LOR for Re-applicants/Non-Traditional

[Ehwic]

Hi all,

I will be a reapplicant for this upcoming cycle and I will be 4 years out of college for the 2017 cycle. Out of curiosity, what types of letters should I be getting? I will be applying with a MPH degree. Right now, I will have a letter from the assistant dean of student affairs, a professor from a statistical software class that I took and Ta'ed for and I need one more. I have the option of my former employer to write me one, but any other significant LOR gaps I should be addressing?

Thanks!

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[spiffysteve]

If there's any way to get one from an MD or DO, you should get it. As I understand it, it's very important to have a physician letter, as they will know better than a professor if the applicant is ready for medical school and beyond.

 

[first_time_poster]

A LOR from a core science professor maybe.

 

[gyngyn]

A science professor is a much more reliable letter of evaluation than a physician (for MD schools). Physician letters are largely viewed as fluff. DO schools love DO letters, though.
Be sure to send this link to letter writers: https://www.aamc.org/download/349990/data/lettersguidelinesbrochure.pdf