For future physicians approaching residency selection, letters of recommendation can be a vital part of application packets. Suzanne Allen, MD, MPH—vice dean for academic, rural and regional affairs at the University of Washington School of Medicine—offers tips on picking the best letter writers.✶✶✶✶ 
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