Likely reapplicant, question about LORs

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Hey guys. While I had one interview this cycle (suuuper late in the cycle, won't hear back til the end of this week at the very earliest), I'm 99% sure I'm going to be a reapplicant.

This past cycle I had a committee letter (one music prof, one anthro, one science) plus a letter from a history professor. I've had a hard time keeping up with a lot of my profs since undergrad since I went out of state and haven't been able to visit the school at all, really. Been working full time as a chief medical scribe at an ED with a lot of wonderful physicians since last summer and have connected well with the physicians there, so that pool of folks knows my work best at this point.

It's been a while since I've been working around the people who wrote me letters the first time around, and they can't necessarily comment on me two years out, but I don't really know what else to do for a science rec since, besides frequenting office hours a fair amount and doing well in the classes, I didn't form strong bonds with my post-bacc science professors. Basically wondering how anybody else went about finding science recommendation letters when they've been out of school for a while. I'm thinking of contacting my orgo professor since he and I connected well while I was in his class, meeting in person, updating him with my activities, and trying that route. Any thoughts? I'd appreciate any feedback folks have to offer.

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Why not just get recommendations from the doctors you work with now?

I'm thinking of contacting my orgo professor since he and I connected well while I was in his class, meeting in person, updating him with my activities, and trying that route.

Pretty much exactly what I did. Be sure to ask if they can provide a strong letter for you. Typically professors will let you know if they don't think they can do you justice.
 
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Ah, I am very fortunate and will be getting a few letters from the doctors with whom I work @Nysor_bttw, but I know most of the schools require a science prof letter if I'm not mistaken. Thank you for reinforcing the info about the professor and I likely will be the route I go.
 
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Just remember professors are busy folks! Ask sooner rather than later. Also, if meeting in person is killing time, email will accomplish the same goals. I understand face-to-face, formal meeting are more desirable, but it's really not necessary!
 
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Yeah with finals and everything this week he's probably swamped so I just sent him an email. I may at the very least try to schedule a phone call with him for a little bit. Thanks again!
 
Good luck! I know the reapplying game is tough. Nearly had to do it for a second time myself.
 
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