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

[dancindoc85]

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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.

 

[Bacchus]

Send it.

 

[rmsgolfer]

Agreed. Won't matter. As long as it reflects positively on you as an applicant send it.

 

[Black Surgeon]

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.

 

[TexasPhysician]

a doctor is a doctor

 

[VMSmith]

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.

 

[Kaustikos]

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