after the interview and couple of weeks after I got a mail. I had my interview on march 20th.
I was told by them that it takes about two weeks, but the mail that I recirve was dated for 30th, 10 days after. so i would denfinantly give them a call. they are probably on vacation now but you can give a shot.

Does anyone want to share some of their stats? (i.e. MCAT and GPA)

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"Wisdom begins in wonder"

Hey everybody, I actually started the Sackler thread after I had been accepted there, but recently was mailed a letter for an interview on may 18th in nyc. I am not sure if I will be attending but want to find out more about the school and if it is indeed better than sackler or Ben Gurion. The doctor that I am working with told me it is one of the best medical schools in Israel second to Hadassah. My scores were 28 MCAT and 3.6 GPA. I would also like to know how competitive the program is there compared to others

does anyone know how competitive it is to get in? anyone been rejected post-interview? i'd really like to go but fear its too late to get an acceptance.

I don't know if anyone was rejected. but I know that it is not too late to get acceptance letters, since they finish interviewing i think some time in june.
good luck

You will certainly get varying feedback about the relative competitiveness of the various Israeli programs - but it basically comes down to personal preference. As far as residency placement, both schools are recognized as reputable medical school that produce great medical doctors. You are more likely to be chosen (or rejected) for residency placement based on your board scores, class rank and interview than based on whether you went to Technion or Sackler. Even still, the Technion American program is smaller and newer than the Sackler/NY program - so residency programs (especially in New York and the Northeast) are more likely to be familiar with Sackler based on their past exposure to Sackler residents.

On the other hand, it seems to me that Technion has a stronger academic reputation overall. I went to graduate school in the Midwest and my grad school professors (who also teach medical school classes) were very familiar with Technion - presumably due to the research and publication presence of Technion professors - but most of them had not heard of the Sackler/NY program. Technion also seems to have a more "prestigeous" reputation within Israel (based on my conversations with friends that live in Israel).

Another difference that may influence your decision is that the larger class sizes at Sackler tend to produce a more competitive environment among students versus a more cooperative environment at Technion.

Regardless of which school you choose, you are to be commended on your acceptance to Sackler and your committment to seeking out the best medical education possible (as evidenced by your efforts to investigate and determine the best possible program, etc.)

My scores are almost identical to yours (3.5 undergrad GPA / 28MCAT). I chose Technion - but the decision wasnt an easy one!

Wish me luck on getting an acceptance. I want to join you guys!!!!

I applied to Technion as well. My application is real late but it's better than not applying at all. Does anyone have statistics? I mean total applicants vs. accepted applicants.

did anyone who interviewed in may hear back yet? i'm stiill waiting and hoping for an acceptance.