Hey all, so for the LOR requirement.. :
"Two letters of recommendation and/or evaluation forms are required to complete the application for admission. These letters may not be submitted by a relative (by blood or through marriage). The first is shadowing a physician or completing another medical experience (e.g. working as a scribe; volunteering at a free clinic or physician's office; serving as an EMT; serving on a medical mission experience; etc.) is required prior to interview. A letter from a physician with whom you interacted is required. We recommend that experience and letter come from a D.O. in order to demonstrate your understanding and commitment to the osteopathic medical profession. If you cannot obtain a D.O. letter on a timely basis to complete your application, we will accept a letter from an M.D. However, if accepted, you will need to meet with and obtain a letter of recommendation from a D.O. within thirty days of your acceptance."
So, I am currently shadowing a D.O. and probably will not have the letter until September..if he agrees to write me one, that is. I do not have an M.D. letter-- only a letter from a physician assistant that sent me off to shadow physicians in several different specialties in the hospital. Should I still submit my secondary with the D.O.'s name and information in the corresponding boxes?..or should I wait?
Any input would be much appreciated!
