You absolutely need an SLOR for EM (google it). Any specialty would prefer a specific one, but if there's one specialty where a generic letter may just work, it's IM
I am doing my ER next mo... but all my other LORs (3) are generic...even when i told when what I wanted to go into... they didn't put it in the letter.
So is that a bad thing?
Also my ER elective hospital doesnt have a ER programs... I can't find a hospital that will take IMG.. I am feeling pretty helpless... and hopeless...
In short, the answer is yes. The strongest applications have specialty specific LoRs for each specialty they are applying for. Generic LoRs are noticeable and send a less than positive message to program directors.
If possible, set up a meeting with your LoR authors, ask for their feedback and let them know your expectations for the letter.
-Olivia Mishler
Match A Resident Support
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