LOR Question.. Number of letters?

[bumbel10]

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Hey everybody I had a question regarding number of LORs typically sent. I know most med schools ask for like one from a physician, science prof, and non-science prof, but if you send say 1 more letter from like a coach or boss would that be a problem at all? Any opinions on whether you could see this possibly being beneficial because it is from the perspective of a person other then what med schools typically see?

Any opinions or advice would be appreciated. Thanks!

 

[flatearth22]

If your UG has a premed/prehealth committee then their letter basically covers you for all the others. A physician letter isn't required or recommended unless they're your PI or you have extensive experience working alongside them (read: not just shadowing). Some schools do require additional letters from people who know you outside academics. To be safe I would go with: 2 science, 1 non-science, and 1 "personal qualities" letter from PI/volunteer coordinator/supervisor/etc. Maybe add another personal qualities letter if you want....Anything over 4 individual letters is overkill though IMO.

 

[bumbel10]

. Yea, i think i might have my boss write me one and be my 4th letter. I have been the front room supervisor of my work for the last couple years, so i feel like a letter from my boss may be beneficial. Thank you for the advice.'

Also, around when is the best time to send in LORs?

 

[tima]

Go to the sites of the med schools you want to apply and look at their requirements.

Diversity of letters is good.