Question in regards to DO letter of rec

[hopefulblackpremed]

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So odds are, I will not be able to get to shadow a DO or get a DO LOR by the time the application cycle opens. However, I will have shadowed 2 MDs and will get letter of recommendations from them, how much of a killer is that to my application.

 

[DO2015CA]

Only to the schools that explicitly say DO. Which 10 years ago there were only like 3

 

[Goro]

So odds are, I will not be able to get to shadow a DO or get a DO LOR by the time the application cycle opens. However, I will have shadowed 2 MDs and will get letter of recommendations from them, how much of a killer is that to my application.

Having a DO LOR will always help you.

Lacking one will NOT hurt.

 

[AsclepiusAdvisingLLC]

Make sure that your MD letters that you submit to DO programs highlight your interest in osteopathic medicine. They should draw parallels between your interests and the osteopathic training pedagogy as well.

 

[Mr.Smile12]

So odds are, I will not be able to get to shadow a DO or get a DO LOR by the time the application cycle opens. However, I will have shadowed 2 MDs and will get letter of recommendations from them, how much of a killer is that to my application.

Well, at least talk with some DO's. Subscribe to the AACOM or SOMA newsletters. It only affects you adversely if the school requires it.