Requiring a physician letter of recommendation (PLOR) acts as a barrier to admission to osteopathic medical schools, particularly for applicants from racial and ethnic groups that are underrepresented in the medical profession, new research finds. The study, led by researchers from the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine, is published in the Journal of Osteopathic Medicine.
Study finds physician letters of recommendation are a key barrier to diversity at osteopathic medical schools
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