Letter of Recommendation Requirements
Georgetown prefers a committee letter. Applicants without committee support should submit at least three individual letters including two science faculty letters and one letter from a person who can speak to the applicant's service, community engagement, or clinical experience. Up to six letters are typically accepted through AMCAS.
Who Should Write Your Letters
Given Georgetown's mission emphasis, letters from people who have supervised the applicant in service roles, volunteer work, or community health settings are particularly relevant. Science faculty letters and research mentor letters remain important, but a letter from someone who can speak to the applicant's values and motivation for medicine adds distinctive weight.
How to Submit Letters to Georgetown University School of Medicine
Letters are submitted through AMCAS. Review the Georgetown secondary application each cycle for updated guidance.
Tips for a Strong Letter Package
Georgetown's mission of cura personalis (care for the whole person) shapes its admissions culture. Letters that describe an applicant's genuine curiosity about others, service leadership, or commitment to underserved communities speak directly to what Georgetown looks for.
Verify current requirements: Medical school admission requirements change by cycle. Always confirm letter requirements directly on Georgetown University School of Medicine's official admissions website and through the current AMCAS instructions before submitting your application.