Impact of LOR from Research VS. LOR from Clinical Rotation

[Thaitanium]

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What is the difference in impact of LORs from PIs who you did research with vs. a LOR from a path rotation in 4th year? Would a LOR from a PI be advantageous when applying for university programs, which look for residents who can perform good research?

Thanks for any help.

 

[yaah]

Vary them. Have one of each. That's why you have three (occasionally more).

A good LOR attesting to hard work, teamwork, etc, is generally good no matter where it comes from. As long as you have one good letter from a pathologist I wouldn't worry.