use the same LOR for IM and FM

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hello! I'm applying to IM, and FM for back up. There are 2 FM doctors who I have worked close with and would like to ask for letter of recommendation. Does it come across as insincere if I ask these docs to write letters for 'IM and FM'? or should I just limit these letters to FM? thanks!

 

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There isn't a "right" answer. You can ask them for two different letters -- they upload them into two different slots. Most letter writers won't be insulted. Or, you can ask them to write a generic letter and not mention the field. If you do get two letters, you need to make sure that the right letters get assigned to the right programs. And, you have to hope that the letter writers (or their secretaries) upload the correct letters to the correct slots. Every year on SDN there's someone's sob story about how a sec uploaded the letters backwards, and then they sent the wrong letters to every program.

 

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ok great. I didn't know that was an option. Thank you so much for the detailed reply!