A.T. Still University Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine

Science

MD or DO or Employer

*IF YOU ARE A GRAD STUDENT, there are different requirements.

Albany Medical College

yes

Science (can be research)

Academic

Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University

no, one must be from biology

Science

Major - if science major then this second letter must be from science faculty

Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University

Science

D.O. or M.D.

Baylor College of Medicine

yes

Any

Any

Any

Want personal and academic evaluations.

Boston University School of Medicine

yes, but must describe science experience

Science

Science

Academic

Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University

NA

NA

NA

Must be attending a school in the Carolinas to apply.

Brown University School of Medicine

yes

Any

Any

Any

Three individual letters of recommendation from your premedical or research advisor, professors at the institution where you last studied, or other individuals of your choice.

Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine

Science or research advisor

Science or research advisor

Any

Max. 5

Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University

Science

D.O. or M.D.

Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western University

Research Advisor

Research or science

Research or science

Require at least 3, up to 5

Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons

Science

Science

Any

Max. 7

Creighton University School of Medicine

yes

Science

Science

Any Academic

Dartmouth Medical School

yes

Any

Any

Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Science

Science

MD or DO to a RN or PA

Drexel University College of Medicine

yes

Science

Science

Non-science

Duke University School of Medicine

yes

Science

Science

Any

Any

East Tennessee State University James H. Quillen College of Medicine

yes

Science

Science

Advisor (but can substitute with academic non-science

Eastern Virginia Medical School

yes

Science

Science

Academic Non-science

Use the form located at: http://www.evms.edu/admissions/supplemental.html

Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Science

Emory University School of Medicine

yes

Science

Science

Any

Florida State University College of Medicine

yes

Science

Science

Non-science

Peer Letter

George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences

prefer science core

Science

Science

Personal Attributes (anybody non-family)

maximum five

Georgetown University School of Medicine

yes

Academic (prefer Science but not required)

Academic (prefer Science but not required)

Harvard Medical School

yes

Science

Non-science

All research supervisors

Min. 3 and Max. 6

Howard University College of Medicine

Science

Science

Indiana University School of Medicine

no

Personal

Science

Non-science

Dean's recommendation

Dean's Recommendation - should be obtained from the office which maintains disciplinary records.

Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University

no

Biology Professor

Physics Professor

Chemistry Professor

Humanities Professor

Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

yes

Science

Science

Letters from additional faculty are also welcomed

Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences College of Osteopathic Medicine

Science

Pre-med advisor or Science

Physician but prefer DO

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine at Bradenton

Science

Science

DO

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine at Erie

Science

Science

DO

LMU DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine

Science

Science

DO

Loma Linda University School of Medicine

yes

Use recommendation forms included with secondary

Louisiana State University New Orleans School of Medicine

Science or Math

Science or Math

Science or Math

Louisiana State University Shreveport School of Medicine

Science

Science

Academic

Loyola University of Chicago Stritch School of Medicine

Science

Science

Non-science

Max. 7

Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine

Science

Science

Professor from your major whether science or non-science

Mayo Medical School

yes

Science

Any

Any

Accept letters from teaching assistants

Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine

yes

Faculty Mentor

Personal

Physician

The pre-health letter from the undergraduate institution which is either a single letter from a faculty member who was a mentor to the student or the pre-health advisor.

Medical College of Wisconsin

yes, submit request

Science Professor (Biology, Chemistry, Physics)

Any Professor who taught you in class

Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine

yes

Science

Science

Academic

Meharry Medical College School of Medicine

Science

Science

Any other letter

Mercer University School of Medicine

Pre-med Advisor

Science professor or health care professional

They only accept these two letters of recommendation

Michigan State University College of Human Medicine

yes

Science

Any

Any

Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Use forms each year that change

Morehouse School of Medicine

Science

Science

Any Professor

FYI - Morehouse gives strong preference to minority students

Mount Sinai School of Medicine of New York University

yes

Science Professor

Non-science Professor

New York College of Osteopathic Medicine of the New York Institute of Technology

Science

Science

Any Academic

New York Medical College

must write an appeal explaining why

Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Math) can be from someone who taught you in class or supervised independent research for credit

Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Math)

Professor from your major whether science or non-science

Additional letters from someone who can assess your academic abilities are welcomed.

New York University School of Medicine

Science

Academic

Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine

yes

Science

It is preferred that this person use the enclosed NEOUCOM Recommendation for Admission form.

Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

yes

Science

Science

Academic

Please be advised that if individual letters are sent, it will be assumed that the first 3 letters received in our Offices meet the qualifications specified above. Applicants are advised to send no more than the 3 required letters prior to interview invitation.

Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine

DO

Ohio State University College of Medicine and Public Health

yes

Academic

Academic

Academic must be from someone who has taught and graded student in a class, and it must be clearly stated. They will accept other letters in addition.

Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Natural science

Natural science

D.O. strongly recom.

