[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"doc-seo-284644-105":3,"detail-sidebar-cat-1-en-105":81,"doc-detail-284644-en":126},{"code":4,"msg":5,"data":6},0,"ok",{"site_id":7,"language":8,"slug":9,"title":10,"keywords":11,"description":12,"schema_data":13,"social_meta":74,"head_meta":76,"extra_data":78,"updated_unix":80},105,"en","letters-of-recommendation-medical-school-preparation-guide","Letters of Recommendation - Medical School Preparation Guide","","This guide provides essential instructions for students navigating the process of obtaining letters of recommendation (LOR) for medical school applications. It details critical timelines, AAMC core competencies, and specific requirements for various medical institutions, such as UC Davis, Northwestern, and NYU. The document outlines best practices for selecting recommenders, determining the ideal time to request letters, and preparing professional information packets for faculty. It also provides a comprehensive breakdown of school-specific LOR requirements, curriculum models, and prerequisites to help students effectively manage their application portfolios. By following these structured steps, applicants can ensure their letters meet official standards, including letterhead and signature requirements, while maximizing their chances of admission success.",{"@graph":14,"@context":73},[15,34,56],{"@type":16,"itemListElement":17},"BreadcrumbList",[18,23,27,31],{"item":19,"name":20,"@type":21,"position":22},"https://docshare.wps.com","Home","ListItem",1,{"item":24,"name":25,"@type":21,"position":26},"https://docshare.wps.com/template/","Template",2,{"item":28,"name":29,"@type":21,"position":30},"https://docshare.wps.com/template/presentations/","Presentations",3,{"item":32,"name":10,"@type":21,"position":33},"https://docshare.wps.com/template/letters-of-recommendation-medical-school-preparation-guide/284644/",4,{"url":32,"name":10,"@type":35,"image":36,"author":41,"headline":10,"publisher":44,"fileFormat":47,"inLanguage":8,"description":12,"dateModified":48,"datePublished":49,"encodingFormat":47,"isAccessibleForFree":50,"interactionStatistic":51},"DigitalDocument",{"url":37,"@type":38,"width":39,"height":40},"https://docshare.wps.com/thumbnails/letters-of-recommendation-medical-school-preparation-guide/284644.png","ImageObject",442,249,{"name":42,"@type":43},"Seraphina","Person",{"url":19,"name":45,"@type":46},"DocShare","Organization","application/pdf","2026-10-28","2026-09-17",true,{"@type":52,"interactionType":53,"userInteractionCount":55},"InteractionCounter",{"@type":54},"ViewAction",11,{"@type":57,"mainEntity":58},"FAQPage",[59,65,69],{"name":60,"@type":61,"acceptedAnswer":62},"What are the AAMC competencies that medical schools look for in letters of recommendation?","Question",{"text":63,"@type":64},"Medical schools assess competencies including service orientation, social skills, cultural competence, teamwork, oral and written communication, ethical responsibility, reliability, resilience, capacity for improvement, critical thinking, and scientific inquiry.","Answer",{"name":66,"@type":61,"acceptedAnswer":67},"What is the recommended timeline for requesting medical school letters of recommendation?",{"text":68,"@type":64},"Students should aim to request letters anytime throughout the year but ideally no later than March, as the application cycle typically opens in May and enters the verification phase in June.",{"name":70,"@type":61,"acceptedAnswer":71},"What materials should be included in a packet given to a recommender?",{"text":72,"@type":64},"When requesting a letter, provide a packet containing your transcripts, resume, personal statement, a summary of interactions with the recommender, and clear instructions for the submission process.","https://schema.org",{"og:url":32,"og:type":75,"og:title":10,"og:site_name":45,"og:description":12},"article",{"robots":77,"canonical":32},"index,follow",{"doc_id":79,"site_id":7},284644,1791741378,{"code":4,"msg":82,"data":83},"success",[84,87,92,97,102,107,112,117,122],{"id":55,"doc_module":22,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":29,"show_sort_weight":85,"slug":86},90,"presentations",{"id":88,"doc_module":22,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":89,"show_sort_weight":90,"slug":91},12,"Resumes",80,"resumes",{"id":93,"doc_module":22,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":94,"show_sort_weight":95,"slug":96},14,"Invoices",70,"invoices",{"id":98,"doc_module":22,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":99,"show_sort_weight":100,"slug":101},15,"Posters",60,"posters",{"id":103,"doc_module":22,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":104,"show_sort_weight":105,"slug":106},16,"Social