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LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION

EXAMPLE #1

Dear Dr Koop:

Chris Smith MD, has been a Postdoctoral Scholar in Pediatric Orthopedic Oncology at

Northsouthern School of Medicine. While at our institution, Dr. Smith actively participated in

our research and educational activities. During the last year at Northsouthern, Dr. Smith also

trained in Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery.

Dr. Smith’s research activities focused on the use of three dimensional contrast CT scanning for

the assessment and quantification of blood flow and metabolism in solid bone tumors in the long

bones of pediatric patients. An early study established a correlation between patterns of blood

flow and tumor metabolism and the long term outcome of patients with solid tumors of long

bones, while a second study . . . [+9 lines]. Some of this work has already been published in first

rate orthopedic journals while other parts are currently under review by journals.

Dr. Smith’s accomplishments are important for they demonstrate and underscore the clinical

significance of altered patterns of blood flow and tumor metabolism for patient mortality and

morbidity as well as for defining their implications for the management of patients with expected

very poor prognosis for limb salvage. These accomplishments have been recognized locally by

having been awarded two consecutive grants by the Greater Affiliate of the American Society for

Orthopedic Surgeons. We believe it is also fair to state that these accomplishments have

received, at least to some degree, national recognition as evidenced by several job offers.

Overall, we have found Chris to be a highly intelligent and hard working young doctor. Chris

communicates and collaborates well with peers and supervisors. On a more personal side, it

saddened us to see Chris leave our institution, due to our inability to secure continued funding

for the position. We believe that Chris is a promising, highly productive and creative young

researcher who undoubtedly will become an independent and innovative investigator. Therefore,

it is with considerable enthusiasm that we support unequivocally the proposed appointment to

Assistant Professor of Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery and Oncology.

Sincerely,

Charles Lewis, MD

Chief, Dept. of Pediatric Oncology

advance.tamu.edu

979.845.1235

Letter Of Recommendation Sample - Medicine