Choosing LOR - MD vs volunteer

[jp-19]

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So I have two letters that I could have uploaded to AACOMAS for my 6th letter. One is a letter from an MD whom I know on a personal basis and he would likely indicate in his letter that he has mentored me. Realistically he is a personal acquaintance but I believe will have written a strong letter. I already have another MD letter from a doctor I have actually shadowed.

The other letter that I am thinking about for this last spot is a letter from a volunteer supervisor whom I have worked closely with, and I am sure she has written me a very strong recommendation.

Which letter should I choose? I already have 2 sci profs, 1 non sci prof, 1 work/professional, 1 shadowed MD

 

[oOKawaiiOo]

So I have two letters that I could have uploaded to AACOMAS for my 6th letter. One is a letter from an MD whom I know on a personal basis and he would likely indicate in his letter that he has mentored me. Realistically he is a personal acquaintance but I believe will have written a strong letter. I already have another MD letter from a doctor I have actually shadowed.

The other letter that I am thinking about for this last spot is a letter from a volunteer supervisor whom I have worked closely with, and I am sure she has written me a very strong recommendation.

Which letter should I choose? I already have 2 sci profs, 1 non sci prof, 1 work/professional, 1 shadowed MD

Not sure if I read it wrong, but you already have 6 LORs. Are you looking to replace one?

 

[jp-19]

Not sure if I read it wrong, but you already have 6 LORs. Are you looking to replace one?

Sorry, I meant that I have 5 letters, and I have 2 letters that I could use for the last spot

 

[oOKawaiiOo]

Use your strongest LORs that will shine light onto your application. Think quality vs who wrote it.

 

[jp-19]

Use your strongest LORs that will shine light onto your application. Think quality vs who wrote it.

Yep that's what I'm planning on doing (the volunteer letter is stronger), I just thought to include the MD letter because DO schools seem to like physician letters..