Media",50,"social-media",{"id":108,"doc_module":22,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":109,"show_sort_weight":110,"slug":111},17,"Forms",40,"forms",{"id":113,"doc_module":22,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":114,"show_sort_weight":115,"slug":116},18,"Letters",30,"letters",{"id":118,"doc_module":22,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":119,"show_sort_weight":120,"slug":121},21,"Paper Templates",5,"papers-templates",{"id":123,"doc_module":22,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":124,"show_sort_weight":4,"slug":125},158,"General","general-158",{"code":4,"msg":82,"data":127},{"doc_id":79,"user_id":128,"nickname":42,"user_avatar":129,"doc_module":22,"category_id":55,"category_name":29,"doc_title":10,"doc_description":12,"doc_content":130,"file_id":131,"file_url":132,"file_type":133,"file_size":134,"view_count":55,"is_deleted":4,"is_public":22,"is_downloadable":22,"audit_status":22,"page_count":108,"language":135,"language_code":8,"site_id":7,"html_lang":8,"table_of_contents":136,"faqs":137,"seo_title":138,"seo_description":12,"update_tm":139,"read_time":140},962075114101,"https://ap-avatar.wpscdn.com/avatar/e000253a75eb197efd?x-image-process=image/resize,m_fixed,w_180,h_180&k=1780044092746381165","Letters of Recommendation  \n•Timeline  \n•Requirements  \n•Who to ask  \n•How to ask  \n•How to Collect  \nQuick Activity  \nTurn to a partner. Write down three competencies that you think the medical schools/AAMC want to assess from LOR.  \nAAMC LOR Competencies  \nService Orientation  \nSocial Skills  \nCultural Competence Teamwork  \nOral Communication Ethical Responsibility Reliability and Dependability  \nResilience & Adaptability Capacity for Improvement Critical Thinking Quantitative Reasoning Scientific Inquiry Written Communication Science Competency  \nTimeline  \n•Ask anytime, but by March  \n•May: Application Opens  \n•June: Application is being verified  \n•July: Secondaries Complete  \nRequirements  \n•Varies by medical school  \n•Two Science Faculty  \n•Non-Science Faculty  \n•Non-Academic  \nAMCAS allows up to 10 LOR.  \n| Name of School | LOR Requirement | Outstanding Pre-Reqs | Curriculum Model | Location Type |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| UC Davis | 3 Min LOR (ANY) | None | Traditional | Urban-ish |\n| \u003Cbr>Northwestern | \u003Cbr>2 Science, 1 nonscience | \u003Cbr>Bioethics | \u003Cbr>Hybrid | \u003Cbr>Urban (no cars) |\n| NYU | 1 science, 1 nonscience, 1 nonacademic | Anatomy | 3 year or Traditional | Urban (no cars) |\n| Hofstra | 2 Science, 1 anyone | None | PBL, Early Clinical Experiences | Suburban (car required) |\n| Rush | 4 max (Any) | 1 Quarter English | Traditional | Rural |\n| William Beaumont | 3 Max (Any) | None | Traditional | Suburban |\n|  |  |  |  |  |\n|  |  |  |  |  |\n|  |  |  |  |  |\n\nRequirements Cont.  \n•ALL letters need to be signed and on official letterhead.  \n•Committee Letters  \nWho to Ask  \n•Community College OK?  \n•TAs?  \n•Science vs . Social Science  \nHow to Ask  \n•When the time is right.  \n•In Person vs Email  \n•Offer a Packet of Information:  \n• Transcripts  \n• Resume  \n• Personal Statement  \n• Summary of Interactions  \n• Directions","cbCaid0Xf6rGno5U","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaid0Xf6rGno5U","pdf",405899,"English","# Timeline and Application Phases\n## AAMC Competencies Assessment\n# LOR Requirements\n## Institution-Specific Requirements Table\n## Official Submission Standards\n# Strategic LOR Planning\n## Identifying Recommenders\n## How to Request Recommendations\n## Preparing Information Packets","[{\"question\":\"What are the AAMC competencies that medical schools look for in letters of recommendation?\",\"answer\":\"Medical schools assess competencies including service orientation, social skills, cultural competence, teamwork, oral and written communication, ethical responsibility, reliability, resilience, capacity for improvement, critical thinking, and scientific inquiry.\"},{\"question\":\"What is the recommended timeline for requesting medical school letters of recommendation?\",\"answer\":\"Students should aim to request letters anytime throughout the year but ideally no later than March, as the application cycle typically opens in May and enters the verification phase in June.\"},{\"question\":\"What materials should be included in a packet given to a recommender?\",\"answer\":\"When requesting a letter, provide a packet containing your transcripts, resume, personal statement, a summary of interactions with the recommender, and clear instructions for the submission process.\"}]","Letters of Recommendation - Medical School Preparation Guide | PDF",1789628992,6]