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Using Real or Fake Names in Personal Statement

Started by Dhooy7
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Dhooy7

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I volunteer for an individual who I mention in my personal statement. I feel like they will figure out based on his LOR and make the connection. I don't take care of this patient and if don't think he would have any problem with it.

Also should I makeup a fake doctors name? The doctor I am using is not writing me my LOR.
 
I used the first letter of their names. "I worked with Dr. Y in the...etc etc."