All LORs from Surgeons. Problem?

[coninuteremedia]

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Hi friends,

I saw some posts about people not having any LORs from surgeons, but wanted to pursue a surgical residency. I only have letters from surgeons (3 general, 1 vascular), and I want to apply to general surgery residencies. Will this lack of variety be a problem? Should I try to obtain a letter from a generalist who isn't a surgeon? Thank you for your time and advice!

 

[coninuteremedia]

All your letters should be from surgeons

Oh, okay good! A friend of mine was saying that the lack of variety "could be concerning."

 

[Winged Scapula]

Oh, okay good! A friend of mine was saying that the lack of variety "could be concerning."

Your friend doesn't know what they're talking about.

Its ok to have letters from certain non-surgeons if necessary but otherwise as @SouthernSurgeon notes, all your letters should be from surgeons.

 

[doc05]

I suspect the OP is an international graduate?? things may be different overseas. make sure you have letters from U.S. surgeons if you're applying to the U.S.

 

[Winged Scapula]

I suspect the OP is an international graduate?? things may be different overseas. make sure you have letters from U.S. surgeons if you're applying to the U.S.

His prior posts talk about being a DO student.

 

[coninuteremedia]

I am a DO student indeed. Thank you all again for the helpful replies.

 

[goldenroc]

DO students get some of the worst advice from peers and administration regarding surgery. I wonder if it's intentional or not.

 

[sinombre]

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Promoting your blog is a TOS violation. Also your status says 'resident' but your blog says you're a 4th-year med student.

 

[fhockey13]

Agree with those above---all LORs should be from surgeons if possible. With 3 gen surg and 1 vascular you're definitely set