LECOM Bradenton without DO LOR?

[zoner]

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So if I don't have LOR from a DO, I shouldn't apply to LECOM?

 

[Wolverines83]

So if I don't have LOR from a DO, I shouldn't apply to LECOM?

I interviewed with some people who still didn't have a DO letter yet (this was last cycle) but they put the file on hold "pending DO letter." So you're not immediately screened out (as of last year.)

The admissions department was great down there, shoot them an email or call them about it. They were really helpful to me.

I've also "heard" that they can provide you with a DO letter (yeah, sounds weird to me too)

EDIT: Wow, I responded in 3 minutes...I need to get a summer job.

 

[zoner]

I interviewed with some people who still didn't have a DO letter yet (this was last cycle) but they put the file on hold "pending DO letter." So you're not immediately screened out (as of last year.)

The admissions department was great down there, shoot them an email or call them about it. They were really helpful to me.

I've also "heard" that they can provide you with a DO letter (yeah, sounds weird to me too)

EDIT: Wow, I responded in 3 minutes...I need to get a summer job.

really? can anyone else comment on this?

 

[GenusTide]

really? can anyone else comment on this?

I did not have my DO LOR in at the time of my interview and I was not offered any type of " school supplied " DO letter. Just saying. They will give you the AACOMAS website that will allow you to see what DO's are in your area that are ok with you shadowing them.

 

[ThirdEye]

All I can add is that I applied to LECOM without a DO letter and wasn't screened out for not having one. I was rejected but it didn't state anything about not having a DO letter.

 

[zoner]

All I can add is that I applied to LECOM without a DO letter and wasn't screened out for not having one. I was rejected but it didn't state anything about not having a DO letter.

are they suppose to tell you though?

 

[Silent Cool]

So if I don't have LOR from a DO, I shouldn't apply to LECOM?

Zoner,

Yes, you do need a DO letter. They will interview you without one, but they won't accept you without one. They will put your file on hold and tell you to get a DO letter. If you look carefully in the interview email, they state that you need a DO letter of recommendation. I would plan to get one ASAP.

 

[zoner]

Zoner,

Yes, you do need a DO letter. They will interview you without one, but they won't accept you without one. They will put your file on hold and tell you to get a DO letter. If you look carefully in the interview email, they state that you need a DO letter of recommendation. I would plan to get one ASAP.

I am shadowing three DO next week, but I don't think I am going to get to know them well enough during that time to get a LOR. Should I still ask anyways?

 

[WorriedDO]

I am shadowing three DO next week, but I don't think I am going to get to know them well enough during that time to get a LOR. Should I still ask anyways?

That would probably be your best bet. Just don't ask first thing. Shadow at least once then ask. The DO I shadowed once was like," a lot of what I do is administrative so you don't have to shadow me but I can write you your LOR". I didnt object.

 

[Wolverines83]

I am shadowing three DO next week, but I don't think I am going to get to know them well enough during that time to get a LOR. Should I still ask anyways?

Definitely ask. They probably know you need a letter and are expecting you to ask. They've been there. What's the worst that can happen? A no?

They might even bring the topic up themselves.

 

[zoner]

The thing is, I already have a really GREAT rec from a MD whom I have known for several years. I just don't see why a letter from a DO whom I hardly know will be better than a letter form MD that I have known for some years. Just doesn't make sense and its kinda stupid imo.

 

[Wolverines83]

The thing is, I already have a really GREAT rec from a MD whom I have known for several years. I just don't see why a letter from a DO whom I hardly know will be better than a letter form MD that I have known for some years. Just doesn't make sense and its kinda stupid imo.

Agreed. They just want to know that you've seen osteopathic medicine. Whatever, though....just play the game and give them their damn letter!

 

[zoner]

Agreed. They just want to know that you've seen osteopathic medicine. Whatever, though....just play the game and give them their damn letter!

so you think it will be ok to give them just eh letter as long as its from a DO?

Also, for schools like Western, where it says that it only wants two LOR, can I give them more?

 

[NeuroLAX]

Zoner,

Yes, you do need a DO letter. They will interview you without one, but they won't accept you without one. They will put your file on hold and tell you to get a DO letter. If you look carefully in the interview email, they state that you need a DO letter of recommendation. I would plan to get one ASAP.

Definitely ask. They probably know you need a letter and are expecting you to ask. They've been there. What's the worst that can happen? A no?

They might even bring the topic up themselves.

These 👍 Just get the DO letter. I was interviewed at LECOM without a DO letter and wasn't accepted until I got my DO letter in.

so you think it will be ok to give them just eh letter as long as its from a DO?

Also, for schools like Western, where it says that it only wants two LOR, can I give them more?

I would try to make your time with the DOs beneficial for your chances of getting the best letter possible. You can always send more letters in, as long as it isn't excessive and they don't explicitly state that you cannot send in more than what is required.

 

[HM3]

I don't really understand having these "check mark" type requirements for school.

 

[aharmph]

Yeah, check mark requirements are a bummer.

But

I haven't shadowed any DO, but my primary care doc is a DO. Is it legit to get your doc to write you one without any shadow experience, but who at least has seen you a number of times?

 

[NeuroLAX]

Yeah, check mark requirements are a bummer.

But

I haven't shadowed any DO, but my primary care doc is a DO. Is it legit to get your doc to write you one without any shadow experience, but who at least has seen you a number of times?

So are you asking if it's legit for your primary care doc to BS a letter for you, having never seen you interact with patients at all? 🙄

You should just ask to shadow.

 

[TriagePreMed]

Talk to doctor ron in admissions. He personally told me they give you a letter on interview day if you don't have one.

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[NurWollen]

I know LECOM Erie will give you the opportunity to sit a talk with a DO for a few minutes prior to interviewing who will then write you a letter. I don't know if the same is true of Bradenton.

 

[Soccer171983]

I went to LECOM-Erie. You need a letter but can easily get letters by spending some time with docs there. I was on a rotation and a college student spent a morning with us and asked the attending for a lor and he wrote one.

 

[TriagePreMed]

I know LECOM Erie will give you the opportunity to sit a talk with a DO for a few minutes prior to interviewing who will then write you a letter. I don't know if the same is true of Bradenton.

It's the same way. Dr. Ron that I mentioned is from LECOM-B.