Letters of Rec

[truckibear]

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I just recently discovered what DO medicine is really about and I would love to apply to DO schools this year (in addition to MD schools). However, I understand that most DO schools require a letter of recommendation from a physician (DO or MD). As extensive as my clinical experience has been, I have never shadowed or worked directly with a doctor that can write me a letter. Are there any DO schools that do not require this letter? I appreciate any help I can get. 🙂

 

[JohnDO]

Don't all medical schools (MD & DO) request a physician's letter? Off hand I know that KCOM strongly recommends a letter from a D.O., but will allow an employers letter to be substituted. I think you should pursue a letter from a physician though, it'll open so many more doors for you.

 

[EMTLizzy]

Don't all medical schools (MD & DO) request a physician's letter? QUOTE]

Nope. The MD schools I've applied to just want the pre med letter and $100. Real friendly folk.

 

[Nate]

There are DO schools that don't require the DO letter but highly recommend it (in other words they require it.)

Here is the list of every school and their requirements.

 

[irishlaydi]

I just recently discovered what DO medicine is really about and I would love to apply to DO schools this year (in addition to MD schools). However, I understand that most DO schools require a letter of recommendation from a physician (DO or MD). As extensive as my clinical experience has been, I have never shadowed or worked directly with a doctor that can write me a letter. Are there any DO schools that do not require this letter? I appreciate any help I can get. 🙂

hey, you still have time to shadow someone. i'm going monday to shadow a D.O. I would definately make an effort to shadow a D.O. so you can see what its like and what they do. Then you can mention a letter or whatever. Even though some DO schools say its not required, it really is important to get one and show your effort. I know some people have said they used an MD letter instead, but I think DO letter is probably best. If you can only get an MD letter, thats better than none at all.

 

[kahoo99]

Just look up a DO in the phone book and give them a call and explain your situation. they were probably there some years ago and will help you out.