I work as an in-home caregiver for a man, and this person wrote me a letter of recommendation this cycle (he does this pretty commonly). During my personal statement and work and activities, should I use his real name because ADCOMs will see his full name in my LOR and as a contact for my work/activities section. Just don't want someone who doesn't have the full context to be thrown off or confuse people if I use a fake name when they have the real name. Any advice is appreciated. Thanks!
Clinical Hours Real vs Fake Name Question
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That's my understanding. Frankly, I can't recall ever seeing such a letter -- maybe once-- the person was a working professional with a disability who had several people who took shifts helping with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, toileting, etc). Or I might be imagining that such a person would write a letter.
I would rather not have the letter from this man and have you use a pseudonym than to have you jump through the hoops of using his real name, running the essay by him and then adding a footnote stating that you are grateful to him for permitting you to use his name.
yes, it’s a caregiving system that basically makes the person receiving care their own boss to give them more autonomy in their care. They are in charge of hiring, advertising, ordering supplies, etc.
That is correct, yes
