No MME LORs?

[irishforever182]

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Red flag

 

[AJS59]

I will be applying this upcoming cycle as a nontraditional career changer. Out of my three most meaningful experiences, my first is my job as an engineer at a pharmaceutical company but I cannot get a letter from my boss as I’m not telling my company I am Applying to medical school as they will see that as me eventually leaving which will put me to disadvantage for future promotions, and I would like to keep the job for the income throughout my application cycle.

My next activity is as a hospice companion volunteer, I considered asking my supervisor for a letter, but I do not work directly with her and go to visit patients on my own, I just send her a log of my time and activities.

My third activity is as a volunteer at a recovery center where I interact with all different types of people and have been exposed to the social determinants of health. The supervision turnover here is high and I briefly interact with the staff when signing in and out of my shift, but I think this would be more of a generic letter.

I have one science and one non science letter secured. The other science professor is currently not responding to any of my emails, but agreed to write a letter a few months ago (advice on this too would be appreciated lol). Is it a red flag if I just stick With these three letters and don’t get one from a MME? TIA!

I don't think you need one from an MME per say. Are there any staff members below the supervisor level that you interact with regularly, but who are still in authority?

 

[LunaOri]

It sounds as though the person who could write the most impactful letter would be the one who knows you best (your current job).

 

[Mr.Smile12]

I don't remember any school requiring letters to confirm MME's.

 

[LizzyM]

You absolutely do not need letters from your most impactful experiences. Many schools look for a committee letter from your school or letters from three faculty members, two in the sciences (because you've taken courses in bio, chem & physics, and maybe math) and one in the non-sciences. Some people will substitute a letter from a coach or supervisor but it is not required.