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Letters Of Recommendation, 9 min read

How Should I Obtain Letters Of Recommendation?

One of the single most important questions you will ever ask is, “Will you please write a letter of recommendation for me for residency training?”. If you are shy, reserved, soft-spoken, and fail to present yourself in a positive manner during clinical rotatio…

Scott Dulebohn, MD; Associate Professor of Neurosurgery, East Tennessee State University, March 23, 2021