Importance of LOR from a PI?

[velodork]

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I plan on writing about the research that I have done as a significant experience but as of now I am not planning on asking my PI for a letter. He is very nice and liked me at the time, but it was a couple of years ago and I don't know how much weight his words will carry in the eyes of an AdCom today.

Will it seem suspicious if I write about research as a significant experience but do not have a letter associated with that time? I already have all of my academic/non-academic letters confirmed for this cycle. I have a total of 6 letters ready but I dont want to go beyond that per some other advice I have read on SDN.

Thanks!

 

[gyngyn]

Will it seem suspicious if I write about research as a significant experience but do not have a letter associated with that time? I already have all of my academic/non-academic letters confirmed for this cycle. I have a total of 6 letters ready but I dont want to go beyond that per some other advice I have read on SDN.

Thanks!

Yes.

 

[Ismet]

Might depend on the school, but for a research focused med school it would look suspicious if you have substantial research and no PI letter.

 

[velodork]

Thanks for the feedback! Just sent a quick message to my PI to remind him of his offer for a letter 🙂