Letters of recommendation refers to written endorsements supporting health professions applications.
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Abstract: This article provides advice on writing effective letters of recommendation for a scholarship awardee, ... Read more
Emil Chuck, PhD
Updated August 20, 2026 by Emil Chuck, PhD
Prehealth applicants worry about the importance of a research experience in the application process. Research ... Read more
Emil Chuck, PhD
Updated September 24, 2025 by Emil Chuck, PhD
Whether it is an internship or a graduate school application, letters of recommendation are generally ... Read more
Emil Chuck, PhD
Updated July 3, 2024 by Emil Chuck, PhD
Applicants for medical, dental, and other professional programs often agonize over their personal statements, test ... Read more
Helen Yang
Updated August 23, 2022 by Helen Yang
Even before the AMCAS and AACOMAS applications open in May, you can take steps to ... Read more
Cassie Kosarek
Updated June 23, 2022 by Cassie Kosarek
Though New Year’s resolutions have the reputation of falling by the wayside come February, they ... Read more
Cassie Kosarek
Updated June 24, 2022 by Cassie Kosarek
David Steinhardt, MD shares 10 steps for getting into medical school.
David Steinhardt
Updated June 24, 2022 by David Steinhardt
With so many deadlines and moving parts to med school apps, it’s easy to become ... Read more
Haziq Siddiqi
Updated June 24, 2022 by Haziq Siddiqi
At this point, you are probably already aware of how competitive medical school admissions are. ... Read more
Joel Butterly
Updated June 25, 2022 by Joel Butterly
Many students don’t realize that the residency match should be top of mind when choosing ... Read more
Stacy Meyer
Updated June 26, 2022 by Stacy Meyer
By Brent Schnipke As I have spoken with physicians, residents, and other medical students about ... Read more
Brent Schnipke
Updated June 26, 2022 by Brent Schnipke
Read about steps 1 and 2 in Part 1 of this series here. Right now, ... Read more
PracticeLink
Updated June 26, 2022 by PracticeLink
By Michelle Finkel, MD Whether you are a candidate for medical school, residency, fellowship, dental ... Read more
Michelle Finkel
Updated June 26, 2022 by Michelle Finkel
As an undergrad, one of the reasons you devoted so much time to a research ... Read more
David Oppenheimer
Updated August 21, 2026 by David Oppenheimer
Letters of evaluation are a vital component of the medical school application process. Since many ... Read more
Anubodh “Sunny” Varshney
Updated June 26, 2022 by Anubodh “Sunny” Varshney
For some undergrads, this summer will be spent lounging on the beach reading and hanging ... Read more
Paris Grey
Updated August 21, 2026 by Paris Grey
No matter what type of health professional school you are targeting, you will need to obtain letters of reference. Dr. Lisabetta Divita provides tips on getting the best letters possible.
Lisabetta Divita
Updated August 21, 2026 by Lisabetta Divita
Pre-health advisors can be power hitters on your application team - learn what they can do for you and how to build a successful relationship.
Emil Chuck, PhD
Updated June 27, 2022 by Emil Chuck, PhD
Competition is tough for dermatology residency positions. Learn how to shine in an interview with University of Pennsylvania dermatology residency director Dr. William James.
Rajani Katta and Samir Desai
Updated June 27, 2022 by Rajani Katta and Samir Desai
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