What if I only have a MD letter of recommendation??

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So I'm applying for mostly DO schools. The only problem is I only have an MD LOR. I've shadowed my uncle who is a DO but I obviously can't use him for a letter. Is this going to make me look like I'm not that interested in DO or could this potentially hurt me in the application process?

Thanks!
 
Having a DO in the family is a very good thing. Why can't he write you a LOR?

Some schools require a DO letter. I don't see why your uncle couldn't write it.
 
@jonnythan My pre-professional adviser told me that you can't really use family as a letter of recommendation. The schools that I have looked at say MD or DO letter but DO is preferred.
 
I got into 2 DO schools (KCUMB and Western-Pomona) and only had MD's write me letters
 
@jonnythan My pre-professional adviser told me that you can't really use family as a letter of recommendation. The schools that I have looked at say MD or DO letter but DO is preferred.

Family is one thing, but a family member who is a DO that you've shadowed seems entirely different.
 
So I'm applying for mostly DO schools. The only problem is I only have an MD LOR. I've shadowed my uncle who is a DO but I obviously can't use him for a letter. Is this going to make me look like I'm not that interested in DO or could this potentially hurt me in the application process?

Thanks!

Not only I would say that you use that LOR from your uncle, but I would use having that experience of having an uncle for a DO and who inspiring was that for you in your applications. Good luck.
 
Family is one thing, but a family member who is a DO that you've shadowed seems entirely different.
I'd consider a family member letter to be garbage. It doesn't matter if it's a DO uncle or not.
 
I used to sit on the Adcom for CCOM. I would suggest you get a letter from a DO. Its not terribly difficult to shadow someone other than a family member for a week and get a letter.
 
Thanks for everyone's advice! I live in Wyoming so finding another DO to follow is somewhat difficult. I probably will just try and find another DO or just use my MD letter. Thanks again!
 
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