LoR question

[Newt23]

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Hey all, I have a question about lors. I have 3 good letters from ophtho folks and 1 good letter from an IM guy.

I was going to do 2 ophtho and 1 IM with a supplemental. However, I have heard several times now that I should just use the 3 ophtho with 1 supplemental from IM. I know this isn't the normal process, but I have heard it several times.

What do you guys think?

 

[OphthoApp]

Submit IM letter. Use Ophtho as supplement. They want to see you aren't just a good ophthalmologist.

 

[Bronze Medal]

Hey all, I have a question about lors. I have 3 good letters from ophtho folks and 1 good letter from an IM guy.

I was going to do 2 ophtho and 1 IM with a supplemental. However, I have heard several times now that I should just use the 3 ophtho with 1 supplemental from IM. I know this isn't the normal process, but I have heard it several times.

What do you guys think?

I would read the application instructions from SF Match. If I remember correctly they strongly recommend/require one letter from third year clerkships.

 

[Bluesclera]

LETTERS OF REFERENCE

Three (3) ORIGINAL letters of reference are required for review by the programs. No more, no less. It is recommended that residency applicants provide one letter from a core rotation. If you have requested a confidential letter, please indicate so on your CAS application form and ask the author to return the letter to you in a sealed envelope. DO NOT open the sealed envelopes. Non‐confidential letters can be included in your application open faced.

 

[Newt23]

yeah, I knew that the 2 & 1 was suggested by SF Match. And I had planned on doing that, until I managed to get 3 solid (and pretty famous) ophthalmologists. A few different folks have told me to just use the ophtho letters, and that they don't really care about the other letters anyway.

Personally, I think it makes sense to use 2 & 1, but it may be stronger to use 3 ophtho.

 

[Ignatius M.D.]

I'm planning on using the stronger personal letter-research PI for 2+years-over an IM letter. I was told to go with the strongest and use the 2+1 recommendation if it seems equal.

 

[Newt23]

Another question about LoR. I have my app done except for the LoR. They should come in by the end of July. Is this too late to sum it? Or, should I be on my letter writers case (kindly of course)

 

[Bronze Medal]

The end of July is great. Early even. Applications should be in by the third week of August.