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More than ever, a strong letter of recommendation is one of the most critical aspects of applying to medical school. Here's how you can set yourself apart.
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Getting into Medical School: Tips for Obtaining Optimal Letters of
Recommendation
Presented by Michelle A. Finkel, MD
Founder, Insider Medical Admissions
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Getting into medical school is becoming increasingly competitive.
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More competitive candidates are now pursuing a medical career
making the submission of an excellent medical school application more important.
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American Medical College Application Service (AMCAS®)
accepts letters of recommendation (LORs) for participating medical schools,
enabling institutions to receive letters electronically.
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LORs are one of the most critical aspects
of applying to medical school.
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Choose the right person to author your
LOR.
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A LOR writer wish list would include someone who
Is senior faculty with a weighty title Is well known in his/her field Has spent significant time with you Is an experienced letter-writer Has explicitly stated s/he will write you a strong LOR
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It is important to directly ask any potential author,
“Can you write me a very
strong letter for medical school?”
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Receiving a LOR from an accomplished, known colleague will usually be weighed
more heavily than one from someone deemed less accomplished and
unfamiliar.
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To improve your medical school candidacy fully, consider
working with a professional.
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Applicants can unknowingly undermine their chances of success with
poorly compiled application materials.
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A qualified personal medical school admissions consultant provides a great advantage.
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Medical school consulting companies come in a variety of forms.
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Elite companies offer both the medical focus and a highly
experienced consultant who works one-on-one with clients.
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These professionals have the inside knowledge of how medical school
admissions work, providing individualized guidance to optimize
applicants personal essays, AMCAS® and interview skills.
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Elite companies that offer both the medical focus and a highly
experienced consultant who works one-on-one with clients offer a large
advantage for pre-medical applicants.
Get more information at
www.InsiderMedicalAdmissions.com Michelle A. Finkel, MD
Founder, Insider Medical Admissions
Follow me on @InsiderMedical