DO LOR

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MrBen14

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Hello everyone,


So I am getting ready to apply this cycle except I have one big shadow looming over me...

Im not sure if I will have a strong DO LOR.. I know most schools require one.
I can ask a DO that I currently work with, but Im not sure this will be the strongest letter.

Advice? Has anyone applied with no DO LOR and received an acceptance?
 
I know a few that have. im sure plenty of people have applied with no DO LOR and got an acceptance. I do not know if that is common or uncommon however. Would try though.
 
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Even if it's a generic LOR, it's better than no LOR. it says to us that you went the extra mile to at least find and talk to a DO.


MrBen14 said:
Hello everyone,


So I am getting ready to apply this cycle except I have one big shadow looming over me...

Im not sure if I will have a strong DO LOR.. I know most schools require one.
I can ask a DO that I currently work with, but Im not sure this will be the strongest letter.

Advice? Has anyone applied with no DO LOR and received an acceptance?
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I would attempt to do something to possibly make you stand out? Unless the attitude of the physician you are shadowing would represent a generic LOR regardless of how you present yourself.

Find another physician, maybe?
 
i had DO LOR only one MD LOR ( it was just average not too special) and i gotten 2 interviews. you should still ask for letter as stated above few times.
 
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