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What is a letter of reference?

Tessa Lamer
Tessa Lamer
January 06, 2023 17:04
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A letter of reference is a detailed letter that describes the referee's experiences with the student, in addition to recommending them for further medical training.

Please review program descriptions to confirm a program's reference requirements.

Additional information:

  • What types of reference documents currently exist for the R-1 Match?
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