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[abc2019]

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what constitutes a positive supportive LOR from a previous PD in order for me to successfully reapply after resigning?

 

[Ladholyman]

Why did you resign?

 

[ThoracicGuy]

what constitutes a positive supportive LOR from a previous PD in order for me to successfully reapply after resigning?

One where the PD states he believes you can successfully complete a residency in whatever you are applying. Realize that if you are under serious consideration, the PD at the new program is likely to call the former PD and would be able to get info off the record. You need to have a serious conversation with your former PD to determine how much they would support you going forward.

 

[NotAProgDirector]

Best: abc2019's performance was outstanding. Unfortunately, they had a family emergency which required their full attention and had to resign from the program. We would have happily continued their training and fully expected them to promote on cycle to the next PGY year. If we had an open position, we would happily continue their training. We expect they will succeed in any similar competitive training program and have our full support.

OK: abc2019's performance was excellent. Unfortunately, they had a family emergency during training which ultimately resulted in their resignation. Due to this serious distraction, abc2019's performance level suffered and evaluations at the time of his/her resignation suggested a below average performance. However, we feel that their performance and trajectory prior to this problem was excellent, and now that the situation is resolved we expect their performance would return to being fully satisfactory. If we had an open position, we would happily consider continuing their training.

Not so great: abc2019's worked hard in his/her training year. Their performance was below average, but they were making some steady improvements. Unfortunately, they had a family emergency during training which impacted their performance and resulted in an unsatisfactory performance level. After reviewing their options, they decided to resign from our program. We expect that he/she can be successful in the right environment and have encouaged them to apply to programs where the level of acuity and workload are not as intense.

Ug: abc2019's performance was marginal, with repeated professionalism concerns. They resigned in lieu of termination proceedings. We recommend that further training include close observation and mentoring to help prevent similar issues from occurring.

Worst: We have been directed to refer all requests for information to our office of legal council.

 

[gutonc]

And...as usual, @aProgDirector drops the mic
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[abc2019]

My PD wrote me a lukewarm LOR. Basically said i was an intern who completed my rotations satisfactorily and was in good standing with the program when i resigned. He didn't specifically say anything bad but the LOR had a general negative connotation to it. I will be applying to a different specialty. Is it required that I have a LOR from my prior PD?

 

[gutonc]

My PD wrote me a lukewarm LOR. Basically said i was an intern who completed my rotations satisfactorily and was in good standing with the program when i resigned. He didn't specifically say anything bad but the LOR had a general negative connotation to it. I will be applying to a different specialty. Is it required that I have a LOR from my prior PD?

Yeah...unfortunately, that falls in the "bad LOR" category. It's not "required" to have that LOR, but it's pretty much mandatory. The best you can do at this point is get 1-2 other GREAT! LORs from attendings at your intern program and hope for the best.

 

[abc2019]

Yeah...unfortunately, that falls in the "bad LOR" category. It's not "required" to have that LOR, but it's pretty much mandatory. The best you can do at this point is get 1-2 other GREAT! LORs from attendings at your intern program and hope for the best.

i have 2 other positive LOR from other faculty in my intern program. but since i am applying to a different specialty, i also have 3 positive LOR from attendings in that specialty from med school 4th year electives. since i had only submit 4 LOR, which ones should i use?

 

[ThoracicGuy]

i have 2 other positive LOR from other faculty in my intern program. but since i am applying to a different specialty, i also have 3 positive LOR from attendings in that specialty from med school 4th year electives. since i had only submit 4 LOR, which ones should i use?

You have to include your PD and the two current faculty, so maybe just one from med school. Whoever can give you the best.