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Letter of Recommendation Outline

I. Introduction: Purpose of the letter (i.e. student is applying to medical

school, dental school, graduate school etc.)

II. Nature of Relationship with Student

- The circumstance by which you know the student (i.e. Why did this student

choose you as an evaluator?)

- How well do you know the student? For example, how much time did you

spend with the student per week? What was the duration of the time spent? A

semester? Two weeks?

- If there are other ways you got to know student, perhaps outside the

classroom, this may be worthy of mention. For example, did you supervise

this student in a research setting? Did you advise this student or did you

serve as a faculty advisor to an organization in which this student actively

participated?

III. Academic Achievement

- If you taught and graded this student, describe the student’s achievements

in class and/or his or her passion for the discipline, learning style, aptitude,

etc. When possible speak to how this student ranks in comparison to other

students in the class or in relation to students you have taught over time.

- When relevant, discuss how the student overcame difficulties, challenges,

and/or deficiencies. For example, did the student complete extra work,

participate in study sessions, attend office hours, etc.?

- Has the student shown significant interest or ability in areas such as

research, teaching, service, leadership, etc.? How has the student grown

academically?

IV. Personal Attributes

- Do you know anything of the student's relationships with friends and family

that would be particularly relevant to the students’ success as a health

practitioner? If so, this may be worthy if mention.

- When possible, discuss the student’s diversity of interests and activities. Are

there any experience(s) you feel demonstrate the character and unique

qualities of the student. Examples of areas that could be included are travel,

previous work experience, volunteer activities, sports, music, arts, and

leadership.

- Demonstrate evidence of student's ability to manage stressful situations,

rigorous course loads, and multiple responsibilities. Can the student be

flexible when required?

- How does the student communicate with others? For example, how does the

student manage conflict, lead, work collaboratively, etc.?

Is the student well liked by fellow students, by instructors and/T.A’s, by you?

What makes this student well-liked?

- Has the student demonstrated empathy for patients, a desire to help others,

and/or a passion for service?

- Do you believe this student is ethical and has integrity?

Letter Of Recommendation Outline