Must have taught you in a class.

Oklahoma State University for Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine

Science

Science

Nonscience

D.O.

Oregon Health Sciences University School of Medicine School of Medicine

Academic

Academic

Academic

Recommend at least one science. Will accept additional letters.

Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine

Science

Science

Nonscience

Other

They say, "at least," so will accept more.

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine at Atlanta

Premed/Academic Advisor or Dean

D.O. recommended

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine at Philadelphia

Premed/Academic Advisor or Dean

D.O. recommended

Pikeville College School of Osteopathic Medicine

Physician (prefer D.O.)

Science

Pre-medical source

Ponce School of Medicine

Science

Science

Any Academic

Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine / Chicago School of Medicine

yes

Academic

Academic

Employer

Rush Medical College

no

Science

Science

Any

Southern Illinois University School of Medicine

yes

Science

Science

Academic

Any

St. Louis University School of Medicine

yes

Science

Non-science

Non-science

Letters from others who know you, in addition to the basic recommendations, are welcome as well.

Stanford University School of Medicine

Any

Any

Any

Letters from teachers who do not know you beyond grades and class rank tell us little more than your AAMC academic record, and such letters are discouraged. Max 6 letters.

SUNY - Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences

yes

Science

Any

Any

SUNY - Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine (Brooklyn)

Science

Professor from your major

*Both professor letters must come from different departments

SUNY - Stony Brook School of Medicine

yes

Science

Non-science

SUNY - Syracuse College of Medicine

Science Professor

Professor from your major

Each letter must come from different departments

SUNY - Upstate

yes

Science

Science or non-science but must be from different department

Temple University School of Medicine

Science

Science

If there is a compelling reason why the applicant cannot obtain the two science letters, we will review their application with the letters provided. Please tell the applicant to indicate in the supplemental application essay why he/she is unable to provide the requested letters. There is no limit to the number of letters of recommendation that may be submitted.

Texas A & M University System Health Science Center College of Medicine

Professor

Professor

Texas Tech University

Any

Any

Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Las Vegas

Science

Science

Physician (preferably a DO)

Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Mare Island

Science

Science

Physician (DO)

Tufts University School of Medicine

yes

Any

Any

Any

Tulane University School of Medicine

Science

Science

Academic

Additional letters are discouraged.

UMDNJ New Jersey Medical School

yes--prof. should state classes taught

Science

Science

Liberal Arts

UMDNJ R. W. Johnson Medical School

Academic

Academic

Academic

UMDNJ School of Osteopathic Medicine

Science

Science

Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F.E. Herbert School of Medicine

no

Pre-med faculty

Pre-med faculty

Pre-med faculty

Universidad Central Del Caribe School of Medicine

Science

Science

University of Alabama School of Medicine

yes, if prof. has experience teaching pre-med students

Major Academic

Science

Other

Other

University of Arizona College of Medicine

yes

Only 3 letters from professionals who know you well and can attest to your qualifications for a career in medicine

University of Arkansas College of Medicine

Faculty

Faculty

Faculty

Also accept three additional letters from personal references

University of California Davis School of Medicine

Science

Science

Any

Max. 5

University of California Irvine College of Medicine

yes

Academic

Academic

Any

Max. 6

University of California Los Angeles / Charles R. Drew Joint Medical Program

Any

Any

Any

University of California Los Angeles David Geffin School of Medicine

Science Professor

Science Professor

University of California San Diego School of Medicine

usually--notified if not

Biology or Chemistry Professor

Biology or Chemistry Professor

Humanities or Social Science Professor

University of California San Francisco School of Medicine

yes

Science

Academic

Any

Max. 5

University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine

At least 2 letters should be written by individuals who can speak specifically to your potential for success in a rigorous science curriculum.

At least 2 letters should be written by individuals who can speak specifically to your potential for success in a rigorous science curriculum.

Any

Max. 6

University of Cincinnati College of Medicine

yes

Science

Science

Any

University of Colorado School of Medicine

Academic

Academic

Other

Letters from college instructors and others.

University of Connecticut School of Medicine

Academic

Academic

Academic

If you have worked in research, a letter from a faculty research sponsor is required.

University of Florida College of Medicine

yes

Science

Science

Non-science

We also require a peer letter, classmate roommate, best friend, etc.

University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine

yes

Any

Any

University of Illinois College of Medicine

Any Academic

Any Academic

Any Academic

No personal letters of recommendations are accepted

University of Iowa College of Medicine

yes

Academic

Academic

Any

University of Kansas School of Medicine

yes

Any

Any

Any

Max. 5

University of Kentucky College of Medicine

yes

Science

Major Academic

Major Academic

University of Louisville School of Medicine

yes

Academic

Academic

Academic

University of Maryland School of Medicine

yes

Science

Science

Non-science

University of Massachusetts Medical School

Prereq Science

Prereq Science

University of Miami School of Medicine - Boca Raton Campus

Academic

Academic

Academic

Can send up to two others.

