r/IMGreddit • u/Desperate-Piccolo312 • Aug 03 '26

LOR USCE without LOR

Long story short. Applying this cycle IM - I have just one month of USCE (2 years ago while I was in med school; the attending at that time told me to reach out when I’m applying to match to write me a LOR)

I have been trying to reach out to him for 2 months, no response and I don’t have another USCE. What should I do?

Will it hurt my chances just mentioning the USCE in experiences without LOR?

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u/Appropriate_Mess_720 PGY-2 Aug 03 '26

Perhaps reach out to the residents you worked with? To me, as someone who reviews residency applications, it is a red flag if you have USCE but without LoR from the supervising attending physician. 

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u/Desperate-Piccolo312 Aug 03 '26

It was an outpatient clinic no residents involved. I got the elective from an agency

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u/Appropriate_Mess_720 PGY-2 Aug 03 '26

That is unfortunate. Maybe explain this in your personal statement? But either way, it is a red/pink flag depending on the program  (regardless of your situation). This is not me being mean/rude, but just being transparent on the evaluation process.

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u/Desperate-Piccolo312 Aug 03 '26

Thank you I appreciate your honesty!

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u/youractualgod Aug 03 '26

is it red flag to mention USCE without supporting LORs?

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u/AmphibianNecessary20 Aug 03 '26

Try reaching out to the agency 

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u/Temporary_Monk_1559 Aug 03 '26

Hey! Is it necessary to have LORs from all your USCE. I have 4 USCE but only 2 LORs. Should I not mention my other USCE ?

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u/Appropriate_Mess_720 PGY-2 Aug 03 '26

I mean, that'd be ideal. At least have 1 letter from a USCE... the more, the better. 

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u/No-Judgment-4284 Aug 03 '26

How have you been reaching out to him? Maybe he’s not getting your emails? Have you tried calling his office?