Hey there, I have a question about letters of recommendation for medical school. Most medical schools ask that you get a LOR from a science professor. I have 300+ hours of research and a publication from my research lab. I worked directly under my PI who is a PhD researcher in the lab. I asked my PI for a letter of recommendation and he was saying that it would be better if the professor who is the head of the lab signs the LOR. I've never actually seen or interacted with the professor that leads the lab but I still get the professor to sign it anyway? Or should I get my PI to sign it? If the professor signs it, would that count as a science professor LOR (he teaches neuroscience classes on campus, but I never took his class).
Also, can you ask the medical school you're applying to if you can submit LORs from doctors that you worked/shadowed under instead of sending science professor LORs? Considering the fact that the doctors see and get to know you much better than school science professors, would this be alright? I just graduated college in June 2020 and won't be applying for at least 2 years so the LOR from college will be outdated anyway.
Would an LOR from a DPM be alright for MD/DO schools?
Let me know, thank you! Have a Merry Christmas and happy holidays!
Also, can you ask the medical school you're applying to if you can submit LORs from doctors that you worked/shadowed under instead of sending science professor LORs? Considering the fact that the doctors see and get to know you much better than school science professors, would this be alright? I just graduated college in June 2020 and won't be applying for at least 2 years so the LOR from college will be outdated anyway.
Would an LOR from a DPM be alright for MD/DO schools?
Let me know, thank you! Have a Merry Christmas and happy holidays!