Send an excellent LOR from a DO to MD programs??

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I am a re-applicant applying to both DO and MD programs. I have an excellent LOR from a DO doctor that speaks to my abilities on a personal level... Should I send it to MD programs as evidence of my general potential as a physician??
Could it possibly hurt my chances?? Would it help?? It seems to me a waste of a good letter to just send it to DO schools.....

I have two LORs from professors, two LORS from MD physicians (both excellent and also describe me on a very personal level) and the standard committee letter....

I want to do everything I possibly can to help my chances this year!! 🙂
Thanks for all advice.
 
Agreed. Won't matter. As long as it reflects positively on you as an applicant send it.
 
Could it possibly hurt my chances?? Would it help?? It seems to me a waste of a good letter to just send it to DO schools.....

NO! It will not hurt your chances. Yes! It will help, and yes it would be a waste of a good letter.
 
Send it. Most (probably all) MD schools have some DOs on faculty so it won't be anything new and shocking for them to see an LOR from a DO.
 
a doctor is a doctor
Lies. We all know from average gpa and mcat score that DO's are significantly worse than MDs and are setup to work in hospitals in the deserts of Algeria /jk

Do it
 
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