Which schools don't require LOR's from docs.???

[yzf600]

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I'm sure this has been asked before, but I can't find a thread...

Which schools do not require a LOR from an MD/DO ?

 

[medmom]

short answer........ NONE

 

[dr.z]

I'm sure this has been asked before, but I can't find a thread...

Which schools do not require a LOR from an MD/DO ?

I think all of them do require LOR from a physician.

 

[rub1003]

pcom does not require but STRONGLY recommed...i would suggest getting one. wouldn't hurt.

 

[MCATTT]

Can the letter of recommendation from volunteer coordinator substitutes LOR from a physician??

 

[nowooftickets]

MSU doesnt.

 

[scpod]

Can the letter of recommendation from volunteer coordinator substitutes LOR from a physician??

If the volunteer coordinator is NOT a physician, then NOOOOOO-- it doesn't count as a physician letter. Some schools require a DO letter and nothing else counts. The words "require" and "DO" are pretty easy to understand. Some schools like DMU, however, do NOT require a physician letter; rather, they require a letter from someone who can verify patient contact experience. A letter from a volunteer coordinator WOULD count in that case.

You ned to look at the requirements of individual schools because they are all different.

In the case where they just "strongly suggest" a letter from either a physician or DO in particular, you would be stupid not to get one because it could put you at a disadvantage if you don't. I've heard a gazillion premeds complain that, "getting a DO letter is hard because there aren't many in my area." Well...that's just too damned bad, because finding a DO to write you a letter is a whole hell of a lot easier than passing first year med school anatomy. If you think that's hard, then you've got a lot to learn.

 

[Kuba]

Can the letter of recommendation from volunteer coordinator substitutes LOR from a physician??

for DMU it can. and also there are at least a handful (if not more) DO programs that dont require physcian letters. However, this is extremely easily accessible info, so go to AACOM.

 

[harrypotter]

Would it be better to have a lukewarm DO letter or not have one at all?

 

[Kuba]

Would it be better to have a lukewarm DO letter or not have one at all?

UNECOMs secondary says not at all. But i beg to differ.

 

[CatsandCradles]

I'm sure this has been asked before, but I can't find a thread...

Which schools do not require a LOR from an MD/DO ?

I would urge you to try to aquire a LOR. If you can't find a DO, then find an MD to make an LOR for you.

 

[sortagrownup]

I'm pretty sure it's optional for TCOM but I turned one in anyway. But as the others said, it's very beneficial to have one at hand.