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Sample Recommendation Request

Sample letter

Date

Name and address of reference

Dear Dr. ____________:

I am beginning the process of applying to (medical school, dental school, optometry school, veterinary school

etc.) and would like to request a letter of recommendation from you. Since taking your BIO xxxx course, I have

completed my pre-med minor and have been working on a research project in the field of xxxxx.

In your letter, I would like you to focus on my academic abilities and leadership potential (include examples or

other focus items). You may recall that I was the team leader for our project on xxxxx. Your letter will be

included in my Health Professions file and become part of my composite letter of recommendation. Please

make your letter as explicit and concrete as possible and give examples. You have my permission to include

grades and/or class rank in your letter.

I have included a resume, which outlines my achievements, activities, and experiences. If you feel it would be

helpful, I would be happy to meet with you to discuss this letter and my professional goals.

Please complete your letter by XXXX. Send an email copy of your letter to samantha.wheeler1@maine.edu and

send a signed copy of your letter directly to the Health Professions Committee at:

Career Center

5748 Memorial Union

University of Maine

Orono, ME 04469-5748

Thank you for willingness to write this letter or recommendation.

Sincerely,

Your Name

Sample e-mail

Dear Dr. ___________,

About a week ago, I sent you a request to write a letter of recommendation for me. I am hopeful that you will be

able to support my candidacy for (medical school, dental school, optometry school, veterinary school etc). If

you would find it helpful, to meet in person, I would be happy to do so. The deadline for submitting your letter

is XXXX. If this is a problem, please let me know. Please send an email copy of your letter

samantha.wheeler1@maine.edu

and send a signed copy of your letter directly to the Health Professions

Committee at: