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Hello All,
I'm applying to combined programs of Peds + another specialty and general uncombined programs. In some places I want to apply to both the general and uncombined program (for geographical reasons and because I can still do a fellowship to get to my desired sub-specialty). My question is the following - if I apply to both programs on ERAS, is it OK to use my personal statement and LOR's that are specific to the combined programs for the general program as well? I'm thinking that the PD will see both applications regardless and it would look confusing if they saw both. If I get interview there, I can explain in person my plan, but I'm afraid that if I send only the essay/LOR specific to the combined program, then they won't bother to consider me for the general program as well. This is a small Peds combined specialty (eg not like Med/Peds), and I've had a hard time finding advice in SDN and at my school.
I'm applying to combined programs of Peds + another specialty and general uncombined programs. In some places I want to apply to both the general and uncombined program (for geographical reasons and because I can still do a fellowship to get to my desired sub-specialty). My question is the following - if I apply to both programs on ERAS, is it OK to use my personal statement and LOR's that are specific to the combined programs for the general program as well? I'm thinking that the PD will see both applications regardless and it would look confusing if they saw both. If I get interview there, I can explain in person my plan, but I'm afraid that if I send only the essay/LOR specific to the combined program, then they won't bother to consider me for the general program as well. This is a small Peds combined specialty (eg not like Med/Peds), and I've had a hard time finding advice in SDN and at my school.