letter of rec

[DAKAZA]

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It looks like most DO schools require one LOR from a DO. I'm an RN and all the docs that I work with are MD's. However, I have one very good friend that just graduated from MSUCOM. I've never worked with him though. Do you guys think it would be a bad idea to get my DO LOR from him and another from the MD I actually work with? Otherwise, I don't know how else I'll get it.

 

[Kappy1]

It looks like most DO schools require one LOR from a DO. I'm an RN and all the docs that I work with are MD's. However, I have one very good friend that just graduated from MSUCOM. I've never worked with him though. Do you guys think it would be a bad idea to get my DO LOR from him and another from the MD I actually work with? Otherwise, I don't know how else I'll get it.

You want to make sure that the person who is writing a LOR knows you. A LOR is a way that you can stand out over other applicants in the eyes of the ADCOM's. I would definetly try to get him to know you. Do lunch or something where he can see you as a person and he could write you a good letter. I believe it will help you if you want to apply to MSUCOM. I believe that schools trust their alumni recommendations. I personally got both a letter from a DO as well as an MD. The DO was also an alumni NYCOM the DO school that I am currently accepted to. I hope you are accepted to the school of your choice. Good Luck!!!!

 

[Talula21]

Definitely check the requirements of the particular schools. Some of them - off the top of my head I'm thinking LECOM but could be wrong - will not take a letter from an MD as a substitue for the DO LOR. Also, some of them have a maximum number you can submit, so it might not work to submit both (along with the other required letters i.e. pre-med advisor, science professor, et al.) That being said, if your friend (the DO) knows you well enough and is comfortable writing the letter, I don't think its a problem. Good luck!

 

[brookliner7]

I got a letter from a MD that I worked with who knew me well.
I highly recommend using a letter from an MD who knows you better than a letter from a DO who doesn't.
You would want someone to be able to evaluate your clinical skills with patients.
Of course, like said before, there are a few schools that require a DO LOR. I wouldn't say it is the majority though. I only came across two schools that had that requirement during my app cylce which consisted of 11 schools.
However, I was accepted to KCOM without a DO LOR, just a strong MD LOR.
Good Luck!