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A '''letter of recommendation''' is a document in which the writer (like an [[Malignant Attending Awareness Month|attending physician]]) assesses the qualities, characteristics, and capabilities of the person being recommended; ignores them; and writers a letter filled with fart jokes and explaining how the person being recommended is "really coming along with that drinking problem." | A '''letter of recommendation''' is a document in which the writer (like an [[Malignant Attending Awareness Month|attending physician]]) assesses the qualities, characteristics, and capabilities of the person being recommended; ignores them; and writers a letter filled with fart jokes and explaining how the person being recommended is "really coming along with that drinking problem." | ||
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#'''A Strong Salutation''' - Something like "Hey A**hole!" to get their attention. | #'''A Strong Salutation''' - Something like "Hey A**hole!" to get their attention. | ||
#'''Verbs''' - Really useful to use. Use at least 5. | #'''Verbs''' - Really useful to use. Use at least 5. | ||
| − | #'''Nouns''' - [[Word Salad|Nouns and verbs]] are like this power-duo of awesomeness when it comes to letter writing.<ref>[http://gomerblog.com/2016/09/medical-scribe-verbs/ Medical Scribe to Subspecialize in Verbs]</ref> | + | #'''Nouns''' - [[Word Salad|Nouns and verbs]] are like this power-duo of awesomeness when it comes to letter writing.<ref>[http://gomerblog.com/2016/09/medical-scribe-verbs/ Medical Scribe to Subspecialize in Verbs (Gomerblog)]</ref> |
| − | #'''Heavy Emphasis on Drinking Problems''' - Do not hold back on any details here. A really great vomit story is essential in a high-quality '''letter of recommendation'''.<ref>[http://gomerblog.com/2015/08/alcohol-abuse/ After Counseling Patient on Evils of Alcohol Abuse, Medical Team Leaves Work & Gets | + | #'''Heavy Emphasis on Drinking Problems''' - Do not hold back on any details here. A really great vomit story is essential in a high-quality '''letter of recommendation'''.<ref>[http://gomerblog.com/2015/08/alcohol-abuse/ After Counseling Patient on Evils of Alcohol Abuse, Medical Team Leaves Work & Gets Absolutely Hammered (Gomerblog)]</ref> |
#'''Consider Talking About Yourself Instead of the Person Being Recommended''' - It's easier to talk about yourself anyway, right? | #'''Consider Talking About Yourself Instead of the Person Being Recommended''' - It's easier to talk about yourself anyway, right? | ||
#'''Signature''' - Optional | #'''Signature''' - Optional | ||
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'''Another Great Example of a Letter of Recommendation''' | '''Another Great Example of a Letter of Recommendation''' | ||
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| − | Please refer to Gomerblog's [http://gomerblog.com/2016/10/eras-letter-of-recommendation-and-what-we-really-think/ ERAS Letter of Recommendation | + | Please refer to Gomerblog's [http://gomerblog.com/2016/10/eras-letter-of-recommendation-and-what-we-really-think/ ERAS Letter of Recommendation (And What We Really Think)] |
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If you need help writing a resignation letter, then see [[Letter of Resignation]]. | If you need help writing a resignation letter, then see [[Letter of Resignation]]. | ||
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| + | * [[Burnout]] | ||
| + | * [[Hope]] | ||
| + | * [[Letter of Indignation]] | ||
| + | * [[Lottery]] | ||
| + | * [[Paper Cut]] | ||
| + | * [[Preamble to the U.S. Constitution]] | ||
| + | * [[Progress Note]] | ||
| + | * [[Regress Note]] | ||
| + | * [[Sandwich Note]] | ||
| + | * [[Work Excuse]] | ||
Latest revision as of 06:58, 27 July 2017
A letter of recommendation is a document in which the writer (like an attending physician) assesses the qualities, characteristics, and capabilities of the person being recommended; ignores them; and writers a letter filled with fart jokes and explaining how the person being recommended is "really coming along with that drinking problem."
How to Write a Decent Letter of Recommendation
- A Strong Salutation - Something like "Hey A**hole!" to get their attention.
- Verbs - Really useful to use. Use at least 5.
- Nouns - Nouns and verbs are like this power-duo of awesomeness when it comes to letter writing.[1]
- Heavy Emphasis on Drinking Problems - Do not hold back on any details here. A really great vomit story is essential in a high-quality letter of recommendation.[2]
- Consider Talking About Yourself Instead of the Person Being Recommended - It's easier to talk about yourself anyway, right?
- Signature - Optional
Another Great Example of a Letter of Recommendation
Please refer to Gomerblog's ERAS Letter of Recommendation (And What We Really Think)
Letters of Resignation
If you need help writing a resignation letter, then see Letter of Resignation.
Related Topics
- Burnout
- Hope
- Letter of Indignation
- Lottery
- Paper Cut
- Preamble to the U.S. Constitution
- Progress Note
- Regress Note
- Sandwich Note
- Work Excuse
References
- ↑ Medical Scribe to Subspecialize in Verbs (Gomerblog)
- ↑ After Counseling Patient on Evils of Alcohol Abuse, Medical Team Leaves Work & Gets Absolutely Hammered (Gomerblog)
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