DO LOR's

[dohwickedywok]

Hi Everyone,

I've been thinking of applying to DO schools but I do not have a rec letter from a DO. Applying to medical school is relatively new to me, I did grad school instead, and although I've shadowed physicians before, I've never shadowed a doctor in a primary care office and I wasn't sure how receptive they were to that. I'll also be heading back to grad school in about 2 months, so anyone with any advice as to how I should approach them or get the LOR would be really hepful! Thanks everyone!

 

[dr.z]

There are DO schools that do not require letters from DO. Letters from MD can subsitute at those schools. At the interview they were interested in clinical experiences that I had so if you lack this area, you should gain more experience. You can go through www.aacom.org and/or search SDN for schools that do not require DO letters.