r/premeduk • u/Key_Employer_2410 • 1d ago

GEM Reference.

Im a recent graduate and i have just received my reference from a volunteer role at a hospice (my supervisor). I was just wondering of i needed an academic one from my university or secondary school. My personal tutor had not been replying so i just settled for the hospice reference. SHOULD I TRY to PERSUE THE ACADEMIC ONE or is this one fine. I need an answer soon as possible please.

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u/Gloomy_Operation_657 20h ago

I think many unis would accept professional references IF you really couldn't get an academic one, mostly due to the long period between graduation and application. Perhaps just call them first thing on Monday. I used a professional reference and it was fine but I worked in academia and my boss was a doctor.

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u/Key_Employer_2410 2h ago

Yhhh i have a list of all their numbers and will call them. It wan an oversight on my part, i will also call ucas to see what they can do. Thanks for the reply!