Rescheduling interviews

Hi All,

Need a little advice:
I'm awaiting any invites to interview from my remaining three medical schools. Over the holidays I was invited to go out to the US for a sports event for a week in late February. I've rung two of my medical schools who said it's fine etc. But, I haven't been able to get a hold of Barts. They say they would be unable to reschedule any interviews unless there are 'exceptional circumstances' (not really sure if a sports event counts as one). The dates I would be away would clash with some interview dates.

Any advice would be appreciated, incase they don't get back to office till the 6th, which would be too late!

Thanks

You tried to rearrange interviews that you haven't even got yet? Wow.

I am still confused....have they already offered you the interview or do you have a very large ego to assume you will gain them?!?

He's planning for all eventualities. He wants to make sure that he doesn't shoot himself in the foot by being away at a possible interview date, and ultimately, it is a wise precaution: how would you feel if you only got 1 interview invite and it was in that week and couldn't be rescheduled?

He's being sensible. You always need to plan ahead so you're not caught out.

Unless he is playing sport on an international level (e.g. representing Team GB) I can't see the university rescheduling unless they are feeling particularly compassionate.

If he got an interview in that week that could not be rearranged....it simply comes down to this....

What do you want more - a sport event in the US or training to be a doctor in the UK?!?

Personally I would skip the event and use the time to prep for the interview - if you are put in this dilemma.

I agree with you, I probably wouldn't go to the event either. I was just defending the guy against people saying he was being egotistical and arrogant by trying to ensure his schedule fits together. Conversely, its most probable that he wont have an interview on these dates, so he could miss out on USA for no reason. I think he's taking a decent approach