LOR questions

[joshwake]

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Ok, first off I finished my undergrad a long time ago and I don't have many options for recent science LORs. I work in a clinical laboratory in the Virology department and really want to have my supervisor write me a LOR, but I basically need it to count as a science LOR since my third letter should be from a dentist. So... I had to take a medical microbiology course for state certifications through my work, and the course was through the University of Utah which owns the company I work for. anywhoo.. I'm trying to figure out if schools will let me do a joint letter, almost like a comittee letter with the instructor of my med-micro class and my supervisor. I talked to both parties and they are cool with it, I am just wondering if doing it will not fly with any dental schools.

Also, I recently finished an MPH and I was thinking of using one of my instructors from it for my other science LOR. Will an epidemiology or maybe biostatistics instructor be ok for a "science" letter? I am hoping I don't need to clear this with each dental school individually, but that may be the case. any input is appreciated!

 

[dantemac]

"Science" can be anything: physics, chem, or bio professors...or any related science course. As Long as they are either listed as a lecturer or do PhD research for a university than they can write you a letter.

 

[Ewt812]

I thought in order to list under "science lor", it has to be someone who taught you before. At least this is what I heard from my premed advisor.

 

[Impulse155]

"Science" can be anything: physics, chem, or bio professors...or any related science course. As Long as they are either listed as a lecturer or do PhD research for a university than they can write you a letter.

Be careful whne getting physic professor recomendations. I heard people on here having trouble with schools accepting them as actual recommendations. Best you can do is get a Bio/Chem/Orgo professor.

As for the joint letter, just call a couple schools and ask.

 

[yappy]

where did you get this information? physics is under the BCP so wouldnt they accept them as a science lor? infact it's the root of all the sciences (debatable i know). they are also prof and physics is a tough subject.

Be careful whne getting physic professor recomendations. I heard people on here having trouble with schools accepting them as actual recommendations. Best you can do is get a Bio/Chem/Orgo professor.

As for the joint letter, just call a couple schools and ask.

 

[dantemac]

I think a physics professor would be fine. As for if they had to teach you or not, I am not sure about that. All of my letters are coming from people I had as a professor and oversaw some kind of research/TAing that I did.

 

[joshwake]

Last time I applied I had UNLV not accept a letter from a zoology instructor.

 

[321931]

Last time I applied I had UNLV not accept a letter from a zoology instructor.

Yep, some schools are really stringent LORS. My app isn't complete at USC due to having a bio. lab professor writing one rec. Oh well, to late to complete now. Some schools are super stringent with their definition of "science" and some not.

 

[duckdds]

Yep, some schools are really stringent LORS. My app isn't complete at USC due to having a bio. lab professor writing one rec. Oh well, to late to complete now. Some schools are super stringent with their definition of "science" and some not.

Do you know which schools don't approve letters from research professors? Is that listed in the ADEA dental school handbook?

 

[joshwake]

Yep, some schools are really stringent LORS. My app isn't complete at USC due to having a bio. lab professor writing one rec. Oh well, to late to complete now. Some schools are super stringent with their definition of "science" and some not.

I think it is ridiculous to be so picky about the letters. For example, my supervisor in the lab I work in knows me better than any teacher ever has, and can also assess my grasp and knowledge of the subject much better.