do rec question

[docmd2010]

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Hey guys, so here's my situation...

I know that most osteopathic schools require (or strongly recommend) that you have a letter of rec from a d.o. physician. I shadowed a d.o. physician (a cardiologist) 2 times (about 5 hours each visit) and I also did a preceptorship in which i shadowed an M.D. for a whole week (about 50 hours total). I feel that my recommendation from the M.D. would be stronger, but since d.o. schools want a d.o. rec, i'm contemplating which physician I should ask to write me a letter of rec. Any Suggestions or ideas would be greatly appreciated Thanks!

 

[Chisel]

Hey guys, so here's my situation...

I know that most osteopathic schools require (or strongly recommend) that you have a letter of rec from a d.o. physician. I shadowed a d.o. physician (a cardiologist) 2 times (about 5 hours each visit) and I also did a preceptorship in which i shadowed an M.D. for a whole week (about 50 hours total). I feel that my recommendation from the M.D. would be stronger, but since d.o. schools want a d.o. rec, i'm contemplating which physician I should ask to write me a letter of rec. Any Suggestions or ideas would be greatly appreciated Thanks!

Have both write letters of rec. and send both of them to the schools you are applying to. I would only worry about it if the schools have strict rules about the number of letters. I would highly suggest you send the DO letter to all of the Osteopathic schools.

Good luck,
Chisel
PCOM MS IV

 

[OSUdoc08]

Hey guys, so here's my situation...

I know that most osteopathic schools require (or strongly recommend) that you have a letter of rec from a d.o. physician. I shadowed a d.o. physician (a cardiologist) 2 times (about 5 hours each visit) and I also did a preceptorship in which i shadowed an M.D. for a whole week (about 50 hours total). I feel that my recommendation from the M.D. would be stronger, but since d.o. schools want a d.o. rec, i'm contemplating which physician I should ask to write me a letter of rec. Any Suggestions or ideas would be greatly appreciated Thanks!

You obviously are required to send the D.O. letter.

There is no problem with sending both, so I'll second that one.

 

[dr.z]

Have both write letters of rec. and send both of them to the schools you are applying to. I would only worry about it if the schools have strict rules about the number of letters. I would highly suggest you send the DO letter to all of the Osteopathic schools.

Good luck,
Chisel
PCOM MS IV

I agree with this one. Get it from both. It doesn't hurt to have both.