i am going to be applying to med schools 2 years post grad and am pursuing a master's degree. was wondering if it would be ok to ask professors within the masters' program for LORs, esp if i haven't kept too much in contact with my undergrad professors?
would grad school prof letters hold less weight than those written by undergrad profs?
1. First, review the specific LOR requirements of
each medical school to which you intend to submit an application.
2. LORs from professors who
know you well and can directly comment about your
ability and qualifications to succeed as an aspiring physician are acceptable.
3. In general, most medical schools often prefer at least one LOR written by science professors or require a Pre-Medical Committee letter.
4. Otherwise, a meaningful LOR can be prepared by professors who have taught you courses in graduate school and who
know you well, or by individuals who have worked with you in a research setting (e.g., PI), or in other settings, such as a clinical venue, community service activities, professional employment, extracurricular activities, armed services (e.g., by a Commanding Officer), humanitarian service (e.g., Peace Corps supervisor), etc.
