Recommendation from DOs!

CerealQueen · Aug 30, 2005

Hello~

Living in Washington state, I feel almost hopeless that I could find a DO who's willing to let me shadow him/her and write me a recommendation letter. I'm still waiting for a call from couple DOs I called...

I'm just wondering if anyone else is having a hard time getting in touch with a nice DO doc who can spend some time with you.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

indynshrty · Aug 30, 2005

Try calling a hospital. I know some of them have an education staff, and they are more than willing to set people up with doctors to shadow, just ask for a DO.
hope it helps!

Amy B · Aug 30, 2005

I had the very same troubles you are having and I was located in a big city (D.C). I finally went to the AOA website and looked up the district officers in my area. I emailed him and then called his office. He said he would meet with me for an interview but he doesnt allow premeds to shadow. I faxed him my application essay, some secondary essays before we meet. We talked for about an hour and he wrote my recommendation from that meeting.

So I would approach them that way and see if they would meet with you. While you are there you could ask about shadowing. DOnt give up. Good luck

CerealQueen · Aug 31, 2005

Thank you so much for your responses!

I'm actually surprised at how fast they came and how helpful they are.
I shall keep trying~

dr.z · Aug 31, 2005

Not all schools require letters from DO. Letters from MD are accepted in substitute for DO letters.

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