Exploring the Value of Peer Letters of Recommendation in the Holistic Review of Surgery Residency Applications: A Qualitative Study

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<h4>Objective</h4> Residency applications rely on traditional letters of recommendation ( t LORs) from faculty or mentors to evaluate applicants. However, interpretation of t LORs can be limited by potential biases, overuse of hyperbolic language, and a lack of longitudinal contact. We aimed to assess whether incorporating peer letters of recommendation ( p LORs) would add a complementary perspective to the holist...

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8b1d1a2b-8142-5e80-a673-e0bb33ba7bb7

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10.1101/2025.03.16.25323986