Research letter of recommendation for fellowship?

[CaliforniaAppli]

changed of plans

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[IMreshopeful]

I would talk to the cardiology attending and see if they can write you a letter. You should have cards attendings write letters for you, not GIM attendings (other than your PD).

I used one research letter and three clinical letters. It was fine. All of them were pretty good and got me interviews.

 

[CaliforniaAppli]

My research letter would probably be lukewarm at best then....

Should I just stick with the three clinicals? It is necessary to get a research letter ?

 

[gutonc]

My research letter would probably be lukewarm at best then....

Should I just stick with the three clinicals? It is necessary to get a research letter ?

It's only really "necessary" to get a research LOR when you have a PhD or you did a research fellowship that meant you took time off during med school or residency. If it's just a research mentor who doesn't know you clinically and it's not a huge part of your CV, no need for it. It can't really hurt but it probably won't help either.