Writing Effective Letters of Recommendation
Thursday, September 17 / 4:00-5:30 pm
Location: Louise Slaughter Room, 1-9555
Presented by:
David R. Lambert, M.D.
Senior Associate Dean, Medical Student Education
Associate Professor, Medicine
Content Outline
This session will review the process of writing a letter of recommendation with attention to the balance of honest and advocacy. Examples of word choice, overall theme and tone will be discussed.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of the workshop, the participant will:
- Gain an understanding of the role of letters of recommendation in the application process.
- Acquire an appreciation for accurately conveying the level of support and enthusiasm of an applicant.
To register for this workshop, contact Andria Mutrie via email at andria_mutrie@urmc.rochester.edu.
