DO LOR?

[gsims2]

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Hi all, I’ve heard both sides so I figured I’d ask. Is it necessary to have a DO letter? I will have 1-2 very good MD letters so I’m wondering if it’s necessary to get a DO letter. ~3.65 GPA, no MCAT yet, good EC’s. Texas resident, white male

 

[Rogue42]

It is necessary for the schools that require a letter. If you are applying to schools without that requirement, then you should be fine. Some people will tell you that you are more competitive with one, though I did not have one and got an acceptance.

 

[Goro]

Hi all, I’ve heard both sides so I figured I’d ask. Is it necessary to have a DO letter? I will have 1-2 very good MD letters so I’m wondering if it’s necessary to get a DO letter. ~3.65 GPA, no MCAT yet, good EC’s. Texas resident, white male

Lacking one won't hurt.
Having one always helps

Note: there are schools that require a DO LOR.

 

[Tiran145]

Look at DMU. They look at MD and DO letters equally!

 

[Isoval]

I attend TCOM and have never shadowed, nor did I have a letter from, a DO.

It did not appear to impact my application at all; I received an interview immediately (same day) following receipt of my committee letter.

 

[PapaGuava]

Lacking one won't hurt.
Having one always helps

Note: there are schools that require a DO LOR.

This OP, and if you go to the AACOM website you’ll be able to look up which schools require a DO letter.

 

[gsims2]

I attend TCOM and have never shadowed, nor did I have a letter from, a DO.

It did not appear to impact my application at all; I received an interview immediately (same day) following receipt of my committee letter.

What were your stats if you dont mind me asking?

 

[Isoval]

What were your stats if you dont mind me asking?

3.9/508

 

[gsims2]

3.9/508

Acceptances?

 

[Isoval]

Acceptances?

Only really applied in Texas and matched to TCOM.

Interviewed at UTSW, McGovern, and UTMB as well.