University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

We require three recommendations at a minimum or a committee letter (5 letters maximum). The committee letter should be buttressed with individual letters of recommendation. We prefer three letters of recommendation from professors or important mentors (such as research mentors). The best are letters from those who know the applicant well and can comment on our selection factors ( https://www.medadmissions.pitt.edu/admissions/you-apply/selection-factors ). Supplemental recommendations from the supervisors or peers of extracurricular activities or work positions are encouraged as well. Please visit: ( https://www.medadmissions.pitt.edu/admissions/you-apply/letters-recommendation ) for more information.