Is it required to have at least one letter from an anesthesiologist? Does anybody know?
LOR for anesthesiology residency
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Might not be a requirement, as in prevent you from applying, but I would say not having one is a big red flag.
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Essentially yes.
I interviewed at one program and they called me later to say they liked me, but hadn't received a letter from an anesthesiologist. It was a clerical problem on their end that was easily resolved, but proved while some programs may not say it explicitly, they are looking for such a letter.
A letter from an anesthesiologist also carries more meaning -- it is saying I'm willing to work with this guy/gal in future as a colleague.
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