University of Miami School of Medicine - Miami Campus

yes

Academic

Academic

Academic

Can send up to two others.

University of Michigan Medical School

Science

Non-science

Personal

University of Minnesota Duluth School of Medicine

Science

Any

Any

Allows only 3 LORs

University of Minnesota Medical School (Minneapolis)

Use the form available on the website under FAQs. It's available all the time

University of Mississippi School of Medicine

yes

Academic

Academic

Academic

Above all, we seek information on an applicant's approach to academic studies including how difficulties encountered along the way were dealt with

University of Missouri Columbia School of Medicine

Science

Science (if science major)

Faculty

No More than 5 or 6 letters

University of Missouri Kansas City School of Medicine

Professor

Professor

Professor

University of Nebraska College of Medicine

Science

Academic

University of Nevada School of Medicine

1-2 letters from professors and recommend one letter from a physician. No more than 3-4 letters

University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine

Academic (prefer Science but not required)

Academic (prefer Science but not required)

DO

University of New Mexico School of Medicine

yes

Faculty Instructor, Research Advisor, or Clinical Mentor

Faculty Instructor, Research Advisor, or Clinical Mentor

Faculty Instructor, Research Advisor, or Clinical Mentor

Max. 4

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine

Profesor from your major

Additional professor

Max. 5

University of North Dakota School of Medicine

Science

Any

Any

Peer letter = from someone about your age (e.g. friend, roommate, significant other)

University of North Texas HSC Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine

Any

Any

Any

Prefer one from a D.O.

University of Oklahoma College of Medicine

yes

Faculty

Faculty

Faculty

University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine

yes

Science Professor

Any Professor

University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Science

Science

Another academic

University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine

Professor

Professor

Professor

University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry

yes

Science

Science

Any

Max. 5

University of South Alabama College of Medicine

Requires three letters and use forms that come with the secondary application

University of South Carolina School of Medicine

yes

Science

Science

Another Academic

University of South Dakota School of Medicine

yes

Professor

Professor

Any

They only ask for letters when they give you a secondary application

University of South Florida College of Medicine

Science

Science

Non-science

Also want 2 character letters: peers, supervisors, neighbors, workmates, shadows, etc, but not immediate family or boyfriend/girlfriend etc.

University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine

yes

Science

Science

University of Tennessee Memphis College of Medicine

yes

Any Academic

Any Academic

Any Academic

They also accept an additional 3 letters from non-academic sources for a max. of six letters

University of Texas Houston Medical School at Houston

yes

Any

Any

*TMDSAS requires at least two letters of recommendations and you need to include a form that is available on the website.

University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston

yes

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University of Texas San Antonio Medical School at San Antonio

yes

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University of Texas Southwestern Southwestern Medical School

yes

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University of Toledo

Science

Science

Academic

University of Utah School of Medicine

2 Science and 1 Major Professor

Research

Volunteer

Patient Exposure

University of Vermont College of Medicine

Science

Science

Non-science

Personal Letter

Max. 4

University of Virginia School of Medicine

yes

Science

Science

University of Washington School of Medicine

yes

Science or humanities

Science or humanities

Science or humanities

three letters from instructors (either sciences or humanities) from whom the candidate has taken courses. These letters should critically evaluate the candidate's academic ability, strengths and weaknesses, motivation for medicine, maturity, difficulty of course work and special attributes and assets. Letters of reference from current employers may be advantageous; however, too many additional letters are discouraged.

University of Wisconsin Medical School

Accept letters from research supervisors or someone who has supervised an applicant in a clinical setting.

Vanderbilt School of Medicine

yes

Science

Science

Any

If an applicant has worked in a lab for a significant time, then most choose a rec from this experience.

VCU/MCV School of Medicine

Science

Science

Non-science

Wake Forest University School of Medicine

yes

Science

Non-science

Evaluation form on our on line secondary that we would like filled out by two evaluators, one science, one non science. The evaluation form is printed off the on line secondary application and given to the two evaluators who complete them and send them to us. The evaluators are welcome to send a letter along with the form if they wish to do so.

Washington University School of Medicine

yes

Science

Any Professor

Any Professor

Wayne State University School of Medicine

yes

Faculty

Faculty

Any

Weill Medical College at Cornell University

yes

Science

Science

If applicable - substantial research

West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine

Science

DO

West Virginia University School of Medicine

no

Science with forms

Professor from your major with forms

One Communication letter from someone you have worked with, done volunteer work with, or anyone who can comment on your communication skills, preferably not a professor.

We issue forms that are to accompany these letters when we send out the Secondary Application.

Western University College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific

Science Professor

Science Professor

Another Professor

Physician (DO or MD)

Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine

yes

Science

Science

Any other letter

2 additional letters

Yale University School of Medicine

yes

Science

Science

Any

Max. 5