Dentist LOR

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tpwelie34

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Hi guys, after shadowing my dentist and asking for a LOR, he told me to write up the LOr and he would sign it and mail it to interfolio for me. Is this normal? Isn't the LOR required to be written by the actual person and not me?
 
tpwelie34 said:
Hi guys, after shadowing my dentist and asking for a LOR, he told me to write up the LOr and he would sign it and mail it to interfolio for me. Is this normal? Isn't the LOR required to be written by the actual person and not me?
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welcome to the world of LORs
 
tpwelie34 said:
Hi guys, after shadowing my dentist and asking for a LOR, he told me to write up the LOr and he would sign it and mail it to interfolio for me. Is this normal? Isn't the LOR required to be written by the actual person and not me?
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It's not optimal, but it happens. Some of them are aware that it's the letterhead and their signature/credentials you need and just don't feel like writing it. If you're completely uncomfortable and have another option, then go for that. Tell him you'll draft something and let him look it over for any changes or additions. Even if he just says, "That looks great!", you did what you could.
 
sweet! you should make stuff up like that one time instead of doing a root canal you were able to revive a dead tooth, or how your soothing voice can take the place of anesthetics.

JK. If I was a busy dentist/prof, and I had a good impression, I'd probably do the same.
 
How would I go about writing good about myself without overdoing it and making obvious that I was the person that wrote it?
 
wow lucky you, I wish my dentist would let me do that instead of just confirming that I shadowed the number of hours I say I did!
 
tpwelie34 said:
How would I go about writing good about myself without overdoing it and making obvious that I was the person that wrote it?
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Easy. Use third person.

Go for the obvious core stuff, then fluff it up!

a pleasure to write this evaluation on his/her behald
he/she has lurked over my shoulder and seen a lot of good stuff
shows enthusiasm for profession
motivated
punctual
professional
good rapport with patients
has what it takes to succeed in dental school
great addition to the dental community
 
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