Im a foreign grad. applying to IM programs. I did 2 Sub- Internships while I was in med school at 2 top tire programs in the US, though in surgical departments (Vascular and CT). I got 3 very good LORs from attendings there. However, the letters writers recommend me specifically to surgery in the letters. Can I use these letters to apply to IM programs in view of how important it is to have US clinical experience? Unfortunately, I cannot have the letter writers re-draft the letters in time to add to my application.
LOR Dilemma
- Thread starter mdorburst
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If you dont have any LORs for IM then I would definitely use the surgical letters. You can even say at the time you were interested in surgery. The letters will still be valuable in terms of your work ethic, character etc...
