LOR question

[ArizonaVet480]

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I am still a while away from applying but I had a question about the LOR's. Do med schools allow LOR's from former employers and would it be beneficial to get a LOR from my old LT. Colonel who I have known for a long time?

 

[whatever5]

They do accept these LORs. It would be beneficial to have this sort of letter as med schools really like people who have served in the military.

 

[ArizonaVet480]

thank you I was thinking it might be a good idea, just wasn't sure if med schools accept these kinds of LOR's

 

[Revolution9]

Although not everyone will know what an O-5 is, everyone should be aware that a Lt. Colonel is a rank that should command respect and would be a good judge of character. If they don't, have them watch "Scent of a Woman".

 

[freak7]

Although not everyone will know what an O-5 is, everyone should be aware that a Lt. Colonel is a rank that should command respect and would be a good judge of character.

You'd think, right? I had a glowing LOR from a RDML and USUHS rejected me flat out. (Given I'm sure there were other factors)