I am in the throes of applying to residency programs, so I’ll be spending a few blog posts talking about some of the endeavors I’ve realized about the application process. Letters of recommendation. They are probably one of the most intimidating and time-consuming parts of the application. Mainly because you are relying on busy attendings. […]
Standing Out: Securing Strong LORs for Med School
Now that I’m two years deep in med school, and have a lot of good friends on the Admissions Committee here, I wanted to share some knowledge that may be helpful for any students who are currently applying. Yes, May/June is the time of year when many pre-meds are polishing their applications and are about […]
Do’s and Do Not’s of Letter Requests
Requesting letters of recommendation can be an extremely uncomfortable time for many, but as my previous post stated, it is very necessary for one to succeed at attaining a residency. I’m going to briefly review some of the common mistakes students make that, if resolved, could make this experience go a lot smoother. First, don’t […]
