Surgery LoR important for OB?

[little mermaid]

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I just submitted my ERAS this past week.

In terms of LoR, I have two OB and one medicine, and then I was trying to decide who to get to do my last letter. I thought that I might to get my surgery attending to show programs that I have a good surgical background. But my pediatrics mentor had a strong relationship with me and was always very enthusiastic about me. When I asked my Dean of Students, she said that either would be fine. So I picked the Peds writer over the Surgery writer.

Now I am having second thoughts. I have already applied to most programs. But should I still try to get my surgery attending to write me something? Or is it too late? Or not that big a deal?

Any advice would be much appreciated.

 

[neilc]

i don't think it is a huge deal at all. you have two solid letters from profs in OB, so as long as the third letter is good, you are golden. i think what they are looking for in the letters is more info on you as an intelligent hard worker with a specific interest in the field. outside of the letters from ob/gyn profs, they are not looking for any specific skill set. they are going to teach you surgery. they just want to hear that you are teachable, smart, etc...

 

[little mermaid]

Wow, Neilc, thanks for the reply. You have helped put my mind more at ease. Good Luck!

 

[neilc]

no prob. those are my thoughts at least. i have letters from two ob/gyn and a family practice program director, and i have got interviews already. so, it doesn't appear to hurt at all if you are missing a LOR from a surgeon!

good luck with the match, maybe our paths will cross on the interview trail