is it necessary to include aamc# in the lor?????? - letusdoit

[ArchivalUser]

should the lor address the program director ?
and should it include my AAMC#

i am old graduate and i got it before i came to the states from my profs and these are without AAMC # and address " to whom it may concern"
do they work or i have to get new ones

please somebody clarify
thanks in advance

[ArchivalUser]

i hav the same query....

[ArchivalUser]

According to ECFMG you should use the format for LOR given by ECFMG..

That includes:
Name
AAMC ID

Addressing "Dear Program Director"

It's better to have recent LOR (Usually not older than 1 year)

But you still can use the LOR as long as it got you name and the writer's official letterhead.

[ArchivalUser]

AAMC id is for them to identify easily. It will be matched to your name and aamc id.

If you send lor without aamc id, it is a little difficult for them to match your name. They are worry that they will put in other slot with the same name. That's why they asked.

Last year I sent one without aamc id but it worked though. I got interviews and I saw that lor during iv.

Don't forget to use cover letter for lor, which has all your information.

GL

[ArchivalUser]

I would also write your aamc id in pencil on the back in addition just in case they misplace it.