LOR - does research letter count as 1 of 3?

[Zenigata]

I only have 3 letters. Super worried. 1 of my 3 letters is from a research mentor letter that has not observed me in clinic. Is that acceptable, or should I be pesting my other clinical writers to use one of theirs?

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[workaholic007]

following. im in same situation for radiology

 

[AzBasRad]

Depends on the speciality. If its research relevant to the specialty, I think you should be fine, provided your other clinical letters are strong.

 

[Zenigata]

Depends on the speciality. If its research relevant to the specialty, I think you should be fine, provided your other clinical letters are strong.

Thanks. From experience or someone told you?

 

[Zenigata]

bump

 

[NotAProgDirector]

Yes, it's fine. In general, I would not recommend more than one research letter (although MD/PhD applicants sometimes have two).