reference from a D.O.

[tyson]

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Hi,
I've been considering applying to a D.O. program, UNE in particular, but I'm not really up to speed on what I need to do.
I understand that D.O. programs look favorably on applicants who have a reference from a D.O., I was wondering if there was a specific amount of time (75 hours, or something like that), that you have to spend with a D.O.
Any info you guys could throw my way would be great!
Thanks, Tyson

 

[mig2k]

I don't really know the specific number of hours that DO schools want BUT I do know that they take it into consideration. They don't take letters from DOs too seriously if you just met and talked to him for 2 hours for example. I was told this from the ADCOM at WesternU. I was asked how many hours I volunteered at my DO office during my interview.



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Ryan
Western U/COMP Class of 2004
thedigitaldoctor.com

 

[Paul's Boutique]

I went thru the same interviews as Miglo, but I wasn't asked about how many hours I volunteered with my DO. However, Miglo's right when he says that you need to volunteer with / shadow your DO enough so that he/she can write a convincing letter.

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-PB (Western Univ./COMP '04)

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