LOR says allopathic...

[egil_skallagrimsson]

So..I wanted to apply to allopathic and osteopathic programs and I was informed during my committee interview that for some reason one of my letter writers wrote I was applying to allopathic schools. Not sure why this happened and I have no way of fixing it since I don't know who did it. My question is: am I screwed for applying to DO programs now or will they not care?

 

[deleted709753]

Same thing with me. Applied with only one physician letter from a MD that stated I was seeking admission to MD programs, and had plenty of DO interviews. They will probably think the letter writer did it under his/her own volition.

 

[sharpstickie]

I can't imagine them nitpicking exactly what the writer said regarding MD/DO. What should matter is what they say about you.

 

[AsianPersuasion]

I agree with bon22, I can't imagine people really nitpick like that...idk I could be wrong. Ask Goro lol.

 

[poloboy]

Did you communicate with your recommender(s) that you were applying to both DO and MD programs and for them to keep it general? If not, I don't think it matters much. Worst case scenario the DO programs ask you why you're going for both. I guess you just really have to back yourself up as to why you REALLY want to go DO.