Physician Letter requirement for D.O. school

[Aloe paleo]

I have a letter from an M.D. but it wasn't from shadowing but from doing research for her. Is this letter acceptable?

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[Cornfed101]

I have a letter from an M.D. but it wasn't from shadowing but from doing research for her. Is this letter acceptable?

Most DO schools take an MD LOR. Some don't. Look at the specific requirements for any school you are thinking of applying to. I have an MD LOR from a physician that I work for. It's not a problem

 

[donghua]

Well would any of you say that a DO LOR is going to be better on the application or are they viewed equal to a MD LOR?


Anyone have experience with this?

 

[keanureaves]

Well would any of you say that a DO LOR is going to be better on the application or are they viewed equal to a MD LOR?


Anyone have experience with this?

I've read on the forums previously that the MD letter won't hurt, but the DO letter might get bonus points.

 

[Goro]

I have a letter from an M.D. but it wasn't from shadowing but from doing research for her. Is this letter acceptable?

That's fine

 

[Aloe paleo]

That's fine

Thanks Goro!

 

[humblebii]

That's fine

How about a letter from an M.D. but it wasn't from shadowing and it wasn't from doing research, but she was the science professor. Is this letter acceptable? Also have an extra regular science LOR.

 

[Goro]

Still fine

 

[Aloe paleo]

Still fine

Thank God

 

[humblebii]

Still fine

Thank you Goro!

 

[Aloe paleo]

Still fine

Goro how likely is it for a Canadian DO to end up practicing in Canada? What is the best resource where I can find info about the process? I actually just asked a current DO student who is a Canadian and they were not entirely sure themselves.

 

[Goro]

Don't know

 

[Allosteopath]

Goro how likely is it for a Canadian DO to end up practicing in Canada? What is the best resource where I can find info about the process? I actually just asked a current DO student who is a Canadian and they were not entirely sure themselves.

It's in your hands, you shouldn't have too many issues but you should aim for a US residency given the difficulty you may have matching to Canada. Contact COMSA for more info, they also have a wealth of knowledge on some facebook groups if you need more information.

 

[Aloe paleo]

It's in your hands, you shouldn't have too many issues but you should aim for a US residency given the difficulty you may have matching to Canada. Contact COMSA for more info, they also have a wealth of knowledge on some facebook groups if you need more information.

Wow you have been super helpful! Thanks