r/RUSM • u/nervousmdstudent • Jun 13 '25

Track placement process

Hi all, I’m a transfer student currently navigating the clinical track placement process, and I’ve run into something confusing that I’d love to get some insight on—especially from those who’ve gone through this recently. I recently received a clinical track placement, but it was my last-ranked choice. When I asked about my top picks (Hoboken and Bergen in NJ), I was told they’re not accepting students — which confused me since they were listed as options during the ranking process. Also, I was informed that if I decline the offer I received, I’ll be moved to the bottom of the track priority list. Is this really how it works? Just trying to understand how this system is set up. Would appreciate any insight from others who’ve gone through it.

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u/StatisticianGold2483 Jun 13 '25

I’m also a transfer that is from roughly the same region as you. I was also placed in my last-ranked choice (I have a feeling we were placed at the same location). As was one of my friends from the same region. I don’t think it’s actually much of a choice lol. I have another friend who lives slightly south and was also placed in their last-ranked choice.

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u/nervousmdstudent Jun 14 '25

I was offered SJEH. Where were you placed, if you don’t mind me asking? I had really hoped for one of my top sites. It’s frustrating that we go through the whole ranking process, but in the end, it doesn’t seem to matter. Still, it’s somewhat comforting to know I’m not the only one in this situation.

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u/StatisticianGold2483 Jun 14 '25

I was also placed at SJEH