LOR question

[winchester1615]

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Hi all,

I did an away rotation at a program I'm really interested in (let's call it program A) and am getting a letter from my attending there. Can I use this letter when applying to program B? My concern is that the letter highlights the fact that I was most interested in program A and pursued an away rotation there and therefore am not as interested in program B. Am I better off just using the letter in my application to program A and using home institution letters for all other applications?

Thanks for your input!

 

[maranatha]

I'd say the most important thing is that you have as many glowing LOR as possible from full time faculty. If the letter from program A is stronger than the ones from your home institution, then I'd use it. If you think they're equal, then consider the reputation of program A and whether or not the letter from A comes from a well-known psychiatrist. If program A and/or the attending has a strong reputation, then I'd still use that letter.

Regarding your concern, program B will know that you did an away rotation at A regardless if you have a letter from them or not. Many students do away rotations and this shouldn't have impact when applying to other programs.